DeWALT DCPS620 Manual

DCPS620 20V Max* Pole Saw Manual

1. Handle assembly
2. Center extension pole
3. Saw head assembly
4. Trigger switch
5. Lock button
6. Battery
7. Foam gripper
8. Threaded pole
9. Threaded sleeve
10. Bar clamp
11. Sprocket cover
12. Hex head screws
13. Guide bar
14. Saw chain
15. Scabbard
16. Oil cap
17. Branch removal hook
18. Sprocket

For more information, visit: www.DeWALT.com | 1-800-4-DeWALT WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual, including the battery and charger sections provided in an original tool manual or the separate Batteries and Chargers manual. Manuals can be obtained by contacting Customer Service as described elsewhere in this manual. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

• DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

  

Intended Use

This pole saw is ideal for pruning applications and cutting limbs up to 8" (203 mm) in diameter.

DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

This pole saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently.

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

1. Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Don’t Use In Rain.
3. Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
4. Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6. Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except for that for which it is intended.
7. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
8. Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
9. Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
11. Disconnect Appliance – Remove the battery when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
12. Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
13. Maintain Appliance 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 appliance power source periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Keep hands dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14. Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - 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 operating position is safe and secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner.

• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn 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 fit 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. A saw chain contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

Before Operating Pole Saw

• For safe operation, read and understand allinstructions before using the pole saw. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below can result in serious personal injury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate pole saw when you are tired.
• Use pole saw for cutting tree branches only. Do not use for cutting other items.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate pole saw. Never allow children to operate.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

Safety Gear

Wear the following safety gear when operating pole saw:

• Heavy-duty gloves
• Steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles
• Safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87
• Safety hard hat that is marked to comply with ANSI Z89.1
• Ear mufflers or ear plugs
• Face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

Wear heavy long pants and boots. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.

• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
• Before cutting, always provide the following:
  • Clear work area
  • Secure footing
  • Planned retreat path from falling limbs
• Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance for branches to fall freely to the ground.
• Do not use your pole saw to fell saplings.

While Operating Pole Saw

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

DANGER: Avoid Unintentional Starting – with battery installed, don't carry appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when installing battery.

• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
• Always remove battery from pole saw when finished cutting or when left unattended.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at least 50' (15 m) away from pole saw. Only pole saw user should be in work area.
• Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees.
• Do not grasp the exposed saw chain when picking up or holding the pole saw.
• Grip pole saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the handle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
• Before starting pole saw, make sure chain is not touching anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from chain when pole saw is running.
• Do not force pole saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
• Carry pole saw from one place to another:
  • With battery removed,
  • Fingers off/away from trigger,
  • By holding pole at balance point, and
  • With guide bar and chain to rear and with scabbard attached.

Do Not Operate Pole Saw:

• While under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
• In rain or in damp or wet areas.
• Where highly flammable liquids or gases are present.
• If pole saw is damaged, adjusted incorrectly, or not fully and securely assembled.
• If trigger does not turn pole saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center.
• While in a hurry.
• While in a tree or on a ladder.
• While on aerial booms, buckets or platforms.
• During high wind or stormy weather.

General Safety Rules

WARNING: For safe operation read and understand owner’s manual. Wear face shield (and/or safety glasses) and hard hat to protect against falling debris. Always have a clear work area, retreat path, and be aware of limb/branch location to avoid falling limbs and debris. Keep bystanders 50 ft (15 m) away when operating saw. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• 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.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Before you start the unit, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
• Make sure the cutting chain has stopped before setting the unit down.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Guard Against Kickback

The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:

• Grip pole saw firmly. Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the unit is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the saw handle and pole.
• Do not overreach.
• Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Don’t let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or other obstruction.
• Do not extend pole saw handle above shoulder height.
• Use devices such as reduced kickback chain, chain braking system and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kickback.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
• Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch.
• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback. Check tension at regular intervals with the motor stopped and battery removed.
• Begin and continue cutting only with the chain moving at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is a greater chance for kickback to occur.
• Cut one branch at a time.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. Engage spiked bumpers into wood and allow chain to reach full speed before proceeding with cut.
• Do not attempt plunge cuts or bore cuts.
• Watch for shifting branches or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

Kickback Safety Features

️> WARNING: The following features are included on your pole saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a pole saw user do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar , designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on bar tip. A reduced-kickback guide bar is one which has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with safety requirements for electric chain saws.
• Reduced Kickback Chain , designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.

