Greenworks 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Model 22262)

1. Introduzione

This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Greenworks 40V 24-inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer, Model 22262. Please read all instructions carefully before use and retain this manual for future reference.

2. Informazioni di sicurezza

Priurità sempre a sicurezza quandu si utilizanu strumenti elettrici. U mancatu seguitu di queste istruzioni pò causà ferite gravi o danni materiali.

• Leghjite tuttu u manuale: Understand all warnings and operating procedures.
• Portate l'equipaggiu di prutezzione individuale (DPI): Always wear safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and sturdy footwear. Long pants and sleeves are also recommended.
• Mantene a zona di travagliu libera: Ensure no bystanders, children, or pets are in the work area. Remove any debris or obstacles that could interfere with operation.
• Inspeccione prima di usu: Before each use, check the hedge trimmer for any damaged parts, loose fasteners, or dull blades. Ensure the blade guard is securely in place.
• Grip propiu: Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands during operation.
• Sicurezza di a batteria: Use only Greenworks G-MAX 40V Li-Ion Battery Models 29462, 29472, and Charger 29482. Remove the battery when not in use, before cleaning, or when performing maintenance.
• Evite i periculi elettrichi: Do not operate near electrical wires or cables.
• Base stabile: Mantene u pede è l'equilibriu in ogni mumentu. Ùn overreach.

3. Caratteristiche di u produttu

• Fonte di energia: 40V Lithium-Ion Battery System (battery and charger included).
• Lunghezza di lama: 24-inch dual-action steel blade for efficient cutting and reduced vibration.
• Capacità di taglio: 3/4-inch cutting capacity, suitable for various bushes and hedges.
• Rotating Rear Handle: Innovative 180-degree rotating rear handle allows for easy trimming at multiple angles, enhancing user comfort and control.
• Disegnu ligeru: Weighs approximately 8.26 pounds for reduced fatigue during extended use.
• Materiale: Custruzzione d'acciaio in lega durabile.

4. Setup

4.1. Installazione di batterie

1. Ensure the hedge trimmer is turned off and the trigger is not engaged.
2. Allineate u pacchettu di batterie cù u portu di batteria nantu à l'arnese.
3. Fate scorrere a batteria in l'utensile finu à chì si sente un clic in modu sicuru in u so postu.
4. Per caccià, appughjà u buttone di liberazione di a batteria è fà scorrere a batteria fora.

4.2. Blade Guard

The hedge trimmer comes with a blade guard for safe storage and transport. Ensure the blade guard is removed before operation and re-installed immediately after use. The guard should fit snugly over the blade.

Figure 1: Greenworks 40V 24-inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer with the blade guard in place.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1. Starting the Trimmer

1. Assicuratevi chì a batteria sia cumpletamente carica è installata currettamente.
2. Mantene fermamente u tagliasiepi cù e duie mani.
3. Press and hold the safety lock-off button (usually located near the main handle).
4. Squeeze the trigger switch to start the blades. Release the safety lock-off button once the blades are running.

Figure 2: Close-up of the main handle and safety lock-off button.

5.2. Using the Rotating Rear Handle

The 180-degree rotating rear handle allows for comfortable operation when trimming at different angles (e.g., vertical sides of hedges). To adjust the handle:

1. Ensure the trimmer is off and the blades have stopped moving.
2. Locate the handle rotation button (typically a white button near the rear handle).
3. Appughjà è mantene u buttone.
4. Rotate the rear handle to the desired position (0, 90, or 180 degrees).
5. Release the button to lock the handle in place. Ensure it is securely locked before resuming operation.

Figure 3: The rotating rear handle allows for versatile trimming positions.

5.3. Tecniche di taglio

• Side Trimming: Hold the trimmer with the blade parallel to the hedge side. Move the trimmer in a sweeping motion, cutting from bottom to top.
• Top Trimming: Hold the trimmer with the blade flat over the top of the hedge. Move steadily across the top, ensuring an even cut.
• Evite a sovraccarichi: Do not force the trimmer through thick branches. If the blades bog down, reduce the cutting speed or use a different tool for larger branches.

Figure 4: Proper technique for trimming hedges.

6. Mantenimentu

Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and extends the life of your hedge trimmer.

• Lame pulite: After each use, remove the battery and clean the blades with a stiff brush to remove sap and debris. Apply a light coat of machine oil to prevent rust.
• Inspeccione lame: Periodically check the blades for sharpness and damage. Dull or damaged blades should be sharpened or replaced by a qualified service technician.
• Verificate i dispositivi di fissaggio: Assicuratevi chì tutti i dadi, i bulloni è e viti sianu stretti.
• Mantene bè: Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, secure location, out of reach of children. Always use the blade guard when storing.
• Cura di a batteria: Conservate e batterie in un locu frescu è asciuttu. Ùn conservate micca e batterie scariche per periodi prolungati.

Figure 5: Clean and lubricate blades after each use.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

8. Specificazioni

• Marca: Greenworks
• Numero di mudellu: 22262
• Fonte di energia: Alimentatu à batteria
• Voltage: 40 Volts
• Lunghezza di lama: 24 inch
• Larghezza di taglio: 24 inch
• Capacità di taglio: 3/4 Inch
• Pesu di l'articulu: 8.26 liri
• Dimensioni di u pruduttu: 39.5"L x 7.5"L x 9.5"A
• Materiale: Alloy Steel
• Culore: Black and green
• UPC: 841821009304

9. Garanzia è Support

For warranty information, product registration, or technical support, please refer to the official Greenworks websitu o cuntattate u so serviziu clienti. Cunservate a vostra ricevuta di compra cum'è prova di compra.

Greenworks Websitu: www.greenworkstools.com