I love my Kobalt Pole Saw - 80-volt - 5-ah battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Saw. No cable. Using an Oregon Bar and Chain. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees in the woods of our 20-acre farm. I carry it all over our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front.
Excellent review on instructions to put it together, attachments and what each is for and demonstration. So many people don’t understand. You will see them using it when you asked for both the instructions of putting it together first of all and then how to use it. I’m 125 lb female and praying I can handle it. Lol
Thank you so much for uploading this! My husband just bought me one and I’m about to put it together and try it out!! Now I feel more comfortable! Thanks!
Bought one recently and it works like a dream but I find it extremely heavy... and I haven't even tried extending it yet, which I fear, will be beyond my strength.
Cut a small cut close to the base starting from the bottom up, then move further away from the base and cut all the way through from the top down. This will prevent the tree from peeling like it did.
The slow cutting could be due to the chain being a homeowner variety. They have two rakers before the tooth instead of just one like the arborist chains. This is to reduce the amount of wood that the tooth can grab onto and potentially cause kick back.
The slow cutting is primarily because you are not supposed to pull down with the saw. Instead Ryobi recommends letting the weight of the saw be the only downward pressure.
Appreciate your review. It is a great product and cuts extremely well.. Main.and only issue Only used mandatory pole 6.5 ft it bends the head is heavy. Let the head weight cut without forcing it. Reaching out the weight of the head and holding the support handle allows the head to bend the pole. Used 2 time's 40min each As time progressing I believe the bending will get worse.
I have the 18 volt version with a quality chain on it. Plenty of power and cuts dozens of branches before a battery swap. My average branches when cutting are around four inches. I do have a few pieces in the 40 volt line but have felt the need to get the pole saw because the 18 volt works that well.
From what I understand, you can use any of the “Expand-It” attachments with this, including the brush cutter. I do not have any additional attachments at this time.
I bought one and it didn't work. I called the company tech support trying to determine if I did something wrong. They walked me through the procedures and couldn't get it to work. I wanted to disassemble it to put back in the box but The pole next to the cutting chain saw wouldn't come apart. Twisted and turn and tried to pull it apart and could not. Tried again and the connector started to crack. I gave up and returned it back to the store .
I can relate, I was using mine yesterday and was having the same issue. All I had to do was unscrew the retainer and give it a few light taps while trying to pull it apart.
Make sure you are turning the gray piece the right way. There is a picture on the piece you turn that shows arrows and an unlocked and locked lock. The direction showing the unlocked lock is the way you need to turn it.
@@outdoorpowerhouse well I have to admit it - after seeing your reply, I gave it another try just as it said in the book and today it cooperated with me for about 20 minutes until I was done for the day - so, thanks!
I have a corded Ryobi that has worked like a dream for years. Just bought a cordless one and the chain won't stay on. I try to keep it tight but maybe it's too tight? Maybe just need a new chain? Thoughts? Thanks
Not to be rude but most people that I have heard having problems were created by the operator. Also when ever asked what happened they never actually say other than its a piece of crap( which doesn't answer the question) anyways I think I've seen enough to get one, mainly because of the company support on people who have said what has happened which the people who say what's wrong with theirs admit they may have messed it up themselves ( usually has been cosmetic) have been taken care of by replacing it ( the part broken) or sending them a new one.
If your saw stops running, it may be because of a blown fuse in the red positive wire of the tube at the motor/bar end of the saw. Disassembly of the tube is required to access the fuse. Who knows how many saws have been trashed due to a hidden blown fuse. ☹
I love my Kobalt Pole Saw - 80-volt - 5-ah battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Saw. No cable. Using an Oregon Bar and Chain. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees in the woods of our 20-acre farm. I carry it all over our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front.
Excellent review on instructions to put it together, attachments and what each is for and demonstration. So many people don’t understand. You will see them using it when you asked for both the instructions of putting it together first of all and then how to use it. I’m 125 lb female and praying I can handle it. Lol
Thank you so much for uploading this! My husband just bought me one and I’m about to put it together and try it out!! Now I feel more comfortable! Thanks!
Bought one recently and it works like a dream but I find it extremely heavy... and I haven't even tried extending it yet, which I fear, will be beyond my strength.
Cut a small cut close to the base starting from the bottom up, then move further away from the base and cut all the way through from the top down. This will prevent the tree from peeling like it did.
The 8 inch bar version is amazing after moderate use one year.. no problems
The slow cutting could be due to the chain being a homeowner variety. They have two rakers before the tooth instead of just one like the arborist chains. This is to reduce the amount of wood that the tooth can grab onto and potentially cause kick back.
