Customer Reviews for Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10 in. 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Electric Cordless Pole Saw Kit with Attachment Capability and 8.0 Ah Battery

This last windstorm dropped a tree down right across my long driveway. I was cut off from getting my truck out to go to get a chainsaw. I've never owned a chainsaw. Fortunately, my wife was out running errands and was able to swing by Home Depot where I had placed an order online and had the tool waiting for pick up at customer service. With this beast, I was able to cut the tree into several manageable pieces in a matter of a few minutes. One of the best parts is it's very quiet compared to gasoline-powered chainsaws. For my needs, this is the perfect tool. It can hang in my shop until needed and I don't have to worry about premixed gasoline or fouled carburetors. I used a 12A/hr M18 battery and had this 20' tree cut up (only used 1 bar of battery). Amazing tool to have at the ready. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iHhyuP_CWA

We are clearing up hurricane Michael (Cat 5) debris on 200+ acres and have been for 15 months. I was tired of cranking a gas chainsaw a zillion times a day and saw a video on youtube comparing it to a gas chainsaw. I said Merry Christmas to ME and off we went. OMG I love this chainsaw, it has improved my productivity by leaps and bounds. I carry a lot of extra batteries every day and I do use the gas powered chainsaw for YUGE oak trees but 99% of my cutting is done with this Milwaukee and I am ecstatic that I have it. I absolutely love it!!! Yes I am a girl! :D We git rrr done around here. Thank you Milwaukee Tools!!!!! We have a LONG ways to go and this will make my life easier. Picture of what we are dealing with.

Bought this from here tool only. I wasn't sure because of the price. I'm from Europe and to me Makita and Bosch are the quality brands. I am slowly realizing that Milwaukee is just as good as these. The chainsaw is awesome cuts like a knife through butter. I did a you tube video of me using it. Hope it helps https://youtu.be/k7jsGJuc0Pc

I absolutely love the possibilities of this tool!! Specifically; I have the string trimmer which has been an integral tool to my lawn maintenace and has left me extremely impressed with the quality of this tool, but it is noteworthy that there are other LOK attachments for the base of this tool, including a hedge trimmer, edger and chainsaw pole attachment. This tool is of professional quality, has no exhaust and is much quieter than its gas competitors. It lasts considerably long for a battery powered tool and is much better for my health - for my hearing and my breathing. It is also much easier for me to like this tool as I already have several tools on this platform. Definitely reccomend! I am keeping my fingers crossed for more amazing tools from milwaukee, such as a sweeper /snow thrower LOK attachment would be amazing!

This battery powered chainsaw is light, quiet, and works well. The battery lasts a long time. Milwaukee really did well with their M18 line of tools. We've used it on logs and small tree felling, and had no problems.

Bought to replace my gas chainsaw. I used it to cut a 24" dia. dried white oak log into 16" logs. The saw cut excellent. Won't be buying a new gas chainsaw after all. Thanks.

I have a Stihl 250 for 15 years and it has been an excellent chain saw. After last weeks tropical storm that came through south LA beginning of July 2019, I had to put the Stihl in the shop for carburetor and fuel line work and it was in the shop for 5 days. I read on the Home Depot site about the Milwaukee 18v ChainSaw and had excellent reviews. I knew from their 18v weedeater that the saw ought to be equally impressive and was that a correct assumption. This is an amazing saw, quiet, lightweight, safe-stops spinning when finger off trigger. I had a friend come over to try it, he spent the next half hour trimming on 3 downed trees and made an amazing difference. This is now my official go to saw. I wish home depot would have had the saw with the 12mah battery but they just had the tool only to purchase. I have 3 of the 9mah batts for chop saw and weedeater and they have long life with this chainsaw. This is a no regret purchase whatsover, just wish I could have made the deal on the saw with the 12mah hr battery and charger for $150 more. Zero regrets!

