Greenworks 20192 - Manual

5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper por tion of the tip The result is a lightning-fast reverse reaction that kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be ...

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

8 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SERVICE += = &service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical repl...

9 ELECTRICAL W A R N I N G TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, FIRE HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS CHAINSAW IS WIRED AT THE FACTORYFOR 120 V OPERATION. CONNECT TO A 120 V, 15 A CIRCUIT, AND USE A 15 A TIME-DELAYED FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE WHEN THE...

10 ELECTRICAL MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG) (WHEN USING 120 V ONLY) Amp Rating Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m) 100' (30.4 m) 0 6 18 16 16 6 10 18 16 14 10 12 16 16 14 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended W A R N I N G Keep the extension cord clea...

11 KNOW YOUR POLE SAW SCABBARD POLE SAW TRIGGER SWITCH LOCK-OFFBUTTON HANDLE EXTENSION POLE COVER (Detachable) OI CARRY STORAGE BAG L CAP Fig. 2

12 KNOW YOUR POLE SAW The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this Owner’s Manual, as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before using of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. (See F...

13 UNPACKING This product requires assembly. 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...

16 Min OPERATION W A R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction W A R N I N G Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of non-recommended attachments or accessories can res...

18 OPERATION (See Fig. 8) Plug pole saw power cord into extension cord. Fig. 8 CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY POLE SAW POWER CORD EXTENSION CORD

19 OPERATION Fig. 9 STARTING AND STOPPING (See Fig. 9) TO START THE MOTOR: Connect the saw to power supply. Place your thumb on the lock-off button, and pull it completely toward you. Fully depress the trigger switch. Release the Lock-off button. TO STOP THE MOTOR: Release the trigger switch. LOCK O...

20 ADJUSTING POLE EXTENSION (See Fig. 10.) Disconnect the pole saw from the power supply. Rotate the collar counter clockwise to loosen. Pull the power-head pole off of the extension pole, and remove the extension pole from the handle pole.Connect the power-head pole to the handle pole, slide the co...

21 BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE (See Fig. 13-14.) Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion. limb or trunk. through the limb until the limb separates from the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls. being cut...

22 The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depending Remove long branches in several stages. balance. Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting. Do not cut from a ladder. This is extre...

23 I M P O R T A N T : When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. I M P O R T A N T : Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,...

24 CHAIN TENSION (See Fig. 15 - 16.) W A R N I N G : :saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance involving the chain. Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before setting the chain tension. Make sure & tension the chain. Refer to Replacing the Ba...

25 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN (See Fig. 17 - 20.) W A R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before replacing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. Remove the lock knob and chain cover. hole. Fit the chain over the ...

26 MAINTENANCE Fig. 20 Fig. 19 bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tensioning bolt clockwise, assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tensioning. Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the bar, an...

27 MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER (See Fig. 21.) W A R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor and disconnect from supply power from the pole saw before replacing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. Use a lubricant that is designed for chains and chain oilers and is fo...

28 CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Fig. 22.) 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 mainte...

29 HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS (See Fig. 23-26.) # & & can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform. : & midpoint of the bar. Wear gloves for protection. $ & & & $& |& steel on each return stroke. } & ; % : &% ? && C A U T I O N : Dull or improperl...

30 Retension chain. R e f e r t o C h a i n T e n s i o n earlier in this manual. Refer to Replacing the Bar a n d C h a i n e a r l i e r i n t h i s m a n u a l . I n s p e c t g u i d e b a r and chain for damage. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Motor runs, but chai...

31 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 defe...

33 PARTS LIST 1 34117586 Knob Sleeve Side cover Washer 8” chain Scabbard Oil washer 8” bar Upper pole assembly Middle pole assembly Handle assembly Oil tank cap Oil tank cap cord Spring 33902152 34116586 34288586 32901320 34112320-2 34201583 32902320-3 34106583 38107583 31196586 31195586 31194586 38...

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