GreenWorks 2101602CT Owner's Manual
40V Lithium-Ion String Trimmer
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
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CONTENTS
Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
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Impor tant Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 3
Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 6
Know Your String Trimmer ................................................................................................... 8
Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 10
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 16
Battery & Charger Maintenance................................................ .......................................... 24
Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 26
Environmentally Safe Batter y Disposal .................................................................................27
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................28
Warranty..................................................................................................................................30
Exploded View and Par t List .................................. ..............................................................31
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
40V LITHIUM-ION STRING TRIMMER
Battery .................................................................................................. 40 V, 4 Ah, lithium-ion
Motor .................................................................................................................40V Brushed
Cutting Width .........................................................................................................12 in. (30 cm)
Line Diameter ..................................................................................Nylon / 0.065" (1.65 mm)
Speed ...........................................................................................................7500 (±10%) RPM
Run Time .........................................................................................................Up to 60 minutes
Charge Time (4 Ah battery).......................................................................................120 minutes
Feed Type ...............................................................................................................Auto Feed
Weight (with 4Ah battery) ............................................................................... 8.95 lbs (4.06 kg)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
W ARNI N G
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all
d/or serious personal injury.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday
glasses 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.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment
— Don’t expose power tools to damp or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Don’t use in rain.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Use the right tool – Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
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the battery is removed while transporting.
• 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.
• Don’t overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you
• Store idle tools indoors - When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in dry,
and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
• Maintain the tool with care – Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any
way. Be sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened. Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• Do not charge or operate cordless tools in damp or wet locations or in the rain. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the
gardening appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
• 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.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Don’t Force The Tool – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
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• For use only with 29662/29652 battery. For use only with 29692 charger.
• 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
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
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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.
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 this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
No Blade
Do not install or use any type of blade on a
product displaying this symbol.
/min Per Minute
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
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when
operating this equipment.
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Ricochet
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in
personal injury or property damage.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
SYMBOLS
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 AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER for repair. Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
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
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SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
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KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER
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KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER (See Figure 1.)
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product 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.
1. REAR HANDLE
Ergonomic handle with overmold improves comfort and grip.
2. AUXILIARY HANDLE
The string trimmer is equipped with an auxiliary handle for ease of operation and to prevent loss
of control.
3. COUPLER
The coupler connects and locks the two shafts.
4. TRIMMER SHAFT
The trimmer shaft encloses and protects the cables between the motor and rear handle.
5. EDGE GUIDE
Allows for trimming around ower bed without damaging plants.
6. GUARD
The trimmer includes a guard that helps protect from ying debris.
7. BATTERY PACK LATCH
Press to release the battery pack from the tool.
8. LOCK-OUT BUTTON
The lock-out button prevents accidental starting.
9. SWITCH TRIGGER
To turn the string trimmer On and Off.
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ASSEMBLY
W A R N I N G
Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when
you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require
customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.
PACKING LIST
Part Name Figure Qty
String trimmer
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Auxiliary handle
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Guard
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Edge guide
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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 tool 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 tool.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-909-6757.
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