GreenWorks 2100000, 60-2332 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS

(888.909.6757)

40V BRUSHLESS Cutter/String Trimmer

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

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60-2332

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Know your power head ......................................................................................................8-9

Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 9-12

Operation .......................................................................................................................12-19

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Maintenance .................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................

Warranty. ...........................................................................................................................

......Exploded view and Part list ..........................................................................................

SPECIFICATIONS

40V brushless power head

Weight ........................................................................................................15 lbs(6.8kg)

CONTENTS

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

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

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions...............................................................................3-5

Symbols ............................................................................................................................6-7

String Cutting Width..............................................................................................................14 in.

String Diameter........................................................................................................

0.080 in. max.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

W A R N I N G

Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all

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liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.

• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment

without proper instruction.

• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday gl

asses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use
face mask if operation is dusty.

• Wear eye protection when operating this product.Secure long hair above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in moving parts.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not expose to rain, store indoors.

• Do not operate in poor lighting.

• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

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• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get

caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.

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ecure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.

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• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.

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medication.

• Do not operate in poor lighting.

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• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free

• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,

wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.

• Do not charge battery tool in rain, or damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock.

• For household use only.

• Battery tools do not have to be plugge

d into an ele

ctrical outlet; therefore, they are always in

operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when
personal injury.

• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the
gardening appliance.

• Use only Greenworks batteries.

• Store idle appliances - When not in use, string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry,

locked place out of the reach of children.

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possible special disposal instructions.

• Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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explosion and possibly injury.

• Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce
the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open

immediately.

• Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly
dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.

• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released ele

ctrolyte is corrosive an

d may cause

damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

• For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F but less than 100°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store
outside or in vehicles.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice

then seek immediate medical attention. following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.

• Do not point the string trimmer in the direction of people or pets.

• When not in use, string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the

reach of children.

• Maintain tool with care. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. follow
unplugging it.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store
indoors.

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To reduce risk of injury to persons, remove battery pack when not in use.
Stay Alert-Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when

you are tired.

ave these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may

use this power tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these instructions also.

W A R N I N G (PROPOSITION 65)

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

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

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do th

is type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
particles.

CHILD SAFETY

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.

• Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.

• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this trimmer. Children who are 14

years of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety
rules in this manual and must be trained and supervised by a parent.

• Stay alert, and turn the trimmer off if a child or any other person enters the working area.

• Look behind and down for small children before and while cutting backwards.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other

objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the trimmer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SYMBOLS

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

/min Per Minu

Ear protection

te

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

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in

damp locations

Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this
product.

Eye Protection Wear eye protection when opera

ting

this equipment.

Wear era protection when opera

ting

this

equipment.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Long Hair Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet

could result in personal injury

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Loose Clothing Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn
into air intake could result in personal injury.

Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

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.

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 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. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown

into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before operating a power tool, always wear
safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend
a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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 ANSI Z87.1.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

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

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

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

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

SYMBOLS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER

KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER (See Figure 1.)

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this
operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this
product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules, in both this manual and
the operator’s manuals for all attachments that your are using with this power head.

FRONT HANDLE

The power head is equipped with a front handle assembly for ease of operation and to prevent
loss of control.

Fig.1

COUPLER

FRONT HANDLE

ON/OFF SWITCH

SWITCH TRIGGER

REAR HANDLE

GRASS DEFLECTOR

TRIMMER SHAFT

GRASS DEFLECTOR

GEAR HEAD

STRING HEAD

HIGH / LOW

SPEED BUTTON