greenworks G40CS30II Cordless Chainsaw Instruction Manual

GreenWorks G40CS30II Cordless Chainsaw

Product Information

The G40CS30II (CSF302) is a chainsaw designed for outdoor use. It is manufactured by Garden Equipment Ltd and conforms to Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and use Outdoors Regulations 2001. The product has been tested according to several standards, including BS EN 62841-1, BS EN 62841-4-1, BS EN 62233, BS EN 55014-1, BS EN 55014-2, BS EN ISO 3744, ISO 11094, BS EN 62321-3-1, BS EN 62321-4, BS EN 62321-5, BS EN 62321-6, BS EN 62321-7-1, BS EN 62321-7-2, and BS EN 62321-8. The product’s measured sound power level is 91.7 dB(A), and its guaranteed sound power level is 96dB(A).

Product Usage

Installation Before using the chainsaw, follow these steps to install it:

1. Unpack the machine.
2. Add the guide bar and chain oil.
3. Assemble the guide bar and the chain.
4. Install the battery pack.
5. Remove the battery pack.

Operation

To operate the chainsaw:

1. Examine the chain lubrication.
2. Hold the machine.
3. Start the machine.
4. Stop the machine.
5. Fell a tree.
6. Limb a tree.
7. Buck a log.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance is necessary to keep the chainsaw functioning properly. Follow these steps:

1. Adjust the chain tension.
2. Sharpen the cutters.
3. Guide bar maintenance.

Transportation and Storage

When transporting or storing the chainsaw, ensure that it is stored in a dry and secure place.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the chainsaw, refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for solutions.
Technical Data
The technical data of the chainsaw is provided in the user manual for reference.
Warranty
The chainsaw comes with a warranty, the details of which are provided in the user manual.
EC Declaration of Conformity
The EC Declaration of Conformity is included in the user manual, providing assurance that the product complies with relevant regulations and standards.

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE
This chainsaw is designed for cutting branches, trunks, logs, and beams of a diameter determined by the cutting length of the guide bar. It is only designed to cut wood. It is only to be used in an outdoor, domestic application by adults. Do not use the chainsaw for any purpose not listed above. This chainsaw is not to be used for professional tree services. It is not to be used by children or by persons not wearing adequate personal protective equipment and clothing.

OVERVIEW

1. Guide bar cover
2. Front handle guard
3. Front handle
4. Lock out button
5. Trigger
6. Oil tank cap
7. Oil indicator
8. Spike bumpers
9. Saw chain
10. Guide bar
11. Rear handle
12. Chain cover
13. Chain cover knob / Chain tension knob
14. Battery release button
15. Battery pack
16. Bolt for saw chain tension
17. Sp ocket
18. Bar guide
19. Oil outlet
20. Bar groove
21. Chain drive links
22. Cutter
23. Felling direction
24. Danger zone
25. Escape route
26. Direction of fall
27. Notch
28. Felling back cut
29. Hinge
30. Limb cut
31. Keep work off-ground and leave support limbs until the log is cut
32. Log supported along the entire length
33. Cut from the top (over a buck) and avoid cutting the earth
34. Log supported one end
35. Under buck Over a buck
36. Log supported both ends
37. Bucking a log
38. Stand on the uphill side when cutting because the log may roll

GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not change or use accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not install a battery pack until you assemble all the parts.
UNPACK THE MACHINE

WARNING: Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before use.
WARNING

• If parts of the machine are damaged, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the machine.
• If parts are damaged or missing, contact the service center.
  1. Open the package.
  2. Read the documentation provided in the box.
  3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
  4. Remove the machine from the box.
  5. Discard the box and packing material in compliance with local regulations.
     WARNING: For your personal safety, do not insert the battery before the tool is assembled completely.

ADD THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
Figure 1
Examine the amount of oil in the machine. If the oil level is low, add the guide bar and chain oil as follows.
IMPORTANT: Use a guide bar and chain oil that is only for chains and chain oilers.
NOTE: The machine comes from the factory without a guide bar and chain oil.

1. Loosen and remove the cap from the oil tank.
2. Put the oil into the oil tank.
3. Monitor the oil indicator to make sure that no dirt enters the oil tank while you add the oil.
4. Put the oil cap on.
5. Tighten the oil cap.
6. Check the level of oil from time to time.

