Worx WG380.9, WG380 User Manual

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Cordless chain saw

Tronçonneuse sans ﬁl

Sierra de cadena inalámbrica

P07

P22

P38

WG380 WG380.9

11*

6 7

10*

14 15

16 17 1921 20 22

1. REAR HANDLE

2. ON/OFF SWITCH

3. OIL FILLER CAP

4. FRONT HANDLE

5. HAND GUARD

6. GUIDE BAR

7. CHAIN

8. CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB

9. CHAIN COVER

10. BATTERY PACK*

11. BATTERY 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.

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TECHNICAL DATA

WG380 WG380.9

Voltage 40V

Bar length 12”

Chain speed 14.8ft/s

Oil tank capacity 4.5 ounces

Chain pitch 3/8”

Number of chain drive links

Chain gauge 0.043”

Adaptive Chain type QIRUI:A0(T)-45E/OREGON:90PX045X

Adaptive Bar type QIRUI:P012-43SR(T)/OREGON:124MLEA041

Charging time 8hrs /

Weight( chain & bar included)

** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 40 volts. Nominal voltage is 36 volts.

7.9 lbs 6.4 lbs

Max**

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 found on the product packaging, at a WORX dealer or on our website at www.worx.com.

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A1 A2

C1 C2

E1 E2

Kink/Plis/Torcimiento

EN: Bar / F: Bar ES: Barra de guía

100%

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100%

EN: Injecting grease to lubricate

F: Injectez la graisse pour lubrifier

ES: Inyectando grasa para lubricar

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PRODUCT SAFETY

WARNING: Some dust created by

power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints;

• Crystalline silica from bricks and

cement and other masonry products and

• Arsenic and chromium from

chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemical: Work in a well ventilated area, and Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: This product can

expose you to chemicals including lead, phthalate or bisphenol A which are known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after use. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and 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 refer to your electric (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

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 plugs with grounded power tools.

Unmodiﬁed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or

wet conditions. Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use

the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power 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 tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention

while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment.

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Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your

ﬁnger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times. This

enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the

connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of 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 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.

power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

The correct power tool will do

Any

Such preventive

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 parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation.

the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and

tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care a) Recharge only with the charger

speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

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.

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 clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

together may cause burns or a ﬁre.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may

be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally

Use of the power tool for

Shorting the battery terminals

If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂush

If damaged, have

Use of any

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seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by

a qualiﬁed repair person using only identical replacement parts.

ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Keep all parts of the body away from

the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.

inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.

2. Always hold the chain saw with your

right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.

Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand conﬁguration increases the risk of personal

injury and should never be done.

3. Hold the power tool by insulated

gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.

4. Wear safety glasses and hearing

protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.

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.

as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.

Slippery or unstable surfaces such

Saw chains contacting

A moment of

This will

Adequate

7. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back.

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.

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 your body.

transporting or storing the chain saw always apply the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.

10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.

lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.

11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

are slippery causing loss of control.

12. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.

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 cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or

The slender material

Improperly tensioned or

Greasy, oily handles

Use of the chain saw

When

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incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

- Maintain a ﬁrm grip, with thumbs and ﬁngers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.

Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

- Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps

prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.

- Only use replacement bars and chains speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.

- Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge

height can lead to increased kickback.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK

1) WARNING: Risk of ﬁre and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), or incinerate. Do not expose

cells or batteries to heat or ﬁre. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.

2) Dispose of used battery promptly. When disposing of secondary cells or batteries, keep cells or batteries of different electrochemical systems separate from each other.

3) Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use.

4) Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center.

5) CAUTION – The battery used in this device may present a risk of ﬁre or chemical burn if mistreated. Replace

battery with WORX only. Use of another battery may present a risk of ﬁre or explosion.

6) WARNING: Do not use a visibly damaged battery pack or 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 shortcircuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials.

10)Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.

11)Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.

12)Do not maintain secondary cells and batteries on charge when not in use.

13)Retain the original cell and battery literature for future reference.

