Our M18 FUEL telescoping pole saw is designed to meet the performance, durability and ergonomic needs of the professional arborist, power utility lineman and landscape maintenance professional. The saw’s POWERSTATE brushless motor delivers 2.3 HP peak power, making it the industry’s most powerful telescoping pole saw. M18 FUEL technology allows the saw to reach its full throttle 25 m/s chain speed in under 1 second, delivering the fastest cutting in its class. In addition to outperforming gas competitors, the saw eliminates all of the headaches associated with gas engines, such as pull starts, high-noise levels, emissions and regular maintenance. This saw is optimized for use with M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT batteries, which deliver excellent in class performance. Our REDLINK PLUS Intelligence enables full circle communication between the tool and battery, providing you with unmatched levels of performance, protection and productivity. The saw has a professionally demanded feature set, including a rigid, easy to adjust telescoping shaft, lightweight magnesium cutting head, robust branch hook, cutting sight line, captured bar nut, compact design for easy storage and transport, easy access chain tensioner, automatic oiler and onboard scrench storage. The M18 FUEL telescoping pole saw is fully compatible with 250+ solutions on the M18 system.PowerStaples brushless motor delivers the power to complete cuts in demanding extended reach applications providing up to 2.35 HP peak powerLightweight magnesium cutting head for improved balanceCaptured bar nut: nut retained to sprocket coverRobust metal branch hookSide access chain tensioner for quick-adjustment to chain tensionAutomatic oiler to ensure proper lubrication of the cutting systemErgonomic adjustment collar to easily change shaft lengthSight line for increased visibility and control in precision cuttingIntuitive trigger lock off for user protection and increased control