Pole chainsaws are a safe alternative to standing on a ladder operating power equipment. Some pole chainsaws operate with batteries. They work good on bare wood, but have a hard time with small leafy branches. Some pole chainsaws are electric, which makes starting a breeze. Some are cordless and electric, so they work like a battery operated chainsaw. They are so much more easy to clean than
. regular chainsaws. See more about pole chainsaws at http://landscaping.about.com/od/helpforconsumers1/gr/pole_chainsaws.htm.