IMPORTANT : Do not use dirty, used, or contaminated oil. Damage can occur to the guide bar or saw chain.
ASSEMBLE THE GUIDE BAR AND THE CHAIN
Figure 1-7

1. Lose the chain cover by turning the chain cover knob counterclockwise.
2. Remove the chain cover.
3. Put the chain drive links into the bar groove.
4.  Put the chain cutters in the direction of the chain operation.
5. Put the chain in position and make sure that the loop is behind the guide bar.
6. Hold the chain and bar.
7. Put the chain loop around the sprocket.
8. Make sure the chain tension pinhole on the guide bar fits correctly with the bolt.
9. Install the chain cover.
10. Tighten the chain. Refer to Adjust the chain tension.
11. Tighten the chain cover knob when the chain is well tensioned

NOTE: If you start the chain saw with a new chain, have a test for 2-3 minutes. A new chain gets longer after the first use, examine the tension and tighten the chain if necessary.
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK Figure 2
WARNING

1. If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the battery pack or the charger.
2. Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops before you install or remove the battery pack.
3. Read, understand, and follow the instructions in the battery and charger manual.
4. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the battery compartment.
5. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until the battery pack locks into place.
6. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.

REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Figure 2

1. Push and hold the battery release button.
2. Remove the battery pack from the machine.

OPERATION

NOTE: Remove the battery pack and keep your hands clear of the lockout button when you move the machine.
IMPORTANT
Examine the chain tension before each use.
EXAMINE THE CHAIN LUBRICATION
NOTE: Do not use the machine without sufficient chain lubrication.
NOTE: Before working, the machine must be running for at least 2 minutes in no-load condition after adding the lubricant each time.

1. Examine the lubricant level of the machine from the oil indicator.
2. Add more lubricant if it is necessary.

HOLD THE MACHINE Figure 8

1. The grip area is within 100 mm behind the lock-out button.
2. Hold the chainsaw with on e hand at the rear handle and with the other hand at the front handle. Always use both hands when using the machine.
3. Hold the handles with the thumbs and the fingers around them.
4. Make sure that the thumb of the hand that holds the front handle is below the handle.

START THE MACHINE Figure 1.

1. Press the lock-out button.
2. Press the trigger while you hold the lock-out button.
3. Release the lock-out button.

STOP THE MACHINE Figure 1.

1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.

FELL A TREE Figure 9-10.
It is recommended that the first-time user should, as a minimum practice, cut logs on a saw-horse or cradle. Before you start to fell a tree, make sure that

• The minimum distance between the areas of bucking and felling is two times the height of the tree.
• The operation does not
• Cause injury to personnel.
• Hit utility lines. If the tree touches utility lines, immediately tell the utility company.
• Cause losses in property.
• The user is not in a dangerous area, for example, the downhill side of the area.
• The escape paths that extend back and diagonally behind the felling direction are clear. The feeling direction is controlled by
• The natural lean of the tree.
• The location of larger branches.
• The wind direction.
• There are no dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, and staples on the tree.

Make a lower-level notching cut. Make sure that this cut is

• a) 1/3 width of the diameter of the tree.
• b) Perpendicular to the felling direction.

CAUTION: The level notching cut helps prevent pinching of the saw chain or the guide bar when you make the second notch.

Make the felling cut no less than 50 mm and higher than the level notching cut. Make sure that this cut

• a) Is parallel to the level notching cut.
  b) Keeps sufficient wood to become a hinge which prevents the tree from twisting and felling to the wrong direction. When the felling cut gets near the hinge, the tree falls. Stop the felling cut if the tree

• Does not fall to the correct direction or

• Moves backwards, causing the cutting bar and chain to become stuck in the cut.

Use felling wedge to open the cut and let the tree fall to the correct direction.

When the tree starts to fall,

• a) Remove the chainsaw from the cut.
• b) Stop the machine.
• c) Put the machine down.
• d) Go away through the escape path. Be careful with overhead branches and your footing.

LIMB A TREEFigure 11.
Limbing is to remove the branches from a fallen tree.
1. Keep the larger lower branches to hold the log off the ground.
2. Remove the small limbs in one cut.
3. Limb the branches with tension from the bottom to up.
4. Keep the larger lower branches as a support until the log is limbed.
BUCK A LOG Figure 12-15.
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. Keep your body balanced. If it is possible, lift the log and hold it with branches, logs, or chock.

• When the log is held along the full length, cut it from the top.
• When the log is held on one end,
  1. Cut the first time 1/3 of the diameter from the bottom.
  2. Cut the second time from the top to complete the bucking.
• When the log is held on two ends,
  1. Cut the first time 1/3 of the diameter from the top.
  2. Cut the second time lower 2/3 from the bottom to complete the bucking.
• When the log is on a slope,
  1. Stand on the uphill side.
  2. Control the chainsaw.
  3. Hold the handles tightly.
  4. Release the cut pressure near the end of the cut.

