40V BRUSHLESS CHAINSAW

2000800

Owner’s Manual

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS

(888.909.6757)

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

CONTENTS

Contents .............................................................................................................................. 1

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Safety information............................................................................................................. 2-7

Symbols ............................................................................................................................8-9

Know your chain saw ......................................................................................................... 10

Assembly ............................................................................................................................11

Operation...................................................................................................................... 12-26

Maintenance .................................................................................................................27-3 6

Environmentally safe battery disposal ...............................................................................3

7

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................3

8

Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 3 9

Exploded View ...................................................................................................................

40

Parts List............................................................................................................................ 4 1

Notes ................................................................................................................................. 4 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

40V LITHIUM-ION BRUSHLESS CHAIN SAW

Type....................................................................................... Cordless, battery-powered

Motor ........................................................................................................................40 V

Bar length .....................................................................................................16’’ (40.6cm)

Chain pitch ................................................................................................. 3/8” (9.5 mm)

Chain gauge ............................................................................................0.043” (1.1 mm)

Chain type ......................................................................................... 90PX056X(Oregon)

Guide bar type.........................................................................16"164MLEA041 (Oregon)

Unit weight ....................................................................................................12.0 lbs (5.45kg)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

W A R N I N G

Read all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause

ELECTRICAL SAFETY a) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, b) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will c) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current

PERSONAL SAFETY a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Protective equipment conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.

A wrench e) Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

This enables better f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE a) Do not force the power tool.

Use the power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that c) Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of the power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these situation.

CHAIN SAW SAFETY a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. body with the saw chain.

b) Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand c) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain many the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

d) Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, e) Do not operate chain saw while up in a tree.

Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree f) Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed, balance or control of the chain saw.

g) When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert of spring back.

When the tension chain saw out of control. the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.

saw chain.

j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.

Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.

k) Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Greasy, oily handles are slippery, causing loss of control.

l) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not m) Contact of the guide-bar tip with any object should be avoided.

n) Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.

o) Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.

Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.

Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: a. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm allow you to resist kickback forces.

Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

b. Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.

c. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.

Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.

d.

Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack.

Inserting the battery b) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

c) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or fire.

e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, immediately seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

W A R N I N G ( P r o p o s i t i o n 6 5 )

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities

• lead from lead-based paints

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. REFER TO THEM FREQUENTLY AND USE THEM TO

INSTRUCT OTHERS WHO MAY USE THIS UNIT. IF YOU LOAN SOMEONE THIS UNIT,

LOAN THEM THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALSO.

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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 cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious 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.

• 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 with a stiff left arm will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs.

2. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw.

3. Always cut with the unit running. Fully squeeze the switch trigger and maintain cutting speed.

4. Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufacturer for the saw.

• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.

Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

• Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• Do not cut above shoulder height or overreach when cutting.

• Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

Rotational

Kickback

Kickback

Danger Zone

Fig. 1

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Fig. 2

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Push and Pull - This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.

(See Figure 3)

PULL

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES (See Figure 4)

LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN

0 PUSH

The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter 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 has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 - 1991 (American National Standard for Power Tools - Gasoline-

Powered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested on the representative sample of chain

Fig. 3

Fig. 4 useful life, they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used.

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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.

SYMBOLS

V

A

Hz

W hrs

Wh

Ah no

/ min

DESIGNATION

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watts

Hours

Watt Hours

Amp Hours

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

EXPLANATION

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

Energy Storage Capacity

Current Capacity

Rational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute.

Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.

Eye and Hearing Protection

Gloves

Safety Footwear

Kickback

Operate With Two Hands

One Handed

Bar Nose Contact

Keep Bystanders Away

Wet conditions Alert

Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment.

Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw and the blade.

Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.

Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which can cause serious injury.

Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.

Do not operate the saw using only one hand.

Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided.

Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.

Do not expose to rain.

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

MEANING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

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

SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

W A R N I N G

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this

Owner's Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product. Call the Toll-free Helpline (1-

888-909-6757) for assistance.

