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Edited June 22, 2023
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Did "Ryobi Days" get you into the platform?
I recently switched to the 18v line for my yard tools.
I have been wanting the chain saw, and the pole saw... and have been watching for a deal separately. This seems fair for the pair. I wish the saw could just attach to the pole so you only need one saw! Ryobi - you listening? I'm in at this price. I am lazy about pruning and tree maintenance. This will make it a quick grab and go.
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As far as the power is concerned, I have this one, the 18V with the auto oiler, and the 40V 10" (also has an auto oiler) and while the oiled ones run faster, this one is nearly as good and I don't have to carry oil with me. Plus I can put it inside my truck if it's raining, and it doesn't leak oil everywhere. I use it to chop down some pretty big, old/dry oak and cedar limbs on my ranch. It cuts through everything just fine.
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I felt the same way at first.
I went from a 40v Black and Decker string trimmer to the 18v Ryobi string trimmer. Just because of the sheer number of gadgets this line has (and all the crazy deals here!)... for my light use I dont really see any difference between them.. YMMV for sure.
It sounds like for this pole saw, let the tool weight do the work and dont stress it.
Its a matter of what you need (power 18v vs 40v) - and what line you want to get into. I find the 18v line very appealing. No regrets.
Thing I don't like, that chainsaw can get bound up easily if you just saw through some smaller branches/brush. There's a large gap to fill up. Not exactly it's intended use when I stick it into my yard waste bin full of stuff to make it into smaller stuff, but at least it's easy to clean out when you figure it out.
Any decent chainsaw needs an oiler period.
Any decent chainsaw needs an oiler period.
From what I understand (from video reviews) - the manual for the chain saw says to oil it... despite not having a built in oiler. Strange.
UPDATE: looks like both are oil-less per site.
From what I understand (from video reviews) - the manual for the chain saw says to oil it... despite not having a built in oiler. Strange.
Biggest issue with Ryobi pole saws is the connection joints get floppy and so far haven't found a way tighten them up.
Been running chainsaws for almost 50 years and yes some saws leak and some don't.
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Biggest issue with Ryobi pole saws is the connection joints get floppy and so far haven't found a way tighten them up.
Been running chainsaws for almost 50 years and yes some saws leak and some don't.
Wow. Thanks - didnt notice that! Both are oil-less!? So many versions! I had the same problem when got the Ryobi line trimmer. So many variants of that also. Thanks again.
edit: nvm it is right there in the title.
I have not seen one. From what I understand... the manual for these advises you to apply oil. I had planned on not using the reservoir (even if it had one) and manually applying oil anyways just to keep the mess down while storing.
Purchased some Bar oil and a "precision application" bottle to apply periodically while using.
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