GreenWorks 22262 User manual
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
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40V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
22262
Some Greenworks Lithium-Ion products are
sold with or without battery and charger.
To order: Battery (Sold Separately)
(2Ah Model # 29462 / 4Ah Model # 29472)
Charger (Sold Separately) (Model # 29482)
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CONTENTS
Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Specications ...................................................................................................................... 2
Safety information............................................................................................................. 3-7
Symbols ............................................................................................................................8-9
Know your 40v cordless hedge trimmer............................................................................. 10
Assembly instruction....... ..................................................................................................11-12
Operating instructions................................................................................................... 13-14
Maintenance............................................................................................................................15
Environmentally safe battery disposal....................................................................................16
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................17
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 18
Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 19
Parts List............................................................................................................................ 20
SPECIFICATIONS
40V LITHIUM-ION 24’’ CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
Type ...................................................................................... Cordless, battery-operated
Blade length.......................................................................................................24" (61 cm)
Cutting capacity........................................................................................................... 2/3”
Reciprocating speed........................................................................................... 3200 SPM
Weight (without battery) ........................................................................................5.49 lbs.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed
WORK AREA
•Keep your work area clean and well lit.
•Do not use in wet conditions.
•Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged
onlywiththespeciedchargerforthebattery.Achargerthatmaybesuitableforonetypeof
batterymaycreateariskofrewhenusedwithanotherbattery.
•Useabattery-operatedtoolonlywithspeciedbatterypack.Useofanyotherbatteriesmay
createariskofre.
•Use only Greenworks batteries.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Donotusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amoment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
•Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the switch is in the locked or off position before
insertingbatterypack.Carryingtoolswithyourngerontheswitchorinsertingthebattery
pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that can not be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. A Hedge Trimmer can throw foreign
objects into your eyes which could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS
wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Ordinary eyeglasses have
only impact-resistant lenses...they are NOT safety goggles.
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•Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
•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
toanother.Shortingthebatteryterminalstogethermaycausesparks,burns,orare.
•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your tool. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
SERVICE
•Toolservicemustbeperformedonlybyqualiedrepairpersonnel.Serviceormaintenance
performedbyunqualiedpersonnelmayresultinariskofinjury.
•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
FOR ALL GARDEN TOOLS
•Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use tool in damp or wet locations.
•Don’t use in rain.
•Keep bystanders and children away while operating.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
•Avoid unintentional start-ups.
•Don’t grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the tool.
•Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.
•Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•When not in use, tool should be stored indoors in a dry, high, or locked-up place – out of
reach of children.
•Maintain tool with care. Keep cutting blades clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury.
•Keep guards in place and in working order.
•Keep hands and feet away from cutting blades.
•Always use eye protection.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS
DANGER
If the hedge trimmer blade jams or gets caught on an electrical cord or wires, DO NOT TOUCH
THE BLADE FOR ANY REASON! IT CAN BE ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND CAUSE SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY! Release or drop the trimmer in the quickest, safest way. If possible, disconnect the
dbattery from the tool. If that is not possible, call an electrician, electrical contractor, or the power
company for assistance. Failure to heed this danger warning will cause serious personal injury
and possible death.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury: The blades coast after turning off. ALWAYS keep both hands on the hedge
trimmer handles to prevent your hand from touching the blade.
•Make sure the hedge trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades.
To avoid possible accidental start-ups, remove or disconnect the battery before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the hedge trimmer.
•DO NOT operate the hedge trimmer when you are tired or your visibility is limited. Do not
use the trimmer at night or in reduced light.
•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•DO NOT use the hedge trimmer if the handle guard is damaged.
DANGER
Toavoidseriousinjury,riskofre,explosionanddangerofelectricshockorelectrocution:
•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 or tool..
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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