NOTE
Do not let the chain touch the ground. When bucking is complete,

1. Release the trigger.
2. Stop the chainsaw fully.
3. Move the chainsaw from tree to tree.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, or petroleum-based materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.
CAUTION: Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or components.
WARNING: Remove the battery pack from the machine before maintenance.
ADJUST THE CHAIN TENSION Figure 2-7.
The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack.

WARNING
A slack chain may jump off and cause serious or even fatal injury.
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves if you touch the chain, bar or areas around the chain.
1. Stop the machine.
2. Loosen the chain cover by turning the chain cover knob around at least two turns in a counterclockwise direction.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the chain cover to adjust the chain tension.
3. Turn the chain tension knob clockwise to tighten the chain.
4. Pull the chain in the middle of the guide bar at the bottom away from the bar. The gap between the chain guide and the guide bar should be between 3 mm and 6 mm.
5.2 SHARPEN THE CUTTERS
Sharpen the cutters if it is not easy for the chain to go into the wood.
NOTE
We recommend that your dealer, which has an electric sharpener, perform important sharpening work.
Figure 16-19

1. Tensioning chain.
2. Sharpen the corner of the cutter with a 4.5 mm diameter round file.
3. Sharpen the top plate, side plate, and depth gauge with a flat file.
4. File all the cutters to the specified angles and the same length.

NOTE
During the process,

• Keep the file flat with the surface to be sharpened.
• Use the midpoint of the file bar.
• Use light but firm pressure when sharpening the surface.
• Lift the file away on each return stroke.
• Sharpen the cutters on one side and then move to the other side. Replace the chain if:
• The length of the cutting edges is less than 5 mm.
• There is too much space between the drive links and the rivets.
• The cut speed is slow
• Sharpening the chain many times but it does not increase the cutting speed. The chain is worn.

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Figure 20-21.
NOTE
Make sure that it is turned over periodically to keep symmetrical wear on the bar.

1. Lubricate the bearings on the nose sprocket (if present) with the syringe (not included).
2. Clean the bar groove with the scraping hook (not included).
3. Clean the lubrication holes.
4. Remove the burr from the edges and level the cutters with a flat file.

Replace the bar if:

1. the groove is not fit with the height of the drive links (which must never touch the bottom).
2. the inside of the guide bar is worn and makes the chain lean to one side.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Before you move the machine, always

• Remove the battery pack from the machine.
• Keep hands clear of the lock-out button.
• Put the scabbard on the guide bar and the chain. Before you put the machine into storage, always
• Remove all residual oil from the machine.
• Remove the battery pack from the machine.
• Clean all unwanted material from the machine.
• Make sure that the storage area is
• Not available to children.
• Away from agents which can cause corrosion, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

and clean the dis-charge port.
Contamination causes a blockage of the oil tank.| Clean the oil tank. Add new lubricant.
Contamination causes a blockage of the guide bar and the oil tank cap.| Clean the guide bar and the oil tank cap.
Contamination causes a blockage of the sprocket or guide wheels.| Clean the sprocket and the guide wheels.
The motor runs but the chain does not rotate.| The chain is too tight.| Adjust the chain tension.
The guide bar and the chain are damaged.| Replace the guide bar and the chain if it is necessary.
| | 1. Remove the battery pack from the ma- chine.
| | 2. Remove the guide bar cover.
| | 3. Remove the bar and saw chain.
| The motor is damaged.| 4.   Clean the machine.

5.   Install battery pack and op- erate the ma- chine.

| | If the sprocket rotates, it means the motor works properly. If not, call service cen- ter.
Problem| Possible cause| Solution
---|---|---
The motor runs and the chain ro- tates, but the chain does not cut.| The chain is blunt.| Sharpen or re- place the saw chain.
The chain is in the incorrect di- rection.| Turn the chain loop to the other direction.
The chain is tight or loose.| Adjust the chain tension.
The machine does not start.|

The machine and battery are not connected correctly.

| Make sure that the battery re- lease button clicks when you install the battery pack.
| The battery level is low.| Charge the bat- tery pack.
|

The lock out but- ton and the trig- ger are not push- ed at the same time.

| 1.   Push the lock-out but- ton and hold it.

