SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS W A R N I N G Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool”...
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SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct chain saw for your application. The correct chain saw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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SAFETY INFORMATION contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. • Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.
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SAFETY INFORMATION 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.
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 (See Figure 2) 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. •...
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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.
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 no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain.
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OPERATION BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation. • Take the proper stance in front of the wood. • Press the safety lock in and squeeze the trigger, then release the safety lock and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut.
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OPERATION immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall. • Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs.
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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.
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 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.
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN • Remove the chain cover. • The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud. The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole that fits over the chain tensioning pin. •...
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MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER • Use a lubricant that is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. • Remove the cap and carefully pour bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir. •...
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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 21. •...
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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. •...
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 saw chain Check saw chain tension for Tension saw chain. running hot and overtightened condition. smoking. No oil in the oil tank. Refill oil into the oil tank. The discharge port is blocked by Refer to the manual to remove the bar and debris.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor running, but Motor stops after about 10 Recharge the battery. cutting abnormal. seconds. If the unit cuts off and Release the trigger and restart the chainsaw. beeps during a cut, it went Let the chainsaw do the work and do not force into protection mode.
– 2 years from the date of purchase (non transferable) 2 Year Limited Battery Warranty Coverage: – Greenworks Commercial Battery Packs (GL 200, GL 250, GL 300, GL 400, GL 500, GL 900) – 2 year from the date of purchase (non transferable) 60 Day Limited Wearable Parts Warranty Coverage: –...
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Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by GREENWORKS.