Greenworks 20672 - Manual

6 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 no 6 SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency...

7 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...

8 KNOW YOUR POLE SAW Fig. 1 Oil Cap Extension Pole Scabbard Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your pole saw. Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your lawn mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual fo...

9 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 dis...

10 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 when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possi...

11 OPERATING YOUR POLE SAW W A R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. W A R N I N G Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product...

12 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT (See Figure 3) Use GREENWORKS 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: Pole saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. Level shou...

13 BATTERY PACK (See Figure 4) I M P O R T A N T The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the pole 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 e...

14 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...

STARTING AND STOPPING (See Figure 5) TO START THE MOTOR: • Fit the battery pack into the pole saw. • Press and hold the switch lock. This makes the switch trigger operational. • Press and hold the switch trigger, release the switch lock and continue to squeeze the switch trigger for continued operat...

16 ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE (See Figure 6) • Remove the battery pack from the pole saw. • Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen. • Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole. NOTE: Extend the pole only to the length required to reach ...

17 PREPARATION FOR CUTTING (See Figure 7-8) • Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. • • hand on the rear handle, so your body is to the left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places your body or arm across the chain line. • Never stand...

18 LIMBING AND PRUNING (See Figure 9-10) This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6" (15.2 cm) in diameter. For best results, observe the following precautions. • Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall. • Branches may fall in unex...

1 9 BATTERY CHARGER CHARGING PROCEDURE ( See Figure 11 . ) CHECKING THE CHARGE If the battery pack does not charge properly: • Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned off. • Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or fo...

20 BATTERY CHARGER W A R N I N G If the battery is inserted into the charger when warm or hot, the CHARGING LED indicator light on the charger may switch on and illuminate ORANGE. If this occurs allow the battery to cool outside of the charger from approximately 30 minutes. CHARGER MAINTENANCE • Kee...

2 1 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...

2 2 MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION (See Figure 14-19) W A R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, 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 chain. • Stop the motor and disconnect from power...

23 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN (See Figure 16-19) W A R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw before replacing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. • Remove the lock bolt and drivecase cover. • The bar contai...

24 MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER (See Figure 20) W A R N I N G To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw before replacing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. • Use Premium Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oile...

2 5 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE (See Figure 21) 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 on...

2 7 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 Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposi...

28 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. Bar lube reservoir empty. Check bar lube reservoir. Motor runs, but Chain tension too tight. Retention chain. Refer...

29 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, ...

31 PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 4 9 1 10 2 11 1 12 1 13 4 14 1 15 2 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 2 20 1 21 2 22 1 23 2 24 1 25 8 26 2 27 2 28 4 29 2 30 1 31 1 32 1 33 1 34 1 35 1 36 1 37 2 38 1 39 1

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