Overall I like this product. I had my Echo gas 2 piece system for 17 years. This battery system can definitely hang with the gas system. I was skeptical as many are when switching from gas to battery. But already being a Milwaukee hand tool guy, the switch made it much easier. Pros: I LOVE not dealing with gas. I like the quick start up. As most have stated. It will do just fine in turtle mode when just doing a yard that is already manicured. Jump to rabbit for unkept spaces- no problems. I also got the edger attachment. Same applies for that but I usually use the rabbit just to finish quicker. It is pretty well balanced. Battery run time is good, not great. Definitely runs way longer when just using turtle mode. It is nice that I have 5.0 Amp batteries from my hand tools if I run out of battery in the middle of a trimming. Cons: I do NOT like the trigger. It is variable speed but I feel that it is stiffer than it should be and after trimming for about 10 mins, my fingers start to hurt a little. Not unbearable but uncomfortable. Shaft length- I feel that the attachments could be an inch or 2 shorter. I am 5.10. So not sure if that makes a difference or not. Lastly, I do NOT like the thickness of the string trimming head itself. I know that they made it that way to hold more string. However it makes it hard to trim places all the way to the ground (concrete driveways etc). More compact would be better. I did make two modifications that help me out. 1)First thing I noticed was that the "arrow" attachment sticker for the actual attachments are NOT aligned very well. The second time I was used it I did not fully engage the attachment. I thought it was broken until I realized what was happening. So reattached it fully. Then put a piece of color electrical tape on it to let me know that it is fully engaged. 2) I DID NOT like the fact that when you put the motor head on the ground that there was NOTHING on the bottom of the motor casing to protect it from getting beat up and damaged. So I had some of those dense felt pads you use on the bottom of furniture so that you do not scratch the floor. I put some of those on it. Both mods work great. OVERALL: I like the product and would buy again. I just guess that I will never understand why simple things are not thought through during R and D before production. It is the common sense part of me shaking my head. The trigger and head thickness are why I took one star off of my overall rating.

I intended to buy yet-another gas trimmer, but saw this M18 FUEL. Though I own an electric-car, I never thought this electric trimmer could compete with gas. But, since every Milwaukee M18 FUEL tool I own has been pure-perfection, I gave this a try... This trimmer is nothing short of outstanding. Instant-power and instant-torque like you'd expect from an electric motor. The string-winder head is simple to reload and outperforms every trimmer I've ever owned. I am thrilled I smashed my gas-trimmer into 20-pieces (after running like crap FOR THE LAST TIME) and bought this M18 FUEL. I spent half my time clearing land just trying to keep my gas trimmer operating; this electric M18 just flat-out works all the time. My only (minor) complaint is battery-life. Their specs of 1-hour runtime is wildly-optimistic. I averaged about 20-minutes under heavy load with the M18-9A supplied battery, but those 20-minutes are flat-out hard work. I got about 10-minutes of heavy load operation with all of my M18-5A batteries. That said, I have enough batteries that I operated this trimmer non-stop for 2-hours straight, in knee-high thick field-grass, using it more like a brushhog than a simple yard-trimmer. This trimmer took everything I threw at it, and just kept chugging, outperforming any gas-trimmer I've ever owned/abused. I love every M18 Fuel tool I own... impacts, drivers, drills, cut-offs, grinders, flood-lights... just-awesome.

Great tool. This thing will go thru anything that a homeowner will throw at it. There is a tool for chain removal and adjusting included. The problem is that tool is held in by a strong spring so you need a tool to pry it out. Not very well thought out. I drilled a small hole in the socket end of the tool and put a knotted 3” wire in it. Problem solved.

The weed eater was easy to assemble and very strong. I have the 12.0 battery and have cut my grass 4x since having it and it still has 2 bars left.

This is a great pole saw, what prevents it from being perfect in eyes are a lack of features that I found in a lesser known brand(lack of a tool free tension adjuster , the saw lacks an adjustable handled(I know there is an extension but the purpose of the quik lok is quick and easy transitions it would be a lot quicker to adjust the reach from it's handle than to disconnect it , connect the extension and then connect the pole saw. Also a lack of an adjustable head. I used pole saws with that feature and it is very helpful. This has two settings(another small issue is that the icons for the both settings are white and they are illuminated by a white light, so using this on a sunny day and it is difficult to see which mode you are in(see pic below). Even on the lowest setting, I found that this had more than enough power to cut my tree limbs in a fast and clean manner. For all of my limbs I used the slow setting(Turtle) and it got the job done. I felt no need to put it on the higher setting(Rabbit). I only used the higher setting once just to test it and it definitely cuts faster. The pole saw felt good to me, not too heavy. I had an older co-worker try and it out and she commented on how manageable it was to use. There are 2 pts of contact that need to be initiated to activate the pole saw, and it fires up instantly. Overall this is a great pole saw. Just remember to grab bar and chain oil when using it .

