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PSF301

PSF301
www.greenworksaustralia.com
Greenworks Australia
A Division Jak Max P/L
380 Foley’s Road Derrimut
Victoria, Australia 3026
1300607AU
EN OPERATOR MANUALPOLESAW

1 Description......................................... 2
1.1 Purpose.............................................................. 2
1.2 Overview........................................................... 2
1.3 Packing list........................................................ 2
2 General power tool safety
warnings............................................. 2
2.1 Work area safety................................................ 2
2.2 Electrical safety................................................. 2
2.3 Personal safety...................................................2
2.4 Power tool use and care..................................... 2
2.5 Battery tool use and care................................... 3
2.6 Service............................................................... 3
3 Symbols on the product.................... 3
4 Risk levels...........................................3
5 Recycle................................................4
6 Installation......................................... 4
6.1 Unpack the machine.......................................... 4
6.2 Add the bar and chain lubricant.........................4
6.3 Assemble the guide bar and the chain............... 4
6.4 Fit the pole saw..................................................5
6.5 Extension of the pole saw..................................5
6.6 Use the shoulder strap........................................5
6.7 Cutting preparation............................................ 5
6.8 Install the battery pack.......................................5
6.9 Remove the battery pack................................... 5
7 Operation........................................... 5
7.1 Examine the chain lubrication........................... 5
7.2 Start the machine............................................... 5
7.3 Stop the machine............................................... 5
7.4 Delimbing a tree................................................ 5
7.5 Limb tree branches............................................ 6
8 Maintenance.......................................6
8.1 Adjust the chain tension.................................... 6
8.2 Sharpen the cutters.............................................6
8.3 Guide bar maintenance...................................... 6
9 Transportation and storage.............. 7
10 Troubleshooting................................. 7
11 Technical data.................................... 7
12 Warranty............................................ 8
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1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This product is a cutting implement mounted on a pole to
enable the operator to cut the branches of standing trees. It is
not intended for use as a regular chainsaw.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with
reduced understanding, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Never allow children to operate this product.
Never allow adults to operate this equipment without proper
instruction.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
1.2 OVERVIEW
Figure 1-20
1Trigger
2Lock-out button
3Pole
4Shoulder strap
5Collar
6Extension pole
7Guide bar cover
8Oil tank cap
9Chain
10 Bar
11 Scabbard
12 Pole saw head
13 Pole saw handle
14 Chain lubricant
15 Oil indicator
16 Battery
17 Chain cover lock
knob
18 Sprocket
19 Chain tension pin
hole
1.3 PACKING LIST
1Pole saw head
2Extension pole
3Pole saw handle
4Scabbard
5Shoulder strap
6Manual
2 GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
2.1 WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
2.3 PERSONAL SAFETY
•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 influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A lapse of attention
while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
•Use personal protection. Always wear eye protection.
Protective products such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used appropriately
will reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack and when picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
•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.
•Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust related hazards.
•Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
2.4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
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the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
•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.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack 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.
•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.
•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
•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.
2.5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
•Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
•Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with plenty of soap and water. If liquid
contacts eyes, immediately seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
2.6 SERVICE
•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.
3 SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
product better and safer.
Symbol Explanation
Direct current-Type or characteristic
of current.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product, and fol-
low all warnings and safety instruc-
tions.
Wear eye protection.
Do not expose the product to rain or
moist conditions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear head protection.
Wear safety footwear.
Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves.
DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
4 RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation,which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation,which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
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SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL MEANING
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property dam-
age.
5 RECYCLE
Separate collection. You must not discard
with usual household waste. If it is necessa-
ry to replace the machine, or if it is no more
use to you, do not discard it with household
waste. Make this machine available for sepa-
rate collection.
Separate collection of used machine and
packaging let you recycle materials and use
them again. Use of the recycled materials
helps prevent environmental pollution and
decreases the requirements for raw materi-
als.
At the end of their useful life, discard batter-
ies with a precaution for our environment.
The battery contains material that is danger-
ous to you and the environment. You must
remove and discard these materials separate-
ly at a equipment that accepts lithium-ion
batteries.
6 INSTALLATION
6.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE
WARNING
Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before
use.
WARNING
• If the parts are damaged, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the
machine.
• If the parts are damaged or missing, speak to the service
center.
1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and package in compliance with local
regulations.
6.2 ADD THE BAR AND CHAIN
LUBRICANT
Examine the amount of oil in the machine. If the oil level is
low, add the bar and chain lubricant as follows.
