Homelite ZR43160 6 Amp Electric Pole Chain Saw

Product Features Of The Homelite ZR43160

- Showcases a powerful 6 amp motor.
- The in-line motor comes with a narrow kerf bar (8 inches) as well as the chain that gives you excellent precision for pruning.
- The telescopic fibreglass shaft, on the other hand, extends the tool and gives it up to 9 feet in total length.
- Comes with an automatic oiler.

Homelite ZR43160 6 Amp Electric Pole Chain Saw – My Review
Let’s start off with the actual pole saw itself: alright, you cannot use it for professional level workloads and everyday use and expect it to last for ages. It’s NOT meant for that and it’s NOT that heavy duty.

BUT hey, that’s NOT what it’s made for. If you are looking for something that could handle a lot of punishment, may I suggest that you go to your favourite tool store and grab a professional grade chainsaw?

HOWEVER, if you are an average homeowner with an average workload, if you want to get rid of those unreachable branches that are of small to medium size, the Homelite ZR43160 is more than up to the task!

It works great for that task. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and really powerful!

The Good:
- Comes at a great price
- Efficient tool for trimming and pruning small to medium sized branches and average workload
- Powerful enough for cutting without any hassle.

And those are just to name a few. YES, the Homelite ZR43160 does what it’s expected to do. HOWEVER, as with anything, this pole saw from Homelite also has some shortcomings.

The Bad
- Filling the chain’s oil reservoir could get really messy if you don’t know what you are doing.
- The reach isn’t that good. Well, unless you are Shaqueal Oneal, or if you are using a 6 feet ladder, you can reach up to 15 feet. BUT the Homelite ZR43160′s reach alone isn’t something to write home about.

Refurbished Homelite ZR43160 – you get what you pay for. Keep that in mind. There are refurbished tools that look and work like brand new. On the other hand, there are refurbished pole saws that look like they came from heavy use. Despite being messy, they are shoved in the box after some mock examination and sent on their way.

Unfortunately, the one I got belongs to this category. It has mulched up wood pulp all over the chain and this goes all the way to the Homelite ZR43160′s housing. Also, it has dirt and oil in the thread of the pole extensions.

Not to mention the cap of the oil reservoir was not closed tightly resulting to leaks. Good thing, it was wrapped with a brown packaging. If it wasn’t for that, things would have been twice as messy.

HOWEVER, after cleaning it up, the Homelite ZR43160 worked great. Overall, I’m happy with the quality. BUT I did call the guys who sent me this refurbished model to let them know what I got.

Safety Tips: as with any chainsaw, you need to keep an eye on your balance while you are cutting. This holds true most especially when it’s extended away from your body. It takes some time to get used to the pole saw being fully extended and away from your body.

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How To Choose A Pole Saw?

While it is known that a pole saw can be an effective tool for gardening, trimming etc, but choosing the right one can be a really daunting task. There are so many different varieties and top of that so many operational differentiation that it is obvious for an individual to get confused, isn’t it? So, what to do? Well, there are certainly certain things that can be considered and the right pole saw can thus be purchased.

The List Of Considerations:

While there are so many factors that can be considered before purchasing a pole saw, some of the most important ones are enlisted below. Take a look at it, know about it in details and then go for the right one accordingly

• Budget: The first and the most important consideration here is the budget. Before a purchase, you need to set your budget and know exactly up to what extent you can be flexible with your budget. As there are so many different varieties, you will this get so many different options. And even the less priced one can be good enough. Hence, while budget is an important consideration, it cannot be the only factor

• Extension: There was a time when ladders were used to cut the branches that are high enough. Time has changed and now pole saws are loaded with extensions. While for some you need to manually extend it, the others come with a button and all you need to do is just press it. So depending on the type of gardening that you want to do, you can go for a pole saw which has the desired extension and can reach very easily

• Bar Length: Bar length is yet another important thing as it indicates the area that the chains can cover. As a thumb rule, what you can remember here is that a pole saw, which has a longer bar length can very easily cut thicker branches. Hence, you can easily conclude what you need here, isn’t it?
  

• Type Of Pole Saw: There was a time when manual pole saw was the dominant thing in the market. The trend has changed and now so many new version of pole saw is being introduced to the world. There are quite a number of sophisticated varieties that make the task a very easy affair. So, it can be said that the electric pole saw is the best thing to happen in the gardening world. There are so many different types in which electric pole saw has been categorized. Even you have the cordless type and the gas powered ones, which are also great tools to get a good cut with precision

• Weight: While using a tool, it is very important that it should be handy enough so that it can be used very easily. So, depending on the weight too, you can choose the best one. In most of the cases, pole saw weigh between 10-21 pounds, so it shouldn’t be that tough to use.

Make sure to keep the above-mentioned points in mind while choosing your pole saw to get the best service and use it very efficiently

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