Greenworks 20312 - Manuals

6 SAFETY INFORMATION KICKBACK (See Figure 1-2) W A 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 caus...

7 SAFETY INFORMATION • Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood c ontact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to c ontrol the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge. (See Figure 3) U...

8 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 SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cyc...

9 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHO...

10 KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW Fig. 5 Scabbard On/Off Switch Rear Handle Switch Trigger Quick View switch lock Oil Indicator Front Handle Low Kickback Saw Chain Front hand guard / Chain Brake Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chain saw. Compare the illustration in Figure 5 t...

11 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 di...

12 W A R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields that comply with ANSI Z87.1, when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into ...

13 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT (See Figure 6) Use 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: Chain saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. Level should also be...

14 BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7) I M P O R T A 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 ...

15 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK • Align the tongue (3) of the battery pack with the cavity. • • 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”. W A R N I N G • Replace the battery pa...

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE (See Figure 9) W A R N I N G If the chain brake do not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center for repair prior to use. STARTING THE CHAIN S...

17 PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES (See Figure 9) See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment. • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line. • the handle and the thumb is wrapped ...

19 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 with the saw idling. • Press the switch lock and squeeze the switch trigge...

20 FELLING TREES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS W A R N I N G Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury. • Do not cut down trees ...

22 NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and back cut (ap-proximately 2" (5 cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called “hinge” or “hingewood.” It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot back of the tree off...

23 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Fig. 17 Fig. 16 REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS (See Figure 16) A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated i...

24 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 BUCKING WITH A WEDGE (See Figure 19) If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS (See F...

26 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW CUTTING SPRINGPOLES (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 rooted stump has a high potential of springing bac...

27 MAINTENANCE W A 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. W A 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,...

28 MAINTENANCE C A U T I O N Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs. W A R N I N G 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 c...

29 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain. • Position the chain 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. • bar. NOTE: When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure that the adjusting pin is in the chain t...

30 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSIO (See Figure 34-35) W A R N I N G Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. • Stop the motor and remove the battery from the chain saw befor...

31 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Figure 36 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, ...

34 SIDE PLATE ANGLE (See Figure 42) • • HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a • BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much feed pressure; causes excessive wear to the bar and SIDE PLATE ANGLE (See Figure 43-45) • Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 1...

35 MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR (See Figure 46) Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for 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 fault...

36 ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The batteries used in this pole saw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive mate- rial: LITHIUM-ION. W A R N I N G of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion batter y packs, contact your local waste disposal agenc...

37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Bar and chain Check chain tension for Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension running hot and overtightened condition. earlier in this manual. smoking. Chain oil tank empty. Check oil tank. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. Retention chain. Refer to Chain Tens...

38 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, ...

40 PARTS LIST Item No . Par t No . De s cr ip t io n QTY 1 31101590 Saw chain 1 2 31100590 Chain bar 1 3 32206590 Screw ST4.8*14 1 4 34108583 Tension knob 1 5 32212590 Screw ST3.5*8 2 6 34108420 Clamp 1 7 33904159 Tension gear 1 8 32200590 Tension bar 1 9 33302590 Chain tension screw 1 10 32209590 R...

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