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Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

Owner’s Manual

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS

 

(888.909.6757)

40V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS

12” CHAIN SAW

20

20

2

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

)

Summary of Contents for 2000102

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 888 90WORKS 888 909 6757 40V LITHIUM ION CORDLESS 12 CHAIN SAW 20202 Some Greenworks Lithium Ion products are sold with or without battery and charger To order Bat...

Page 2: ...37 Troubleshooting 38 Warranty 39 Exploded View 40 Parts List 41 Notes 42 43 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 40V LITHIUM ION CHAIN SAW Bar length 12 30 4 cm Chain pitch 3 8 9 5 mm Chain gauge 0 05 1 27 mm Cha...

Page 3: ...for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing and head protection when operating this equipmen...

Page 4: ...er the switch trigger has been released have the unit serviced by your nearest GREENWORKS service dealer breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or ot...

Page 5: ...ctivities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do thi...

Page 6: ...ious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw As a chain saw user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury 1 unit is runnin...

Page 7: ...er can minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone Only use replacement B175 1 Low kickback skip tooth saw chain is a chain that...

Page 8: ...Recycling Designates that this tool is in compliance with Lithium Ion battery recycling program requirements Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety stand operator s manual before us...

Page 9: ...free Helpline 1 888 909 6757 for assistance W A R N I N G eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield...

Page 10: ...e 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 Trigger Switch Lock Fr...

Page 11: ...inspected and satisfactorily operated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 909 6757 for assistance PACKING LIST Chain saw Scabbard Owner s Manual W A R N I N G If any par...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...the bar or chain DO NOT re move the foam NOTE It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use To prevent seepage empty the oil tank after each use then run for one minute When storing the u...

Page 14: ...dure With regular use the battery will require shorter charging times When storing the chain saw for a prolonged period of time remove the battery When the chain saw is going to be used again charge t...

Page 15: ...E 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...

Page 16: ...chain line STARTING THE CHAIN SAW Maintenance of this manual with the bar and chain ch lock This makes the switch trigger operational trigger for continued operation STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW NOTE It is...

Page 17: ...me side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control W A R N I N G Never use a left handed cross handed grip or any stance that would place your body or arm ac...

Page 18: ...18 PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 10 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Fig 10 Chain Line Straight Arm THUMB ON UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR...

Page 19: ...of the cut WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 11 Cut only wood or materials made from wood no sheet metal no plastics no masonry no non wood building materials Never allow children to operate the saw A...

Page 20: ...mbs loose bark or hollow trunks Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy equipment then cut them up Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings Check the tree for damaged or dead bra...

Page 21: ...of the tree and the location tree along a line different from its natural line of fall Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made Notched Und...

Page 22: ...ump On large diameter trees stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges into the cut so they do As tree...

Page 23: ...rm used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length chain during cutting this can cause kickback Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual cking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of th...

Page 24: ...BUCKING See Figure 21 Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log exert light pressure upward During under bucking the saw will tend to push back at you Be prepared for...

Page 25: ...the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting PRUNING See Figure 23 Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet Do not cu...

Page 26: ...See Figure 24 A springpole is any log branch rooted stump or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed On a fallen tree a root...

Page 27: ...sceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to W A R N I N G come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destro...

Page 28: ...is very sharp always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations Chain Combinations section later in this manual direction of chain rotation...

Page 29: ...the bar groove Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning bolt 1 2 turn clockwise Repeat this process until sag does not exist Hol...

Page 30: ...ere is no slack on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug and it can be turned by hand without binding on the drive links hang out of the bar groove NOTE During normal saw operation the temp...

Page 31: ...auge clearance Too low increases the potential for kickback Not low enough decreases cutting ability the wood have an authorized service center sharpen the chain NOTE Inspect the drive sprocket for we...

Page 32: ...ork on the saw W A R N I N G The saw chain is very sharp Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to Q bar C A U T I O N A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor...

Page 33: ...e LESS THAN 30 for cross cutting MORE THAN 30 feathered edge dulls quickly Fig 38 Fig 40 Fig 39 Fig 41 Fig 42 Toe Cutting Corner Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Cutters Side Plate Depth Gauge PARTS OF A...

Page 34: ...excessive wear to the bar and SIDE PLATE ANGLE See Figure 44 46 Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1 32 0 6 mm Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances Q MAINTENANCE Rak...

Page 35: ...lts should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced Wear inside the bar rails that permits the chain to lay over sideways Bent guide bar...

Page 36: ...on battery packs contact your local waste disposal agency or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions Take the batteries to a local recycling and or disposal...

Page 37: ...or runs but Chain tension too tight Retention chain Refer to Chain Tension chain is not rotating earlier in this manual Check guide bar and chain Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain assembly earlier...

Page 38: ...s manuals directions and regulations in order to be valid ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY 1 Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse commercial use abuse neglect accident improper maintenance...

Page 39: ...39 EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 40: ...40 PARTS LIST ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY...

Page 41: ...41 PARTS LIST ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 0 4 1 42 43 4 4 4 5 4 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 6 4...

Page 42: ...TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 888 90WORKS 888 909 6757 Printed in China on 100 Recycled Paper Rev 00 12 28 12...

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