2.   Push the trig- ger to start the machine.

| The battery is too hot or too cold.| Refer to battery and charger manual.
The motor runs,| The machine is in the protection mode to protect the PCB.| Release the trig-
but the chain| ger and start the
does not cut cor-| machine again.
rectly, or the mo-| Do not force the
tor stops after| machine to cut.
around 3 sec- onds.|
| Charge the bat- tery. Refer to the
| The battery is| battery and
| not charged.| charger manual
| | for correct charg-
| | ing procedures.
| | Lubricate the
| | chain to de-
| | crease the fric-
| The chain is not lubricated.| tion. Do not let the guide bar

and the chain

| | operate without
| | sufficient lubri-
| | cant.
| | Cool the battery
| Incorrect battery| pack until it de-
| storage tempera-| creases to the
| ture| ambient temper-
| | mature.

and other BAF series

Charger model| G40C and other CAF ser- ies

WARRANTY
(The full warranty terms and conditions can be found on the Greenworks website ) The Greenworks warranty is 3 years on the product, and 2 years on batteries (consumer/private usage) from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing faults. A faulty product under warranty might be either repaired or replaced. A unit that has been misused or used in other ways then describedin the owner’s manual might be rejected for warranty. Normal wear, and wear parts are not considered as warranty. The original manufacturer warranty is not affected by any additional warranty offered by a dealer or retailer. A faulty product must be returned to the point of purchase in order to claim for warranty, together with the proof of purchase (receipt).
10 EC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY

• Name: GLOBGRO AB Globe Group Europe
• Address: Riggaregatan 53, 211 13 Malmö, Sweden

Name and address of the manufacturer:

• Name: Micael Johansson
• Address: Riggaregatan 53, 211 13 Malmö, Sweden

Herewith we declare that the product

• Category: Chainsaw
• Model: G40CS30II (CSF302)
• Serial number: See product rating label
• Year of Construction: See product rating label is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• is in conformity with the provisions of the following other directives:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility – Directive 2014/30/EU
•  Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU & (EU) 2015/863
• Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC & 2005/88/EC Furthermore, we declare that the following standards have been used:
• EN 62841-1, EN 62841-4-1, EN 62233, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN ISO 3744, ISO 11094, EN 62321-3-1, EN 62321-4, EN 62321-5, EN 62321-6, EN 62321-7-1, EN 62321-7-2, EN 62321-8 Conformity assessment method to Annex V Outdoor Noise Directive
• 2000/14/EC. Measured sound
• power level:
• LwA: 91.7 dB(A) Guaranteed sound
• power level:
• LwA.d: 96 dB(A)
• Notified body involved:
• Name: Intertek Deutschland GmbH. (Notified body 0905)
• Address: Stangenstraβe 1, 70771 Leinfelden- Echterdingen.
• EU-Type Examination Certificate Number: (NB No.) 21SHW1630-02. Place, date: Malmö,
• 10.10.2022 Signature: Ted Qu, Quality Director

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (UK)

• Name and address of the manufacturer:
• Name: GLOBGRO AB
• Globe Group Europe
• Address: Riggaregatan 53, 211 13 Malmö, Sweden
• Name and address of the Authorized representative:
• Name: Garden Equipment Ltd
• Address: First Floor, 3a Groveley Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HB, UK
• Name and address of the person authorized to compile the technical file:
• Name: Simon Del-Nevo
• Address: First Floor, 3a Groveley Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH2 3 3HB, UK

Here with we declare that the product

• Category: Chainsaw
• Model: G40CS30II (CSF302)
• is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• is in conformity with the provisions of the following other UK legislation:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
• Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001
• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 Furthermore, we declare that the following standard

have been used:

• BS EN 62841-1, BS EN 62841-4-1, BS EN 62233,
• BS EN 55014-1, BS EN 55014-2, BS EN ISO 3744,
• ISO 11094, BS EN 62321-3-1, BS EN 62321-4,
• BS EN 62321-5, BS EN 62321-6, BS EN 62321-7-1,
• BS EN 62321-7-2, BS EN 62321-8,
• Serial number: See product rating label
• Year of Construction: See product rating label

Conformity assessment method to SCHEDULE 8 Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.

• Measured sound power level 91.7 dB(A )
• Guaranteed sound power level 96 dB(A)

Notified body involved:

• Name: Intertek Testing and Certification Limited (UK Approved Body number 0359)
• Address: Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7SA, UK
• UK-Type Examination Certificate Number: UK-MCR-0085 Issue 0

Place, date: Christchurch, Dorset, UK 11.11.2022
Signature: Ted Qu, Quality Director

References

• Greenworks | Battery-powered tools for your home & garden

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