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- Page 1 82V BRUSHLESS CHAINSAW GS181 800244 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 www.greenworkscommercial.com Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ......................2 Safety Information ....................... 3 Symbols ..........................8 Know Your Chainsaw ......................10 Assembly ...........................11 Operation ........................... 15 Maintenance ........................24 Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal ................32 Troubleshooting ........................ 33 Warranty ..........................35 Exploded View ........................ -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS W A R N I N G Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all LQVWUXFWLRQV OLVWHG EHORZ PD\ UHVXOW LQ HOHFWULF VKRFN ¿UH DQGRU VHULRXV SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. - Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a NH\ OHIW DWWDFKHG WR D URWDWLQJ SDUW RI WKH SRZHU WRRO PD\ UHVXOW LQ SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
- Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION • +DYH \RXU SRZHU WRRO VHUYLFHG E\ D TXDOL¿HG UHSDLU SHUVRQ XVLQJ RQO\ LGHQWLFDO replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. CHAINSAW 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.
- Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION W A R N I N G (PROPOSITION 65) This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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.
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Page 7: Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback
SAFETY INFORMATION W A R N I N G .LFNEDFN PD\ RFFXU ZKHQ WKH PRYLQJ FKDLQ FRQWDFWV DQ REMHFW DW WKH XSSHU SRUWLRQ RI WKH WLS RI WKH guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper SRUWLRQ RI WKH WLS RI WKH JXLGH EDU FDQ FDXVH WKH FKDLQ WR GLJ LQWR WKH REMHFW DQG VWRS WKH FKDLQ IRU an instant. -
Page 8: 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 Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) - Page 9 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 DYRLGHG ZLOO UHVXOW LQ GHDWK RU VHULRXV LQMXU\ WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, FRXOG UHVXOW LQ GHDWK RU VHULRXV LQMXU\ CAUTION...
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Page 10: Know Your Chainsaw
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in WKLV RSHUDWRU¶V PDQXDO DV ZHOO DV D NQRZOHGJH RI WKH SURMHFW \RX DUH DWWHPSWLQJ %HIRUH XVH RI this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. -
Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Before beginning to operate this product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to operate the product. UNPACKING • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package contents section are included. - Page 12 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Refer to “REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN” in this manual. W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. 8VLQJ D SURGXFW ZLWK GDPDJHG RU PLVVLQJ SDUWV FRXOG UHVXOW LQ VHULRXV SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ W A R N I N G Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this...
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY NOTE: Chainsaw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. The level should also be FKHFNHG DIWHU HYHU\ PLQXWHV RI XVH DQG UH¿OOHG DV QHHGHG NOTE: • Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the bar or chain.
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE THE BATTERY: 1. Press the battery release button on the battery. *UDVS WKH FKDLQVDZ ¿UPO\ DQG SXOO WKH EDWWHU\ RXW RI WKH KDQGOH I M P O R T A N T 7KH EDWWHU\ PD\ QRW EH FKDUJHG ZKHQ LW LV SXUFKDVHG %HIRUH XVLQJ WKH FKDLQ VDZ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH place the battery in the battery charger and charge it fully.
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW A. Starting Chainsaw: • 0DNH VXUH FKDLQ WHQVLRQ LV DW GHVLUHG VHWWLQJ 5HIHU WR DGMXVWLQJ WKH FKDLQ WHQVLRQ LQ WKH &DUH and Maintenance section of this manual. • Make sure the bar nuts are tight. •... - Page 16 OPERATION PREPARING FOR CUTTING Proper grip on handles See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • +ROG WKH VDZ ¿UPO\ ZLWK ERWK KDQGV $OZD\V NHHS \RXU OHIW KDQG RQ WKH IURQW KDQGOH DQG \RXU right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.
- Page 17 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 18 OPERATION REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove ODUJH EXWWUHVV URRWV SULRU WR IHOOLQJ 0DNH WKH KRUL]RQWDO FXW LQWR WKH EXWWUHVV ¿UVW IROORZHG E\ WKH 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 19 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 20 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 21 OPERATION BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside. Then make WKH ¿QLVKHG FXW E\ RYHUEXFNLQJ WR PHHW WKH ¿UVW FXW :KHQ WKH ORJ LV VXSSRUWHG RQ ERWK HQGV FXW RI WKH GLDPHWHU IURP WKH WRS RYHUEDFN 7KHQ PDNH WKH ¿QLVKHG FXW E\ XQGHU EXFNLQJ WKH ORZHU WR PHHW WKH ¿UVW FXW Log Supported At One End...
- Page 22 OPERATION LIMBING Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. ‡ :RUN VORZO\ NHHSLQJ ERWK KDQGV RQ WKH FKDLQ VDZ ZLWK D ¿UP JULS $OZD\V PDNH VXUH \RXU footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. •...
- Page 23 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 24: 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 UHPRYH GLUW GXVW OXEULFDQW JUHDVH HWF ¿UPO\ WR PDLQWDLQ FRQWURO ‡... - Page 25 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. • Remove the chain cover from the mounting surface.
- Page 26 MAINTENANCE • Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. • Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the FKDLQ DGMXVWPHQW VFUHZ WXUQ FORFNZLVH Repeat this process until sag does not exist. • Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock nuts by turning them with the wrench.
- Page 27 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.
- Page 28 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.
- Page 29 MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS • %H FDUHIXO WR ¿OH DOO FXWWHUV WR WKH VSHFL¿HG DQJOHV DQG WR WKH VDPH OHQJWK DV IDVW FXWWLQJ can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. • Tension the chain prior to sharpening. • 8VH D LQ PP GLDPHWHU URXQG ¿OH DQG KROGHU 'R DOO RI \RXU ¿OLQJ DW WKH PLGSRLQW RI •...
- Page 30 MAINTENANCE TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE • &255(&7 ƒ ± ¿OH KROGHUV DUH PDUNHG ZLWK JXLGH PDUNV WR DOLJQ ¿OH SURSHUO\ WR SURGXFH 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 31 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. • (YHU\ WLPH WKH FKDLQ LV ¿OHG FKHFN WKH GHSWK JDXJH FOHDUDQFH •...
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Page 32: 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 7R[LF PDWHULDOV PXVW EH GLVSRVHG RI LQ D VSHFL¿F PDQQHU LQ RUGHU WR SUHYHQW FRQWDPLQDWLRQ RI WKH environment. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
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. 5H¿OO RLO LQWR WKH RLO WDQN The discharge port is blocked by Refer to the manual to remove the bar and debris. - Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Motor running, but Motor stops after about 3 Recharge the battery. cutting abnormal. seconds. If the unit cuts off and beeps Release the trigger and restart the during a cut, it went into chainsaw. Let the chainsaw do the work protection mode.
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Page 35: Warranty
– 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 years from the date of purchase (non transferable) 60 Day Limited Wearable Parts Warranty Coverage: –... -
Page 36: Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 37: Exploded View
EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 39 Greenworks Tools PO Box 1238 Mooresville, NC 28115 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 Rev: 00 (01-25-18)
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