Pole Saw Names and Terms

• Drive Sprocket or Sprocket - The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
• Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain.
• Guide Bar Scabbard - Enclosure fitted over guide bar to prevent tooth contact when saw is not in use.
• Kickback - The backward or upward motion, or both of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Reduced Kickback Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1–2012 when tested on a representative sample of chain saws.
• Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly.
• Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1–2012 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws.
• Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.
• Spiked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed tooth or teeth for use when pruning to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.
• Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw.
• Switch Lockout - A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the switch until manually actuated.
• Trimming (Pruning) - Process of cutting limbs from a tree.
• Undercut - An upward cut from underside of a log or limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide bar.

Storage

1. Store indoors. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight, excess heat or cold and out of the reach of children.
2. Always reduce the tension off the chain again after finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If tension is not reduced, it can damage the saw.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

• V .................... volts
• Hz ................... hertz
• min ................. minutes
• ——— or DC ....... direct current
• A .................... amperes
• W ................... watts
• SPM ............... strokes per minute
• BPM .............. beats per minute
• IPM ................ impacts per minute
• RPM ............... revolutions per minute
• sfpm ............... surface feet per minute
• n ..................... no load speed
• n ..................... rated speed
• A/C ............... alternating current
• AC/DC .......... alternating or direct current
• Class II .......... Construction (double insulated)
• 0 .................... earthing terminal
• ⚠️ ................ safety alert symbol

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Installing and Removing Saw Chain

1. Place the pole saw on a firm surface. Rotate the two hex head screws counterclockwise with the hex wrench provided.
2. Remove sprocket cover and bar clamp and hex head screws.
3. To remove the saw chain, rotate the chain tension screw in the front of the housing using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench. Turning the screw counterclockwise allows the guide bar to recede and reduces the tension on the chain so that it may be removed.
4. Lift the worn saw chain out of the groove in the guide bar.
5. Flip guide bar over.
6. To replace the saw chain, check to make sure that the slot in the guide bar is over the location pins shown.
7. Place new chain in groove of guide bar and around sprocket. Make sure saw teeth are facing correct direction by matching the graphic on housing or guide bar.
8. Rotate the chain tension screw in the front of the saw housing clockwise to increase the chain tension.
9. Replace sprocket cover, bar clamp, and hex head screws.
10. Follow the instructions in the section Adjusting Chain Tension.

Adjusting Chain Tension

1. With the pole saw still on a firm surface check the saw chain tension. The tension is correct when the saw chain snaps back after being pulled 1/8” away from the guide bar with light force from the middle finger and thumb. There should be no “sag” between the guide bar and the saw chain on the underside as shown.
2. To adjust saw chain tension, loosen hex head screws.
3. Rotate the chain tension screw in the front of the housing using the flat screwdriver end of the wrench.
4. Do not over-tension the saw chain as this will lead to excessive wear and will reduce the life of the guide bar and saw chain. Over-tensioning also reduces the amount of cuts you will get per battery charge.

Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling

Auto Oiling System

This pole saw is equipped with an auto oiling system that keeps the saw chain and guide bar constantly lubricated. The oil level indicator shows the level of oil in the chain saw. If the oil level is less than a quarter full, remove the battery from the pole saw and refill with the correct type of oil.

NOTE: Always empty oil tank when finished cutting.

NOTE: Use a high quality bar and chain oil for proper chain and bar lubrication. As a temporary substitute, a non-detergent SAE30 weight motor oil can be used. The use of a vegetable based bar and chain oil is recommended when pruning trees. Mineral oil is not recommended because it may harm trees. Never use waste oil or very thick oil. These may damage your pole saw.

