Worx WG380, Manual

Page 1: ...WG380 WG380 9 Cordless chain saw Tronçonneuse sans fil Sierra de cadena inalámbrica EN F ES P07 P22 P38 ...

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Page 4: ...TERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON 12 REAR HAND GUARD 13 BUMPER SPIKE 14 OIL LEVEL WINDOW 15 LOCK OUT BUTTON 16 DRIVE SPROCKET 17 CHAIN DIRECTION SYMBOL 18 OIL OUTLET 19 BAR PAD 20 FASTENING BAR HOLE 21 BAR LOCATING TABS 22 BAR AND CHAIN STORAGE TRANSPORTATION COVER SHEATH 23 BAR TENSIONING PLATE SEE FIG A1 Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery ...

Page 5: ...43SR T OREGON 124MLEA041 Charging time 8hrs Weight chain bar included 7 9 lbs 6 4 lbs Voltage measured without workload Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 40 volts Nominal voltage is 36 volts ACCESSORIES WG380 WG380 9 Chain 1 1 Bar 1 1 Blade protection cover 1 1 Charger 1 WA3747 Battery pack 1 WA3580 Only use the appropriate accessories intended for this tool Accessory information can be f...

Page 6: ...Cordless chain saw EN 6 23 21 19 20 16 8 Kink Plis Torcimiento EN Bar F Bar ES Barra de guía 9 2 1 1 2 1 100 0 a 1 2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D E1 E2 F 1 G H A1 A2 ...

Page 7: ...Cordless chain saw EN 7 EN Injecting grease to lubricate ES Inyectando grasa para lubricar F Injectez la graisse pour lubrifier Z Y kg Z Y 13 a 2 1 14 I 1 N O P Q J1 J2 K L M ...

Page 8: ...b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes c Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 2 Electrical safety a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter p...

Page 9: ...sories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving...

Page 10: ...be alert for spring back When the tension in the wood fibers is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and or throw the chain saw out of control 8 Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance 9 Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from y...

Page 11: ...r appliance as applicable 7 WARNING Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack as applicable 8 BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED 9 Do not short circuit a cell or battery Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short circuit each other or be short circuited by conductive materials 10 Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock 11 Keep...

Page 12: ...t 2 higher than the horizontal notching cut as illustrated in Figure 2 Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction Do not cut through the hinge As the felling gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall If there is any cha...

Page 13: ...m the top overbuck 1 Then make the finished cut by underbucking 2 the lower 2 3 to meet the first cut 2 2 3 1 1 3 1 2 2 3 1 3 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log as illustrated in Figure 6 When cutting through to maintain complete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles D...

Page 14: ...led Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which can cause serious injury Always use two hands when operating the chain saw POSITEC Inc has established a partnership with the RBRC Corporation to recycle any Positec batteries with the RBRC call2recycle seal For environmental protection please do not discard batteries in the trash After the batteries life cycle is e...

Page 15: ...ing the chain applies as described under TENSIONING CHAIN The chain now needs to be inspected to make sure it is properly tensioned TENSIONING CHAIN See Fig E1 E2 NOTE New saw chains will stretch Check the chain tension frequently when first used and tighten when the chain 7 becomes loose around the guide bar 6 WARNING Removing the battery pack before adjusting saw chain tension Cutting edges on c...

Page 16: ...e away from heat or open flame CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC OILER Proper functioning of the automatic oiler can be checked by running the chain saw and pointing the tip of the guide chain bar 6 towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the ground If an increasing oil pattern develops on the cardboard the automatic oiler is operating fine If there is no oil pattern despite a full oil reservoir contact WOR...

Page 17: ...e chain is moving is dangerous and will dull the chain 3 Use both hands to grip saw Always use left hand to grip front handle 4 and right hand to grip rear handle 1 Use a firm grip Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles See Fig J2 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 out button 1...

Page 18: ...log overbuck and then finish the cut Z from below in order to avoid contact of the chain 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 chain saw SAW MAINTENANCE WARNING Remove the battery pack from the tool before carrying ou...

Page 19: ... specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw Replacing Bar Chain Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain stops Only use replacement chain noted in this manual Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe A worn or damaged guide bar will damage chain It will also make cutting harder Fit the bar ...

Page 20: ...ff switch defective Place the machine in a cool ventilated place to cool it down Applying relatively less pressure while cutting Contact service agent 1 866 354 WORX 9679 Dry chain No oil in reservoir Vent in oil filler cap clogged Oil passage clogged Refill oil Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet Chain chain bar over heats No oil in reservoir Vent in oil filler cap clogged Oil passage clogged Chai...