McCulloch 10-Inch Electric Pole Saw #MCP1510

List Price: $99.99

Features:

• Reaches upto 12ft
• Low kickback chain
• Hand guard
• 10" kickback guide
• Chain saw can be used seperately

Customer Reviews:

Remington vs. Mcculloch, both are same length [Posted on 2008-02-12]
I was searching and researching which model pole saw to get. Either the 10" remington or the mcculloch. I actually bought the MCC before I did the research, the guy at the store had both and said the MCC was better. Both seem to have adequate reviews. My main concern was the extended reach (why else would you need a pole saw). Remington advertises 15' while MCC listed only 12' 9'-8", 8' pole length respectively. So I measured the MCC out of the box at home. It measured 9'11" from end of pole to tip of saw blade fully extended. So then I went to Lowes where they had the new remington on display. I fully extended that and measured it..., guess what 9'-11"! same thing, end of pole to tip of saw blade. NO difference yet advertised differently, hmmmm.
So then I compared the models. Both have an 8amp motor, I checked this for sure as there is different info out there.
Please note, that I haven't used either yet.
I weighed the adv./disadv.s
MCC saw is built much better with a better grade of plastic, more of a delrin type than the REM. which seems more like toy plastic.
The design of the MCC is smaller and less obtrusive than the REM and the design of the guard and teeth looked better to me and sturdier.
I thought the REM. had a better system for the pole extension which is a hexagon shape alum. pole coming out of the FG. The MCC is FG out of FG with a screw clamp whereas the REM had a lock down bolt. If there was a rotation problem with the round pole that would solve it. Although the MCC screw down clamp seems pretty stout so hopefully it won't rotate. Another better feature of the REM is the way the saw attaches/dettaches from the pole, one bolt, no tools. The MCC has 4 bolts and you need a philips. The metal clamp around the trigger and getting that to fit over the handle is a bit of a chore so if you are switching back and forth, the REM will be easier to deal with. Having said that, I would rather have the MCC as a hand saw rather than the REM for reasons stated above. Really, they aren't made for too much hand cutting from a chain saw safety standpoint. Best to get a separate saw for that with all the safety features built in.
Fully extended, both pole saws had a flexing at near horizontal, typical.
The MCC is lighter, the REM seemed way heavy and also bulky with the design as stated above. Both have a 1 year warranty.
I should state that Lowes had replacement chains for the REM. and I'm not sure where to get the chains for the MCC. I heard Walmart stocks these saw so maybe they have them.
While I bought mine locally at harbor freight tools, Amazon.com has both models with free saver shipping and they are about the same price. I needed mine soon so opted to purchase locally. But now that you have this information, you can order and save some money and tax! so that is sweet for you.
I hope this helps someone, I know I needed this review when I was looking.
I will end up keeping the MCC and will use it this weekend. I will report back my review to anyone interested, hopefully it goes well. stay tuned..

Nice Unit [Posted on 2008-07-02]
The saw comes detached from the pole in the same box. I needed to use it as a pole saw so I attached the saw to the pole with the four philips head screws provided. It took me about 10-15 minutes by myself, but it would be much quicker and eaiser if you have a helper.
I filled the chain oiler with oil and pumped it as stated in the directions but it didn't pump any oil out onto the chain. I have a small oil can and just manually put a drop or two on the bar before cutting each branch as desired in the directions. I wanted to use the thing and not wait another week or so for another one.
I trimmed the branches up 17 fir trees in one day to a height of about 12-14 feet high. The pole saw is about 10 feet plus your height is approxamately how high one can reach limbs. I'm an older guy but was able to do this because the pole saw works very fast and most of the branches I was cutting were under 3 1/2 inches in diameter. The motor has adaquate power and did not slow down even on the larger branches I cut.
I would not recommend using the saw separatly from the pole as it lacks safty features of the gas powered ones. So I just shortened the poles length to its shortest setting and cut the downed limbs that way.
I really like this unit and would recommened it to anyone. For the price it is hard to beat.
It may require a long extenion cord to reach your trees but like most electric tools, it requires no preperation before storage and it will be ready when you are for the next use.

Sturdy Pole Saw - Better than manual sawing! [Posted on 2008-07-20]
I purchased this electric pole/chain saw after once again using my manual pole saw/pruner. Having several mature maples surrounding my house, there are always a few branches which need to be pruned. Well, a pole saw is something which the average homeowner may use once a year [as opposed to those who make their living trimming trees]. Here's the glitch with a manual pole saw [which is remedied with this electric chain saw] -- sawing back and forth for five minutes with your arms overhead makes for some sore shoulders and upper back within the next two days! About this saw: Made by a reliable chain saw company; Easy to use; Doesn't require two-cycle mix and therefore you don't fret over fouled spark plugs; and best yet, does not require that back and forth arm/shoulder motion of my manual saw! With that said, it is still a pole saw -- cutting limbs way over your head with a chain saw on the end of a pole can be tiring too. Even then, I'd recommend this first even to a new homeowner with tall trees. Always consider safety. If you have never operated a chain saw before, get some advice from someone who has -- they are not foolproof! And, while seemingly too simple to say, READ the safety instructions! You just might need the reminder before a limb knocks you in the head! I have a McCulloch chain saw which I have used for years, so have experience with using a chain saw. This is the first pole chain saw I have owned, and I really like it! One word of caution -- When you fill it with oil [bar & chain oil] for the chain, it will leak out unless you store the saw with the blade pointing upward. Looking for a great alternative to the manual pole saw? Look no further! This is a well made product for any homeowner.

McCulloch 10-Inch Electric Pole Saw #MCP1510  [Posted on 2008-07-23]
Item works as decribed. 10" chain saw is great for light use with or without the pole. It can get a little heavy if used for long periods so take a break once in a while. The main downside is that attaching to or removing the saw from the pole is awkward and time consuming. Overall, well worth the money.

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