W A R N I N G

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ISO 7010.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chain saw. Compare the illustration in Figure 5 to your chain saw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Scabbard

On/Off Switch

Switch Trigger

Low Kickback

Saw Chain

Front Handle

OIL RESERVOIR

CAP Quick View

Oil Indicator switch lock

Front hand guard / Chain Brake

Rear Handle

Guide Bar

Chain Tension knob

Chain Cover

Lock knob

Chain Cover

Fig. 5

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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 discard the packing material 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

• Chain saw

• Scabbard

• O wner's Manual

• Black bag

• Battery

• Charger

W A R N I N G

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.

Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

W A R N I N G

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this leading to possible serious personal injury.

W A R N I N G insert starting and possible serious personal injur y.

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

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 attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

• Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting

• Removing buttress roots

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 checked after

• Remove oil cap.

• Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.

• Wipe off excess oil.

•

• Repeat as needed.

NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the bar or chain.

DO NOT remove 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 unit for a long period of time (three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.

I M P O R T A N T

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of oil properly. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/disposal options.

Oil Reservoir

Cap

LUBR

ICAN

T

Quick View

Oil Indicator

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Fig. 6

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 entitled Charging Procedure. 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 the battery pack for at least a full charging period. This product has no memory effect.

strong pull to remove it.

REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

• Press the latch button (1) on the battery pack down and hold.

• Grasp the chain saw (2) firmly, and pull the battery pack out of the handle.

Note: The battery pack fits into the handle snugly in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may require a

0

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OPE R ATING YO UR C HAIN SAW

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 pack or the charger immed iately if the battery case or charger cord is damaged.

• Verify that the switch is in the OFF position befo re inserting or removing the battery pack.

• V erify that the battery pack is removed and the switch is in the OFF position before inspecting, adjusting, or performing maintenance on any pa rt of the chain saw.

• Read, understand, and follow the instructions c ontained in the section entitled Charging

Procedure.

I M P O R T A N T

This Lithium-ion battery pack is equipped with a n internal circuit breaker which will automatically shut off the power to the tool and then reset itself once cooled.

Follow these steps if an overload occurs while under heavy use:

1. Release the power switch and restart tool by depressing switch.

2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then reinstalled for use.

1

Fig. 7

3

2

STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW (See Figure 8)

W A R N I N G

Keep body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

STARTING THE CHAIN SAW:

• Make sure chain tension is at desired setting. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension in the

Maintenance of this manual.

• Make sure the chain cover lock bolt is tight to the chain cover.

• Make sure no objects or obstructions are in immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain.

• Fit the battery pack into the chain saw (see figure 7).

Note: If the Chain Saw makes a rapid beeping sound when attempting to start the saw, the chain brake is engaged. To start follow instructions above from the beginning.

• Press and hold the on/off switch. 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 operation.

Note: For the first start of the chain saw, press and hold the on/off switch for a bit more time. Release the on/off switch until the green light turns on.

STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW:

NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.

• Release the switch trigger to stop the chain saw.

• Upon release of the switch trigger, the switch lock will be automatically reset to the lock position.

OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE (See Figure 9)

Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use.

• Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand around the front handle, allowing the back of your hand to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.

• Reset the chain brake back into the RUN posi¬tion by grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard and pulling toward the front handle.

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.

Fig. 8

On/Off switch

BRAKE

POSITION

Fig. 9-1

RUN

POSITION

Switch Trigger

Fig. 9-2

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken

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 across the chain line.

Fig. 9

W A R N I N G

DO NOT operate the switch trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw.

PROPER HAND

GRIP POSITION are on the same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control.

0

Proper Grip

CHAIN

LINE

IMPROPER GRIP

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

PROPER CUTTING STANCE

(See Figure 10)

• Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.

• Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” position to withstand any kickback force.

• Keep your body to the left of the chain line.

• Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.

Straight Arm

THUMB ON

UNDERSIDE OF

HANDLE BAR 0 Chain Line

Fig. 10

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 trigger then release switch lock and let the chain accelerate to full speed before entering the cut.

• Begin cutting with the saw against the log.

• Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed.

• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.

• Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.

• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end 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 nonwood building materials.

• Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this operator’s manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw.

• Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children, and animals – a SAFE DISTANCE 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' (4.6 m) between workers.

• Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.

• Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces.

• Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave this operation for professionals.

• Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.

Fig. 11

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 having an extreme lean or large trees with rotten limbs, 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 branches that could fall and hit you during felling.

• Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction.

• If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself!