IMPORTANT
Use bar and chain lubricant that is only for chains and chain
oilers.
NOTE
The machine comes from the factory without bar and chain
lubricant.
1. Loosen and remove the cap from the oil tank.
2. Put the oil into the oil tank.
3. Monitor the oil indicator to make sure that no dirt in the
oil tank while you add the oil.
4. Put the oil cap on.
5. Tighten the oil cap.
6. The whole oil tank will last for 15 - 40 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Do not use dirty, used or contaminated oil. Damage can
occur to the bar or chain.
6.3 ASSEMBLE THE GUIDE BAR AND
THE CHAIN
Figure 10-14
1. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
2. Loose the chain cover by turning the chain cover knob
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the chain cover.
4. Put the chain drive links into the bar groove.
5. Put the chain cutters in the direction of the chain
operation.
6. Put the chain in position and make sure that the loop is
behind the guide bar.
7. Hold the chain and bar.
8. Put the chain loop around the sprocket.
9. Make sure the chain tension pin hole on the guide bar fits
correctly with the bolt.
10. Install the chain cover.
11. Tighten the chain. Refer to Adjust the chain tension.
12. Tighten the chain cover knob when the chain is well
tensioned.
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NOTE
If you start the machine with a new chain, have a test for
2-3 minutes. After that, examine the tension again and
tighten the chain if necessary.
6.4 FIT THE POLE SAW
Figure 2-3
1. Mount the pole saw head on pole saw handle to achieve
the standard length.
2. Slide the collar upwards.
3. Turn the collar clockwise to tight it.
6.5 EXTENSION OF THE POLE SAW
Figure 2-3
1. Fit the extension pole between the pole saw handle and
the pole saw head to achieve the maximum length.
2. Slide the collars upwards.
3. Turn the collars clockwise to tight them.
WARNING
Periodically check the tightness of the connection of the
collars.
6.6 USE THE SHOULDER STRAP
Figure 4
1. Attach the carabiner to the carrying ring on the pole.
2. Put on the shoulder strap.
3. Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner is
about the width of a hand below your right hip.
6.7 CUTTING PREPARATION
Figure 4
Before you start to cut, make sure that
• Wear heavy gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Maintain a proper grip on the machine during operation.
• Use your right hand grip on the rear handle while
your left hand grip on the pole shaft.
• Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
• Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any
stance that places your body or arm across the chain
line.
• Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
• Periodically examine the tightness of the collars during
operation.
6.8 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
Figure 5
WARNING
• If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the
battery pack or the charger.
• Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops before
you install or remove the battery pack.
• Read, know, and do the instructions in the battery and
charger manual.
1. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in
the battery compartment.
2. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until
the battery pack locks into place.
3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
6.9 REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Figure 5
1. Push and hold the battery release button.
2. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
7 OPERATION
NOTE
Remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock
out button when you move the machine.
IMPORTANT
Examine the chain tension before each use.
7.1 EXAMINE THE CHAIN
LUBRICATION
NOTE
Do not use the machine without sufficient chain lubrication.
Figure 6
1. Examine the lubricant level of the chainsaw from the oil
indicator.
2. Add the lubricant if it is necessary.
7.2 START THE MACHINE
Figure 7
1. Pull the lock-out button with your thumb backward.
2. Press the trigger at the same time.
7.3 STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 7.
1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.
7.4 DELIMBING A TREE
Figure 8
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WARNING
Make sure that there is nothing or nobody in the area where
the branches fall.
• Stand opposite the branch you will cut.
• Start to cut the higher branches.
• Then cut the lower branches.
• Cut downwards to prevent the bar from jamming.
7.5 LIMB TREE BRANCHES
Limbing is to remove the branches from a fallen tree.
Figure 9
1. Keep the larger lower branches to hold the log off the
ground.
2. Remove the small limbs in one cut.
3. Limb the branches with tension from the bottom to up.
4. Keep the larger lower branches as a support until the log
is limbed.
8 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based materials
touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the
plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
maintenance.
8.1 ADJUST THE CHAIN TENSION
Figure 10.13.14
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves if you touch the chain, bar or areas
around the chain.
1. Loosen the chain cover by turning the chain cover knob
counterclockwise.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the chain cover to adjust the
chain tension.
2. Turn the chain tension screw behind the bar and chain
clockwise to increase the chain tension.
3. Turn the chain tension screw counterclockwise to
decrease the chain tension.
