Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Faster and easier than hand saws<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Compatible with all Skil PWRCore 20 batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Easy to operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Compact profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tool free chain tensioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- No significant drawbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nTelescopic Pruning Saw<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nHandheld Pruning Saw<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Skil PWRCore 20 Brushless Telescopic Pruning Saw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Skil](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-5-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCutting Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Skil Telescopic Pruning Saw is your go-to option for light-duty trimming this season. Its brushless motor quickly powers the 0.043 gauge chain to a top speed of 5 m\/s\u2013that’s right in line with the premium models we’ve tested. Practically, it\u2019s not only much faster than a hand saw, but it\u2019s also much less fatiguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For runtime, Skil tells us to expect around 115 cuts per charge with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. Using a larger PWRCore 20 battery will allow you to make more cute, but will also slightly increase the total weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This cordless pruning saw is equipped with a 6-inch bar and a top mounted kickback guard for added safety. It features a tool-free chain tensioning system, so you can make quick adjustments with the twist of a dial.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Manual](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-8-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nUnfortunately, this saw does not have an automatic chain oiler, meaning you’ll need to periodically apply bar oil directly to the chain to keep excess friction at bay. Skil includes a small applicator bottle to make this process easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Telescopic](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-6-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis saw weighs in at 3.75 pounds as a bare tool, and 4.7 pounds with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. It measures 22.5 inches from tip to tail, and extends out to 35 inches, giving you around 7 feet of cutting reach. The grip is draped in with a grooved rubber overmold to help channel away sweat and debris, and a hard plastic finger guard helps keep your hands safe while you’re working. <\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Skil](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-7-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMy only real complaint is the actual size of the grip. Since the telescopic shaft fully retracts into the grip, they had to increase the grip diameter to accommodate for it. This makes it a little difficult to reach the thumb safety and pull the trigger at the same time. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if your hands are on the smaller side, you may have some trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Model: Skil PR0601B-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power Source: Skil PWRCore 20V battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weight: 3.75 lbs. (bare), 4.7 lbs. (with kitted 2.0Ah battery)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Length: 22.5 in. (collapsed), 35 in. (extended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IPX4 Rated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Speed: 5 m\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bar length: 6 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Gauge: 0.043 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Pitch: 1\/4 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Auto Oiler: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warranty: 5-year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kit Price: $149 (includes a 2.0Ah battery, charger, oil applicator bottle, and a wall mount storage bracket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- No significant drawbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nTelescopic Pruning Saw<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nHandheld Pruning Saw<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Skil PWRCore 20 Brushless Telescopic Pruning Saw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCutting Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Skil Telescopic Pruning Saw is your go-to option for light-duty trimming this season. Its brushless motor quickly powers the 0.043 gauge chain to a top speed of 5 m\/s\u2013that’s right in line with the premium models we’ve tested. Practically, it\u2019s not only much faster than a hand saw, but it\u2019s also much less fatiguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For runtime, Skil tells us to expect around 115 cuts per charge with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. Using a larger PWRCore 20 battery will allow you to make more cute, but will also slightly increase the total weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This cordless pruning saw is equipped with a 6-inch bar and a top mounted kickback guard for added safety. It features a tool-free chain tensioning system, so you can make quick adjustments with the twist of a dial.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nUnfortunately, this saw does not have an automatic chain oiler, meaning you’ll need to periodically apply bar oil directly to the chain to keep excess friction at bay. Skil includes a small applicator bottle to make this process easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis saw weighs in at 3.75 pounds as a bare tool, and 4.7 pounds with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. It measures 22.5 inches from tip to tail, and extends out to 35 inches, giving you around 7 feet of cutting reach. The grip is draped in with a grooved rubber overmold to help channel away sweat and debris, and a hard plastic finger guard helps keep your hands safe while you’re working. <\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMy only real complaint is the actual size of the grip. Since the telescopic shaft fully retracts into the grip, they had to increase the grip diameter to accommodate for it. This makes it a little difficult to reach the thumb safety and pull the trigger at the same time. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if your hands are on the smaller side, you may have some trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Model: Skil PR0601B-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power Source: Skil PWRCore 20V battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weight: 3.75 lbs. (bare), 4.7 lbs. (with kitted 2.0Ah battery)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Length: 22.5 in. (collapsed), 35 in. (extended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IPX4 Rated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Speed: 5 m\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bar length: 6 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Gauge: 0.043 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Pitch: 1\/4 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Auto Oiler: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warranty: 5-year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kit Price: $149 (includes a 2.0Ah battery, charger, oil applicator bottle, and a wall mount storage bracket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Skil PWRCore 20 Brushless Telescopic Pruning Saw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCutting Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Skil Telescopic Pruning Saw is your go-to option for light-duty trimming this season. Its brushless motor quickly powers the 0.043 gauge chain to a top speed of 5 m\/s\u2013that’s right in line with the premium models we’ve tested. Practically, it\u2019s not only much faster than a hand saw, but it\u2019s also much less fatiguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For runtime, Skil tells us to expect around 115 cuts per charge with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. Using a larger PWRCore 20 battery will allow you to make more cute, but will also slightly increase the total weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This cordless pruning saw is equipped with a 6-inch bar and a top mounted kickback guard for added safety. It features a tool-free chain tensioning system, so you can make quick adjustments with the twist of a dial.