Status hall fault protection low-voltage protection overcurrent protection

Blocking protection short circuit protection

MOS high temp. protection

LED

Green light off, red light on; flash 7 times; each time keep 1hz interval:

3s; keep 60s, buzzer alarm

Green light off, red light on; flash 5 times; each time keep 1hz, interval:

3s; keep 60s, buzzer alarm

Led off

Green light off, red light on; flash 4 times; each time keep 1hz, interval:

3s; keep 60s, buzzer alarm

Green light off, red light on; flash 4 times; each time keep 1hz, interval:

3s; keep 60s, buzzer alarm

Green light off, red light on; flash 6 times; each time keep 1hz, interval:

3s; keep 60s, buzzer alarm

Solve method

Release trigger

Charging the battery

Charging the battery

Release trigger

Release trigger

When the temp. is below

70 degree centigrade, the chain saw can run well

When the temp. of the battery low down, the chain saw can run well

Abnormal battery temp

Power on abnormal indicate

Led off

Red light on green light on, buzzer alarm brake

Release trigger

Return the guard and release the trigger

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135° FROM

PLANNED LINE

OF FALL

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING

(See Figure 12-15)

• Felling a tree — When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately.

• Operator should keep on the uphill side of terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide after it is felled.

• Felling Backcut. As the felling cut gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance the tree may not fall in the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along its desired line of fall. Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2" (5 cm) above the horizontal cut of the notch.

PLANNED LINE

OF FALL

• Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat.

Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall.

• Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a 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 Undercut. Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree.

Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut.

PLANNED

LINE

OF FALL

0

135°

45°

45°

PATH

OF SAFE

RETREAT

90°

90° 135°

PATH OF

SAFE

RETREAT

Fig. 12

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Wedge

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and back cut (approximately 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 the stump.

• 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 not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over.

• As tree starts to fall, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way.

BACK CUT

2" (5 cm)

HINGE

2" (5 cm) OR 1/10 DIA

0

Fig. 13

Back Cut

NOTCH -

APPROX. 1/3

DIAMETER OF

TRUNK

Hinge

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

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 in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have removed the large buttress roots.

BUCKING

(See Figure 17)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length.

• Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both 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 that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. Refer to Kickback earlier in this manual.

• When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete control of the chain saw when cutting through the log, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.

Vertical

Cut

Loose

Section

0

KICKBACK

Horizontal

Cut

Fig. 16 Fig. 17

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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

BUCKING WITH A WEDGE

(See Figure 18)

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 Figure 19)

side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching.

OVERBUCKING

(See Figure 20)

UNDERBUCKING

(See Figure 21)

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.

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 this

Fig. 18

0

LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END

LOAD

FINISHING CUT

LOAD

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

FINISHING CUT Fig. 19

OVERBUCKING

Fig. 20

UNDERBUCKING

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Fig. 21

First Cut

1/3 Diameter

Finishing

Cut

OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW

LIMBING

(See Figure 22)

Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.

• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.

• Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.

• Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help keep the work area clean and safe.

• Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.

• Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.

PRUNING

(See Figure 23)

• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.

• When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member.

W A R N I N G

LOAD

Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.

• Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.

• Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback.

• Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut.

• Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off.

0

If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a professional to perform the pruning.

• Now make your finishing cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound.

Second

Cut

Fig. 22

25

CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND

LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS

UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT

Fig. 23

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 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 dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to lose control of the chain saw. This could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.

SPRINGPOLE

0

Fig. 24

26

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, also wear a dust mask.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible 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 destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.

LUBRICATION

for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

D A N G E R

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN

0

(See Figure 27-33)

Never start the motor before installing the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock possible serious injury.

W A R N I N G

To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all the safety instructions in this section.

W A R N I N G

Before performing any maintenance, make sure the battery is removed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

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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 chain to avoid possible serious lacerations.

Chain Cover

Lock Bolt

Chain Combinations section later in this manual.

• Remove the battery from the chain saw.

• Rotate the chain cover lock bolt counterclockwise and remove knob and sleeve .

• Remove the chain cover.

• Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.

• Remove the old chain from the bar.

• Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.

• Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown.

Fig. 27

0

Mounting

Surface

Chain Tension

Knob Fig. 28

BAR

Fig. 29 Chain Chain Cover

28

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 tension pin hole.

• Replace the chain cover.

