The advent of powerful, lightweight lithium-ion batteries has been a huge plus to the powered tool category, and a battery-powered pole pruner is a classic example. With these devices, you’re no longer tethered to an extension cord or need to haul spare gas into the woods as you clear brush and shooting lanes. For trimming branches, vines, and saplings, nothing works quicker than a chainsaw on a stick. Here are three things to think about when choosing one for your property.