The slow cutting is primarily because you are not supposed to pull down with the saw. Instead Ryobi recommends letting the weight of the saw be the only downward pressure.
Appreciate your review.
It is a great product and cuts extremely well..
Main.and only issue Only used mandatory pole 6.5 ft it bends the head is heavy. Let the head weight cut without forcing it. Reaching out the weight of the head and holding the support handle allows the head to bend the pole.
Used 2 time's 40min each
As time progressing I believe the bending will get worse.
Can you show the chain tensioning? I have one of these but don't seem to be able to get a real good amount of tension just turning the plastic screw,
Great video very helpful thanks. Today I got the same pole I will be using it tomorrow.
Thanks!
I have the 18 volt version with a quality chain on it. Plenty of power and cuts dozens of branches before a battery swap. My average branches when cutting are around four inches.
I do have a few pieces in the 40 volt line but have felt the need to get the pole saw because the 18 volt works that well.
Nice video!
Can you use the brush cutter attachment from the gas version on the lock-it....
and if yes can you make a video showing it..😀
From what I understand, you can use any of the “Expand-It” attachments with this, including the brush cutter. I do not have any additional attachments at this time.
I've had trouble keeping the oil bottle cap on. Lost the first one and ryobi doesn't have a part number to order replacement.
Interesting, I’ve never had this issue myself.
can you please explain how much or when to adjust the chain tension?
Try the manual located here: www.ryobitools.com/help-plus/details/46396017659
@@outdoorpowerhouse thanks!!
Did your box come with the charger and battery? I just purchase this from Home Depot, there was no charger and battery in the box 🤔
Yes, it came with everything you see in the video.
I bought one and it didn't work. I called the company tech support trying to determine if I did something wrong. They walked me through the procedures and couldn't get it to work. I wanted to disassemble it to put back in the box but The pole next to the cutting chain saw wouldn't come apart. Twisted and turn and tried to pull it apart and could not. Tried again and the connector started to crack. I gave up and returned it back to the store .
Thanks for the input. So far mine has been fine, but time will tell.
Mine work great Thks to u 😃😃😃
I'm having trouble de-extending mine- any tips
I can relate, I was using mine yesterday and was having the same issue. All I had to do was unscrew the retainer and give it a few light taps while trying to pull it apart.
@@outdoorpowerhouse thank you- I got it!
Awesome video thank you
My intermediate pole bar won't disconnect, even though I followed directions to turn it counter clockwise. What should I do?
Make sure you are turning the gray piece the right way. There is a picture on the piece you turn that shows arrows and an unlocked and locked lock. The direction showing the unlocked lock is the way you need to turn it.
@@outdoorpowerhouse thank you so much!
Thank you great video
Thanks!
it says to keep 50 feet away from electric wires. is this safe near branches that are over electric wires?
I think you answered your own question. Follow any safety precautions in the owners manual.
Use your brain dude
Lol I was only here on how to put on that dang strap , everything else is common sense!! Ps you got the handle on backwards!!
I sure did, switched it later after I realized it. We can’t all be perfect.
my chain wont stay on mine - taking it back
Did you tension the chain properly?
@@outdoorpowerhouse well I have to admit it - after seeing your reply, I gave it another try just as it said in the book and today it cooperated with me for about 20 minutes until I was done for the day - so, thanks!
@@toddyoung8036 awesome, I’m glad it worked!
I have a corded Ryobi that has worked like a dream for years. Just bought a cordless one and the chain won't stay on.
I try to keep it tight but maybe it's too tight?
Maybe just need a new chain?
Thoughts?
Thanks
This item is a piece of excrement. It fell apart completely.
Can you elaborate? What broke?
Not to be rude but most people that I have heard having problems were created by the operator. Also when ever asked what happened they never actually say other than its a piece of crap( which doesn't answer the question) anyways I think I've seen enough to get one, mainly because of the company support on people who have said what has happened which the people who say what's wrong with theirs admit they may have messed it up themselves ( usually has been cosmetic) have been taken care of by replacing it ( the part broken) or sending them a new one.
Where are my manners lol, great video dude! Thanks for taking the time to review it. Someone had to do it, you the man!!!
If your saw stops running, it may be because of a blown fuse in the red positive wire of the tube at the motor/bar end of the saw. Disassembly of the tube is required to access the fuse. Who knows how many saws have been trashed due to a hidden blown fuse. ☹