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Chain Saw

WG303E

TROUBLEShOOTING

Symptom

Possible

Cause

Chain saw fails to
operate

Kickback brake is activated
No power
Mains socket faulty
Extension cord damaged
Fuse faulty

Pull hand guard back in position
(Figure G)
Check power
Use another socket
Check cord, replace
Replace fuse

Chain saw operates
intermittently

Extension cord damaged
Loose connection
Internal wiring defective
On/Off switch defective

Check cord, replace
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Contact service agent

Dry chain

No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged

Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet

Kickback Brake / Run
down brake

Brake does not stop chain

Contact service agent

Chain/chain bar
overheats

No oil in reservoir
Vent in oil filler cap clogged
Oil passage clogged
Chain is over tensioned
Dull chain

Refill oil
Clean cap
Clean oil passage outlet
Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace

Chain saw rips, vibrates,
does not saw properly

Chain tension too loose
Dull chain
Chain worn out
Chain teeth are facing in the
wrong direction

Adjust locking knob
Sharpen chain or replace
Replace chain
Reassemble with chain in correct
direction

Never use tools with defective On/Off switches or defective Kickback brake (Hand Guard).
In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact helpline or local service center.

Summary of Contents for WG303E

Page 1: ...Chain Saw WG303E SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock f If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under th...

Page 3: ...ntical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Chain saw safety warnings 1 Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating Before you start the chain saw make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain...

Page 4: ...own into your eyes causing possible serious injury 17 To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock during assembly or adjustment do not plug the power cord into a source of power 18 When the machine is not in use and to prevent unauthorized use the switch should be locked in the OFF position Causes and operator prevention of kickback 1 Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the...

Page 5: ...e lower horizontal notching cut first This will help to avoid pinching either the saw chin or the guide bar when the second notch is being made 3 FELLING BACK CUT Make the felling back cut at least 50 mm higher than the horizontal notching cut as illustrated in Figure 2 Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hi...

Page 6: ...out relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles Don t let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree Felling direction Escape route Danger zone Danger zone Escape route Figure 1 Description of felling escape routes Direction of fall Felling back cut 50mm 50mm Hinge Notch Fi...

Page 7: ...ed when operating the chain saw Always use two hands when operating the chain saw Double insulation When servicing use only identical replacement parts Do not expose to rain Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut RCM approval mark 2nd cut overbuck 2 3 diameter to meet 1st cut to avoid pinching 1st cut underbuck 1 3 diameter to avoid splintering Figure 5 Log supported...

Page 8: ...Chain Saw WG303E 8 3 14 20 17 21 18 13 14 15 16 7 8 9 10 11 12 22 23 19 4 5 6 2 1 ...

Page 9: ...sioning knob 11 Chain Cover 12 Bar and chain storage transportation cover 13 Drive sprocket 14 Chain direction symbol 15 Bar locating tabs 16 Oil outlet 17 Fastening bar bolt 18 Bar tensioning plate 19 Oil level window 20 Chain catch 21 Bar clamp 22 Extension cord holder 23 Rear hand guard Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery ...

Page 10: ...e ES 91VG Bar type ES 160SDEA041 Weight chain bar included 4 8kg Protection class II ACCESSORIES lubrication oil 100ml Blade protection cover 1 Chain 1 Bar 1 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool Use good quality accessories marked with a well known brand name Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake Refer to the accessory p...

Page 11: ...e 3 Use only genuine WORX chains designed for chainbar 4 Slide the Chain 8 in the slot around the Guide bar 7 Ensure the Chain is in correct running direction by comparing it to the Chain Direction Symbol 14 found on the saw body See Fig B Ensure the Bar Tensioning Plate 18 is facing outward See Fig A 5 Fit the Chain onto the Drive Sprocket 13 so that the Fastening Bar Bolt 17 and the two Bar Loca...

Page 12: ...t surface 2 Turn the ChainTensioning Knob 10 clockwise until it is hand tight The tension is automatically set while the ChainTensioning Knob is being tightened The ratchet mechanism a prevents the chain tension from loosening See Fig E2 3 Double check the tension set by the automatic Chain Tensioning Knob The correct chain tension is reached when the Chain 8 can be raised approx 3 6mm from the Ch...

Page 13: ...recycled old oil Use of non approved oil will invalidate the warranty CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC OILER Proper functioning of the automatic oiler can be checked by running the chain saw and pointing the tip of the Guide bar 7 towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the ground If an increasing oil pattern develops on the cardboard the automatic oiler is operating fine If there is no oil pattern despite...

Page 14: ...tension cord Connect extension cord to power supply See Fig G3 2 Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying on the ground This will keep the chain 8 from touching the ground as it cuts through the log Touching the ground while the Chain is moving is dangerous and will dull the Chain 3 Use both hands to grip saw Always use left hand to grip front handle and right hand to grip rear handle Use ...

Page 15: ... from being in direct line with chain Do not let guide bar nose touch anything when chain is moving Never try cutting through two logs at same time Only cut one log at a time Do not bury the Guide Bar nose or try plunge cut boring into wood using guide bar nose Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut Use only the low kickba...

Page 16: ...g operation and a felling operation are being performed by two or more persons at the same time the felling operation should be separated from the cutting operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person strike any utility line or cause any property damage If the tree does make contact with any utili...

Page 17: ...cut is complete and use wedges Z of wood plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cutting stop the motor put the chain saw down and then use the retreat path planned Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing To complete the felling operation drive a wedge Z into the horizontal fe...

Page 18: ...ins plug from the socket NOTE To ensure long and reliable service carry out the following maintenance regularly Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose dislodged or damaged chain and guide bar loose fixings and worn or damaged components Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before using the chain saw If the chain saw s...

Page 19: ... of the rails occurs If replacement is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw REPLACING BAR CHAIN Fit the chain and guide bar as described in Assembly and Tensioning Chain The circular groove of the guide bar will wear particularly on the lower edge with time When replacing the chain turn the chain bar 180 to allow ...

Page 20: ...lubrication procedure CLEANING STORAGE Clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw using a soft brush and clean cloth Do not use water solvents or polishes Remove all debris especially from the motor cooling vents Remove and brush clean the cover plate chain and chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use Clean the area under the cover plate the drive sprocket and chain bar assembly using a soft br...

Page 21: ...Refill oil Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet Kickback Brake Run down brake Brake does not stop chain Contact service agent Chain chain bar overheats No oil in reservoir Vent in oil filler cap clogged Oil passage clogged Chain is over tensioned Dull chain Refill oil Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet Adjust locking knob Sharpen chain or replace Chain saw rips vibrates does not saw properly Chain t...

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