Worx Jawsaw WG307E, Manual

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Limbing and Trimming Electric Chain Saw En
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• Large branches should be cut in small
sections starting at the farthest end
from the tree.
• Always check where the branch will fall
BEFORE commencing the cut.
• Never stand under a branch being cut.
2. Will the branch split before it is cut
through? (See Fig. R1, R2)
• To prevent splitting, turn the JawSaw
upsidedown and make a small cut (less
than 1/3 diameter of the limb) from the
underside.
• Then turn the JawSaw over to the
normal position and cut from top down,
slightly further out from the trunk than
the initial undercut.
3. Is the branch under tension, will it spring
suddenly or trap the saw when it is cut?
• Always stand outside the path of a
springy branch. It can strike suddenly
with surprising force and cause injury or
loss of control of the saw.
• Always cut from the tension side of a
branch, usually the top of a branch on a
standing tree, but can be any side of the
branch of a fallen tree.
• If the cut starts to close on the saw, you
are cutting from the wrong side, keep
the saw running and pull the saw to
retract the blade from the cut.
• If the saw becomes trapped do not try
to pull it out with excessive force, lift
the branch to open the cut while an
assistant removes the saw.
kICkBACk SAFETy
This saws chain is covered by a guard
however, kickback can still occur. The
following steps will reduce the risk of
kickback
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw
is running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw.
Make sure they work properly.
• Do not overreach.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all
times.
• Stand slightly to right side of saw. This
keeps your body from being in direct line
with Saw Chain.
• Do not let guide bar nose touch anything
when Saw Chain is moving.
• Do not bury Guide Bar nose or try to
plunge cut (boring into wood using bar
nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces
that may pinch Saw Chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering a
previous cut.
• Never use a dull or loose Saw Chain. Keep
Saw Chain sharp with proper tension.
PrOPErLy uSINg THE JAwSAw
Use the JawSaw only with secure footing.
Hold the JawSaw at the right-hand side of
your body (See Fig. S).
The Saw Chain must be running at full speed
before it makes contact with the wood. Use
the metal Jaw Teeth (9) to secure the saw
onto the wood before starting to cut
(See Fig. T).
Do not operate the JawSaw with arms fully
extended or attempt to saw areas which are
difficult to reach, or on a ladder (See Fig. U).
CuTTINg wOOD uNDEr TENSION
(See Fig. v)
wArNINg: when cutting a limb
that is under tension, use extreme
caution. Be alert for wood springing
back. when wood tension is released,
the limb could spring back and strike
operator causing severe injury or death.
When sawing logs supported on both ends,
start the cut from above(Y) about 1/3 of the
diameter into the log and then finish the cut
(Z) from below, in order to avoid contact of
the JawSaw with the ground. When sawing
logs supported on only one end, start the cut
from below (Y) about 1/3 of the diameter into
the log and finish the cut from above (Z) in
order to avoid log splitting or jamming of the
tool.
LIMBINg A TrEE (See Fig. w)
Limbing is removing the branches from a
fallen tree. When limbing leave larger lower
limbs to support the log off the ground.
Remove the small limbs in one cut as
illustrated. Branches under tension against