14)Do not use any charger other than that speciﬁcally provided for use with the equipment. Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions.

15) When possible, remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.

16) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your ﬁnger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.

17) Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

18) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

19) Have servicing performed by a qualiﬁed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Fig.1

Instructions concerning the proper techniques for basic felling, limbing, and cross-cutting

1. Felling a tree

When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the same time, the felling operations should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the company should be notiﬁed immediately. The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill 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 as illustrated in Figure 1. 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.

2. Notching undercut

Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of falls as illustrated in Figure 2. Make the lower horizontal notching cut (W) ﬁrst. This will help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch (X) is being made.

3. Felling back cut

Make the felling back cut (Y) at least 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 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 aluminium (Z) to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall ( When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned ( ). Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.(See Fig.1)

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4. Limbing a tree

Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated in Figure 3. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.

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Fig.2

5. Bucking a log

Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your footing is ﬁrm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated in Figure 3, it is cut from the top (overbuck), avoid contacting ground as this will greatly reduce the chain sharpness.

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Fig.3

When the log is supported on one end, as illustrated in Figure 5, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck) (1). Then make the ﬁnished cut by overbucking (2) to meet the ﬁrst cut.

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1/3

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. Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.

2/3

When the log is supported on both ends, as illustrated in Figure 6, cut 1/3 the diameter from the top (overbuck) (1). Then make the ﬁnished cut by underbucking (2) the lower 2/3 to meet the ﬁrst cut.

Fig.5

1/3

2/3

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SYMBOLS

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

Wear dust mask

Do not expose to rain

Wear protective gloves

Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided

Li-Ion battery, battery must be recycled

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 ended, then please call 1-800-822-8837 for a free service that will properly dispose of the battery.

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

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING! Do not install the

battery pack before it has been completely assembled. Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain. These components are sharp and may contain burrs.

CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR ASSEMBLY

1. Unpack all parts carefully.

2. Place the chain saw on a solid, level surface.

3. Use only genuine WORX chains or those

recommended for guide bar.

4. Slide the chain (7) in the slot around the

guide bar (6). Ensure the chain is in correct running direction by comparing it to the chain icon on the guide bar, or referring to the chain direction symbol (17) found on the saw body. Ensure the bar tensioning plate (23) is facing outward. (See Fig. A1)

Recommendation: If you ﬁnd it is hard for

you to assemble the chain smoothly into the groove of the bar, then you can try the way as it shown in Fig A2: to hold the bar vertically and slide the chain from the top of the bar. It will help you to smoothly assemble the chain easier.

5. Fit the chain onto the drive sprocket (16), so

that the fastening bar hole (20) and the two bar locating tabs (21) on the bar pad (19) ﬁt into the keyway of the opening on the guide bar (6). (See Fig. B1, B2)

6. Assure all parts are seated properly. Make

sure the drive links are fully seated in the drive sprocket (See Fig. C1), avoiding a kink as shown in Fig. C2. If kink occurs, pick up on the chain at the guide bar just ahead of the kink and then pull the kink out.

NOTE: Chain should rotate freely and be

free of kinks.

7. Fit the chain cover (9) exactly onto the tool,

and tighten the chain cover by turning the chain tensioning knob (8) clockwise until it is tight. (See Fig. D)

WARNING: The chain is not

yet tensioned. Tensioning 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 chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

● 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 sprocket to wear rapidly.

1. Place the chain saw on any suitable ﬂat surface.

2. Turn the chain tensioning knob (8) clockwise until it is hand tight.

NOTE: The tension is automatically

increased while the chain tensioning knob (8) is being turned in a clockwise direction. The built-in ratchet mechanism prevents the chain tension from loosening.

3. Tilt the saw forward (See Fig. E1) where the guide bar (6) tip is pushed in an upward direction. This will remove slack from the chain.

4. Fully tighten the chain tensioning knob (8) by turning it clockwise.

5. Double check the tension set by the automatic chain tensioning knob. The correct chain tension is reached when the chain (7) can be raised approx. half the drivelink depth from the guide bar (6) in the center. This should be done by using one hand to raise the chain against the weight of the machine. (See Fig. E2)

NOTE: The chain (7) is properly tensioned

when it can be lifted off of the guide bar (6) and the drivelink is within the rail of the guide bar (6).

