Spear & Jackson 4930FZ Razorsharp Telescopic Tree Pruner, Extendable Pole Handle for Removing High Branches, Sharp Saw Blade for Cutting Thick Limbs and Powerful Pull Cord Lopper for Light Trimming

I love this pruner. I bought it so I could chop up a huge bougainvillea that had grown up over the roof of my back porch and needed to be cut back to almost nothing. Because of the design of the head, it didn't work well at being pushed into the dense foliage of the bush forcing me to buy a second pruner, however, I used it on tall trees that had easily accessed branches and it cuts beautifully. There is very little in the way of plastic parts which is great; this tool should last a long time (with occasional sharpening and oiling). It isn't really lightweight; I had to build up my biceps for a few weeks before I could control the placement of the head well when fully extended. I was an out-of-shape old lady who hadn't done any heavy labor or significant exercise for a couple of years, so anyone who is reasonably strong and healthy should be able to handle this. Great pruner! UPDATE: I just tried out the saw. I saw other reviewers complaining about the wing nut that comes loose, so I wrapped one layer of plumber's pipe sealing tape around the screw. It still came loose a little bit after I worked the blade really hard but the saw worked so well at cutting through a stubborn thick knotty branch that my usual pole saw couldn't handle that I didn't care about a little looseness. I might try another layer of sealing tape or maybe another wing nut from my supply . . . I'll find a way to keep it on there tight, one way or another. The blade is worth a little bit of trouble with a wing nut. Maybe if I attach the wing nut and then cover the exposed end of the screw with a bunch of sealing tape so the wing nut can't move? Later on that - I am the process of overhauling my toilet and I'm worn out. UPDATE July 29, 2023 I worked on that loose wing nut a bit and improved the situation. I added more pipe sealant tape, and I had a rubber washer left over from my toilet fixing which I cut down a bit. I put it on next to the metal and put the provided metal ring/washer on top of that. It helps a LOT. I worked hard sawing branches like the one shown in the photo and the wing nut never loosened more than a quarter turn. I had to tighten it a tiny bit in between major sawing a couple of times but that blade is so good I didn't mind; saved me from having to hire a possibly criminal-minded stranger (you don't want to hear the many stories of my multiple horrible experiences with workers who like to mess up the life of an old woman). Spear and Jackson gave me freedom and independence with this glorious saw plus a really impressive set of new biceps.

I have never cut a tree before, and had no idea of what to expect. The hook took down tall branches (10+ feet) in seconds. The saw was as shockingly effective. It cut through thick/tall branches on the tree with minimal effort, even when it was extended to its limits.

Easy to use, simple to adjust the height, razor sharp blade, cuts through anything the size of the hooked component where the blade is — but I’m still not sure how I feel about the pull mechanism being a small rope. It’s easy to operate, but I think I’d like something more sturdy to grab and pull. I haven’t used the saw yet, so can’t speak to that aspect here.

At this price point, you would be hard pressed to find a better tree pruner anywhere! Exceptional quality and very well designed. I was amazed at just how effective the limb-cutting mechanism functioned. Everything about this pruner is first-class, and no Chinese manufacturer can compete! I highly recommend this product! James M. Smith Denver, CO

I'm a 70 year old woman who is as strong as most 50 year old men, but just can't get my pole chainsaw up high enough. So I bought this for the lighter weight and it was great! Took off a very high 4" branch in about a minute and was absolutely stunned at how easy! 2" branches were not so easy, however, because it is hard to keep the lightweight saw in the groove (branch moves too much). A few minutes in, the blade regularly comes loose as the wingnut constantly comes loose regardless of how tightly turned. The blade is also thin, so it tends to bounce regardless...wish they put some kind of sleeve on the pole end to stabilize it. The pruner part is super for very small branches ... 1/2" max maybe. Larger is too much effort so use the blade. I will probably find a piece of thin sheet metal or something to reinforce the base of the blade and a better locking nut, but no regrets. The light weight and great cutting made it worth keeping rather than heavier competition.

The telescopic tree pruner is a game-changer! It's incredibly easy to use, with razor-sharp blades that effortlessly snap branches up to one inch thick. The telescopic feature provides excellent reach, making trimming a breeze. Lightweight, durable, and offering optimal control, this pruner is a must-have for any gardener. Five stars all the way!

This is a good tool for pruning. Snips smaller branches very easily, I had no problem pruning my pear tree, no problem until it got to the branches that were just too tall and, even though I am 5'11", was not able to reach. I was able to get some of them trimmed by using the attached sawblade on the thicker lower branches. The sawblade is very sharp and also works well. Overall a good product. Make sure to wear eye protection and watch out for falling branches!

Serviceable for lightweight work. Saw is flimsy and bolt holding saw falls out easily causing high potential for loss. Saw seems to have pre-drills allowing different angle but none but one lines up. Be prepared to remove a multitude of difficult to remove stickers placed without aesthetic regard and, if using a heat gun for removal, be aware that paint is a dip or wrap and will also melt away from surface. In using saw it bucked and damaged spring and I wanted to get an entire head/parts replacement kit (nut/bolt/spring/pull-rope) but unable to find. That being said, what I do like is that it's lighter weight is more friendly for long extended arm-work without causing the same fatigue the more solid and heavier weight products cause.

The shear easily cuts 1/2 to 3/4 inch branches. The saw is razor sharp and cut through thicker branches much faster than I thought it would. It is so sharp I made a cardboard sleeve to cover it for safe storage. The handle on the rope to use the shear is a great feature and it can be adjusted and locked in place as you change the pole length.

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Really impressed by this, especially for the price I haven't had to use the saw that comes with it yet because the pruner is very sharp and has cut through thick branches. Took me few minutes to get used working it but did a great job. Highly recommend. Like the adjustability , can feel a bit heavy after a while but reaches all the tricky areas.

This thing is incredible. Sharp and long reach. I remove the saw when only pruning as it gets stuck between the branches and its quite easy to put back on. It won't cut dry branches well but fresh branches are cut without a glitch. This is my go to when cutting overgrown branches.

As a small, 69yo woman with quite a few trees, I was looking for a means of pruning my trees without needing a ladder. This pruner does the job perfectly for me. I haven't needed to use the pruning saw yet, but the cord-operated cutter is brilliant. It's very sharp and pruning is now something that I can do easily. It takes a bit of practice to avoid tangling the cord up in the branches, but once I got the hang of it, I was fine. I recommend it.