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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this tool for cutting branches up to 1.5 inches with minimal effort and reaching high limbs effortlessly. The hooked blade prevents slippage during extended reaches, while the chain-driven pruner mechanism handles overhead work without ladders. Reviewers highlight the telescoping fiberglass pole with positive locking, lightweight yet sturdy oval design, and fully assembled convenience. Many express confidence in its durability and long-term value compared to cheaper alternatives. A few report chain-mechanism or blade issues, though most still consider it superior to other options.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Rope Breaks Easily
Would Not RecommendThe rope broke several times during the first use. Knots and masking tape helped. Other than the rope breaking, it did well
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I bought the 16 for trimmer a few months ago ,I find the return spring is too weak to snap the blade back in place when at full extension,have to shake it
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16 ft Fiberglass Pole Pruner
Would RecommendI don't care for the small saw attached. It is rather flimsy and is in the way when cutting tree limbs of which I removed it. I absolutely love the pole trimming ability as the chain that moves the cutting hook (like a bicycle chain) is pretty cool and the pulling of the cord is smooth as a result of it. It gets real high. I was able to remove my neighbors creeping branches that continued to encroach across my garden which no longer was receiving sunlight for the plants I spent $$$ on to try...
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The 16-ft Fiberglass Pole Pruner is designed to reach high branches with smooth, efficient cutting, and it sounds like it helped you reclaim your gar...
DO NOT BUY
Would Not RecommendI bought the Fiskers pole saw and pruner. The aluminum casting on the head broke. Fiskers does not list the casting for sale. Fiskers can not be contacted by phone, only by email. When I sent a request for a new part a message was sent back to wait 4-6 weeks for a reply. I bought a Jameson pole saw, it is made in USA and has a 800 number.
We hear your frustration. The pole pruner is designed to be durable, but we understand the difficulty when a part breaks and replacement options are ...
Okay
Would RecommendWorks as it should
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Thanks for the straightforward feedback! We’re glad your 16-ft Fiberglass Pole Pruner is doing exactly what you need. Here’s to many more easy prunin...
Blade is very sharp and the pruner is great with g
Would RecommendFiberglass and easy to handle
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It’s great to hear the pruner is sharp, easy to use, and giving you good reach. Sounds like it’s making tree trimming much more manageable!
Great tool needing maintenance tips
Would RecommendI have used this pole for about two years. It helped me with all the high branches in the yards. But the spring and the chain are visibly rusted that the blade no longer return to the original position. How do I clean them? Or should I replace the chain and spring?
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Thanks for reaching out—and we’re glad the pole saw has served you well for those high branches! For the rusted spring and chain, here’s how you can c...
Glad I paid up!
Would RecommendEasy to use, sharp as a tack, very durable.
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Glad it’s working so well for you — the combination of sharp blades and lightweight fiberglass makes reaching high branches much easier without sacri...
Extremely Fragile
Would Not RecommendI was able to cut one limb before the very fragile shaft bent in half. The extendable shafts are made of very thin-walled aluminum and easily collapse. May be the worst $90. I have ever spent.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. The 16‑ft Fiberglass Pole Pruner is designed for light pruning, and it sounds like the limb you attempted ...
Worth the $.
Would Not RecommendExcellent tool for tree trimming.
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Glad it’s helping with your tree trimming — the extended reach makes tackling high branches much easier!
flimsy
Would Not Recommendvery flimsy and pole snapped while sawing. only used it 3 times.
That’s definitely not the experience we want for you. A pole snapping so quickly isn’t normal, and we’d recommend a warranty replacement to get a pro...
Made the Job So Much Easier
Would RecommendI had to prune 2 trees for a customer and bought a pole trimmer for $25 from Harbor Freight. They were doing a great job until I got to a tree that took my full might and breaking the rope to cut. I knew I needed something better to finish the job and was willing to spend the dime. I saw this Fiskars pole trimmer, and saw where it was 3X easier. I instantly knew this was what I needed. Took to the job the next day and finished it with ease. Wish I had these from the start, but now I ready for t...
Exactly—that’s what the 16-ft Fiberglass Pole Pruner is designed for. Its leverage and durability make tough cuts much easier, so you can tackle bigg...
Light enough for an elderly woman to handle!!
Would RecommendReally good product! Lightweight and easy to use…trimmed crab apple branches from roof and wires with ease.
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We’re glad the 16-ft Fiberglass Pole Pruner made trimming so easy! It’s great to hear it’s lightweight and helped you tackle those crab apple branche...
Awesome product
Would RecommendI have used a lot of pole pruners in my life, and I have to say I like the Fiskars pole saw the most I like the double locking and how easy it is to remove and add the saw blade when needed, and the extra long pull rope. I was able to use it on a large oak tree and I had no problems. Thank you Fiskars for thinking of the average hard working person,
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Amazing
Would RecommendCuts like butter
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Love hearing that! A clean, effortless cut is exactly what a good pole pruner is designed to deliver, and it sounds like this one is doing just that ...
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the rope broke during first use—that’s definitely not what we want for our tools. We appre...