Greenworks 80V Battery Operator Manual

1. Important Safety Instructions

For the proper use, maintenance, and storage of this battery, it is crucially important to read and understand the instructions given in this manual.

To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion, and danger of electric shock or electrocution:

• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger. Replace with a new battery pack.
• Charge the battery pack only with the recommended charger.
• Use only with Greenworks 80V series charger.
• DO NOT try to short circuit any terminals of the battery pack.

⚠️ WARNING

If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Do not expose the battery pack to rain or wet conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in water or other liquid.

• 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 place the battery pack in the sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room temperature.
• Store in shady, cool, and dry environments. If the battery has not been charged for an extended period of time, charge the battery every two (2) months to ensure at least 1 LED light is on.
• 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 mild liquid.
• If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions above and seek medical attention.
• Please check prior use to ensure the output voltage and current of the battery charger are suitable for the battery pack.
• Use protective packaging when transporting the battery pack.
• Handle with care.
• Keep away from humidity and fire.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
• Recharge only with the chargers specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a fire risk when used with another battery pack.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

2. Safety Notes and Precautions

• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not expose battery to water or salt.
• Battery should be stored in a cool, dry location.
• Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations, such as near a fire, heater, etc.
• Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery.
• When the 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 to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Do not knock, strike, or step on the battery.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery or pierce the battery with nails or other sharp tools.
• In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one's eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

3. Symbols on the Product

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

• V: Voltage
• W: Power
• ---: Direct current
• ☡: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
• ⚠️: Precautions that involve your safety.

4. Risk Levels

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

5. Proposition 65

⚠️ WARNING

This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known 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;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

6. Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal

⚠️ WARNING

If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dispose of the battery 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.
• 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 center.

7. Operation

7.1 Check Battery Capacity

Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights will illuminate according to the battery's capacity level. See chart below:

Diagram Description: The diagram shows a battery capacity indicator with two numbered elements: (1) a series of boxes representing LED lights that illuminate to show charge level, and (2) a button labeled "BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATOR (BCI) BUTTON" which, when pressed, activates the lights.

Battery Protection Features: This lithium-ion battery pack is designed with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life. If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery needs to be recharged.

Cold Weather Operation: The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures down to -14°C (6.8°F). Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light-duty application. After about a minute, the pack will warm up and begin operating normally.

8. Technical Data

9. Limited Warranty

Greenworks warrants this product to the original purchaser with proof of purchase for a period of four (4) 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 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 owner's manual supplied with the product.

Items Not Covered by Warranty:

• Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, or alteration.
• The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner's manual.
• Normal wear.
• Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, blade sharpening.
• Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

Helpline:

Warranty service is available by calling the toll-free helpline at 1-855-345-3934.

Transportation Charges:

Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for paying transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty, unless such return is requested in writing by Greenworks.

Addresses:

USA: Greenworks Tools, P.O. Box 1238, Mooresville, NC 28115

Canada: Greenworks Tools Canada, Inc., P.O. Box 93095, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8K3

Mexico: Importadora Primex S.A. de C.V., Blvd. Magnocentro No.4 San Fernando La Herradura, Huixquilucan, Estado de México C.P. 52765