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- Page 1 40V LITHIUM-ION CHAINSAW 2000219 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) www.GreenWorksTools.com Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 Product specifications ......................2 General safety rules ......................3 Symbols ..........................10 Know your chainsaw ......................12 Assembly instruction ......................13 Operation ..........................16 Maintenance...........................25 Environmentally safe battery disposal.................. 35 Troubleshooting........................36 Warranty..........................37 Exploded View ........................38 Part List .......................... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAfETy RULES 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. - Page 4 C A U T I O N USE ONLy GREENWORKS APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES, OTHER BATTERIES MAy CAUSE INJURy OR DAMAGE TO THE CHAINSAW. Use only GREENWORKS batteries (Model# 29462 or 29472). Use only GREENWORKS charger (Model# 29482). BATTERY SAFETY RULES • Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack.
- Page 5 GENERAL SAfETy RULES • Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury. • Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
- Page 6 GENERAL SAfETy RULES • DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGE CORD. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet or from the mower by pulling the charger cord. • Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. • Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.), flames, and chemicals.
- Page 7 GENERAL SAfETy RULES • Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. • Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
- Page 8 GENERAL SAfETy RULES 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.
- Page 9 GENERAL SAfETy RULES 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. (See figure 3) PULL Fig.
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Page 10: Symbols
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. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Know Your Chainsaw
KNOW yOUR CHAINSAW Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chainsaw. Compare the illustration in figure 5 to your chainsaw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Switch Lock Switch Trigger Low Kickback Saw Chain... -
Page 13: Assembly Instruction
ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTION 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 contents section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •... - Page 14 ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTION 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. •...
- Page 15 ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTION BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7) I M P O R T A N T The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the chain saw for the first time, place the battery pack in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions, and follow the instructions in the section entitled Charging Procedure.
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Page 16: Operation
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW A. To start 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 chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover. •... - Page 17 OPERATION PREPARING FOR CUTTING A. Proper grip on handles See General 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.
- Page 18 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. •...
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 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. •...
- Page 22 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.
- Page 23 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.
- Page 24 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. Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chainsaw.
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Page 25: Maintenance
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. •... - Page 26 MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G In order to avoid personal injury and the risk of fire and electric shock, remove the battery pack before adjusting, inspecting, or cleaning the chainsaw. BATTERY PACK • Store the battery pack fully charged. •...
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Page 27: Battery Charger
MAINTENANCE BATTERY CHARGER CHARGING PROCEDURE (See figure 11. ) 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. - Page 28 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. •...
- Page 29 MAINTENANCE CHAIN & BAR ASSEMBLY STIN BLOC...
- Page 30 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION • Rotate the chain cover lock knob clockwise to secure. Re-tension the chain whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove. Flats on drive links W A R N I N G Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running.
- Page 31 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.During maintenance of the chain, consider the following: •...
- Page 32 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 Adjusting The Chain Tension. •...
- Page 33 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...
- Page 34 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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Page 35: Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal
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. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Bar and chain running Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Chain earlier in this hot and smoking. overtightened condition. manual. Chain oil tank empty. Check oil tank. motor runs, but chain Chain tension too tight. Refer to Chain Tension Guide earlier in this is not rotating. -
Page 37: Warranty
(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. This warranty is valid only for... -
Page 38: Exploded View
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Page 39: Part List
PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 311001889 Side cover assembly 31101420-1 12'' Chain 34114155-1 Scabbard 31100581-3 12'' Bar 32201583 Screw 34103581 Guard 3220404D Screw 3220740 Screw 34102581A Auxiliary handle 32201517 Screw 31103976(BK) 40V2Ah Battery Pack 311021889 Oil Cap Assembly 311011889 Housing assembly 34108583C... - Page 40 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev: 00 (09-10-15)
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