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GreenWorks 20262 Owner's Manual

GreenWorks 20262 Owner's Manual

40v lithium-ion cordless 12” chain saw
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40V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS
12" CHAIN SAW
20262
Some Greenworks Lithium-Ion products are sold with
or without battery and charger.
To order: Battery (Sold Separately)(Model # 29472 & 29462)
Charger (Sold Separately)(Model # 29482)
Owner's Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS
(888.909.6757)
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

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  • Page 1 40V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS 12” CHAIN SAW 20262 Some Greenworks Lithium-Ion products are sold with or without battery and charger. To order: Battery (Sold Separately)(Model # 29472 & 29462) Charger (Sold Separately)(Model # 29482) Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 ......................2 Safety information ......................3-7 Symbols ..........................8-9 Know your chain saw ......................10 Assembly ..........................11 Operation ........................12-26 Battery & charger ......................27-28 Maintenance .........................29-37 Environmentally safe battery disposal ................38 Troubleshooting ....................... ..39 Warranty ........................

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R T A N T READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below W A R N I N G When use a electric chainsaw, basic safety preccation should be always followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following.
  • Page 4 ‡ All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections, should be performed by your nearest GREENWORKS service dealer. ‡ Always maintain a proper stance.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 U R S R V L W L R Q W A R N I N G 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 6 SAFETY INFORMATION KICKBACK (See Figure 1-2) 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 7: Low Kickback Saw Chain

    SAFETY INFORMATION 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. (See Figure 3) PULL Fig. 3 PUSH UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES (See Figure 4) Fig.

  • 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. SYMBOL NAME 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...

  • Page 10: Know Your Chain Saw

    KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chain saw. Compare the illustration in Figure 5 to your lawn mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Switch Lock Switch Trigger Scabbard...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Switch trigger:The on-off switch shall be of the momentary-contacttype with no provision for being locked in the on position and shall be constructed to meet at least one of the following: a)The switch shall be guarded completely around the switch in the plane of the switch motion. Acontinuousloopformedbythehandleandbodyofthechainsawisanacceptableconstruction;...

  • Page 12: Operating Your Chain Saw

    OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW 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 packing list are included. ‡ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ‡...
  • Page 13 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT (See Figure 6) Use GREENWORKS Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.

  • Page 14: Removing The Battery Pack

    OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7) I M P O R T A N T 7KH EDWWHU\ SDFN LV QRW FKDUJHG ZKHQ LW LV SXUFKDVHG %HIRUH XVLQJ WKH FKDLQ VDZ IRU WKH ¿UVW time, place the battery pack in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety precautions, and follow the instructions in the section entitled Charging Procedure.

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery Pack

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK W A R N I N G Procedure. I M P O R T A N T shut off the power to the tool and then reset itself once cooled. Follow these steps if an overload occurs while under heavy use: reinstalled for use.

  • Page 16: Starting The Chain Saw

    OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW (See Figure 8) W A R N I N G Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.
  • Page 17 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES (See Figure 9) See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar.
  • Page 18 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW PROPER CUTTING STANCE (See Figure 10) Straight Arm Chain Line THUMB ON UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 10...
  • Page 19 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using the saw EHIRUH \RX EHJLQ D PDMRU VDZLQJ RSHUDWLRQ ‡ Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw idling. ‡...
  • Page 20 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW FELLING TREES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS W A R N I N G Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible VHULRXV LQMXU\ ‡...
  • Page 21 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING (See Figure 12-15) ‡ Felling a tree — When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled.
  • Page 22 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and back cut (ap- proximately 2" (5 cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called “hinge” or “hingewood.” It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot back of the tree off the stump.

  • Page 23: Removing Buttress Roots

    OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW (See Figure 16) REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove 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 24 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW (See Figure 18) BUCKING WITH A WEDGE If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching. (See Figure 19) BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside.
  • Page 25 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW (See Figure 22) 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 26 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW 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.

  • Page 27: Battery Charger

    BATTERY CHARGER CHARGING PROCEDURE ( See Figure 11. 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.
  • Page 28 BATTERY CHARGER W A R N I N G If the battery is inserted into the charger when warm or hot, the CHARGING LED indicator light on the charger may switch on and illuminate ORANGE. If this occurs allow the battery to cool outside of the charger for approximately 30 minutes.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE C A U T I O N Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs. 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 to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations.
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain. ‡ Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. ‡ Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. ‡ )LW WKH EDU ÀXVK DJDLQVW WKH PRXQWLQJ VXUIDFH VR WKDW WKH EDU VWXGV DUH LQ WKH ORQJ VORW RI WKH bar.
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSIO (See Figure 35-36) W A R N I N G 1HYHU WRXFK RU DGMXVW WKH FKDLQ ZKLOH WKH PRWRU LV UXQQLQJ 7KH VDZ FKDLQ LV YHU\ VKDUS $OZD\V wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. ‡...
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Figure 37) 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 34 MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS (See Figure 38-41) %H FDUHIXO WR ¿OH DOO FXWWHUV WR WKH VSHFL¿HG DQJOHV DQG WR WKH VDPH OHQJWK DV IDVW FXWWLQJ FDQ EH obtained only when all cutters are uniform. C A U T I O N Make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw before you work on the saw.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE PARTS OF A CUTTER Cutting Corner Side Plate Top Plate Depth Gauge Rivet Hole Heel Gullet Fig. 38 Fig. 39 Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Cutters Fig. 40 Fig. 41 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE (See Figure 42) ‡ CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle.
  • Page 36 MAINTENANCE SIDE PLATE ANGLE (See Figure 43) ‡ &255(&7 ƒ ± 3URGXFHG DXWRPDWLFDOO\ LI \RX XVH WKH FRUUHFW GLDPHWHU ¿OH LQ WKH ¿OH KROGHU ‡ HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a ¿OH ZLWK D GLDPHWHU WRR VPDOO RU D ¿OH KHOG WRR ORZ ‡...

  • Page 37: Maintaining The Guide Bar

    MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR (See Figure 47) Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear.

  • Page 38: Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal

    ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL Li-Ion The batteries used in this chain saw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive mate- rial: LITHIUM-ION. W A R N I N G 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.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension running hot and overtightened condition. earlier in this manual. smoking. Chain oil tank empty. Check oil tank. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. Retention chain.

  • Page 40: Items Not Covered By 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. This warranty is valid only for...

  • Page 41: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 42: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION １ ２ ３ ４ ５ ６ ７ ８ ９ １０ １ １１ １２ １３ １４ １５ １６ １７ １８ １９ ２０ ２１ ２２ ２３ ２４ ２５ ２６ ２７ ２８ ２９ ３０ ３１ ３２　　 ３３　...

  • Page 43: Notes

    PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ２ ２ ２...
  • Page 44 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev:02(06-07-11) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...

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