Greenworks Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Kit 40V

When tree branches and tall hedges both need attention, a two-tool kit can save you from choosing between separate yard jobs. The Greenworks 40V kit pairs a pole saw with a pole hedge trimmer, plus a 2.0 Ah battery and charger. Its appeal is practical: one kit covers branch trimming and hedge shaping, with no gas engine or emissions to deal with.

Key points

The pole saw has an 8-inch bar and chain for trimming branches. An automatic oiler applies oil to the bar and chain, while the easy-adjust tensioning is designed to make chain tightening quicker. The hedge trimmer uses a 20-inch dual-action blade, and its head pivots through seven positions to help with trimming at different angles.

That combination is more versatile than buying a hedge trimmer alone if you also have branches to manage. It is still a focused yard-care kit, not a complete set of landscaping tools. The listed battery capacity is 2.0 Ah, but the product details do not state runtime, tool reach, or weight, so those are worth bearing in mind if you have a large yard or demanding overhead work.

Best use cases

This setup suits routine upkeep where both shrubs and tree branches need occasional trimming. For example, you could shape the top and sides of a tall hedge with the pivoting trimmer head, then switch to the pole saw for a branch that needs cutting. The seven head positions offer angle flexibility, but the details do not specify the pole length or maximum working reach.

It makes sense if you want two related trimming tools in one battery-powered kit and prefer to avoid gas and emissions. Ten en cuenta que the product information does not give a runtime estimate, so it cannot tell you whether one charge will cover your yard, that depends on the work involved.

Tips for day-to-day use

Use the hedge trimmer’s pivoting head to find an angle that suits the section you are shaping, rather than treating it as a fixed-angle blade. For the saw, the automatic oiler handles bar-and-chain lubrication during use, and the adjustable tensioning is there for chain tightening. Those features reduce routine fuss, but they do not mean the tools require no attention at all.

The listing describes the tools as virtually maintenance-free and says they start instantly and run quietly. It does not provide details about battery compatibility with other tools, charging time, or replacement parts, so avoid assuming those specifics from the 40V label alone. Compared with a gas-powered approach, this kit avoids fuel and emissions, compared with a basic single-tool purchase, it gives you both saw and hedge-trimming functions, but includes only the stated 2.0 Ah battery and charger.

Practical doubts

What comes in the kit? The listed package includes a pole saw, pole hedge trimmer, 2.0 Ah battery, and charger.

Can the hedge trimmer work at different angles? Yes. Its head has seven pivoting positions.

Does the pole saw oil its chain? Yes. The automatic oiler applies oil to the bar and chain.

Is it worth it?

This Greenworks kit is worth considering when your regular yard work includes both trimming branches and shaping tall hedges, and you want to avoid gas-powered tools. The automatic oiler, adjustable chain tensioning, and pivoting trimmer head address useful day-to-day tasks rather than adding unrelated features. Not the best choice if you need confirmed reach, a stated runtime, or a battery capacity matched to a specific amount of work: those details are not provided here. If one tool would handle your needs, a single-tool purchase may be the simpler fit, choose this combo when having both functions is the reason to buy.