Saw Maintenance - Worx WG324E Manual Original

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.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they
work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• 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 reentering a previous cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and Guide Bar
that were supplied with this pruning saw or
recommended.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with
proper tension.
How to use Saw Safely
1. Use the pruning saw only with secure footing.
2. Hold the pruning saw at the right-hand side of your
body (See Fig. L).
3. The Chain must be running at full speed before it
18 makes contact with the wood.
4. Use the Base Plate to secure the saw onto the wood
before starting to cut.
5. Use the Base Plate as a leverage point while cutting.
(See Fig. M)
6. Raise the Chain Guard when cutting from bottom to
top of material. (See Fig. N)
7. Do not operate the saw with arms fully extended,
attempt to saw areas which are difficult to reach, or
stand on a ladder while sawing. (See Fig. O)
Never use the pruning saw above shoulder height.
Cutting wood under tension (See Fig. P)
WARNING: When cutting a limb that is under
tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood
springing back. When wood tension is released, limb
could spring back and strike operator causing severe
injury or death.
When sawing logs supported on both ends, start the
cut from above(Y) about 1/3 of the diameter into the
log (overbuck) and then finish the cut (Z) from below,
in order to avoid contact of the pruning saw with the
ground. When sawing logs supported on only one end,
start the cut from below (Y) about 1/3 of the diameter into
the log (underbuck) and finish the cut from above (Z)
in order to avoid log splitting or jamming of the pruning
saw.
OPERATION FOR POLE SAW (ONLY FOR WG324E.1)
Cutting with extension pole
1. Install the battery pack into the machine.
2. Before cutting a high branch, consider all the same
Cordless Pruning Saw
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 3m away
from all power lines. (See Fig. Q1-Q4)
3. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only designated
grip areas when operating Pole Saw (See Fig. Q5).
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-out Button,
then fully press the On/off Switch (See Fig. Q6). This
will turn Pole Saw on. Releasing On/off Switch 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.
8. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw running at full
speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger. Make sure
chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.

SAW MAINTENANCE

Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper
cleaning of saw and chain and Guide Bar maintenance
can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the service life of
your saw.
NOTE: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can
increase with each sharpening.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF PRUNING SAW
1. Remove the battery pack
• When not in use
• Before moving from one place to another
• Before servicing
• Before changing accessories or attachments, such
as saw chain and guard
2. Inspect pruning 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 pruning saw if
damage affects safety or operation. Have damage
repaired by authorized service center. To locate an
authorized service center, visit www.worx.com.
3. Maintain pruning saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain or direct moisture.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for better
and safer performance.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen
chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.
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