SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw WG368E WG368E.
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.
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. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain. 5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury. 6. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Safety Warnings for battery pack a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery pack. b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
SYMBOLS WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual Wear ear protection Wear eye protection Wear dust mask Do not expose to moisture. 6 Batteries may enter water cycle if disposed improperly, which can be 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.
1 2 3 5 6 11 10 9 21 8 7 13 15 7 19 12 14 17 20 13 4 Cordless Chain Saw 16 18 WG368E WG368E.
1. Rear handle 2. On/Off switch 3. Lock-off button 4. Oil filler cap 5. Front handle 6. Hand guard 7. Guide bar 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 8 20. Bar clamp 21. Blade Protection Cover* * Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA Type WG368E WG368E.9 (3-designation of machinery, representative of Chain Saw) WG368E WG368E.9 Voltage 40V Bar length Max* 30cm Cutting length 25cm Chain speed 3.8m/s Oil tank capacity 100ml Chain pitch 9.5mm Number of chain links 45 Chain gauge 1.1mm Saw chain type Oregon®: 90PX Bar type Charging time Weight (chain & bar included) Oregon®: 124MLEA041 1hr / 3.8kg 3.0kg *Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 40 Volts.
Intended use The chain saw is intended for sawing of trees, tree trunks, branches, wooden beams, planks, etc. Cuts can be sawed with or across the grain. This product is not suitable for sawing mineral materials. 10 17 8 ASSEMBLY 11 7 WARNING! Before touching the chain or making any other adjustments, make sure that the tool is switched off and the battery is E removed. Always use gloves when handling the chain. A 13 12 14 16 B 10 C 19 11 CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR ASSEMBLY 1.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling 17 chain. WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. A loose chain may jump out of guide bar groove. This may injure operator and damage chain. A loose chain will cause chain, bar, and 8 7 sprocket to wear rapidly. 1. Place the chain saw on any suitable flat surface. 2. Turn the Chain Tensioning Knob (10) clockwise until it is handAtight.
provided between the oil filler cap and the strainer, to prevent leakage ensure machine is left in a horizontal position (Oil Filler Cap (4) uppermost) when not in use. It is important to use only the recommended oil to avoid damage to the chain saw. Never use recycled/old oil. Use of non approved oil will invalidate the warranty.
E G push and slight pressure will be sufficient until a click is heard. Check to see if the battery is fully secured. Note: When removing the battery pack, hold it firmly to avoid dropping and injury. 4. BATTERY STATUS LED’S (See Fig. H) NOTE: The Status LED’s will indicate the battery condition when the button on the battery is pressed. The LED’s constantly a senses and displays the battery condition as follows: F1 “POWERTEST”, the light button is Press the button illuminated.
K O L a M 14 N S 4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet shoulder width apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. 5. When ready to make a cut, push the Lock-off Button (3) completely in with the right thumb and squeeze 50 mm the trigger.XThis will turn the saw on. Releasing the 1 1 trigger will turn the saw off. Make sure the saw is Z Y runningWat full speed before starting a cut. mm 6. When starting a cut,50slowly place the moving chain 1 against the wood.
How to use saw safely 1. Use the chain saw only with secure footing. 2. Hold the chain saw at the right-hand side of your body (See Fig. L). 3. The Chain (8) must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood. 4. Use the metal Gripping Teeth (9) to secure the saw onto the wood before starting to cut. 5. Use the Gripping Teeth as a leverage point (a) while cutting. (See Fig. M) 6.
T P X after it is felled. An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started. The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall. Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails staples, and wire from the tree.
chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. Y When the log is supported along its entire as illustrated, it is cut from the top (overbuck). When the log is supported on one end, as illustrated, cut Z 1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck). Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first Z kg cut. (See Fig. S) When the log is supported on both ends, as illustrated, cut 1/3 the diameter from the top (overbuck).
U 2. Inspect chain saw before and after each use. Check saw closely if guard or other part has been damaged. Check for any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of saw. Check for alignment or binding of moving parts. Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw if damage affects safety or operation. Have damage repaired by authorized service center. To locate an authorized service center, visit www.worx.com V 3. Maintain chain saw with care. • Never expose saw to rain.
and make cutting difficult. After each use, with unit disconnected from power source, clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square 2 1 edges and sides. a 1/3 File Rail Edges and Sides Square Worn Groove 2/3 Correct Groove S Replace the guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.
W X performing any service or maintenance on this tool. 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 and inject grease until it appears at the outside edge of the sprocket tip. (See Fig. X) 3. To rotate the sprocket release the chain stop and pull the chain by hand until the ungreased side of the sprocket is in line with the grease hole.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution Chain saw fails to operate Out of battery Fuse faulty Charge the battery pack Replace fuse Chain saw operates intermittently Loose connection Internal wiring defective On/Off switch defective 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 chai
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