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nUnfortunately, this saw does not have an automatic chain oiler, meaning you’ll need to periodically apply bar oil directly to the chain to keep excess friction at bay. Skil includes a small applicator bottle to make this process easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis saw weighs in at 3.75 pounds as a bare tool, and 4.7 pounds with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. It measures 22.5 inches from tip to tail, and extends out to 35 inches, giving you around 7 feet of cutting reach. The grip is draped in with a grooved rubber overmold to help channel away sweat and debris, and a hard plastic finger guard helps keep your hands safe while you’re working. <\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMy only real complaint is the actual size of the grip. Since the telescopic shaft fully retracts into the grip, they had to increase the grip diameter to accommodate for it. This makes it a little difficult to reach the thumb safety and pull the trigger at the same time. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if your hands are on the smaller side, you may have some trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Model: Skil PR0601B-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power Source: Skil PWRCore 20V battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weight: 3.75 lbs. (bare), 4.7 lbs. (with kitted 2.0Ah battery)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Length: 22.5 in. (collapsed), 35 in. (extended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IPX4 Rated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Speed: 5 m\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bar length: 6 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Gauge: 0.043 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Pitch: 1\/4 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Auto Oiler: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warranty: 5-year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kit Price: $149 (includes a 2.0Ah battery, charger, oil applicator bottle, and a wall mount storage bracket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCutting Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Skil Telescopic Pruning Saw is your go-to option for light-duty trimming this season. Its brushless motor quickly powers the 0.043 gauge chain to a top speed of 5 m\/s\u2013that’s right in line with the premium models we’ve tested. Practically, it\u2019s not only much faster than a hand saw, but it\u2019s also much less fatiguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For runtime, Skil tells us to expect around 115 cuts per charge with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. Using a larger PWRCore 20 battery will allow you to make more cute, but will also slightly increase the total weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This cordless pruning saw is equipped with a 6-inch bar and a top mounted kickback guard for added safety. It features a tool-free chain tensioning system, so you can make quick adjustments with the twist of a dial.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nUnfortunately, this saw does not have an automatic chain oiler, meaning you’ll need to periodically apply bar oil directly to the chain to keep excess friction at bay. Skil includes a small applicator bottle to make this process easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis saw weighs in at 3.75 pounds as a bare tool, and 4.7 pounds with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. It measures 22.5 inches from tip to tail, and extends out to 35 inches, giving you around 7 feet of cutting reach. The grip is draped in with a grooved rubber overmold to help channel away sweat and debris, and a hard plastic finger guard helps keep your hands safe while you’re working. <\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMy only real complaint is the actual size of the grip. Since the telescopic shaft fully retracts into the grip, they had to increase the grip diameter to accommodate for it. This makes it a little difficult to reach the thumb safety and pull the trigger at the same time. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if your hands are on the smaller side, you may have some trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Model: Skil PR0601B-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power Source: Skil PWRCore 20V battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weight: 3.75 lbs. (bare), 4.7 lbs. (with kitted 2.0Ah battery)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Length: 22.5 in. (collapsed), 35 in. (extended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IPX4 Rated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Speed: 5 m\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bar length: 6 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Gauge: 0.043 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Pitch: 1\/4 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Auto Oiler: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warranty: 5-year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kit Price: $149 (includes a 2.0Ah battery, charger, oil applicator bottle, and a wall mount storage bracket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis saw weighs in at 3.75 pounds as a bare tool, and 4.7 pounds with the kitted 2.0Ah battery. It measures 22.5 inches from tip to tail, and extends out to 35 inches, giving you around 7 feet of cutting reach. The grip is draped in with a grooved rubber overmold to help channel away sweat and debris, and a hard plastic finger guard helps keep your hands safe while you’re working. <\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMy only real complaint is the actual size of the grip. Since the telescopic shaft fully retracts into the grip, they had to increase the grip diameter to accommodate for it. This makes it a little difficult to reach the thumb safety and pull the trigger at the same time. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if your hands are on the smaller side, you may have some trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Model: Skil PR0601B-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power Source: Skil PWRCore 20V battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weight: 3.75 lbs. (bare), 4.7 lbs. (with kitted 2.0Ah battery)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Length: 22.5 in. (collapsed), 35 in. (extended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- IPX4 Rated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Speed: 5 m\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bar length: 6 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Gauge: 0.043 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chain Pitch: 1\/4 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Auto Oiler: No<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warranty: 5-year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kit Price: $149 (includes a 2.0Ah battery, charger, oil applicator bottle, and a wall mount storage bracket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Skil](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-2-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n![\"Cutting](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-1-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n![\"Chain](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-4-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n![\"Pruning](\"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Skil-Pruning-Saws-3-800x533.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n