• Replace the sleeve and chain cover lock bolt; use a hexagon ring spanner to rotate bolt clockwise to tension. The bar should still be free to move for tension adjustment.

• Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning bolt clockwise with a hexagon ring spanner until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove.

• 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.

• Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock bolt. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.

• Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag.

NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock bolt slightly and turn the chain tensioning bolt 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock bolt.

Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding.

Cutters Chain Rotation

Chain Drive Links

0

Chain Drive Links

Bar

Groove

Fig. 30 Fig. 31

Fig. 32

29

Fig. 33

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 before setting the chain tension.

• Slightly loosen the chain cover lock bolt.

• Turn the chain tensioning bolt clockwise to tension the chain.

NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there 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 temperature of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1/16" (1.3 mm) out of the bar groove.

NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check the chain tension frequently and tension as required.

C A U T I O N

A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use.

Flats On Drive Links

0

Fig. 34

≈ 1/16" (1.3 mm)

30

Fig. 35

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, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of the chain, consider the following:

•

• Raker (depth gauge) clearance.

• Too low increases the potential for kickback.

• If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or are abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have an authorized service center sharpen the chain.

NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by an authorized service center.

NOTE: If you do not fully understand the correct procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized service centre or replace with a recommended low-kickback chain.

• Not low enough decreases cutting ability.

Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance

0

1/32" (0.6 mm)

Fig. 36

31

MAINTENANCE

SHARPENING THE CUTTERS

(See Figure 37-40)

obtained only when all cutters are uniform.

C A U T I O N

Make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw 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 to the chain to prevent serious personal injury.

•

•

•

•

•

• bar.

C A U T I O N

W A R N I N G

W A R N I N G

• Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension.

0

Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback.

Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury.

A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe motor damage.

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CORRECT

MAINTENANCE

80°

Top Plate

Rivet Hole

PARTS OF A CUTTER

Cutting Corner

Side Plate

Depth Gauge

Toe

Heel Gullet

Fig. 37 Fig. 38

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

(See Figure 41)

• CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle.

30°

• LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.

• MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly.

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

0

Fig. 39 Fig. 40

LESS THAN 30°

Right Hand

Cutters

Left Hand

Cutters

MORE THAN 30°

SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE

Fig. 41

33

INCORRECT

MAINTENANCE

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 1/32" (0.6 mm) Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances.

•

•

•

•

HOOK depth gauge jointer. After lowering each depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the

BACKWARD SLOPE

INCORRECT

Depth Gauge Jointer

0

Fig. 42

Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance

1/32" (0.6 mm)

Fig. 43

Restore

Original

Shape By

Rounding

The Front

Flat File

Fig. 44 Fig. 45

34

MAINTENANCE

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 faults 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

• Cracked or broken rails

• Spread rails

Lubricate guide bars weekly with a sprocket at their tip. Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole. Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities.

0

Lubricating Hole

Fig. 46

35

MAINTENANCE

Quick reference of Chain&Bar assembly (KNOB TENSION)

1. To remove the side cover, loosen

the locking knob one full turn

counterclockwise.

2. Then loosen the chain tension knob 2

or 3 turns.

3. Now totally remove the locking knob

and remove the side cover.

4. The bar and chain can now be removed

by lifting it away from the main body of

the saw and releasing the chain from

the drive pulley.

5. The chainsaw can now be cleaned with

a brush and or rag to remove sawdust

and oil.

6. To replace the bar and chain, loop the

chain over the drive pulley and place

the bar against the centre alignment

groove.

ADJUSTING

BLOCK

7. Ensure that the adjusting block is

located in the tensioning hole on

the chain bar.

8. And that the rubber block and chain

bar are free from oil, as this helps to

keep tension on the chain.

9. Replace the side cover and locking

knob, but do not tighten.

10. Turn the tension knob Clockwise

to tighten the chain.

11. Until there is enough play that the

chain can be pulled away from the bar,

but not so much that the runners can

be pulled out of the bar.

12. Once you have the correct tension,

fully tighten the locking knob.

NOTE:

- Chains stretch with use, check and tension often.

- Never tension a warm chain before storing, as chains shrink when cool,

this can damage chain, bar and saw.

