Worx WG349E Notice Originale page 17

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 re-entering a previous
cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and Guide Bar
(7) that were supplied with this pole saw or
recommended.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp
with proper tension.
OPERATION FOR POLE SAW
Cutting with shoulder strap (See Fig. N2)
The extension pole is supplied with a shoulder strap
that gives extra support when hoisting the pole saw in
the air. Hook the shoulder strap to the extension pole
and wrap around your shoulder. The shoulder strap
can also soften the impact if the pole saw is dropped
after the completion of a cut.
Cutting with extension pole
1. Install the battery pack into the machine.
2. Before cutting a high branch, consider all the same
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. O1-O4)
3. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw
(See Fig. O5). 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 extension
pole lock-off button (23), then fully press the On/
off Trigger (19) (See Fig. M). This will turn Pole Saw
on. Releasing On/off Trigger 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.
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result
20V Cordless Pole Saw
in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate Pole Saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of Pole Saw causing
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not extend arms above shoulders
when using Pole Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing
conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a
living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (See Fig.
O6).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make
second cut from above limb. Continue cut until
you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down
to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
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 POLE 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 pole 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 pole 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 pole saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain or direct moisture.
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