Filling the Oil Reservoir

• Remove the oil cap and fill the reservoir with the recommended bar and chain oil until the oil level has reached the top of the oil level indicator.
• Refit the oil cap.
• Periodically switch the chain saw off and check the oil level indicator to ensure the bar and chain are being properly oiled.

Transporting Pole Saw

Always remove the battery pack from the handle and cover the saw chain when transporting the pole saw.

Joining Saw Head Module to Handle Module

The three assemblies which make up the pole saw are keyed to ensure correct assembly. If an assembly does not smoothly attach to another do not force it.

1. Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the handle assembly with the tongue on the inside of the coupling end of the saw head assembly.
2. Slide the threaded sleeve on the saw head assembly down as far as possible and rotate the sleeve clockwise until it stops and completely covers the threads.

Operating the Pole Saw

Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning

WARNINGS:

• Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
• Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection. Wearing body protection helps reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
• Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support while using the pole saw. Always avoid any position which can cause you to lose your balance and cause severe injury.
• Keep other persons at least 50' (15 m) from the work area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrocution Hazard: To prevent shock, do not operate within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines. Always check surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
• Do not extend pole saw switch handle above shoulder height.

On/Off Switch

Always be sure of your footing and grip the pole saw firmly with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle. To turn the tool ON pull the lock button back with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch with your fingers. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.

Branch Removal Hook

Pruning With the Pole Saw

1. Use both hands to grip pole saw as shown.
2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose control of pole saw causing severe injury.
3. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
   • Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving saw

Saw Chain Usage

• CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you when it is not running.
• IMPORTANT: The chain cutters will dull immediately if they touch the ground, stones, masonry or a nail while cutting. To get the best possible performance from your chain saw, it is important to keep the teeth of the saw chain sharp. Chain sharpening services are available from your nearest DEWALT service center.
• NOTE: Each time the saw chain is sharpened, it loses some of the reduced kickback qualities and extra caution should be used. It is recommended that a saw chain be sharpened no more than four times.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance ensures a long effective life for the tool. After every 10 minutes of use be sure to remove the battery (be aware the chain and bar can be hot!) and check the bar and chain for correct tension and lubricate per Adjusting Chain Tension and Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling .

Cleaning

Accessories

Replacement chain and bar are available from your nearest DEWALT service center.

• DCPS620 requires replacement chain service part number DWO1DT608. Replacement 8” (203 mm) bar, service part number DWOZCSB8.

Repairs

The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Unit will not start.

• Battery pack not installed properly.
  • Check battery pack installation.
• Battery pack not charged.
  • Check battery pack charging requirements.
• Lock button not actuated.
  • Pull back on lock button/actuate trigger.
• Pole connections not properly tightened.
  • Refer to Joining Saw Head Module to Handle Module.

Battery pack will not charge.

• Battery pack not inserted into charger.
  • Insert battery pack into charger until LED illuminates.
• Charger not plugged in.
  • Plug charger into a working outlet.
• Surrounding air temperature too hot or too cold.
  • Move battery pack to a surrounding air temperature of above 40 °F (4.5 °C) or below 104 °F (40 °C).

Bar/chain overheated.

• Chain too tight.
  • Refer to Adjusting Chain Tension.
• Lubrication needed.
  • Refer to Saw Chain and Guide Bar Oiling.

Chain is loose.

• Chain tension set incorrectly.
  • Refer to Adjusting Chain Tension.

Poor cut quality.

• Chain tension set incorrectly.
  • Refer to Adjusting Chain Tension. NOTE: Excessive tension leads to excessive wear and reduction in life of bar & chain. Lubricate after every 10 minutes of use.
• Chain needs replacement.
  • Refer to Installing and Removing Saw Chain.

Unit runs but does not cut.

• Chain installed backwards.
  • Refer to Installing and Removing Saw Chain.