Is it a heavy machine to work for a longer time with? I have an artificial elbow in my right arm, that's why I'd like to know. Maybe you or other users can recommend a good harness so I can attach it. Thank you.
I have used it for as long as 3-4 hours at a time. Obviously with some breaks in between. I have arthritis in both my elbows and they do get a little sore after long periods of time. You can reduce the weight though. You can use 3 amp hours batteries which are a little lighter. They do have a respectable run time for this application. Makita makes a single battery model, but you would have to check to see what attachments it is compatible with. Or they now have the XGT 40v line out with a single battery. I believe that one could be the best option for you, but I would do some research on that. I haven't used that powerhead yet so I couldn't give you my honest opinion on it. The pole saw attachment is about 4.5 pounds with bar oil in it. It is pretty well balanced when attached to the powerhead. Not to heavy on one end or the other. Makita does have a really nice body harness. I have one, and it does work very well for most of the attachments. I choose not to use it with the pole saw because it restricts my reach to high limbs. I do however use it a lot with my brush blade. I hope this is of some help to you. Thanks for watching and have a great day.
Recently consider buying the makita dua301 pole saw, but it's a little bit heavy, then I found dux18 + ey403mp, my country doesn't sell ey402mp. It seems that ey402mp can only cut thin woods?
Since I have been using it, I have cut up to 5 inch (12.7cm) branches. That is larger then what I expected it to do. The power head is the weak link in this set up in my opinion. I think a gas powerhead would be a much better match. However, after using it more I found that just letting the saw do the work without forcing it through the branch is much more productive and causes less problems with the battery powerhead. Thank you for watching.
I just bought the DUA301 - the telescopic 13foot 36v unit. I had read the dux18 and also the DUX60 (36v version) felt underpowered and I was worried about stressing it too much. Practically as well, I think a dedicated polesaw would be better than a convertible option… and I can’t really see myself using a pole hedge trimmer or power broom. I also opted for the extra reach of the 13-14foot telescopic version… rather than buying an extension snap in pole. I got a decent deal - $450 on eBay. It took 3 weeks of research to make my decision - as a polesaw isn’t something that is used every week… and the convenience of the variety of power heads was attractive. I may end up buying a power head system at some stage though.
I will have to try that. It has been a very useful tool. I have cut a lot of limbs with it, and I have plans for clearing more next spring, so It will get more use next season.
The 401 is for the electric "corded" power head, and the 402 is for the "battery" power head. To my knowledge, that is the only difference. I am not certain if they are interchangeable, but I have to imagine they likely are not. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.
The 401 is for the electric "corded" power head, and the 402 is for the "battery" power head. To my knowledge, that is the only difference. I am not certain if they are interchangeable, but I have to imagine they likely are not. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.
@@DevaultFamilyLiving I bought the 401. It fits my 36 Volt battery system. It has an aluminum shaft which is 2.7 lbs, and 1.5 lbs lighter than the 402 with steel shaft at 4.2 lbs. I would think that extra 1.5 lbs would be tiring after a while.
@@Boyo1956 The only time the weight has bothered me is when I had an extra extension pole on. Other then that, I have no issue with the weight. With that said, nothing wrong with it being lighter. That is definitely a bonus.
I would not say a lot. But it does use a fair amount. More then I think it should anyway. But that is the case with my gas powered chainsaw as well. Seems I am always filling that with bar oil.
I used it all day that day. The second set I used was 6ah batteries and it did still stall if I put to much downward pressure on the bar. I found that if you just let the chain do the work, it had no issues what so ever. The minute that you forced it, is when it started stalling out. Thank you for watching, and have a great day.
@@DevaultFamilyLiving interesting, it’s a small blade after all, I guess it makes sense not to put too much pressure on it. I will buy the chainsaw late fall after seeing this video. Already have the extension pole, hedge cutter and weed whacker.
Thank you for the video - am contemplating a DUX60Z with a EY401MP. I'm confused by Makita's reference numbers, but as far as I can tell the DUX60Z is the same as the XUX01. I don't know the difference between the EY401MP and EY402MP but I believe they're essentially the same, I think the numbering varies from country to country (I'm in France). Anyhow, thank you - very useful! Good luck with your project.
You are very welcome. I agree, that Makita's model numbers can be quite confusing. I do believe that you are correct though, it just depends on what country you are in. You would think with a "global market" they would just make one model number and call it a day. Oh, well. I hope you enjoy which ever model you buy. I still can't say enough good about the unit. One of my favorite, and most used tools. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.
@@DevaultFamilyLiving Universal reference numbers would be useful. I think the UK and Australia have different references again, at least for some of the attachments. Nicely made videos, with good information and demonstrations. Thank you, can't wait to try it out in my own backyard.
I’ve been debating the exact same issue - read a lot of gripes about people who said the 18/36v power heads lacked power, or practical issues like losing a nut or it had poor design. I eventually went with the dedicated polesaw XUA02 - with is the 14foot telescopic unit, 36v brushless with a 10inch bar. Rated powerful as a 30cc gas + 20% quicker chain speed. They seem to have revised all the issues that people were complaining about in the power head version… and it’s got a far long reach (extra 6foot)
@@JDAfrica Interesting to read, and I'm sure the dedicated polesaw must be slightly better. I ended up going for the EY401MP attachment. It's done everything I needed it to, so no complaints from me, but I am going to need to buy the extension bar attachment for the autumn, to take care of some out of reach places. Having bought the DUX60Z I've found the hedge trimmer attachment is excellent. The strimmer/brushcutter attachment is very light and does a great job (I was using an ancient Stihl, petrol brushcutter which was far from light), and the cultivator attachment works wonders in the vegetable patch. Couldn't be happier with Makita.
Is it a heavy machine to work for a longer time with? I have an artificial elbow in my right arm, that's why I'd like to know. Maybe you or other users can recommend a good harness so I can attach it. Thank you.
I have used it for as long as 3-4 hours at a time. Obviously with some breaks in between. I have arthritis in both my elbows and they do get a little sore after long periods of time. You can reduce the weight though. You can use 3 amp hours batteries which are a little lighter. They do have a respectable run time for this application. Makita makes a single battery model, but you would have to check to see what attachments it is compatible with. Or they now have the XGT 40v line out with a single battery. I believe that one could be the best option for you, but I would do some research on that. I haven't used that powerhead yet so I couldn't give you my honest opinion on it.
The pole saw attachment is about 4.5 pounds with bar oil in it. It is pretty well balanced when attached to the powerhead. Not to heavy on one end or the other.
Makita does have a really nice body harness. I have one, and it does work very well for most of the attachments. I choose not to use it with the pole saw because it restricts my reach to high limbs. I do however use it a lot with my brush blade.
I hope this is of some help to you. Thanks for watching and have a great day.
Recently consider buying the makita dua301 pole saw, but it's a little bit heavy, then I found dux18 + ey403mp, my country doesn't sell ey402mp. It seems that ey402mp can only cut thin woods?
Since I have been using it, I have cut up to 5 inch (12.7cm) branches. That is larger then what I expected it to do. The power head is the weak link in this set up in my opinion. I think a gas powerhead would be a much better match. However, after using it more I found that just letting the saw do the work without forcing it through the branch is much more productive and causes less problems with the battery powerhead. Thank you for watching.
I just bought the DUA301 - the telescopic 13foot 36v unit. I had read the dux18 and also the DUX60 (36v version) felt underpowered and I was worried about stressing it too much.
Practically as well, I think a dedicated polesaw would be better than a convertible option… and I can’t really see myself using a pole hedge trimmer or power broom.
I also opted for the extra reach of the 13-14foot telescopic version… rather than buying an extension snap in pole.
I got a decent deal - $450 on eBay.
It took 3 weeks of research to make my decision - as a polesaw isn’t something that is used every week… and the convenience of the variety of power heads was attractive.
I may end up buying a power head system at some stage though.
Looks great
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Good video - try the scrub cutter on the brambles - amazing tool !😊
I will have to try that. It has been a very useful tool. I have cut a lot of limbs with it, and I have plans for clearing more next spring, so It will get more use next season.
What is the difference between the 401 and 402 pole saw model? The 401 is lighter and costs much more. Our store has both models.
The 401 is for the electric "corded" power head, and the 402 is for the "battery" power head. To my knowledge, that is the only difference. I am not certain if they are interchangeable, but I have to imagine they likely are not. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.
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Things are coming along nice!!! Love the channel💗
Why thank you dear. Hope you guys are doing well.
What is the difference between the 401 and 402 model? I see that the 401 costs more and it weighs less. They sell both in our store.
The 401 is for the electric "corded" power head, and the 402 is for the "battery" power head. To my knowledge, that is the only difference. I am not certain if they are interchangeable, but I have to imagine they likely are not. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.
@@DevaultFamilyLiving I bought the 401. It fits my 36 Volt battery system. It has an aluminum shaft which is 2.7 lbs, and 1.5 lbs lighter than the 402 with steel shaft at 4.2 lbs.
I would think that extra 1.5 lbs would be tiring after a while.
@@Boyo1956 The only time the weight has bothered me is when I had an extra extension pole on. Other then that, I have no issue with the weight. With that said, nothing wrong with it being lighter. That is definitely a bonus.
Very interesting and organized👍🌱
Thank you, and thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Did it use use alot of bar oil?
I would not say a lot. But it does use a fair amount. More then I think it should anyway. But that is the case with my gas powered chainsaw as well. Seems I am always filling that with bar oil.
Chain is way too tight!
I adjusted it later.
Nice job, looking good!
Thanks!
Will it stall if you use 5ah batteries?
I used it all day that day. The second set I used was 6ah batteries and it did still stall if I put to much downward pressure on the bar. I found that if you just let the chain do the work, it had no issues what so ever. The minute that you forced it, is when it started stalling out. Thank you for watching, and have a great day.
@@DevaultFamilyLiving interesting, it’s a small blade after all, I guess it makes sense not to put too much pressure on it. I will buy the chainsaw late fall after seeing this video. Already have the extension pole, hedge cutter and weed whacker.
Thank you for the video - am contemplating a DUX60Z with a EY401MP. I'm confused by Makita's reference numbers, but as far as I can tell the DUX60Z is the same as the XUX01. I don't know the difference between the EY401MP and EY402MP but I believe they're essentially the same, I think the numbering varies from country to country (I'm in France). Anyhow, thank you - very useful! Good luck with your project.
You are very welcome. I agree, that Makita's model numbers can be quite confusing. I do believe that you are correct though, it just depends on what country you are in. You would think with a "global market" they would just make one model number and call it a day. Oh, well. I hope you enjoy which ever model you buy. I still can't say enough good about the unit. One of my favorite, and most used tools. Thanks for watching, and have a great day.
@@DevaultFamilyLiving Universal reference numbers would be useful. I think the UK and Australia have different references again, at least for some of the attachments. Nicely made videos, with good information and demonstrations. Thank you, can't wait to try it out in my own backyard.
I’ve been debating the exact same issue - read a lot of gripes about people who said the 18/36v power heads lacked power, or practical issues like losing a nut or it had poor design.
I eventually went with the dedicated polesaw XUA02 - with is the 14foot telescopic unit, 36v brushless with a 10inch bar. Rated powerful as a 30cc gas + 20% quicker chain speed.
They seem to have revised all the issues that people were complaining about in the power head version… and it’s got a far long reach (extra 6foot)
@@JDAfrica Interesting to read, and I'm sure the dedicated polesaw must be slightly better. I ended up going for the EY401MP attachment. It's done everything I needed it to, so no complaints from me, but I am going to need to buy the extension bar attachment for the autumn, to take care of some out of reach places.
Having bought the DUX60Z I've found the hedge trimmer attachment is excellent. The strimmer/brushcutter attachment is very light and does a great job (I was using an ancient Stihl, petrol brushcutter which was far from light), and the cultivator attachment works wonders in the vegetable patch. Couldn't be happier with Makita.
The 60z is the 2x 18 v, the X01 is the 1x 40v. The same attachments fit both
Mate, you’re a hero. I was pulling my hair out with the manual and your video sorted me out!
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching.