The M18 FUEL™ 12" (305mm) Telescoping Pole Saw is designed to meet the performance, durability, and ergonomic needs of the professional arborist, power utility linesman, and landscape maintenance professional. The Pole Saw’s POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor™ delivers 1.8 kW peak power with an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™12.0Ah battery (sold separately). M18 FUEL™ technology allows the Pole Saw to reach its full throttle 25 m/s chain speed in under 1 second, delivering fast cuts for maximum productivity. Eliminating headaches associated with petrol engines, such as pull starts, high noise levels and regular maintenance, this Pole Saw is optimised for use with M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ batteries, which deliver best-in-class performance. REDLINK™ PLUS Intelligence enables full-circle communication between the tool and battery, providing users with ultimate levels of performance, protection, and productivity. The Pole 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 conveniently located within the bump guard.