GreenWorks 2200700 Owner's Manual

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

Owner’s Manual

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40V LITHIUM-ION HEDGE TRIMMER

2200700

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CONTENTS

Cont ents .............................................................................................................. ...... ...... .... 2

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Safet y in for mati on ...................................................................................... ...... ...... ...... ..... 3- 5

Symb ols ............................................................................................................................ 6-7

Know your 40v cor dles s hedge t rimmer ............................................................ ...... ...... ...... . 8

Asse mbly inst ruc tio n .... .... ................................................................................ ........... .......9 -10

Oper atin g instru ctions ............................................................................. ...... ...... ...... ..... 11-12

Main tenan ce... ....................... ....................... ....................... ....................... ....................... ......13

Envir onme ntal ly sa fe ba tte ry d ispo sal....................................................................................14

Troub lesho oti ng......................................................................................... ........... ..... ..... ...15

Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 16

Explode d View ................................................................................................................... 17

Parts Li st...................................................................................................... ...... ...... ...... .... 18

SPECIFICATIONS

40V LITHIUM-ION 24’’ HEDGE TRIMMER

Motor

40V Brushed

Blad e len gth....................................................................................................

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...24" (61 cm)

(19 mm)”3/4............................

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Reci proc ating sp eed..................................................................... ............ .......... 3000 SPM

Weigh t (with battery) ............................................. ........... .............. ....... 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

SAFETY INFORMATION

W A R N I N G

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

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.

1. WORK AREA SAFETY

A. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

flammabl

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

C. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A.

A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged

only with the specified charger for the battery.

A charger that may be suitable for one type of

battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

B. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

C. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

E. Use a battery-operated tool only with specified battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.

F. If operating a power tool in a damp location is un

avoidable, use a residual current device

(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. PERSONAL SAFETY

A. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

B.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.

C. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power

the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

D. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injuries.

B. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of

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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

G. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

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

B. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power

tool that

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

C.

Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

D. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. P

ower tools are dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

E. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

F

. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

G. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into accountthe working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

other battery pack.

C. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from the 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 of a fire.

D.

E.

F .

UUse with Greenworks batteries #29462, #29472 and 2901319.

Use with Greenworks Charger #29482.

nder abusive conditions, liquid ma y be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If

contact
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6. SERVICE

A. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Use both hands whe n operating the hedge trimme r. Using one hand could c ause loss of

control and result in serious personal injury.

• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut mater ial or hold

material to be cut when blades are mov ing. Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. Blades coast after turn of f. A moment of inat tention while operating the

hedge trimmer may result in seri ous personal inju

ry.

• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. Proper handlin g of

the hedge t rimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blad es.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfa ces only, becaus e the cutter blade may

contact hidden wiring or its ow n cord. Cutter blades cont acting a “live” wire may make

exposed metal pa rts of the powe r tool “live” and c ould give the oper ator an electr ic shock.

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DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contac t with blade will result in serious personal
injury.

W A R N I N G (PROPOSITION 65)

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contain s chemic als known to cause cancer, b irth defects or other repro ductiv e harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead -based paints

• Crystalli ne silica from bricks and ce ment and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and c hromium from c hemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies

depend ing on how often you do this typ e 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 speciall
particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

A. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one

B. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use any other battery packs

• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs

and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

W A R N I N G

Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the

hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personal injury.

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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 Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

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.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

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

Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and, as necessary, a full face
shield when operating this product.

Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in
personal injury or property damage.

Sharp Blade Do not install or use any type of blade on a

product displaying this symbol.

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

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

Gloves

Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves.