20V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS 8" POLE SAW 20612 Some Greenworks Lithium-Ion products are sold with or without battery and charger. To order: Battery (Sold Separately)(Model # 29212) Charger (Sold Separately)(Model # 29222) 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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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R TA N T READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. • For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! - Blade coasts after being turned off. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. 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 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation.
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 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 POLE SAW Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your pole saw. Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your lawn mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Oil Cap Extension Pole Switch Lock Scabbard Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • 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 1-888-909-6757 for assistance.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WA R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WA R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WA R N I N G Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW WA R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WA R N I N G Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. WA R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT (See Figure 3) 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. NOTE: Pole saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. Level should also be checked after every 20 minutes of use and refilled as needed. • Remove oil cap. • Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. • Wipe off excess oil.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW BATTERY PACK (See Figure 4) I M P O R TA N T The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the pole 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 pole saw for a prolonged period of time, remove the battery.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK • Align the tongue (3) of the battery pack with the cavity. • Grasp the pole saw (2) firmly. • Push the battery pack into the handle until the latch locks into place. • Do not use force when inserting the battery pack. It should slide into position and “click”.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW STARTING AND STOPPING (See Figure 5) TO START THE MOTOR: • Fit the battery pack into the pole saw. • Press and hold the switch lock. This makes the switch trigger operational. • Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operation. TO STOP THE MOTOR: • Release the switch trigger. Switch Lock Switch Trigger Fig.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE (See Figure 6) • Remove the battery pack from the pole saw. • Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen. • Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole. NOTE: Extend the pole only to the length required to reach the limb being cut. Do not extend the handle above waist height. • When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar clockwise to secure.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW PREPARATION FOR CUTTING (See Figure 7-8) • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft. • Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the pole shaft and your right hand on the rear handle, so your body is to the left of the chain line.
OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW LIMBING AND PRUNING (See Figure 9-10) This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6" (15.2 cm) in diameter. For best results, observe the following precautions. • Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall. • Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branch being cut.
BATTERY & CHARGER BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE CHARGER (See Figure 11) Before attempting to use this charger, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety requirements. 1. Charging indicator reference chart 2. Battery compartment 1 3. Power source LED light 4. Power cord wrap 2 5 4 5. Two-stage indicator LED light (RED indicates charging) (GREEN indicates fully charged) 3 Fig. 11 CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS: Charger Input: 120 V 60 Hz AC only Charger output max.: 21 V Charger Weight 1.54 lb (0.
BATTERY & CHARGER BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE (See Figure 12) WA R N I N G If any part of the charger is missing or damaged, do not operate it until the part is repaired or replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious injury. 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.
BATTERY & CHARGER BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS Press the Battery Capacity Indicator (BCI) button. The lights will illuminate according to the battery's current power level.
BATTERY & CHARGER MOUNTING THE CHARGER (See Figure 13) WALL-MOUNTABLE The charger features a key-hole hanging feature for convenient storage. Screws should be installed so that the centre distance is 3 5/32" (8 cm). Use proper wall fasteners to accommodate the combined weight of the charger and the battery pack (approximately 3 1/2 lb [1.6 kg]). CORD WRAP The charger is equipped with a cord wrap that is located at the rear of the unit. Use this feature to minimize workspace clutter and hazards. Fig.
MAINTENANCE WA 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. WA R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WA R N I N G Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the battery.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION (See Figure 14-19) WA R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, 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. • Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before setting the chain tension. Make sure the guide bar nut is loose enough to finger tighten, turn the chain tensioning screw (see figure 18) clockwise to tension the chain.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN (See Figure 16-19) WA R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw before replacing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. • Remove the lock bolt and drivecase cover. • The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud. The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole which fits over the chain tensioning pin.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER (See Figure 20) WA R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw before replacing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. • Use Premium 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. • Remove the cap and carefully pour approximately 2 oz (57 g) of bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Figure 21) For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be maintained properly. The following conditions indicate that the chain requires sharpening: • Wood chips are small and powdery • Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting • 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 a severe kickback.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS (See Figure 22-25) 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. • Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does not wobble. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar. Wear gloves for protection. • Use a round file and holder. • Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL Li-Ion The batteries used in this pole saw'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 specified manner in order 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Check chain tension for overtightened condition. Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. Bar lube reservoir empty. Check bar lube reservoir. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. chain is not rotating. Retention chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. Check guide bar and chain assembly. 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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