I was actually quite amazed by how easy it cuts
356207
Update - 7/25/2016: See attached pics for tightening instructions. I used a 5/16 size socket for this, and you really don't need to worry about trying to hold the nut on the other side (but if you do, skinny pliers provide enough grab).

1. You want to tighten the lower bolt pretty good. That keeps the heavier stick attached to everything else.
2. And for the upper bolt, you can use the following criteria to determine how much you need to tighten. open up the orange knob(which will let the white extender pole slide up and down freely). While that knob is is open position start to tighten the top bolt. at the point where the white pole slides up and down with just a bit resistance, you're good. This way, when you close the knob back to the lock position it'll be grabbing on to the extender pole as tight as possible.

I find the pruner much easier to use for pruning purposes without the saw (you can take it off and put it back on by hand). And once I'm done pruning and it's time to use the saw, just put it back on.

Warning some other reviewer had about being careful about your neck (looking up to find stuff to prune) is very good advice...Mine is a little sore from yesterday...

Original review:
New homeowner, with tall trees around the property here. Never used a tree pruner before, and needed to cut some trees that were not over a power line yet, but going that way. ordered this and was able to take care of business. Any branch that fits in the whole, gets cut with very little effort of the line pull (due to double pulley system, longer pull, half the power necessary compared to single pulley), I was actually quite amazed by how easy it cuts that way.
I personally do not like the telescopic stuff in general, but similar quality interlocking handles for same height were much more expensive than this puppy. Reading more reviews and will be experimenting on the ground to make sure I don't leave the top part on top of the tree unintentionally while I'm cutting using the saw (for pruning that's not a concern, as anything that fits in the whole can be cut I think)... Looks like some adjustment on the nut and bold that keeps the telescopic part in place would be necessary to make it more sturdier. that being said, no matter how you adjust it a telescopic pole would not hold your full weight, so I'm sure using the tool properly/smartly would help in making sure it's not stuck as it's pretty clear that saw does NOT need a lot of pull to cut based on other reviews.
Price is right for me for what I need it for. If at some point I feel like it's not getting the job done, pretty sure I can order just the interlocking sticks and transfer the saw&pruner tool to the new sticks.
1524995
This saw makes awesome cuts and leaves virtually no mess.  I had a cheap saw before this one that was fairly messy even with a catcher, but this one is so much better all the way around.  The only difficulty was a little bit of calibration which is to be expected.
So far I have only cut six holes with this but it's really a pleasure...definitely the easiest part of the job!
3920239
The is the first and last rope saw I will ever have to buy. It is that good.

I have lazy neighbors that don't tend to their trees. I have removed several tree limbs using this saw. Many were hanging over my house, others were hindering growth of my own trees. Pay attention to your angles, follow the directions, the limbs will cut like butter. Pulling tighter than a 45 degree angle on either side will make it bind. The saw is extremely sharp and designed to glide as it cuts.

