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- Page 1 40V 14” BRUSHLESS CHAINSAW CS40L210 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 Safety Rules ........................3 Symbols ..........................9 Know Your Chainsaw ......................11 Assembly .......................... 12 Operation ..........................16 Maintenance..........................25 Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal................. 38 Troubleshooting........................39 Warranty..........................40 Exploded View ........................41 Part List ..........................4 2 PRODUCT SPECIfICATIONS 40V CORDLESS CHAINSAW Type ......................... -
Page 3: Safety Rules
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 SAfETY RULES CHAINSAW USE AND CARE • Do not force the chainsaw. Use the correct chainsaw for your application. The correct chainsaw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the chainsaw if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any chainsaw that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Page 5 SAfETY RULES SPECIFIC 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. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
- Page 6 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 7 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. 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.
- Page 8 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. Pull Push UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAW SAFETY DEVICES...
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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 better and safer. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz frequency (cycles per second) - 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.
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Page 11: Know Your Chainsaw
KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW (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. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. -
Page 12: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Before operating this product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with the packing list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to operate the product. 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. - Page 13 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. •...
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE THE BATTERY: 1. Press the battery release button on the battery. This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool. 2. Grasp the chainsaw firmly and pull the battery out of the handle. I M P O R T A N T The battery may not be charged when it is purchased.
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Page 16: Operation
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 the bar nuts are tight on the bar cover. •... - Page 17 OPERATION PREPARING FOR CUTTING Proper grip on handles See 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. Do not 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. •...
- Page 27 MAINTENANCE BATTERY CHARGER CHARGING PROCEDURE 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. A fully discharged battery pack will require approximately 60 minutes to fully charge from a discharged state.
- 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 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN • Remove the battery from the chainsaw. • Remove the supplied scrench from the rear handle. • Unscrew the bar cover by rotating them counterclockwise. • Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. Chain Tensioner Screw Chain...
- Page 30 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 Cutters Drive Links...
- Page 31 MAINTENANCE • Using the scrench, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise until the chain is properly tensioned. Push the bar upwards, and check the chain tension again. Do not tension the chain too tight. • After the chain is properly tensioned, tighten the bar nuts. 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 32 MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE OF CHAIN & BAR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the supplied scrench from the 2. Unscrew the bar nuts from the bar 3. The bar and chain can now be rear handle. cover by rotating them counterclockwise removed by lifting it away from the main with the scrench.
- Page 33 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION Turn the bar nuts 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. The chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain.
- Page 34 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 35 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 32. •...
- Page 36 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 37 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 38: 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 39: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Page 32. running hot and overtightened condition. smoking. Chain oil tank empty. Add bar and chain oil. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. Refer to Chain Tension Guide earlier in this chain is not rotating. -
Page 40: Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of four (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 41: Exploded View
EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 42 333101734B 14'' Bar 34100590 Scabbard 311101734 Chain 33902102B Sprocket 32209590 C-Clip 311081734 Bar Cover 322091063-1 Bar Nuts Greenworks Tools P.O. Box 3130 Mooresville, North Carolina 28117 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev: 00 (03-04-16) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...
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