The high-specification Echo PPT265ES is one of the safest & easiest ways to prune trees & cut-off dead or dangerous branches, & will allow you to leave your wobbly old step-ladders in the shed. The Echo Power Pruner PPT265ES is a telescopically adjustable unit which measures an expansive 2.74m in length unextended; & 3.83m when fully extended. The telescopic shaft can be simply adjusted & securely locked by h&. The machine is powered by an easy starting, long lasting & ultra-reliable Echo engine (25.4cc), & has a 30.5cm no-stall chainsaw head that ensures heavy loads won't prove a problem. An ergonomically-mounted top handle makes the pruner feel light & easy-to-handle; whilst the handgrips incorporate grouped controls, including an 'ignition off' switch; trigger throttle; & throttle control lock-out, which prevents accidental engagement. To prevent user-fatigue, the shaft on the Echo PPT265ES is cushioned, & the throttle is isolated against vibration, so time-consuming applications can be completed in comfort. The rigid, non-flex shaft has a splined fibreglass cover, which is easy to grip & slide your hand up & down. It's also much more resistant to fuel spillages than rubber. A gear-driven oiler lubricates right to the tip of the cutter bar, allowing the chain to run superbly at any position; while a high-torque gearbox assures faster & more accurate cutting.