Ryobi 18v One+ Pole Pruner OPP1850

Latest model pole chainsaw – I borrowed one of these a couple of years ago and it was made with plastic screw together sections that flexed a bit. I just bought one myself and they are now made from a slide out extruded section. It's light and very rigid. I bought the battery included pack which is $299 a Bunnings at Jan24. If you already have Ryobi 18v batteries, you can get the saw in a 'skin only' pack for around $200. It's important to keep the chain adjusted. First use will stretch it quickly. Some adverts said no oil but when you read the instructions it says under regular maintenance to lube the chain. I had chain lube in a spray can so I used that. I also have a Ryobi 18v small chainsaw that does have a reservoir for oil. Actually this chainsaw is a good combination to have so after you prune down big branches, you can cut them up into manageable lengths. Be careful when getting from Bunnings that you get the model you want. The boxes all look the same so you could accidentally buy the hedger tool. There are also the 36volt models in similar boxes. The battery/no battery boxes are also packed in the same area, one having 'tool only' written on the box. This chainsaw easily cuts through branches 4", 100mm dia, just have to be careful when it drops down. The pole chainsaw has a clamp in the middle to change the length from approx 2mtrs out to 3mtrs. The battery is on the handle and the motor is on the saw so it is balanced although if you're holding it more horizontal, it does take some strength to hold it. This sort of works for you that once you sit the saw on the branch, the saw weight helps chop through. You just have to be ready to catch the weight of the saw when it chops through. I highly recommend this saw and it's really great quality for the price. It'll keep doing the work if you look after and lube and adjust it.

Great tool for under $200 – Great tool for the price. Perfect for those small jobs around the home. But for felling of trees or big heavy branches you need something more robust or a professional.

Not suitable for clean cuts – After doing my due diligence I purchased this Ryobi Pole Pruner from Bunnings as a special deal including battery for $249. My mission was to cut elevated 1~3cm thick branches off the top of my pittosporum hedge. Unfortunately this pruner doesn't 'nip' or cut the branches but completely slaughters and mashes them! I have returned it and bought the Ryobi Lopper instead - MUCH better for nice, clean cut.

Ryobi got this one right – My neighbor lent me the older version the OPP1820 to trim some tree branches I thought I'll get my own as I was impressed by the concept of this saw, I went to Bunnings Nerang and purchased (1st MAY) my saw on opening the box I realized this saw was different, it's the 2020 new model, extendable aluminum shafts in one piece not screw together fiberglass sections that flexed like crazy especially when on full extension, the new saw extends to nearly 3 meters and is rigid, it cuts what you aim it at no bouncing off the branch. I purchased this saw nearly 2 months ago and has been used continuously in my garden (2 acres) of trees and bushes and have had none of the problems the previous model suffers from, the chain oil system works with no oil leaking down the shaft, the blade needs adjusting after a couple of hours use not every 15minutes, this saw can be adjusted in length instantly so people complaining of the balance in the old model is now easily rectified one clip adjust the length and re-clip. Battery life seems to be excellent on one 5 hour trimming session it still had 2 bars left on the one battery. I am so far extremely happy with this tool I thoroughly recommend it if you need to trim trees quietly and efficiently.