GreenWorks PSCS06B00 Owner's Manual
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
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PSCS06B00
ELECTRIC 6A POLE SAW /
CHAINSAW
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CONTENTS
Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Product Specications ......................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 3
Electrical .............................................................................................................................. 8
Symbols ..............................................................................................................................10
Know Your Polesaw / Chainsaw ..........................................................................................12
Assembly ............................................................................................................................13
Operation ............................................................................................................................16
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................27
Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................................28
Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 29
Parts List............................................................................................................................ 30
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
POLE SAW / CHAINSAW
Type ......................................................................................................................... Cordless
Bar Length ......................................................................................................... 10” (25.4cm)
Chain Speed ......................................................................................................... 6000 RPM
Chain Pitch ...................................................................................................3/8" LP (9.5mm)
Chain Gauge.................................................................................................. 0.050" (1.27 mm)
Chain Type.................................................................................................................Oregon®
Guide Bar Type .....................................................................................................100SDEA041
Unit Weight ................................................................................... 10 lb 6 oz (4.7kg) With Pole
6 lb 3 oz (2.8kg) Without Pole
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
A. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
B. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
C. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
B. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
C. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
D. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
E. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
F. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY
A. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
B. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
C. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
D. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
G. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
B. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
C. Disconnect the plug from the power source from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
D. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
E. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
F. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
G. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. SERVICE
A. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur
when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain
for an instant. The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up
and back toward the operator. If the chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide
bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator, which can cause loss of control and may
result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the product.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
• Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines. Consult
local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and ensure that the
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operating position is safe and secure before operating the pole saw.
• Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting non-wood items.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let
the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction while you are
operating the unit. Have a planned retreat path.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting or
storing the pole saw, always t the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the pole
saw will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the pole saw “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the saw chain.
• Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact
with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with both hands
to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. Falling debris can
result in serious personal injury.
• Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the product.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50 feet of overhead
electrical lines.
• Before starting the motor, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
• To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand directly under the branch or
limb being cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over 60° from ground level.
• Turn off the motor and make sure cutting attachment has stopped before setting unit
down.
• Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders, or any combination of these persons may results from one hand
operation. This saw intended for two-handed use.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not
be struck when the tension in the wood bers is released.
• To avoid accidental starting, never carry plugged in product with nger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
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• Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect cord periodically and, if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized
service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating.
Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A
moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or
body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand conguration increases the
risk of personal injury and should never be done.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury by ying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result
in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on xed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss
of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in
the wood bres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the
chain saw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always t the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for
kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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KICKBACK
Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip
of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop
the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar
up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar,
the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can
cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into the saw. As a polesaw user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
• Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encircling the polesaw handles, with
both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do
not let go of the polesaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
WARNING (PROPOSITION 65)
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
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ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATED
The pole saw is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and
the tool’s electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protective insulation.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least
resistance for electric current, and reduces the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with a power cord that has a POLARIZED plug. The power cord MUST be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL
local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not t the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, re hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This
chainsaw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15A circuit, and use a
15A time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or re when the power cord is worn, cut,
or damaged in any way, replace it immediately.
WARNING
To avoid injury, use only identical replacement parts when servicing the pole saw.
WARNING
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool with double insulation. Servicing
should be performed by a qualied technician.
2. Do not use in wet or damp areas or expose to rain.
WARNING
In all cases, make certain the receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure,
have a certied electrician check the receptacle.
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ELECTRICAL
GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause overheating. The table below shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge.The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)
Amperage Rating Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m)
0 6 18 16
6 10 18 16
10 12 16 16
12 16 14 12
Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always
replace a damaged extension cord, or have it repaired by a qualied person before using it.
Keep your extension cords away from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire, and
should be protected with a 15 A time-delayed fuse. Before connecting the motor to the power
line, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same
as the current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage the
motor.
WARNING
This pole saw is for outdoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
WARNING
Although this tool is double insulated, the extension cord and receptacle must still be grounded
while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
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