GreenWorks 29842 User manual

Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
G-24V LITHIUM-ION
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY& CHARGER
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757)
29842 24V 43Wh Battery
29852 24V 86Wh Battery
29862 24V Battery Charger

BATTERY
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SPECIFICATIONS
29842
Battery: 24V, 43Wh
Charge time:100 min.(use 29862 Charger)
29852
Battery: 24V, 86Wh
Charge time:180 min.(use 29862 Charger)
Weight: 0.45kg Weight: 0.72kg
For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it is crucially important that you
read and understand the instructions given in this manual.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of electric shock or electrocution:
• DO NOT probe the charger with conductive materials. The charging terminals hold 120 V.
• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger. Replace the
battery pack.
• DO NOT charge these battery packs with any other type of charger.
• DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger.
• DO NOT try to use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.
• Do not allow the battery pack or charger to overheat. If they are warm, allow them to cool
down. Recharge only at room temperature.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft
surface. Keep the ventilation slots of the charger clear.
• Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign
particles into the charger cavity.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
• Do not place the battery pack in the sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room
temperature.
• Do not try to connect two chargers together.
• Keep in shady, cool and dry condition if battery not work for a long time, and charge the
battery in 2 hours per 2 months.
• The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature
conditions. If the outer seal is broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
• Use soap and water to wash immediately.
• Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other
• Risk of fire and burns. Do not open, crush, expose to heat above 100°C(212°F) or Incinerate.
mild acid.
W A R N I N G
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Get immediate medical attention. Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet conditions. Do
not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in water or other liquid.

BATTERY
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BCI BUTTON
LIGHTMETRE
BATTERY METRE
Lights Capacity
The battery is at 80-100% capacity
The battery is at 50-80% capacity
The battery is at 20-50% capacity
3 Green Lights
2 Green Lights
1 Green Light
Lights go out
The battery is under 10% capacity and
requires charging immediately
1. Do not disassemble the battery.
2. Keep away from the children.
3. Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, and should place the battery in cool and dry
environment.
4. Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations, such as fire, heater, etc.
5. Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery.
6. Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with
any metal objects.
7. Do not knock, strike, step on the battery.
8. Do not solder directly onto the battery and pierce the battery with nails or other edge tools.
9. In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse
well with water. Immediately discontinue use of the battery, if, while the battery emits an unusual
smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.
CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY
W A R N I N G
SAFETY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
CLEANING
1. Wipe the outside of the tool with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash with water.
2. Scrape the guard and spool area to remove dried clippings and mud.
3. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out ofthe air vents. Keep them free of
obstruction.
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.
• Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance
on the tool.
Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights will illuminate according to the
batteries current power level. See chart below:

BATTERY
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CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Certain
household cleaners may cause damage and ma
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
Replace battery with 29852 ，29842 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
y also cause a shock hazard.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
W A R N I N G
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this tool battery pack:
Li-ion, a toxic material.
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-ion battery packs, contact
your local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information
and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre, certified
for Li-ion disposal.
W A R N I N G
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use.
Dispose of it and replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to the
environment:
• Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components.
• DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in
the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• DO NOT place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste
stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.

BATTERY CHARGER
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N O T E : The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge before
use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will not
develop a memory and may be charged at any time.
1. Plug the charger into an AC power outlet.
2. Insert the battery pack (3) into the charger.
This is a diagnostic charger. The Charger LED Lights will illuminate in order to
communicate the current battery status. They are as follows:
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
• Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned
off.
• Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material.
• If the surrounding air temperature is not normal room temperature, move the charger and
battery pack to a location where the temperature is between 45˚F and 104˚F .
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SPECIFICATIONS
CHARGING PROCEDURE
CHECKING THE CHARGE
INPUT: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 1.5A
OUTPUT: 24V DC 3.0A
Weight: 0.55kg
CARGA PROCEDIMIENTO---NE RETIREZ PAS CETTE ÉTIQUETTE CHARGING PROCEDURE----DO NOT REMOVE
MÉTHODE DE RECHARGE-----NE PAS RETIRER
BATTERY IS CHARGING
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY IS TOO WARM(REMOVE FOR
APPROX. 30 MINUTES TO ALLOW TO COOL)
NO BATTERY PRESENT
DEFECTIVE BATTERY(REFER TO OWNERS
MANUAL)
RED
RED
RED
RED
RED
RED
GREEN
ORANGE
OFF
RED BLINKING
ROUGE
ROUGE
ROUGE
ROUGE
ROUGE
ROUGE
VERT
ORANGE
ÉTEINDRE
CLIGNOTEMENT ROUGE
QU'ELLE EST EN CHARGE
BIEN CHARGÉE
LA PILE EST TROP CHAUDE (ENLEVER ET
PERMETTRE DE REFROIDIR)
PILE DÉFECTUEUSE(SE RÉFÉRER AU MANUEL
DU PROPRIÉTAIRE)
LA PILE N'A PAS DÉTECTÉ
LA BATERÍA SE ESTÁ CARGANDO
COMPLETAMENTE CARGADA
BATERÍA DEFECTUOSA
(REFIÉRASE A MANUAL DE
DUEÑOS)
LA BATERÍA ESTÁ MUY CALIENTE
(QUÍTELA POR APROXIMADAMENTE
30 MINUTOS PARA PERMITIR QUE
SE ENFRÍE)
NO HAY BATERÍA PRESENTE
ROJO ROJO
ROJO
ROJO
ROJO
ROJO ROJO
PARPADEANDO
VERDE
ANARANJADO
EXTINGUIR

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BATTERY CHARGER
W A R N I N G
If the battery is inserted into the charger when warm or hot, the CHARGING LED indicator light
on the charger may switch on and illuminate ORANGE. If this occurs allow the battery to cool
outside of the charger from approximately 30 minutes.
CHARGER MOUNTING
1. This charger can be installed hanging on a wall using two screws (not supplied)
2. Locate the placement for the charger to be wall mounted.
3. If fastening to wood studs use 2 wood screws.
4. Drill two holes 2 3/8” (6 cm) on center ensuring they are level.
5. If fastening to drywall use wall anchors and screws to secure the charger to the wall.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
GREENWORKS™ battery hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with
proof of purchase, for a period of two (2) years against defects in materials, parts or
workmanship.
GREENWORKS™ charger hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with
proof of purchase, for a period of two (2) years against defects in materials, parts or
workmanship.
GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be
defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for
units which have been used for personal use that have not been hired or rented for industrial/
commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the
owners’ manual supplied with the product from new.
ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:
1. Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect,
accident, improper maintenance, or alteration; or
2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner's
manual; or
3. Normal wear, except as noted below;
4. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, blade sharpening;
5.
GREENWORKS HELPLINE (1-888-90WORKS):
Warranty service is available by calling our toll-free helpline, 9am to 5pm EST at
1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS).
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES:
Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the
responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to pay transportation charges
for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in
writing by GREENWORKS.

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757)
Rev: 01 (07-15-13). Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper