1871 W. P. Blake 65 The cumbrous pole-tools have been rejected, and the cable, upon the ancient Chinese system, substituted.
1994 12 June 4 f/3 A pole saw..can be either a curved pruning saw or lopping shears on top of a pole... Both types of pole tools allow you to operate the tools from the ground so that you don't have to use a ladder.
2003 Sept.–Oct. 102/1 The Anglemaster, an adjustable spray pole tool that will bring increased productivity while painting complete surfaces.