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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)

14" 9A ELECTRIC CHAINSAW

20012

Summary of Contents for 20012

Page 1: ...Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 888 90WORKS 888 909 6757 14 9A ELECTRIC CHAINSAW 20012...

Page 2: ...26 Maintenance 27 36 Troubleshooting 36 Warranty 37 Parts Parts List 38 40 SPECIFICATIONS 14 9A ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW Motor 120 V AC 60 Hz 9 0 Amp Horsepower 2 0 HP Wattage 1600 W running watts 2400 W st...

Page 3: ...gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 15 m or less in length A cord exceeding 100 30 m is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gaug...

Page 4: ...w to a stop when the trigger switch is released If the chain continues to turn after the trigger switch has been released have the unit serviced by your nearest GreenWorks service dealer Check for dam...

Page 5: ...y and high or locked area out of the reach of children Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool also loan th...

Page 6: ...utting jobs free from accident or injury THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO MINIMIZE KICKBACK 1 unit is running Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front st...

Page 7: ...is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where contact is made with the wood Thus the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and the PUSH...

Page 8: ...Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands One Han...

Page 9: ...recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 W A R N I N G which can resu...

Page 10: ...parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protective insulation W A R N I N G TO AVOID INJURY USE ONLY IDENTICAL CHAINSAW REPLACEMENT PARTS W A R N I N G DOUBLE INSULATION DOES...

Page 11: ...N IS PROPERLY GROUNDED IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE W A R N I N G THIS CHAINSAW IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS GUIDELIN...

Page 12: ...12 KNOW YOUR CHAINSAW Fig 5 FRONT HANDLE LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN TRIGGER SWITCH FRONT HAND GUARD OIL RESERVOIR CAP CHAIN COVER REAR HANDLE GUIDE BAR CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB...

Page 13: ...ICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR Semi tra...

Page 14: ...al 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 PACKING LIST Chainsaw Scabbard Owner s Manua...

Page 15: ...nt that is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required NOTE The chainsaw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil...

Page 16: ...is removed Plug chainsaw into extension cord NOTE Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAINSAW...

Page 17: ...into contact with the bar and chain Press and hold the switch lock This makes the trigger switch operational Press and hold the trigger switch release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the trigg...

Page 18: ...ndlebar This grip is least likely to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw Any grip in which the of the saw can cause loss of control W A R N I N G Never use a left handed cross...

Page 19: ...w idling Press the switch lock and squeeze the trigger switch then release switch lock and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut Begin cutting with the saw against the log Kee...

Page 20: ...from the cutting area During felling operations the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area During bucking operations keep a minimum distance of 15 4...

Page 21: ...a tree When bucking and felling operations are being perfrmed by two or more persons at the same time the felling operations should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least tw...

Page 22: ...d plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along its desired line of fall Make the backcut level and horizontal at least 2 5 cm above the horizontal cut of the notch NOTE Never cut throug...

Page 23: ...oth 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 no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cuttin...

Page 24: ...rom pinching OVERBUCKING See Fig 18 Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log exert light pressure downward Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you UNDERBUC...

Page 25: ...insaw while limbing Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting PRUNING See Fig 21 Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree footing is secure and your weight is distributed eve...

Page 26: ...mp has a high potential of springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump Watch out for springpoles they are dangerous W A R N I N G Springpoles are d...

Page 27: ...dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents...

Page 28: ...R N I N G Before performing any maintenance make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply C A U T I O N Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain These components are sharp and may co...

Page 29: ...hain 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 NOTE When placing the bar on the bar studs ensure that the adjusting pin is...

Page 30: ...Loosen the chain cover lock knob slightly and turn the chain tensioning knob 1 4 turn counter clockwise Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock knob Ensure that the chain...

Page 31: ...links hang out of the bar groove NOTE During normal saw operation the temperature of the chain increases The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1 16 1 3 mm out of...

Page 32: ...of the chain consider the following Raker depth gauge clearance Too low increases the potential for kickback Not low enough decreases cutting ability sand on the wood have an authorized service centre...

Page 33: ...the chainsaw is disconnected from the power supply before you work on the saw W A R N I N G The saw chain is very sharp Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance X bar X Fig 35 Fig 34...

Page 34: ...ain sharpening increases the potential for kickback W A R N I N G TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE XX correct top plate angle LESS THAN 30 for cross cutting MORE THAN 30 feathered edge dulls quickly X SIDE PLAT...

Page 35: ...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 Such faults should be smoothed with...

Page 36: ...ents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Always place the scabbard on the bar and chain before storing or transporting the chainsaw Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain TROUBLESHO...

Page 37: ...ance with the operator 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 acciden...

Page 38: ...38 PARTS...

Page 39: ...A Oilproof washer 1 18 34114403 2 Oil tank lid 1 19 3410329 Tie 1 20 3410801 Wire Board 1 21 3110605 Power cord 1 22 34209402 Wire sleeve 1 23 36301154 Switch 1 24 33204403 Spring 1 25 34109405 1 Trig...

Page 40: ...box 1 49 34112405 1 50 34204405 Oil pump assembly 1 51 32209405 Outlet of oil tube 1 52 32902405 Oil pump guard 1 53 33303155 Spring for oil tube Block 1 54 33204405 Tension Shaft 1 55 33301405 Tensio...

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