GreenWorks 25222 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)
20" Cordless Lawn Mower
25222
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Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Product specications .......................................................................................................... 2
Safety information .............................................................................................................3-8
Symbols .......................................................................................................................... 9-10
Battery & Charger ..........................................................................................................11-12
Know your lawn mower ...................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 14-18
Operation ...................................................................................................................... 19-23
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 24-25
Storage .............................................................................................................................. 26
Environmentally safe battery disposal ............................................................................... 27
Service .............................................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 29
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 30
Exploded View .............................................................................................................. 31-32
Parts List.......................................................................................................................33-35
Notes ............................................................................................................................ 36-37
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
20" CORDLESS LAWN MOWER
Battery type ......................................................................... 24V, 20 Ah sealed lead acid
Charger time ........................................................................................................ 15-hour
No-load speed ................................................................................................ 3500 RPM
Cutting path ................................................................................................ 20” (50.8 cm)
Height adjustments ................................................................ 1 1/2 − 3 3/4” (3.8–9.5 cm)
Functions ......................................................... 3-in-1: Mulch, side discharge or rear bag
Wheels size ......................................................................................7” (front) / 10” (rear)
Unit weight .............................................................................................. 87 lbs (39.5 kg)
CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I M P O R T A N T
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
• 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 handle plug or tool with wet hands.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. This is not a toy. 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.
• Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts
and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• 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.
• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Turn off all controls before replacing the battery.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is not on before replacing the battery. Turn
off power switch before replacing the battery.
• 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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.
• Removing the battery when not in use, before servicing, and before storing the tool. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• 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 handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Not intended for commercial use.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MOWER
W A R N I N G
This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury.
D A N G E R
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result
in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL OPERATION
Use of this mower should be restricted to individuals who have read and understood and will
follow the warnings and instructions that are printed in this manual and on the mower.
• Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to assemble
and operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference, and consult it
regularly.
• Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower and
how to disengage the power in an emergency.
• In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the
operating zone behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders at least 50 ft.(15 m)
away from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters
the mowing area.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can
cause serious personal injury.
• Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Doing so
may cause the discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always wear proper eye protection in order to protect your eyes while operating or performing
any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. The
wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator's foot during a
fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet, or while wearing
sandals or lightweight (e.g.:canvas) shoes. Do not hold onto the mower if you are falling.
Release the handle immediately.
• Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower
away from a wall or an obstruction, rst look down and behind in order to avoid tripping, and
then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
• Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade
can amputate hands and feet.
• Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Mow only in daylight or in good articial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
• If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are
sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
• Never operate mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade/
motor control, or other safety device in place and in working order. Do not operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
• Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is running.
• Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while moving backward.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good articial light.
W A R N I N G ( P R O P O S I T I O N 6 5 )
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California 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 from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemical: 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.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this mower. 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 mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing area.
• Look behind and down for small children before and while moving 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 mower.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
BATTERY & CHARGER
C A U T I O N :
USE ONLY GREENWORKS APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES. OTHER BATTERIES
MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MOWER.
The battery that is supplied with this mower is a maintenance-free, sealed, 24 V storage battery.
It can be tipped without danger of acid spillage. The charger will require approximately 15 hours
to recharge a fully discharged battery.
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
• Fully charge battery before initial use.
• For optimal performance, charge the battery every two weeks, even when not in use.
• Charge the battery in a cool, dry place.
• The battery does not have to be fully discharged before recharging. This battery will not
develop a memory.
• Two to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be required in order to reach the maximum
run time/capacity.
• When it is fully charged, the battery can be stored in temperatures as low as 23°F (–5°C) for a
period of up to two weeks before it requires recharging.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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PROPER CARE FOR BATTERY
Off-Season storage
In order to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that the battery be charged every two
weeks when not in use.
If all of the following conditions are met, the mower can be stored with the charger disconnected .
1. The mower is fully charged before storing.
2. The average temperature of the storage location is below 50°F (10°C).
3. The battery will not be stored for more than 6 months.
CHARGER SAFETY RULES
• Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the
mower or the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery
charger in temperatures between 23° and 104°F (–5° and 40°C). In order to reduce the risk
of electric shock, use only the charger that is provided by the manufacturer to charge the
battery.
• DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGE CORD. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not
disconnect the charger from the outlet or from the mower by pulling the charger cord.
• Do not service the mower with the charger connected.
• Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately.
• Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves,
etc.), ames, and chemicals.
W A R N I N G
When transporting or servicing unit, always remove battery.
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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
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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
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
/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 and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating
this equipment.
Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal
injury or property damage.
Sharp Blade Danger – Keep hands and feet away from blade.
Operating on a slope Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater
than 15°.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
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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 qualified
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 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 (1888-909-6757) 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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CHARGING PROCEDURE
Note: The battery can be charged in or out of the mower.
The charger that is supplied with this mower is a specially designed 2-stage charger.
Step 1: The red light will light up during the recharge cycle.
Step 2: The green light will light up when the battery is fully charged.
1. Remove the jack cover.
2. Plug the charger connector into the jack on the battery.
3. Insert the 120 V plug from the charger into the electrical outlet.
4. The red light on the charger should come on, which indicates that the charger is working
and the battery is being charged.
The red light will go out and the green light will come on when the battery is completely
charged (it takes approximately 15 hours to charge a fully discharged battery).
5. Battery should be charged after each use regardless of power level. Battery should
always be stored in a fully charged state. This battery will not develop a charging memory.
W A R N I N G
Do not store battery in temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C).
BATTERY & CHARGER
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INSTALLING BATTERY/
INSTALACIÓN DE LAS BATERÍAS
Push battery down to engage.
Presione la batería hacia abajo para
que entre.
Tilt handle back to lock
into position.
Incline la manija hacia
abajo para asegurarla en
su sitio.
REMOVING BATTERY / RETIRO DE LA BATERÍA
CHARGING BATTERY
CARGA DE LA BATERÍA
Tilt handle forward to unlock.
Incline la manija hacia adelante para
desbloquear.
Lift battery.
Levante la batería.
Plug charger output into battery input.
Conecte la salida del cargador en la
entrada de la batería.
Plug charger into wall receptacle outlet.
Conecte el cargador en el tomacorriente
de la pared.
BATTERY USE
NOTE: If the switch does not re-engage or the mower does not run when the battery is installed, contact the
toll free helpline 1-888-909-6757.
BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATORS
Push the Battery Capacity Indicator (BCI) switch, which is located on the back of the battery. The
lights will indicate the battery's capacity, according the following chart.
BATTERY & CHARGER
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Lights CAPACITY
3 Green Lights The battery is at full capacity
2 Green Lights The battery is at 60% capacity
1 Green Light The battery is at 45% capacity
Yellow Light The battery is at 25% capacity and requires charging soon
Red Light The battery is at 20% capacity and requires charging
Green GreenGreenYellowRed
BCI switch
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