The present invention is an extended reach tree maintenance apparatus. The invention
is comprised of a lightweight electric chain saw, at least two hollow and stackable
extensions poles, a bracket, several fasteners, and a wireless ON/OFF switch. The
bracket is attached to a handgrip at one end of the lightweight chain saw and has
a coupler fixed along its length that facilitates its secured yet removable attachment
with one extension pole. At least three fasteners pass through the bracket and
contact the chain saw securing the bracket to the chain saw. One fastener depresses
the trigger switch of the chain saw in the ON position. The wireless receiver switch
is electrically connected to the chain saw and remotely operable via a wireless
transmitter. In other embodiments, the invention further comprises a switch electrically
connected between the chain saw and the wireless ON/OFF switch and fastened to
an extension pole. The switch communicates electrical power to the chain saw when
extension poles are within a defined angular range of operation and interrupts
power when angular orientation is otherwise.
