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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

Cordless Chain Saw       WG368E WG368E.9

Summary of Contents for WG368E

Page 1: ...SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw WG368E WG368E 9 ...

Page 2: ...r tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor 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 t...

Page 3: ... Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack b Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire c When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper cli...

Page 4: ... example do not use chain saw for cutting plastic masonry or non wood building materials Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation Causes and operator prevention of kickback Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Tip contact in some cases may c...

Page 5: ...allowed g Keep battery pack clean and dry h Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty i Battery pack needs to be charged before use Always refer to this instruction and use the correct charging procedure j Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in use k After extended periods of storage it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery pack several ...

Page 6: ...e hazardous for ecosystem Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste Do not burn Li Ion battery This product has been marked with a symbol relating to separate collection for all battery packs and battery pack It will then be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment Battery packs can be hazardous for the environment and for human health since they ...

Page 7: ...7 Cordless Chain Saw WG368E WG368E 9 13 17 5 6 3 2 1 7 20 13 19 15 16 12 14 21 8 9 10 11 4 18 ...

Page 8: ... Chain 9 Gripping teeth 10 Chain tensioning knob 11 Chain Cover 12 Drive Sprocket 13 Chain direction symbol 14 Bar locating tabs 15 Oil outlet 16 Fastening bar bolt 17 Bar tensioning plate 18 Oil level window 19 Chain catch 20 Bar clamp 21 Blade Protection Cover Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery ...

Page 9: ...hain bar included 3 8kg 3 0kg Voltage measured without workload Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 40 Volts Nominal voltage is 36 Volts ACCESSORIES WG368E WG368E 9 Lubrication oil 100ml 1 1 Blade Protection Cover 1 1 Charger WA3735 1 Battery Pack WA3536 1 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool Use good quality accessories marked with a we...

Page 10: ...r Tensioning Plate 17 is facing outward See Fig A 5 Fit the Chain onto the Drive Sprocket 12 so that the Fastening Bar Bolt 16 and the two Bar LocatingTabs 14 on the Bar Clamp 20 fit into the keyway of the opening on the Guide Bar 7 See Fig B 6 Check to see if all parts are seated properly See Fig C 7 Fit the Chain Cover 11 ensure that the Chain Catch 19 slides properly into the Chain Cover 11 See...

Page 11: ...n against the weight of the machine See Fig F2 Use a screwdriver to move chain around Guide Bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely See Fig F3 4 When the chain looses unscrew the ChainTensioning Knob absolutely and then Screw on the cover plate with the locking knob tightly again LUBRICATION Important The chain saw is not supplied filled with oil It is essential to fill wit...

Page 12: ...30cm OPERATION 1 BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS TOOL Attention The charger and battery pack are specially designed to work together so do not attempt to use any other devices Never insert or allow metallic objects into your charger or battery pack connections because of an electrical failure and hazard will occur NOTE Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you must charge once before use The battery charg...

Page 13: ...ed condition may reduce the life and performance of your battery 5 Switching on and off See Fig I For switching on the machine press the Lock off Button 3 then fully press the On Off Switch 2 and hold in this position The Lock Off Button 3 can now be released For switching off release the On Off Switch 2 Cutting Important Is the oil reservoir filled Check the Oil Level Window 18 prior to starting ...

Page 14: ...h ease 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 ha...

Page 15: ...nd 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 chain saw felling trees See Fig P Always wear hard hat to protect head against falling branches The chain saw can only be used to fell trees smaller in diameter than the length of the guide bar Secure work ...

Page 16: ...t through the hinge As the felling gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges 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 ...

Page 17: ...er cutting Never try cutting through two logs at same time This could increase the risk of kickback While cutting log never hold log with your hand leg or foot While cutting log never allow another person to hold log Turn off and remove the battery pack from the saw before moving from one place to another SAW MAINTENANCE AND KICKBACK SAFETY Follow maintenance instructions in this manual Proper cle...

Page 18: ...When not in use always store chain saw In a high or locked place out of children s reach in a dry place Bar Maintenance To maximize bar life the following bar maintenance is recommended The bar rails that carry the chain should be cleaned before storing the tool or if the bar or chain appear to be dirty The rails should be cleaned every time the chain is removed Turn the bar over top rail becoming...

Page 19: ...fe Check drive sprocket If it is worn out or damaged due to strain have it exchanged by an authorized service agent If the chain bar is worn out or damaged take the chain tensioning catch off the bar by loosing the screw anti clockwise Then fit the tensioning catch into the new bar by tightening the screw clockwise The catch protrude a must be fitted into the bar hole See Fig W Sharpening Chain WA...

Page 20: ...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 brush Clean oil outlet with a clean cloth If th...

Page 21: ... 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 ...

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