Worx Jawsaw WG307E Notice Originale page 13

InTEnDED USE
This JawSaw has been designed for pruning
branches and cutting small logs up to 100mm
in diameter, not for cutting metals (See Fig. A).
ADJUSTMEnT AnD
ASSEMBLy
wArNINg: Before touching the
chain or making any other
adjustments, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
All Saw Chains wear and become loose from
operation. Periodically check the Saw Chain
(11), if there is any visible gap between the
chain and the Guide Bar (10), it must be re-
tensioned.
wArNINg:
• Unplug JawSaw from power source
before adjusting saw chain tension.
• Cutting edges on chain are sharp.
use protective gloves when handling
chain.
This product comes fully assembled.
However, we recommend that you check
the chain tension before use and readjust if
necessary.
ADJUSTInG THE CHAIn
TEnSIOn
1. Push the Rear Handle (3) until the Guide
Bar (10) is in the middle of the jaw
opening as shown. Lock the Guide Bar in
the middle position by inserting the Lock
Pin (17) found on the power cord into the
Lock Pin Receptacle(18) located under the
Rear Handle (3) (See Fig. B1-B3).
2. Open the chain access cover (12) by using
the supplied wrench. To open turn the
Access Cover Nut no more than a 1/4 turn
in either direction (See Fig. C).
3. Release tension on the Saw Chain (11) by
loosening the Chain Tensioning Bolt (15).
Turn the Chain Tensioning Bolt counter-
clockwise 2 or more times (See Fig. D).
4. Add tension on the Saw Chain by turning
Limbing and Trimming Electric Chain Saw En
the Chain Tensioning Bolt clockwise. When
tightening the Chain Tensioning Bolt the
automatic chain tensioning system will set
the tension to the Saw Chain at the same
time.
NOTE: It is not possible to overtighten the
Saw Chain, so tighten the chain as much
as possible.
5. Check that the correct Saw Chain tension
has been set. It should be possible to pull
the Saw Chain away from the side of the
Guide Bar approximately 1.6mm and it
should snap back (See Fig. E).
If tension is incorrect, repeat step 3,
ensuring the Guide Bar is free to move
when the tension is released.
CHAnGInG THE GUIDE BAR
AnD SAW CHAIn
wArNINg!
• LACErATION HAZArD. Always wear
protective gloves when installing or
removing the saw chain. The saw chain is
sharp and can cut you even when it is not
running.
• BurN HAZArD. The chain guide bar and
chain may become hot during use. Allow
to cool before adjustment or removal.
1. Ensure the operation is carried out on a
firm surface.
2. Disconnect the power, install the Lock Pin
(17) and open the Chain Access Cover (12)
as described in the previous section.
3. Use only WORX replacement Guide Bar
and Saw Chain.
4. Loosen and remove the chain Chain
Tensioning Bolt (15).
5. Lift the Guide Bar (10) and Saw Chain (11)
out through the jaw, angling the Guide Bar
to clear the two bar locating pins (d) (See
Fig. I).
6. If replacing the Guide Bar, remove the
mounting plate (a), which is retained by a
single screw and fit to the new Guide Bar.
The Guide Bar is symmetrical and may
be mounted with either face outward (can
be reversed if the lower working edge is
worn) (See Fig. F).
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