WORX WG309 8 Amp 10" Electric Pole Saw

I've had this saw for a few months now, and it's done a great job of assisting me in trimming those hard-to-reach small to medium tree branches that are normally just out of reach around the yard. It's sturdy and simple to put together and take apart, clean, and maintain. One ease- I particularly like the self-oiler, which is something that most models in this price range lack; kickback is virtually non-existent, and operation is quiet and vibration-free. br>br>However, I've found this to be the most inconvenient and dangerous household power tool I've ever encountered. This isn't a criticism of WORX; rather, it's a criticism of the product category as a whole. br>br>Despite the fact that it can extend to ten feet, you should not cut with the pole in the vertical position for obvious reasons. With larger branches, you'd use it at a 45-degree angle for safety, at which point you'd get a physics lesson on the forces required to hold a ten-pound weight at the end of a ten-foot pole steady. This equates to a torque of more than 70 pound-feet. That is to say, in order to use this safely, you will need some strong shoulders. Because branches do not always fall straight down, the greater angle is critical. The heavy, cut end of the limb may swing right towards you depending on what they get caught on. Another complaint is that the housing obscures your view of the blade at longer extensions. You won't be able to see what your saw is doing in a lot of cases. In addition, I discovered that pressing the trigger switch - For a lefty like me, the safety button combo is a bit awkward. It was created with a right-handed person in mind. person who is right-handed br>br>My biggest worry, or rather, alarm, is that once you release the switch, the blade doesn't stop moving for a full five seconds (I timed it). There is no chain brake and it is not a dead man switch. If you're stuck on a ladder with a ten-inch chain saw dangling from the end of a ten-foot pole, five seconds can feel like an eternity. The three-star rating is primarily due to this factor. br>br>I find that using the saw without the pole, hand-held, works well and is convenient. However, I prefer an alligator style electric saw for a lot of the work of breaking down tree branches once they're on the ground. With smaller branches, they're just more convenient to use.

Colin Richards

| Feb 21, 2021

Is this for real? Oil is not included, but it is not possible to run or start without it. br>This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen! From the first minute, it was a complete failure!.

Lina Andrade

| Aug 09, 2021

This saw is absolutely amazing. I'm at a loss for words to describe how far this goes beyond my wildest dreams. I was under the impression that this would only work on very small branches, but I was mistaken. After a few small ones, I progressed to larger and larger ones until I was forced to cut the oak branch in half. Because of the width, I had to cut from both sides, but it turned out great. For how powerful it is, it's quite light. I absolutely adore it.

Rylee Dorsey

| Jul 19, 2021

So I put this small saw to the test, and it performs admirably. I used it to remove some overgrown evergreen shrubs, trim some pine trees, cut down a pesky birch tree, and finish with some super tough oak and maple limbs in one day. br>br>Chain oil is required for the saw, which is not included. Before you use it for the first time, tighten the chain by turning the bright orange knob. The chain did come off once, but it was due to hard, wet oak, and all that was required was to loosen the tension, reseat the chain, and tighten the tension again. The instruction book could have been clearer; the saw is simple to operate and understand, but the book was a bit confusing. br>br>Yes, the poll is heavily weighted in favor of the saw. Anyone with a basic understanding of physics knows that an 8-pound saw on an 8-foot pole is going to be quite heavy. The saw's own weight, on the other hand, can propel it through the limbs. Just keep an eye on your surroundings and don't let the saw fall when it's cutting through. br>br>I had it on and off the poll for the entire day with no major issues, and it had already paid for itself.

Eliana O’NEILL

| Jun 27, 2021

This device outperformed my expectations by a long shot. I assembled it and filled the oil reservoir in about 5 minutes after it arrived, then got right to work. Trimming high branches on a mesquite tree, also known as ironwood, was the first order of business. I was able to use all of my 6' frame and cut branches 12 or 13 feet off the ground with both poles attached and the pole closest to the chain saw fully extended. And it's not just the slender branches that we're talking about. This tiny gem sliced through tough branches up to 5" in diameter with ease. As you might expect, lifting the weight of the saw at the end of the pole requires some upper-body strength, but luckily, the Marines toughened me up in my 20s, and I've stayed in shape ever since. The cuts themselves were quick and painless, as the blade was able to slice through the branch with just the weight of the saw. br>Here's a hint: As the saw approaches the bottom of the branch and the weight of the branch becomes too great for the remaining uncut wood to support, the bottom of the branch will rip as the branch falls before the saw has finished its cut. This leaves an unsightly and unhealthy tree stump. Making a cut about a foot further from the trunk than you want the branch to end, then going back and cutting off the last foo,t, is a simple solution. The second cut will leave a smooth, perfect end because there will be no branch weight pulling the stump down. And, because the saw can cut through even a thick branch in seconds, it's a lot easier than it looks.
Also- As the branch falls, keep an eye out for the weight of the saw falling from the pole's end. Strength in the upper body will be required once again. But it's nothing that a healthy average guy can't handle. br>I cut down about 60 or 70 branches from various mesquite and palo verde trees, then dragged them all into a pile, where I converted the pole saw to a chain saw, tightened the chain, and went to work slicing them into shorter lengths, suitable for loading onto a trailer for disposal. The chain saw is a powerful tool that is light and agile. I can't say enough good things about how well it performed. Even in the sweltering heat of Arizona, I found the work to be enjoyable. So much so that I decided to remove a dying palo verde tree from outside my fence entirely. The chain saw performed even better for this job, easily slicing through the multiple trunks. Some of the trunks were about 10 inches in diameter, and cutting through them took less than ten seconds. br>Throughout it all, the automatic oiler performed admirably, keeping the blade lubricated while discharging only a small amount of oil (as any properly lubricated chain saw will do). br>Here's what I got out of it: Do not hesitate to purchase a corded chain saw if you are in the market for one. Simply press the Buy Now button to proceed. You will not be sorry! br>br>To be fair, there is one disadvantage I'd like to point out. The automatic chain tensioner on my saw was completely inoperative. I don't see how it could possibly tighten the chain based on what I've seen so far. This would necessitate a spring-loaded mechanism to extend the chain bar, which this saw lacks; it can prevent the chain bar from retracting, but as the chain stretches, it will loosen. However, I don't think this is enough of a reason to dock a star because manually tightening the chain every 10 or 15 cuts kept everything running smoothly. It's easy to tuck the chain in- Simply undo the large orange knob that secures the chain bar and hold the (unplugged! The motor part of the saw was hanging down from the chain bar. The saw's weight will pull the chain into perfect tension, and you can tighten the orange knob again with your free hand. It only takes a minute or two.

Finnegan O’CONNOR

| May 08, 2021