This pruning saw is designed to meet the ergonomic, performance, and durability needs of the professional arborist, landscape maintenance professional, and power utility linemenWeighing less than 5lbs without a battery and featuring a compact design, the cordless pruning saw provides increased control and maneuverability in tight access areasThe POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor maintains speed under heavy loads without bogging down to complete demanding cuts faster than 25cc gasThe REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence enables full-circle communication between the tool and battery, allowing for unmatched performance, protection, and productivity levelsM18 FUEL™ technology enables the saw to reach full throttle in under 1 second and a variable speed trigger for ultimate control over the power rangeThis pruning saw features a lanyard loop, full house chain, easy access chain tensioner, automatic oiler, metal bucking spikes, onboard scrench storage, lanyard loop, and a climbing scabbardThe M18 FUEL™ HATCHET™ 8" Pruning Saw is fully compatible with 250+ solutions on the M18™ system