I decided to go with a 60v tool line, and settled on Greenworks. I purchased the 10" pole saw and it cuts like lightning, and even though I only have a 2.5ah battery I get a surprising amount of cut time. Enough so that before the battery is out of juice, I am. My only complaint is it does throw the chain often. I found out I need it very tight on the bar. I also have the 60v leaf blower, and grass trimmer. All good products. We just need more tools in the 60v line than there are presently.
Chews through branches and limbs handily, and the charge of a 4 Ah battery lasts a good, long while. I didn't experience any kick back while using this tool, though the chain did stop now and when pinched by supported wood as I cut through it. That, however, comes down more to my use than a knock against the tool. Cutting through a 20" diameter tree wasn't a problem for it, but the stock chain it came with definitely needed sharpening partway through. Consider picking up a chain for it, and some chain oil as well—it comes with some, but certainly not enough to fill the tank. It's surprisingly quiet, too! Is it a whisper? No, by no means. You'll still want to wear hearing protection, too. But you won't be waking up people in the house when you're using it out in the yard. That's enough for me.
The chain immediately falls off unless the blade is absolutely perfectly perpendicular to the limb you're cutting. So disappointed. I have half a dozen other 60v items I absolutely love, but I sadly do not recommend this products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, September 1, 2022
Hello Brandon H,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We regret to hear that you do not recommend this product. We would recommend reviewing the tensioning steps as outlined in your instruction manual. Ensure the chain tensioner is tight enough to keep the bar from moving. Should you require further assistance, please contact Greenworks Pro toll-free helpline at 1-855-345-3934.
Would have been 5 stars but I feel it would have been better if the hedge trimmer pole was able to shorten or be removed to make it more like a regular hedge trimmer.
I was skeptical of battery powered tools. I bought the 60 volt blower and love it. I also have the weed eater and now the pole saw. All the tools work great and battery lasts as long as I need it to.