GreenWorks G48PS, Operator'S Manual

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1. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in
the battery compartment.
2. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until
the battery pack locks into place.
3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
4 OPERATION
NOTE
Remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock
out button when you move the machine.
IMPORTANT
Examine the chain tension before each use.
4.1 EXAMINE THE CHAIN
LUBRICATION
NOTE
Do not use the machine without sufficient chain lubrication.
Figure 6
1. Examine the lubricant level from the oil indicator.
2. Add the lubricant if it is necessary.
4.2 START THE MACHINE
Figure 7
1. Install the battery pack into the machine.
2. Pull the small safety lock button upward with your
thumb.
3. Press the safety lock button.
4. Press the trigger.
4.3 STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 7.
1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.
4.4 DELIMBING A TREE
Figure 8
WARNING
Make sure that there is nothing or nobody in the area where
the branches fall.
• Stand opposite the branch you will cut.
• Start to cut the higher branches.
• Then cut the lower branches.
• Cut downwards to prevent the bar from jamming.
4.5 LIMB TREE BRANCHES
Limbing is to remove the branches from a fallen tree.
Figure 9
1. Keep the larger lower branches to hold the log off the
ground.
2. Remove the small limbs in one cut.
3. Limb the branches with tension from the bottom to up.
4. Keep the larger lower branches as a support until the log
is limbed.
5 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based materials
touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the
plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
maintenance.
5.1 ASSEMBLE THE GUIDE BAR AND
THE CHAIN
Figure 10-14.
1. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
2. Remove the chain cover nuts with the wrench.
3. Remove the chain cover.
4. Put the chain drive links into the bar groove.
5. Put the chain cutters in the direction of the chain
operation.
6. Put the chain in position and make sure that the loop is
behind the guide bar.
7. Hold the chain and bar.
8. Put the chain loop around the sprocket.
9. Make sure the chain tension pin hole on the guide bar fits
correctly with the bolt.
10. Install the chain cover.
11. Tighten the chain. Refer to
Adjust the chain tension.
12. Tighten the nuts when the chain is well tensioned.
NOTE
If you start the chain saw with a new chain, have a test for
2-3 minutes. After that, examine the tension again and
tighten the chain if necessary.
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