GreenWorks 21262 Owner's Manual
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS
(888.909.6757)
20V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER
21262
Some Greenworks Lithium-Ion products are
sold with or without battery and charger.
To order:
Battery (Sold Separately)
(2Ah Model#29332)
Charger (Sold Separately) (Model#29372)
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CONTENTS
Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Product specications .......................................................................................................... 2
General safety rules .........................................................................................................3-5
Symbols ............................................................................................................................ 6-7
Know your string trimmer ..................................................................................................... 8
Assembly instruction ....................................................................................................... 9-12
Operation ...................................................................................................................... 13-14
Maintance................................................................................................................................15
Environmentally safe battery disposal...........................................................................................16
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................17
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 18
Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 19
Parts List............................................................................................................................ 20
Notes ................................................................................................................................. 21
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
20V CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER
Type ....................................................................................... C ordless, batter y- powered
Battery ......................................................................................... 20 V, 2 Ah Lithiium-Ion
Speed...................................................................................................8000 RPM (no load)
Cutting Path.....................................................................................................12'' (305mm)
Line diameter............................................................................................0.065" (1.65 mm)
Weight .....................................................................................5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) with battery
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
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 glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses that comply with ANSI Z87.1. 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.
• Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• 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.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• 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.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ow.
• 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 or operate use only.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when
changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or serious
personal injury.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the
gardening appliance.
• Use only Greenworks 20v Lithium-Ion 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.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in a re. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
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.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near re or heat. This will reduce the risk of
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
ame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, ush with water
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 electrolyte is corrosive and 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
or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, ush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes,
then seek immediate medical attention. following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
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• 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
instructions for proper maintenance. Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool without rst
removing the battery.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store
indoors.
• Save 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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.
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 hedger.
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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.
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
No Load Speed Rational speed, at no load
/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 Wear eye protection when operating
this equipment.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the hedge trimmer properly with
both hands
Sharp Blade Do not install or use any type of blade on a
product displaying this symbol.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Risk of Electrocution DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
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 qualied
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.
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.
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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