I purchased a Victa battery-powered pole saw the other day and put it together (but yet to try it) and last night in bed it hit me that I didn't notice any wires from the battery to the saw so how did the thing work or was something missing which caused me some anxiety and stopped me getting to sleep. I had to go to the hardware store Bunnings (equivalent of Home Depot) to get oil (lubricant) for the thing and asked the guys there and one chap said the current passed due to a worm fitting or something but overall I didn't really understand and I didn't want to pursue it with them because I could tell they thought I was a mask-wearing poofter which was very unkind. I don't want to dismantle the pole just to see if I can figure it out when I have you to tell me.
It must have contacts where the battery mounts, and wiring inside the pole to the saw motor. I bought an electric one a few months ago. Cord plugs in to the bottom of the handle where the trigger is. Once the pole was completely extended and I cut a few limbs it made me realize I wasn't as strong and fit as I thought I was.
[ - ] paul_neri [op] 1 point 2.9 yearsMay 22, 2021 20:10:43 ago (+1/-0)
Well ain't that a coincidence because I got a shock too at how heavy the thing was and I'm yet to put the battery in! I'm glad I didn't fork out $300 and got a discontinued model for $95. It's sobering when you get signs that you're not a spring chicken any more. My big extension ladder now lies mostly idle because it's too heavy to hump around the yard and I had to buy an ordinary long ladder which is lighter. Ah well. That's the name of the game we are in. Take special care of your back.
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