NOTE: The chain (7) will stretch while

cutting and lose proper tension. When the chain becomes loose, completely unscrew the chain tensioning knob (8) or turn the knob around three full turns in a counter-

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clockwise direction, then retighten the chain tensioning knob (8) to properly reset the chain tension by repeating Steps 1-4 listed above.

LUBRICATION

IMPORTANT: The chain saw is not

ﬁlled with oil. It is essential to ﬁll with oil before use. Never operate the chain saw without chain oil or at an empty oil tank level, as this will result in extensive damage to the product. NOTE: Chain life and cutting capacity depend on optimum lubrication. Therefore, the chain is automatically oiled during operation.

FILLING OIL TANK:

WARNING: Removing the battery

pack before ﬁlling the oil tank.

1. Set chain saw on any suitable surface with

oil ﬁller cap (3) facing upward.

2. Clean area around the oil ﬁller cap with

cloth and unscrew the cap by turning it counter clockwise.

3. Add bar and chain oil until tank is full.

4. Avoid dirt or debris entering oil tank, reﬁt

oil ﬁller cap (3) and tighten by turning clockwise until hand tight.

IMPORTANT: To allow venting

of the oil tank, small breather channels are provided between the oil ﬁller cap and the strainer, to prevent leakage, and ensure machine is left in a horizontal position (oil ﬁller cap (6) uppermost) when not in use. It is important to use only the recommended standard bar and chain oil (Grade: ISO VG32) to avoid damage to the chain saw. This can be found at the location where you purchased this saw or your local hardware store. Never use recycled/old oil. Use of non approved oil will void the warranty. Do not swallow. If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children. Store 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 WORX customer service agent or WORX approved service agent.

CAUTION: Do not touch the ground with the chain. Ensure safety

clearance of 12”.

OPERATION

1. BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS TOOL

WARNING! 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 charger supplied is matched to the Li-ion battery installed in the machine. Do not use another battery charger.

2. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK

The Li-ion battery is protected against deep discharging. When the battery is empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective circuit. In a warm environment or after heavy use, the battery pack may become too hot to permit charging. Allow time for the battery to cool down before recharging.

3. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See Fig.F&G)

Depress the battery pack release button to remove the battery pack from your tool. after recharging, insert the battery pack into the battery port. A simple 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.

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4. BATTERY STATUS LED (See Fig H) NOTE: The power level will indicate the

battery charge when the button on the battery is pressed. The power level lights display the battery condition as follows: Press the button (a), the power level light(s) will illuminate. When the three green lights are illuminated, the battery pack(10) is in a highly charged condition. When two lights are illuminated, the battery is in a moderately charged condition. When only one green light is illuminated, the battery charge is very low and should be recharged. When no light is illuminated, the battery is depleted and should be recharged at once. If still no light illuminated even after recharging, the battery may be defective, please contact service agent 1-866-354-WORX (9679)

5. SWITCHING ON AND OFF (See Fig. I) ATTENTION: Check the battery pack before using your cordless

tool. Only use the battery pack listed in the accessories section.

For switching on the tool, press the lock- out button (15), then fully press the on/off switch (2) and hold in this position. the lockout button can now be released. For switching off, release the on/off switch.

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 lockout button (15) completely in with the right thumb and squeeze the trigger. This will turn saw on. Releasing the trigger will turn the saw off. Make sure the saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.

6) When starting a cut, slowly place moving chain against the wood. The wood should be as close to the saw body as possible. Hold saw ﬁrmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of saw.

7) Guide the saw using light pressure and do not put excessive force on the saw, letting the saw do its work. 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 the saw from a cut with the saw running at full speed. Stop the saw by releasing the on/off switch (2). Make sure the chain has stopped before setting the saw down.

9) Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure working area until you are comfortable, using a ﬂuid motion and a steady cutting rate.

