Worx WG349, Manual

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Cordless Chainsaw EN
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NOTE: When removing the battery pack, hold it
firmly to avoid dropping and injury.
4. SWITCHING ON AND OFF (See Fig. M)
ATTENTION: Check the battery pack
before using your cordless tool. Only
use the battery pack listed in the accessories
section.
For switching on the tool, press the Lock Off Button
(24), then fully press the On/Off Trigger (20) and hold
in this position. The Lock Off Button can now be
released.
For switching off, release the On/Off Trigger.
5. CUTTING
Important: Is the oil tank filled? Check
the Oil Level Window (8) prior to starting
and regularly during operation (See Fig.
N1). Refill oil when oil level is low. A full oil
tank will last approx. 12 minutes of cutting
depending on sawing intensity and stops.
Check recent replaced chain tension about
every 10 minutes during operation.
(1) Installing the battery pack into the machine.
(2) Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying
on the ground. This will keep the chain (1) 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 main handle and right hand to grip Rear
Handle (23). Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers
must wrap around saw handles. (See Fig. N2)
(4) Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet-
shoulder width apart. Distribute your weight
evenly on both feet.
(5) When ready to make a cut, push the Lock Off
Button (24) completely in with the right thumb
and squeeze the trigger. This will turn saw on.
Releasing the trigger will turn the saw off. Make
sure the saw is running at full speed before
starting a cut.
(6) When starting a cut, slowly place moving chain
against the wood. The wood should be as close
to the saw body as possible. Hold saw firmly
in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of saw.
(7) Guide the saw using light pressure and do not
put excessive force on the saw, letting the saw
do its work. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
(8) Remove the saw from a cut with the saw running
at full speed. Stop the saw by releasing the On/
off Trigger (20). Make sure the chain has stopped
before setting the saw down.
(9) Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure working
area until you are comfortable, using a fluid
motion and a steady cutting rate.
Kickback Safety Devices on This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback Guide Bar. Both items reduce the chance of
kickback. However, kickback can still occur with this
saw.
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.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Stand slightly to the left side of saw. This keeps
your body 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 re-entering a previous
cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and Guide Bar
(7) that were supplied with this pole saw or
recommended.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp
with proper tension.
OPERATION FOR POLE SAW
Cutting with extension pole
1. Install the battery pack into the machine.
2. Before cutting a high branch, consider all the same
points detailed in the previous section “Trimming
Branches” but pay particular attention to the likely
path of the falling branch.
WARNING: Do not stand directly below
a branch being cut. Keep bystanders far
away. Do not stand on a ladder or other type
of unstable support while using the tool. Do
not use the tool near cable, electrical power or
telephone lines. Keep 10 ft (3m) away from all
power lines. (See Fig. O1-O4)
3. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw (See
Fig. O5). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must
wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole.
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
5. When ready to make a cut, press the Lock Off
Button (24), then fully press the On/off Trigger (20)
(See Fig. M). This will turn Pole Saw on. Releasing
On/off Trigger will turn Pole Saw off. Make sure saw
is running at full speed before starting a cut.
6. When starting a cut, place moving chain against
wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to avoid
possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement)
of saw.
7. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not force
Pole Saw. The motor will overload and can burn out.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.