Operating Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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the chain saw handles. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination
of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-
handed use.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal pipes and wire fences. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a stop when the switch trigger is released. If the
chain continues to turn after the switch trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by
your nearest GREENWORKS service dealer.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operation and maintenance sections,
should be performed by your nearest GREENWORKS service dealer.
• Always maintain a proper stance.
• Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it on and off. Have defective switch replaced by
authorized service centre.
• Remove the battery when not in use, before servicing, and when making adjustments and
changing attachments, such as saw chain and bar.
• Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, or scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being performed as well as the size tree or work piece
involved. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than making bucking cuts.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings, because small material may
catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck
• Do not force the chain saw. The job can be performed better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
• Always use the right product for your application. The chain saw should be used for cutting
wood only. Never use the chain saw to cut plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
• Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended.
• Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw should be stored in a dry 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, loan them these instructions also.