Overall, I am very impressed with this product.
3928589
I can't hardly believe how well this blade cuts (or maybe my old blade was just really dull)!  I am cutting oak and the cuts are as smooth as glass with no splintering on the back edge.  The miter saw motor barely lugs during cuts.  I am very pleased with this purchase and with it being an industrial blade, I expect to get a long life from it.  I will definitely look for a similar Freud Industrial blade for my table saw when it needs replacement.
43587
Wasn't expecting a lot out of this machine, and was pleasantly surprised when it exceeded my moderate expectations.  Used it as a trim saw on a huge aspen tree, cut up pallets, and trimmed a lilac bush to the ground.  All on one charge.  And then my husband says, "gee, I figure that saw would be a piece of junk, but we should have had that a long time ago".
If that's an apology on my choice of saws, then I'll take it.  And if my saw disappears, I'll know where to look for it.
964895
I am a homeowner that has started learning tree climbing to clear some of my land.  I bought this saw mainly to limb and too trees.  I didn't know what to expect as I have only used full size saws but wow! This thing is amazing.  It's nice and light and is easily handled with one hand.  It makes cutting up branches into wood stove size so much easier. I can just hold the branch with my left hand and cut with the right, sliding it down as I go.  I hope it lasts as it will be my go to saw for a lot of things.
1052298
Never expected that, ist amazing how the surface is not harmed when u cut the fabric/Cloth!!!
182949
I inherited a few chef's knives from my grandfather, and they have been knocking around unprotected for the last few years. I saw a less-expensive version of this on Amazon, but the reviews were less than inspiring. I opted for this and went to work on two ten-inch carving knives and three paring knives. It took three complete processes to get them to cut again, but wow! They cut unbelievably well. I then got brave and ran the wife's treasured German Messermeisters through. I can literally shave with those now. The technique will require some practice, but overall, it's worth the effort if you take pride in doing things yourself.
2337858
I lost my previous bolt cutters so needed a new pair.  Upon reading the reviews, I decided to go with this pair even though it was more expensive than I wanted to spend.  This pair of bolt cutters works AMAZINGLY well.  I used it to cut up a mattress to make it small enough to fit into my regular trash container and it cut through each and every piece of metal as though it was a hot knife through butter.  My body is old and worn out so I was expecting some work to get the job done, but it was EASY!  So in my opinion, it is well worth the money.  (Now if I can keep track of it...)
4570310
I needed to cut off branches of a huge maple tree. Tree companies would charge me several hundred or even over thousand collars. Now with this amazing tool, I can do it myself.
Easy to use and quite sharp.
2667064
This is my honesty opinion about this slicer. I was a bit of a skeptic because I thought I'd had the best slicer ever.  But I'm absolutely blown away at how simple and efficient this slicer has been!  This is a great buy...no regrets!! I'll be telling my friend and family about how awesome it is!!
4704528
I had a tree split during Hurricane Ike. So I ordered this little chain saw because it was very affordable. I was concerned that it might not get the job done. I was wrong! It did a great job! And with ease! It was easy to assemble and oil. I chopped through some tree branches that were more thick than 6-7 inches. Many of them! I'll have more jobs for this chain saw in the next few days. I'm amazed and proud to own this little electric chain saw. It's amazing for the price. And it's a little work horse...
3356779
Yes, hard to beat sliced bread, but you know your on the right track if it says Fiskars though.  There is a little learning curve to this but once you get the hang of it and how to adjust the tension of the blade, cutting even complex designs is easy and 10 times faster !
I am very satisfied, an 4 months later have ordered extra blades I saw on sale so I will have plenty for a long time to come.
I do a lot of paper crafting and cutting of complex, tiny pieces is common and this has saved me endless hours of just cutting.
very glad I not only purchased it but took the time to learn how to use it correctly.
1104266
This is an amazing cutter. I use it to cut stacks of 65 lb heavy stock paper for package inserts for my business. I can effortlessly cut 100 pieces at a time and that's thick paper. The clamp is excellent and the machine is intuitive to use. The cutting handle locks for safety. I used to have to cut this heavy stock paper 1 sheet at a time, 4 ways which, when you want to have a few hundred pieces, takes a bit of time. Now I can do it all in about the same time as it takes to do one. What a time saver. For me it pays for itself in the time it saves me. It is fairly heavy since it is mostly metal but I am extremely impressed with this piece of equipment for the price.
3163871
I bought this to cut 1 1/16 inch white oak, which it does admirably. No tearout on either side. But since it is a thin kerf blade, I figured I had to use stabilizer plates, which made my safety guards unusable on my Bosch table saw. But I worked carefully, and the blade really impressed me with how smooth the cut was, even on the bottom. I did a whole set of stairs (12 treads, 13 risers). I even (stupidly) trimmed some floor boards that I pulled up, and unfortunately cut a few nails, but it did not seem to chip or otherwise harm the blade.
4890036
The handle is grippy, but comfortable, the saw is extremely sharp, and the ease with which you can change the blade makes this saw unbeatable in my opinion. This saw cuts through 1-2" thick branches like they aren't even there, and makes fairly short work of branches/saplings 8" in diameter. With the larger branches/saplings it is by no means effortless, but it is extremely sharp and does a fantastic job getting through it relatively quickly.
4627351
We were amazed the first time that we used it. It was like you were cutting warm butter. It's great/