36

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

Li-Ion

The batteries used in this pole saw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material: LITHIUM-ION.

of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion 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 not, do not recharge it and do not use it. Dispose of it and replace it with a new battery pack.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!

• If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the solution in the eyes or on the skin, and do not swallow it.

•

•

•

W A R N I N G and to avoid damage to the environment:

• Do not attempt to open the battery pack.

0

• Do not place batteries in regular household trash.

• DO NOT incinerate batteries.

• waste stream.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Tension

chain is not rotating. earlier in this manual.

Check guide bar and chain Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain

assembly. earlier in this manual.

Check guide bar and chain for Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

damage.

Motor runs, chain Dull chain. Sharpen chain.

rotates but does not

cut. Chain on backwards. Reverse direction of chain.

Beep sound is heard while attempting to start.

Chain Brake is engaged Refer to Starting Instructions

3

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LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

VIE

LIFETIME

MOTOR WARRANTY

GARANTIE DU

MOTEUR

4

YEAR/ANS

TOOL WARRANTY

GARANTIE DE

L’OUTIL

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, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for units which have been used for personal use that have not been hired or rented for industrial/ commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the owners’ manual supplied with the product from new.

ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:

1. Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, or alteration; or

2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner's manual; or

3. Normal wear, except as noted below;

4. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, blade sharpening;

5.

GREENWORKS HELPLINE (1 888 90WORKS):

Warranty service is available by calling our toll-free helpline, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Monday –

Friday at 1 888 909 6757 (1 888 90WORKS) .

TRANSPORTATION CHARGES:

Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by GREENWORKS.

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EXPLODED VIEW

40

PARTS LIST

Part No.

34103590

32211590

32206590

32204590

34113590

33200590

34109590

34106976

34108590

34106590

33207590

33100590

34900590

33101590

34110590

36101590

33202590

33224590

32207590

36302590

36301590

34105590

31101590

31100590

32206590

34108583

32212590

34108420

33904159

32200590

33302590

32209590

33304590

33902102

34111590

32104154

33204590

33203590

33206590

32104590

32202590

Item No.

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

5

6

7

8

3

4

1

2

Des cription

Saw chain

Chain bar

Screw ST4.8*14

Tension knob

Screw ST3.5*8

Clamp

Tension gear

Tension bar

Chain tension screw

Ring

Washer

Sproket

Insulate tube

Bearing

Output shaft

Gear

Bearing w asher

Bearing

Screw M5*8

Gear box housing

Oil pump

Gear box cover

Air outlet guide circule

Brushless motor

Gear

Torsion spring

Brake shaft

Sw itch 3

Sw itch 2

Guard

Auxiliary handle

Screw ST4.8*30 T25

Screw ST4.8*14 T25

Screw M6*12

Top cover

Battery spring

Battery left housing

Battery insert

Battery right housing

Lock-off button

Spring

4 1

QTY

1

2

14

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

PARTS LIST

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

Item No.

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

54

55

56

57

58

59

51

52

53

Part No.

341151607

34205154A

34206590

32900583

34102590

34129583-2

34217590

32227590

3420740A

30302271

3419650-1

36510154

30501281

342011607

34112590

341111607

36201590

36300590

36202590

34115590

34200590

32203590

32201147

33304404

34114590

34116590

34201590

32210590

33300590

32205590

3650339

33217590

32226590

32217301A

33203505-1

32218590

30301590

34903590

4

2

Des cription

Oil tank cap

Oil tank seal ring

Oil tank inlet v alv e

Oil tank

Oil tank cord

PCB board

Switch 1

Power start board

Switch trigger

Oil inlet tube

Nut

Screw ST3*8

Brake spring

Lef t housing

Right housing

Oil outlet tube

Screw M6*16

Spikes

Screw ST4.2*10

Washer

Steel cable baf f le ring

Sproket cov er

Sproket cov er tighten knob

Log chips block

Screw ST3*8

Tube

Wire

Terminal sleev e

Terminal

Wire

B terminal

Spring

Screw M3*10

Screw ST2.9*8

Screw M4*10

Screw

2mm tube

Pad

QTY

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

18

4

4

50

2

4

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

1

3

1

1

2

2

5

2

1

2

4

1

Greenworks Tools

P.O. Box 3130

Mooresville, North Carolina 28117

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS

(888.909.6757)

Rev: 01 (12-16-15)