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24V LITHIUM-ION POLE HEDGE TRIMMER 22212 Some Greenworks Lithium-Ion products are sold with or without battery and charger. To order: Battery (Sold Separately) (2Ah Model # 29722 / 4Ah Model # 29732) Charger (Sold Separately) (Model # 29702) Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757)
• Use a battery-operated tool only with specified battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. • Use only Greenworks batteries. • Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. PERSONAL SAFETy • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool.
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GENERAL SAfETy RULES ALWAyS WEAR EyE PROTECTION. A Hedge Trimmer can throw foreign objects into your eyes which could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAyS wear safety goggles (or glasses that comply with ANSI Z87.1). Ordinary eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses...they are NOT safety goggles. TOOL USE ANd CARE • Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
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GENERAL SAfETy RULES FOR ALL gARdEN TOOLS • Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use tool in damp or wet locations. • Don’t use in rain. • Keep bystanders and children at least 50 feet away while operating. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
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GENERAL SAfETy RULES d A N g E R If the hedge trimmer blade jams or gets caught on an electrical cord or wires, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE fOR ANy REASON! IT CAN BE ELECTRICALLy LIVE AND CAUSE SERIOUS OR fATAL INJURy! Release or drop the trimmer in the quickest, safest way.
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GENERAL SAfETy RULES W A R N I N g If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in water or other liquid. • Do not allow the battery pack or charger to overheat.
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GENERAL SAfETy RULES W A R N I N g REAd ANd UNdERSTANd ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow safety rules listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or personal injury: • Do not place the charger where the power cord might be stepped on, tripped on, or subjected to damage.
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. SYMBOL NAME 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 HEDGE TRIMMER Battery pack latch Fig. 1 Lock button Battery pack Switch trigger front trigger Pivoting button. Blade support Blade Blade cover KNOW yOUR POLE HEdgE TRIMMER (See Figure 1.) 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.
ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTION UNPACKINg This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. W A R N I N g Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it.
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ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTION ASSEMBLINg THE TOOL (See Figure 2.) : • Align the arrow on the end of main handle with the arrow on the trimmer head. • Push the trimmer head onto the handle till the red line. • fasten the trimmer head cam lock. Once assembled correctly, the upper and lower tubes should not separate when pulled.
Please call 1-888-909-6757 or contact an autho- rized service center for assistance. This product will accept Greenworks 24v lithium-ion battery packs. for complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manuals for your Greenworks battery pack and charger models. TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK (See Figure 3.)
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OPERATION Fig. 3 To remove: • Locate the latch on the back side of the battery pack and depress to release the battery pack from the power head. W A R N I N g Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, hands should be free of the switch trigger and lock-out button when not in use.
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OPERATION STARTINg ANd STOPPINg THE HEdgE TRIMMER (See Figure 4.) To start: • Remove the blade cover. • Push the front trigger. • Press and hold the lock-out button. • Depress the switch trigger. • Release the lock-out button. Continue to depress the switch trigger for extended operation.
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OPERATION AdJUSTINg PIVOTINg HEAd (See Figure 5.) • Release the switch trigger and allow blades to come to a complete stop. • Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer. • Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface. • Push pivot button and adjust trimmer head until it snaps securely into place at one of the seven positions.
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OPERATION FASTEN ANd LOOSEN THE HANdEL CAM LOCK (See Figure 6.) • fasten and loosen the handle cam lock as the arrow show. Loosen Loosen fasten fasten Fig. 6 AdJUSTINg POLE LENgTH (See Figure 6.) • Rest the handle on the ground. • Loosen the handle cam lock and adjust the handle shaft to a comfortable length.
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OPERATION W A R N I N g Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge trimmer with the other. Improper operation of the hedge trimmer could result in serious injury. CUTTINg TIPS d A N g E R Never cut near electric cords or lines.
MAINTENANCE W A R N I N g When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a haz- ard or cause product damage. W A R N I N g To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product before in- specting, cleaning or performing any maintenance.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANINg THE HEdgE TRIMMER • Remove the battery pack. • Slide the blade cover over the blade. • Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer, using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
ENVIRONMENTALLy SAfE BATTERy DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this hedge trimmer battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material. W A R N I N g All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre, certified for lithium-ion disposal.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor fails to start Battery is not secure. To secure the battery pack, make sure when switch trigger the latches on the top of the battery pack is depressed. snap into place. Battery is not charged. Charge the battery pack according to the instructions included with your model.
(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...
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