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Black and Decker Cordless Pole Pruner

Jonny_B_3
Jonny_B_3 Posts: 146 Forumite
in Gardening
Has anyone else got one of these?

I bought one today in Focus for £45 (down from £90), basically a small chain saw on a pole. The battery life is terrible, its supposed to cut 80 7cm branches on one charge, mine cut 4 10 cm branches, I recharged it and it did the same again.

Anyone any better experience? Dud battery pack?

Comments

  • Lord_Gardener
    Lord_Gardener Posts: 2,971 Forumite
    Type of wood will have a big impact on this! However, I'd contact B&D direct and see what they have to say, it may be, as you say, a poor battery pack!!
    I'm mad!!!! :rotfl::jand celebrating everyday every year!!!
  • ixwood
    ixwood Posts: 2,550 Forumite
    Decent set of loppers might be a better option. They'll certainly last longer!
  • Daranov
    Daranov Posts: 10 Forumite
    It does sound like a didgy battery pack IMHO
  • Jonny_B_3
    Jonny_B_3 Posts: 146 Forumite
    Charged it overnight and it did 6 this morning. 3 hour charge later and it did 2!
  • Solomon_Broad
    Solomon_Broad Posts: 407 Forumite
    Makes me wonder why it was half price!
  • navig8r
    navig8r Posts: 553 Forumite
    Rechargable batteries don't develope full capacity until they have had several charge/discharge cycles..If it does not improve after this ,take it back.

    Dave
  • SKIPPY54
    SKIPPY54 Posts: 129 Forumite
    Daniel_Brown wrote: »
    :eek: :cool:
    A man who was not happy with simple things.... gues who???
    You are absolutely right its none other than J B.
    I have seen your reviews and it seems you are impossible to satisfy. Can you name a single company who has come upto your expectations?


    I dont think that was called for. civility costs nothing
    If you think this has helped make my day and hit the thanks button:beer:
  • baldfrog
    baldfrog Posts: 62 Forumite
    buy a felco pruning saw - approx £25 - £30 you wont regret it
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