Pole sander

A handheld pole sander comprising:

• an elongate body having a first end and a second end, the elongate body comprising a first pole and a second pole capable of sliding in and out of each other in a telescopic manner, wherein the first pole comprises a single tube and an internal wall located within the tube to form two passageways within the single tube;
• an electric motor electrically controlled by control electronics;
• a sanding head attached via a pivot mechanism to the first end of the elongate body, wherein the sanding head comprises a hood and an output spindle projecting from the hood and rotatably driven by the electric motor;
• and
• at least one seal located between overlapping parts of the first pole and the second pole, wherein the at least one seal comprises a first seal mounted on an end of the first pole, the first seal comprising a tubular outer portion mounted on the single tube and an interior wall mounted on the internal wall of the first pole.