4. When the chain is at the wanted tension, tighten the chain
cover.
8.2 SHARPEN THE CUTTERS
Sharpen the cutters if it is not easy for the chain to go into the
wood.
NOTE
We recommend that a service center, which has an electric
sharpener, perform important sharpening work.
Figure 15-18.
1. Tensioning chain.
2. Sharpen the cutters corner with a 5/32 in. (4 mm)
diameter round file .
3. Sharpen the top plate, side plate and depth gauge with a
flat file.
4. File all the cutters to the specified angles and the same
length.
NOTE
During the process,
• Keep the file flat with the surface to be sharpened.
• Use the midpoint of the file bar.
• Use light but firm pressure when sharpening the
surface.
• Lift the file away on each return stroke.
• Sharpen the cutters on one side and then move to the
other side.
Replace the chain if:
• The length of the cutting edges is less than 5 mm.
• There is too much space between the drive links and the
rivets.
• The cut speed is slow
• Sharpening the chain many times but it does not increase
the cutting speed. The chain is worn.
8.3 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
Figure 19-20.
NOTE
Make sure that it is turned over periodically to keep
symmetrical wear on the bar.
1. Lubricate the bearings on the nose sprocket (if present)
with the syringe (not included).
2. Clean the bar groove with the scraping hook (not
included).
3. Clean the lubrication holes.
4. Remove burr from the edges and level the cutters with a
flat file.
Replace the bar if:
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• the groove is not fit with the height of the drive links
(which must never touch the bottom).
• the inside of the guide bar is worn and make the chain
lean to one side.
9 TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE
Before you move the machine, always
• Remove the battery pack from the machine.
• Keep hands clear of the lock-out button.
• Put the scabbard on the guide bar and the chain.
Before you put the machine into storage, always
• Remove all residual oil from the machine.
• Remove the battery pack from the machine.
• Clean all unwanted material from the machine.
• Make sure that the storage area is
• Not available to children.
• Away from agents which can cause corrosion, such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
The machine does
not start.
The poles are not
assembled cor-
rectly.
Assemble the
poles according to
the instructions.
The lock-out but-
ton and trigger are
not depressed at
the same time.
1. Push and hold
the lock-out
button
2. While you
hold the lock-
out button,
pull the trig-
ger.
3. Release the
lock-out but-
ton to start the
machine.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The bar and chain
gets hot and
smokes.
Oil tank is empty. Fill the oil tank.
The discharge
port is blocked.
1. Remove the
battery pack.
2. Remove dirt
from the dis-
charge port.
Inlet opening of
inner oil tank is
blocked.
1. Clean the oil
tank.
2. Fill with clean
bar and chain
lubricant.
The sprocket is
stuck and clogged
with debris.
1. Clean the
sprocket.
2. Fill with clean
bar and chain
lubricant.
The bar and chain
gets too hot and
can not cut.
The chain tension
is too tight or too
loose.
Refer to Adjust
the Chain Tension
in the manual.
The chain is dull Sharpen or re-
place the chain.
The chain is put
on backwards.
Take out the chain
and turn it in the
right direction.
The motor runs,
but the chain does
not cut correctly,
or the motor stops
after around 3
seconds.
When you use the
machine under
load, it stops.
1. Release the
trigger.
2. Start the ma-
chine again.
The chain is not
lubricated.
Lubricate the
chain to decrease
the friction.
11 TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage 40V DC
No load speed 8 m/s
Guide bar length 203 mm
Chain stop < 2 s
Chain oil capacity 50 ml
Weight (without battery
pack)
3.9 kg
Measured sound pressure
level
LpA= 87.7 dB(A), KpA= 3
dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power
level
LwA.d= 104 dB(A)
Vibration < 2.5 m/s2 , K = 1.5 m/s2
Chain 91PJ033X/CL15033X
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Guide bar 080NDEA318/
M1500833-1318TL
12 WARRANTY
(The full warranty terms and conditions can be found on
Greenworks webpage)
The Greenworks warranty is 4 years on the product, and 2
years on batteries (consumer/private usage) from the date of
purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing faults. A faulty
product under warranty might be either repaired or replaced.
A unit that has been misused or used in other ways then
described in the owner’s manual might be rejected for
warranty. Normal wear, and wear parts are not considered as
warranty. The original manufacturer warranty is not affected
by any additional warranty offered by a dealer or retailer.
A faulty product must be returned to the point of purchase in
order to claim for warranty, together with the proof of
purchase (receipt).
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