Chain Saw WG303E
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8. Remove the saw from a cut with the saw running
at full speed. Stop the saw by releasing the On/off
Switch. Make sure the chain has stopped before
setting the saw down.
9. Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure working
area until you get the hang of it and can saw with
ease, using a fluid motion and a steady cutting rate.
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 must wrap around
saw handles.
• 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 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 chain saw.
• 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. I).
3. The Chain (8) must be running at full speed before it
makes contact with the wood.
4. Use the metal Gripping Teeth (9) to secure the saw
onto the wood before starting to cut.
5. Use the Gripping Teeth as a leverage point (a) while
cutting (See Fig. J).
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. K).
Never use the chain saw above shoulder height.
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