IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G Read and understand all instructions before using this product. failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate chainsaw in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
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IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS POWER USE AND CARE • Do not force the chainsaw. Use the correct chainsaw for your application. The correct chainsaw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the chainsaw if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any chainsaw that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
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IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G (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: •...
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IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK W A R N I N G 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Push and pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge. Pull Push UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAW SAFETY DEVICES...
SYMBOLS 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. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING 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.
KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package list section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
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ASSEMBLY ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT Use a bar and chain lubricant with this product. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. • Remove oil cap. Open the removable cover (1) and then rotate the cover counterclockwise to remove it (2).
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ASSEMBLY I M P O R T A N T To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of oil properly. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/disposal options. BATTERY TO INSTALL THE BATTERY: Align the battery with the battery opening. Insert the battery into the battery opening until the battery release button locks into place.
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ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE THE BATTERY: 1. Press the battery release button on the battery. This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool. 2. Grasp the chainsaw firmly and pull the battery out of the handle. I M P O R T A N T The battery may not be charged when it is purchased.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW A. Starting the Chainsaw: • Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to adjusting the chain tension in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. • Make sure the bar nuts are tight on the bar cover. •...
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OPERATION OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use. • Engage the chain brake by rotating your left wrist towards the guard, allowing the back of your hand to engage the brake while the chain is rotating. Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.
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OPERATION PREPARING FOR CUTTING Proper grip on handles See Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.
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OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE • Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground. • Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” position to withstand any kickback force. • Keep your body to the left of the chain line. •...
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OPERATION REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in Proper Procedure for Tree felling after you have removed the large buttress roots.
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OPERATION • felling Backcut. As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance the tree may not fall in the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along its desired line of fall.
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OPERATION BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. • Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Cut only one log at a time. •...
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OPERATION BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside. Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut. When the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3 of the diameter from the top overback.
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OPERATION LIMBING Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chainsaw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. • Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.
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OPERATION When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log. When cutting through to maintain complete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chainsaw handle. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chainsaw.
BATTERY & CHARGER MAINTENANCE CHARGING PROCEDURE NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge before first use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time.
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BATTERY & CHARGER MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE CHARGE If the battery pack does not charge properly: • Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned off. • Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material. •...
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc., firmly to maintain control. •...
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN • Remove the battery from the chain saw. • Remove the two chain cover lock nuts from the chain cover by rotating them counterclockwise with the wrench. Wrench Chain Cover Lock Nuts • Remove the chain cover from the mounting surface.
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: Make certain of direction of the chain. • Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. • Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. •...
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MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION W A R N I N G Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. • Loosen the chain cover lock nuts with the supplied wrench.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained. for smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side.
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MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS • Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. • Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Page 32. •...
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MAINTENANCE TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE • CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle. • LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. • MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. Top Place Filling Angle Side Plate Filling Angle Correct...
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MAINTENANCE SIDE PLATE ANGLE • Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1/32 in. (0.6 mm). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. • Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance. •...
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MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE OF CHAIN & BAR ASSEMBLY 1. Unscrew the bar nuts from the bar 1. Unscrew the bar nuts from the bar 2. Then loosen the adjustment screw 2 2. Then loosen the adjustment screw 2 3. The bar and chain can now be 3.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAfE BATTERY DISPOSAL The batteries used in this chainsaw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive mate- rial: LITHIUM-ION. W A R N I N G Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specific manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Page 31. running hot and overtightened condition. smoking. Chain oil tank empty. Add bar and chain oil. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. Refer to Chain Tension Guide earlier in this chain is not rotating.
LIMITED WARRANTY GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of four (4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer.
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