6. CUTTING IMPORTANT: Is the oil tank ﬁlled? Check the oil level window (14)

prior to starting and regularly during operation (See Fig. J1). Reﬁll oil when oil level is low. A full oil tank will last approx. 12 minutes of cutting depending on sawing intensity and stops. Check recent replaced chain tension about every 10 minutes during operation.

1) Installing the battery pack into the machine.

2) Make sure section of log to be cut is not

laying on the ground. This will keep the chain (7) from touching the ground as it cuts through the log.

Touching the ground while the chain is

moving is dangerous and will dull the chain.

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 of both hands must wrap around saw handles at all the times during the operation.

• 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.

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• 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.

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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 (6) that were supplied with this chain saw or recommended.

• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.

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. K).

3. The chain (7) must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood.

4. Use the bumper spikes (13) to secure the saw onto the wood before starting to cut.

5. Use the bumper spikes as a leverage point

while cutting. (See Fig. L)

6. Do not operate the chain saw with arms fully extended, attempt to saw areas which are difﬁcult to reach, or stand on a ladder while sawing (See Fig. M).

Never use the chain saw above shoulder height

CUTTING WOOD UNDER TENSION (See ﬁg. N)

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 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 out any adjustment, servicing or 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 CHAIN 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 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

3. Maintain chain 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.

• Keep all screws and nuts tight.

• Keep battery pack from heat, oil, and sharp ed ges .

4. When servicing, use only identical

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replacement parts.

5. When not in use, always store chain saw

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in a high or locked place, out of children’s reach

• in a dry place

• with Bar and Chain Storage/Transportation Cover (9) in 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.

To clean the Bar rails:

1. Remove chain cover and bar and chain. (see section ASSEMBLY)

2. Using a wire brush, screwdriver or similar tool, clear the residue from the inner groove of the bar (See Fig. O).

3. Make sure to clean oil passages thoroughly

Conditions which require chain (7) and guide bar (6) maintenance:

• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.

• Saw has to be forced through the cut.

• Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain.

Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting difﬁcult. After each use, remove the battery pack, clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. When rail top is uneven, use a ﬂat ﬁle to restore square edges and sides.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Worn Groove Correct Groove

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. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar speciﬁed for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw.

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 tensioning plate (23) tab into the new bar by tightening the screw clockwise. The tab protrusion (a) must be ﬁtted into the bar hole. (See Fig .P)

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from

power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain. Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster and more safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprocket, guide bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips, chain is dull.

LUBRICATE SPROCKET

WARNING: Wear heavy duty gloves

when performing any maintenance or service to this tool. Always unplug the tool before performing any service or maintenance on this tool. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the chain

or bar when lubricating the guide bar 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. Q).

3. To rotate the sprocket pull the chain by

hand until the ungreased side of the sprocket is in line with the grease hole. Repeat the lubrication procedure.

Replacing Bar & Chain

Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain stops. Only use replacement chain noted in this manual.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent. WARNING: Switch off and remove plug from power source before investigating

fault.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Chain saw fails to operate

Chain saw operates intermittently

Dry chain No oil in reservoir

Chain/chain bar over-heats

Chain saw rips,

vibrates, does not saw properly

Out of battery. Fuse faulty.

Over heating

Applying too much pressure while cutting. Loose connection. Internal wiring defective. On/off switch defective.

Vent in oil ﬁller cap clogged Oil passage clogged

No oil in reservoir Vent in oil ﬁller cap clogged Oil passage clogged Chain is over tensioned Dull chain

Chain tension too loose Dull chain Chain worn out Chain teeth are facing in the wrong direction

Charge the battery pack. Replace fuse.

Place the machine in a cool, ventilated place to cool it down Applying relatively less pressure while cutting Contact service agent 1-866-354WORX (9679).

Reﬁll oil Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet

Reﬁll oil Clean cap Clean oil passage outlet Adjust chain tension Sharpen chain or replace

Adjust chain tension Sharpen chain or replace Replace chain Reassemble with chain in correct direction

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