40V LITHIUM-ION CHAINSAW 2000219 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.
CONTENTS Contents............................................................................................................................... 2 Product specifications........................................................................................................... 2 General safety rules............................................................................................................. 3 Symbols..............................................................................................
general safety rules WA 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. Chaisaws create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
general 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. • Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories, or storing chainsaws.
general safety rules • Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury. • Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately. • Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
general safety rules • DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGE CORD. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet or from the mower by pulling the charger cord. • Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. • Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.), flames, and chemicals. • Make sure the battery pack is secured in the charger before beginning operation.
general safety rules • Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. • Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
general safety rules WA 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. The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
general 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. (See Figure 3) PULL PUSH Fig. 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAW SAFETY DEVICES Fig.
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 A Volts Amperes Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second). W Watts Power. V hrs no / min Voltage. Current. Hours Time. No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load. Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute.
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 Chainsaw Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chainsaw. Compare the illustration in Figure 5 to your chainsaw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Switch Lock Switch Trigger Low Kickback Saw Chain Front Hand Guard Scabbard Guide Bar Chain Tension knob Chain Cover 12 Chain Cover Lock knob Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 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 contents section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1.888.909.
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. • Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. • Wipe off excess oil and replace cap. • Check and fill the oil tank when quick view oil indicator is below the MIN. line. • Repeat as needed.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7) I M P O R TA N T The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the chain saw for the first 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. With regular use, the battery will require shorter charging times. When storing the chain saw for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery.
OPERATIon STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW A. To start 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 chain cover lock knob is tight to the chain cover. • Make sure no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. • Fit the battery into the chainsaw. • Press in the safety lock. This makes the trigger switch operational.
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. • Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the motor is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar.
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. • Keep your thumb on underside of front handle. BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation. • Take the proper stance in front of the wood.
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.
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. Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2 in. (5 cm) above the horizontal cut of the notch.
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. • Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while bucking. • Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting as this can cause kickback. Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.
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.
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. • Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help. • Keep the work area clean and safe.
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. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.
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. • Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
MAINTENANCE WA 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. • Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery from the charger and disconnect the charger from the outlet. • After charging, the battery pack may be stored on the charger, as long as the charger is not plugged in. CLEANING Remove the battery pack. 1.
MAINTENANCE 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. A fully discharged battery pack will require approximately 90 minutes to fully charge from a discharged state. 1. Plug the charger into an AC power outlet. 2. Insert the battery pack (3) into the charger.
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. • If the surrounding air temperature is not normal room temperature, move the charger and battery pack to a lockation where the temperature is between 45°F and 104°F.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN & BAR ASSEMBLY 1. To remove the side cover, loosen the locking knob one full turn counterclockwise. 2. Then loosen the chain tension knob 2 or 3 turns. 3. Now totally remove the locking knob and remove the side cover. Fig.2 Fig.3 4. The bar and chain can now be removed 5. The chainsaw can now be cleaned with a brush and or rag to remove sawdust by lifting it away from the main body of and oil. the saw and releasing the chain from the drive pulley. Fig.5 Fig.4 6.
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 WA R N I N G Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The chainsaw is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. WA R N I N G A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use.
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.During maintenance of the chain, consider the following: • Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of severe kickback.
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. • Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round file and holder. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar. • Keep the file level with a top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock. • Using light but firm pressure.
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 Incorrect Hook Backward Slope Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance 1/32” (0.6 mm) Incorrect SIDE PLATE ANGLE • Correct 80° – Produced automatically if you use the correct diameter file in the file holder.
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. • Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly. Use a 1/32 in. • (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the front. Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the edge of the file.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The batteries used in this chainsaw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material: LITHIUM-ION. WA R N I N G Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specific manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out LithiumIon battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions.
troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE Bar and chain running Check chain tension for hot and smoking. overtightened condition. SOLUTION Tension chain. Refer to Chain earlier in this manual. Chain oil tank empty. motor runs, but chain Chain tension too tight. is not rotating. Check guide bar and chain assembly. Check guide bar and chain for damage. Check oil tank. Refer to Chain Tension Guide earlier in this manual. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual.
LIMITED four-YEAR 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.
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