GreenWorks 22112, 22102, 22122 Owner's Manual
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
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22" 4.0A ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER
22112
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Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Specications ...................................................................................................................... 2
Impor tant Safety Instructions ............................................................................................3 - 4
Specic Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... 5
Symbols ............................................................................................................................ 6 -7
Electrical ........................................................................................................................... 8 -9
Know your hedge trimmer .................................................................................................. 1 0
Assembly ............................................................................................................................11
Operation .......................................................................................................................12-14
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 15 -16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 17
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 1 8
Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 19
Par ts List............................................................................................................................ 20
SPECIFICATIONS
22" 4.0A ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER
Motor ...........................................................................................120 V AC, 60 Hz, 4.0 A
Reciprocating Speed ........................................................................................ 3,200 SPM
Blade Length ..............................................................................................22in. (55.9 cm)
Unit Weight ............................................................................................... 5.72 Ibs (2.6Kg)
Cutting Capacity ..........................................................................................9/16in. (14mm)
CONTENTS
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will t into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
• Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
• Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric
shock.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. 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.
• Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any 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.
• Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and when
installing or removing blades.
• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is not on before plugging in. Turn off power
switch before unplugging.
• 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.
• Do not use with damaged plug. If tool is not working as it should or has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service center.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
• Service on the product must be performed by qualied repair personnel only. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to
the product.
• In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for
grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualied service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
• Not intended for commercial use.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and
securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
• Never cut any material over 3/4 in.
• Maintain a rm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade. Keep the blade away from body.
• Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
• Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep both hands on handles when the unit is
in use.
• If hedge trimmer is equipped with a clipping deector, do not use the clipping deector as a
gripping surface. Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the hedge trimmer. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the product accidentally.
• 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 to prevent misuse of
the product and possible injury.
PROPOSITION 65
W A R N I N G
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
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber Your risk from these exposures 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 those dust
masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles
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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
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
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.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS
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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.
W A R N I N G
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call YARDWORKS customer service
for assistance.
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
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