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- Page 1 40V CORDLESS CHAINSAW 2000902 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 ......................3-5 Symbols ..........................6-7 Know your blower ........................ 8 Assembly instruction ....................... 9-11 Operation ........................12-14 Maintenance..........................15 Troubleshooting........................16 Warranty..........................17 Exploded View ........................18 Part List ..........................19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 40V BRUCHLESS CHAINSAW Bar length ......................14 in. -
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. • Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. - Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, the cell may explode, check with local codes for possible special disposal instruction. • Do not open or mutilate the batteries; released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin, and may be toxic if swallowed. •...
- Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Use only Yardworks 40 V batteries. • Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended. • Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry and high or locked area out of the reach of children.
- Page 6 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 7 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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: •...
- Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. • Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting. •...
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Page 9: 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 SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watts Power Hours... - Page 10 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.
- Page 11 KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW Safty lock Trigger switch Rear handle Low kickback chain Oil cap Front handle Guard Wrench Scabard Sprocket cover tighten nuts Sprocket cover Sprocket cover C h a i n t e n s i o n e r tighten nuts screw Fig.
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Page 12: Assembly Instruction
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 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 This product has been shipped completely assembled. •... - Page 13 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 14 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION BATTERY TO INSTALL THE BATTERY: 1. Align the battery with the battery opening. 2. Insert the battery into the battery opening until the battery release button locks into place. 3. Push down on the battery until it locks into place. You should hear a “click” once it is installed.
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW A. To start the chain saw: • 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 16 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 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 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 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 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. Then make the finished cut by under bucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut.
- Page 22 OPERATION LIMBING Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. • Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your 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.
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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 remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc., firmly to maintain control. - Page 25 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN • Remove the battery from the chain saw. • Remove the supplied wrench from the rear handle. • Unscrew the sprocket cover tighten nuts from chain cover by rotating them counterclockwise with the wrench and remove the chain cover. •...
- Page 26 MAINTENANCE • Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. • Place the chain drive links into the bar groove. Cutters Chain Rotation Chain Drive Links NOTE: Make certain of direction of the chain.
- Page 27 MAINTENANCE • Turn the chain tensioner screw by the wrench clockwise until the saw chain is properly tensioned. The guide bar must then be pushed upwards, check chain tension again, do not tension the chain too tight. • After the chain is well-tensioned, tighten the nuts again. NOTE: The saw chain is properly tensioned if, in the middle of the guide bar, it can be lifted 3mm to 4mm from the edge of the guide bar.
- Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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. •...
- Page 33 ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL Li-Ion The batteries used in this pole saw'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.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Bar and chain running hot and smoking. 1. Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. 2. Check oil tank. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. 1. Re-tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. 2. -
Page 35: 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. -
Page 36: Exploded View
EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 37 PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Blower Tube Air Deflector Duct Cruise Knob Trigger Right Housing Switch PCBA Motor Sleeve Cord Sleeve Plug Motor Housing Inlet cover Left Housing...
- Page 38 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev: 00 (01-28-13) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...
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