GreenWorks 24222 Owner's Manual
40V BRUSHLESS BLOWER / VAC
24222 (2408502)
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS
(888.909.6757)
www.GreenWorksTools.com
Model # 2408502:
Battery (Sold Separately)
(40V, 4Ah Model # 29662)
Charger (Sold Separately)
(40V Model: 29692 )
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CONTENTS
Product specications ............................................................................................................... 2
General safety rules ................................................................................................................. 3
Symbols .................................................................................................................................... 6
Know your blower ..................................................................................................................... 8
Assembly instruction........................................................................................... . ....................9
Operation .................................................................................................................................12
Maintenance...................................................................................................................17
Environmentally safe battery disposal .....................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 20
Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 21
Exploded View ........................................................................................................................ 22
Parts List................................................................................................................................. 23
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
40V BRUSHLESS BLOWER
Type ..................................................................................................Cordless, battery-operated
Motor ................................................................................................................................... 40 V
Air volume ..................................................................................................................... 340 CFM
Air speed (Max .............................................................................................. 185 MPH (290 kph)
Mulch ratio .............................................................................................................................10:1
Collection bag capacity .................................................................................................1.2 Bushel
Weight (without battery) ...................................................................................... 9.92 lbs (4.5kg)
* For household use only.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS POWER TOOL)
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. When using an electrical
appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
BEFORE USING
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• When using in direct sunshine, keep out of water.
• Don’t expose to rain when operating the machine.
• Store indoors. Do not expose to rain or water. Avoid direct sunshine.
WHEN USING THIS BLOWER
• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, the batttery charger has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will only t into a polarized
extension cord one way. If the plug does not t fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not t, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will only t into the polarized wall outlet 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 equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
• Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• 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 the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will work more efciently
and safely when it is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a
re.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in/before removing the battery.
• 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 children or untrained individuals use this unit.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Do not use the tool if the 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. (15 m) away.
• Use only Greenworks battery: 29662
• Use only Greenworks Charger: 29692
• 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 that can be thrown or become entangled in
the machine, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT:
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the equipment. Carrying the equipment with your nger on the switch or
energizing equipment that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the equipment before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing equipment. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
equipment accidentally.
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another battery pack.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Use equipment only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
• 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 to another.
• Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or equipment that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or equipment to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause an explosion.
• Have servicing performed by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
(PROPOSITION 65)
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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 blower. 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 blower off if a child or any other person enters the working area.
• 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 blower.
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SYMBOLS
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
/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.
Wear ear protection Wear ear protection when operating 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.
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.
Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place.
Impeller Blades Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury.
SYMBOLS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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