Milwaukee has outdone themselves with this M18 cordless string trimmer with QUIK-LOK attachment capability! The whole unit itself, with battery, is very light weight! Everything you need is in this package (trimmer, handle, battery, and charger). The gap between the spool head, and the line cutter, is spacious and that comes in handy when having to cut down long, thick weeds. The handle has lots of grip and accommodates both left and right-handed people. The safety trigger is conveniently atop the trigger so that when you go to use the trimmer, just move your hand over the safety switch and apply the throttle with your fingers. I like this setup much better than other trimmers, where you have to turn a switch to on, hold in a safety button, and THEN apply the throttle. With this trimmer, just insert the battery, grab the handle and apply throttle. No longer do I have to worry about mixing the special oil with high octane gas, or worrying about the fuel lines cracking under age, or carbs that need to be taken apart and cleaned. The sheer convenience of this Milwaukee M18 Battery trimmer is outstanding! The noise level is much quieter than gas-powered models and the battery even has a light indicator on it to show you how much juice is left. Milwaukee thought of everything when they made this unit. Try it out yourself and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Other QUIK-LOK attachments include hedge trimmer, pole saw, 8-inch edger, and even a 3-foot extension attachment. I made a video, but not sure how to upload it, since I don't see a video upload option.

I love Milwaukee tools and this new Quik-Lok base tool with stringer attachment is great. The tool feels very balanced and comfortable in my hands with a comfortable trigger device on the palm side of your hand which makes for easy operation. I typically use gas trimmers but this machine is so powerful that I am retiring that loud smells tool. This machine is quiet and with the M18 Fuel battery should last for a very long time. Though still cold outside I tested on some winter grasses and it cuts easily with plenty of torque. I also like its adjustable cutting width which extends easily from 14-16 inches. Nice large self feeding spool gives easy line advance. The Quik-Lok system is a snap. Simply loosen a lever and push release button then remove current tool, and slide and lock new attachment into socket and away you go. Very quick and tools feels very solid and tight in the base unit. It is nice that this can be many tools for my yard. Can't wait to add more attachments.

Great end to end experience. Product was packed great, all the pieces and tools to put it together were there and the instructions were spot on. After charging the battery I put everything together and started the engine in 30 minutes. I can't wait to purchase some of the other attachments, like edger and power saw. I like that I only need one engine base and that I can pop on and off attachments as needed instead of buying new products (timers, hedgers, saws) that each have batteries, take of storage space and have learning curves. I'd recommend getting the shoulder strap, reached out to Home Depot for that. I've had the trimmer for about a week, and will provide an update when spring gets here.

I'm no fan of yard work. To me, it ranks right up there with cleaning the toilet; don't want to do it but it has to be done. When the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless String Trimmer with QUIK-LOK Attachment Capability and 9.0 Ah Battery arrived, I couldn't wait to get outside. Assembly was relatively painless. I spent about five minutes attaching the handle and trimmer guard/cutter. I really like the trimmer guard. It is one of the slimmest, least obtrusive I've ever noticed. Makes it very easy to see the area you're cutting. I was afraid winter wasn't going to provide much of a test but our warm, cold, warm trend over the last six or so weeks provided plenty of green things that needed to be taken down. I was able to tackle every challenge without the slightest problem. The included string cut without hesitation and the battery showed no signs of giving out. Not having to drag a power cord behind me I was able to finish the front and back in record time. Now, my one and only gripe. When it came time to swap the attachment I had difficulty removing the trimmer. I inserted the pole saw without any problems but when it came time to remove it I again had difficulty getting it to slide free. I don't know if it will get easier over time but I am tempted to apply some graphite or lubricant to help. This is something I can see being a problem for a person that lacks arm strength. Overall, I like this tool and the space-saving benefit of the quick-lok attachments. Recommended.

I selected the Milwaukee cordless, brushless string trimmer to reduce my dependency on gasoline/oil mixed yard tools. I'm exhausted with the maintenance combustion engines needs with the latest gasoline formulas. I confess, I've been converting to battery powered starting with the cheaper stuff only to be disappointed. Most equipment doesn't have the power to trim thick grass or edge a sidewalk. This Milwaukee tool has everything I could want in the performance of a string trimmer! it has quality construction and gas trimmer like throttle so it feels natural to operate. It has good balance with the battery installed. I like the Quik-Lok system too for adding accessories. As for trimming, the Milwaukee goes at the tough tall thick stuff without any struggle. I am actually amazed at how easy it does cut. I don't know if it is the high torque of the brushless motor or the trimmer head or the trimmer string but it is a pleasure to trim my yard and not have to deal with priming, choking, sputtering of my gas combustion trimmer. The included 18 volt 9 AH battery lasted more than enough to do my front yard and back yard, well over 1500 feet of fence line and another 500 or so feet of flower bed trimming and trimming around the trees. The string trimmer head is Milwaukee's own and at first I was like; what the heck, but once you "read how it works" then it's like - DUH! The ease of reloading string is beautiful. A nice trimmer guard with adjustable cutter for 14" or 16", just flip the blade out to get the extra 2". Includes the multi-charger (12 and 18 volt capability), 9 AH battery power head with brushless motor and trimmer Quik-Lok attachment. Pros: -Quik-lok for tool expandability, and it's very easy to operate -Power head at the top instead of above the trimmer head like other brands. The smooth drive shaft, no vibration what-so-ever thanks to the supported shaft halves at the Quik-Lok -Easy trigger operation - makes the trimmer operation feel natural. Very responsive trigger control and it is variable speed. -Turtle/rabbit speed modes of the brushless motor to help save battery. The Milwaukee was powerful enough at turtle for my yard trimming. -Low ground clearance trimmer line, makes getting under fence edges easy without having the need to tilt the trimmer. -A bump and feed that so far has worked perfectly, everytime. Cons: -I'm not crazy about the butt mount battery on the power head. It's natural to clear the trimmer head by upending the trimmer. This makes the battery the rest point when the trimmer is upside down. Note, that this is typical for most battery string trimmers I've seen. You can pull the battery and there is a sort of block that the power head could safely rest on or you could simply lay flat on the ground but yard folks don't take the time for the extra steps and I'm usually one of them. -Milwaukee states using only Milwaukee brand string in the trimmer. I haven't noticed anything special about the string, however, I'm not fond of proprietary consumables. Wrap-up: I absolutely love this trimmer and have parked my Echo gas trimmer.

I am a big fan of Milwaukee power tools so was willing to give this string trimmer a chance and boy was that a good idea. This is another quality product from the folks at Milwaukee. The trimmer is quality made and very sturdy feeling in your hands. The Quik Lok feature is super nice and easy to use, the other attachments such as the pole saw, hedge trimmer and edger make this a really good power base to get into. The string trimmer has plenty of power to cut through the thickest of brush and does that without draining your battery down. I also really like that when you pull the trigger you get an instant response with the head of the trimmer ramping up to full speed. The trimmer is also super easy to reload with string and can be done easily under 30 seconds. This kit comes with a 9 AH battery and that gives you plenty of run time with this thing. I used it for 30 minutes and didn't drain a single cell on the battery. The two setting either slow (turtle) or fast (rabbit) are accurately set and give you a complete different trimming experience when using either. This is a definitely another quality product from Milwaukee and is a serious contender to be used by someone that is a professional landscaper not just your homeowner.

Easy setup and smooth operation of saw make this a good unit; its weight -- which is considerable, especially in extended position -- prevent an excellent rating: come on, 21st-century toolmakers, lighten this stuff up!

This is a powerful trimmer. I love it.

it was easy to assemble

Someone returned a hedge clipper in the box was very disappointed had to make a second trip back to the store.

Easy to use. Well balanced

What a great light cordless weedwacker from Milwaukee. Happy with my purchase

I'm very impressed with this kit. The battery holds plenty of power and the Quik-Lok worked great with attaching the hedger attachment or the weed trimmer.