SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Limbing and Trimming Electric Chain Saw WG307E WG308E
General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. 4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
8. Carry the jaw saw by the front handle with the jaw saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the jaw saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the jaw saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. 9. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback. 10.
SYMBOLS Read the manual Warning Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear dust mask Do not expose to rain Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
8 6 9 5 10 11 12 13 7 14 6 2 17 4 3 2 1 21 16 15 19 Limbing and Trimming Electric Chain Saw WG307E WG308E
1. Power cord 2. Lock out button 3. Rear handle 4. Trigger switch 5. Oil level window 6. Oil filler 7. Front handle 8. Motor 9. Jaw teeth 10. guide bar 11. Saw chain 12. Chain access cover 13. Chain access cover nut 14. Auxiliary position 15. Chain tensioner bolt 16. Sprocket 17. Lock pin 18. Lock pin receptacle (See Fig. B3) 19. Oil bottle 20. Extension pole (only for WG308E, See Fig. Z4) 21. Cable hook Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA 220-240V~50/60Hz Voltage 600W Rated power 3000/min No load speed Guide bar length 150mm Oil tank capacity 30ml Chain pitch 6.4mm Chain gauge 1.3mm Chain speed 5.5m/s 42 Number of chain links Weight WG307E 3.7kg (without pole) WG308E 5.
INTENDED USE This JawSaw has been designed for pruning branches and cutting small logs up to 100mm in diameter, not for cutting metals (See Fig. A). 100mm ADJUSTMENT AND ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before touching the chain or making any other adjustments, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged. All saw chains wear and become loose from operation. Periodically check the chain, if there is any visible gap between the chain and the guide bar, it must be re-tensioned.
2. Open the chain access cover (12) by using the f To open turn the supplied wrench. access cover nut front 1/4 turn anti-clockwise. (See Fig. C) 3. Release tension on the chain by loosening the chain tensioner bolt (15). Turn the chain tensioner bolt antic clockwise 2aor more times. (See Fig. D) back 4. Re-tighten the chain tensioner bolt by turning the chain tensioner bolt. When tightening the chain tensioner bolt the automatic chain tensioning system will set the tension b to the chain at the same time.
7.Before re-fitting the bar, check that the small oil hole (b) and chain slot (c) are not 12blocked by dirt or sawdust, use a small toothpick to clean if necessary (See Fig. G1,G2). 8.Refit the chain to the bar. Note the correct direction of the teeth (See Fig. H). The cutting direction is 100mm inward on the lower cutting edge. 9.
10.Check if all parts are seated properly (See Fig J). 11.Refit and tighten the chain tensioner bolt. Note the cam (e) of the tensioner will engage the projecting tab (f) of the bar mounting plate and push the bar outward to tension the chain, check for correct tension (See Adjusting the chain tension). 12.Close the access cover and remove the lock pin. LUBRICATION J N IMPORTANT: The JawSaw is shipped with an empty oil tank. It is essential to fill with chain oil before use.
OPERATION front PREPARE YOUR JAWSAW FOR USE WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed may result in electric shock, back and/or serious personal injury. fire WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To prevent accidental operation, ensure that the tool is disconnected from the power source before performing the following operations, failure to do this could result in serious J personal injury. CAUTION: Sharp moving blade.
Q 1 1/3 R1 14 1 1/3 2 2/3 2 2/3 1. Connect saw and extension cord to power. 2. Use both hands to grip saw firmly. Always use left hand (I) to grip front handle and right hand (II) to grip the rear handle. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles (See Fig. P1,P2). 3. WARNING: Make sure your footing is firm and stable. Do not use the JawSaw while standing on piles of branches or while standing on a ladder.
R2 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.
V Z1 Z5 makes contact with the wood. Use the metal jaw teeth 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 Iwhich areIIdifficult 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.
V Z1 ASSEMBLING THE EXTENSION POLE (ONLY FOR MODEL WG308E) WARNING: Before attaching the extension pole (20), make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged. 1. Turn the release lever to allow the handle clamp to spring open (See Fig. Z1). 2. With the pole slightly angled away from the tool, insert the steel tab W into the slot behind the front handle, then swing the pole towards the tool’s rear handle. (See Fig. Z2). 3.
Z5 AA AB1 18 AB3 CUTTING WITH EXTENSION POLE (ONLY FOR WG308E) 1. Attached the pole as described in ‘’Assembling the extension pole’’. 2. Connect the JawSaw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply. NOTE: The JawSaw is quite heavy on the end of the extension pole. Add the pole attachment when cutting limbs above shoulder height and remove the pole saw when cutting limbs at or below shoulder height. AB4 3. Lift JawSaw with extension pole upward one step by one step. (See Fig.
Z5 6. One hand should firmly grip the push handle of the extension pole. The other hand should hold the metal portion of the pole or the sliding handle on the pole (See Fig. AC). 7.IIComplete the cut as described in “Trimming Branches”. 8. At the completion of the cut, be ready to immediately support the weight of the entire tool as the branch falls. WARNING: Do not let the JawSaw fall to the ground at the completion of the cut, AA this may damage the tool.
4. Maintain the JawSaw with care and have any damage or malfunction repaired by an authorized service center: • Never expose the JawSaw to rain. • Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for better and safer performance. • Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen chain. • Keep handles clean and free from oil. • Keep all screws and nuts tight. • Never carry the JawSaw by the power cord. • Never yank the power cord to unplug it. • Keep power cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
AC LUBRICATING SPROCKET Note: It is not necessary to remove the chain or bar when lubricating the sprocket 1. Clean the bar and sprocket. 2. Using a grease gun, insert the tip of the gun into the lubrication hole (h) and inject grease until it appears at the outside edge of the sprocket tip (See Fig. AD). 3. To rotate the sprocket and pull the chain by hand until the ungreased side of the sprocket is in line with the lubrication hole (h). Repeat the lubrication procedure.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your saw does not operate correctly check the following: PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Tool will not start. • Fuse blown or breaker tripped. • Extension cord not plugged in. • Check fuse or breaker. • Check to make sure extension cord is plugged into a working outlet. • Bar / chain overheated. • Chain too tight. • Lubrication needed. • Refer to Adjusting the chain tension section. • Refer to LUBRICATION section. • Chain is loose. • Chain tension set incorrectly.
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