Worx WG308 - Additional Safety Instructions

Guarded electric chain saw EN
1514
1514
Table 1 Minimum gauge for extension
cords
Volts
Total length of cord in
feet
120V 25 50 100 150
240V 50 100 200 300
Ampere rating
more than not
more than
AWG
0-6 18 16 16 12
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12
Not
recom-
mended
NOTE: Only the applicable parts of the
Table need to be included. For instance, a
120-volt product need not include the240-
volt heading.
Figure 1
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION
CORD
CORD
SET
APPLIANCE CORD
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN
(B) CONNECT PLUG AND RECEPTACLE
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Do not overreach.
WARNING: Do not use this tool to
fell trees
• Pre-planasafeexitfromfallingbranches
and debris. Ensure the exit route is clear
of obstacles that would prevent or hinder
movement. Remember freshly cut bark and
wet grass is slippery.
• Beawareofthedirectionthatabranchmay
fall. Consider all conditions that may affect
the direction of fall. Including:
 •Theintendeddirectionoffall
 •Thenaturalleanofthebranch
 •Anyunusualheavylimbstructure
or decay
 •Surroundingtreesandobstacles
including overhead power lines.
 •Thewindspeedanddirection.
• Thesafedistancebetweenabranchand
debris to be trimmed and bystanders,
buildings, and other objects is at least
2 ½ times the length of the branch. Any
bystander, building, or object within this
distance is at risk from being struck by the
falling branch.
• Whencuttingalimbthatisundertension
be aware of spring back. When tension
in the wood fibres is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the tool out of control.
• Alwayswearsuitablesafetyequipment
such as no-skid heavy-duty shoes, goggles,
ear protection, face shield, and gloves
when operating this tool.
• Ensuresomeoneisnearby(atasafe
distance) in case of an accident.
• Donotattempttooperatethistoolwhen
in a tree, on a ladder, or standing on other
unstable support.
• Keepproperfootingandbalanceatall
times.
• Keephandlesdry,clean,andfreefromoil
and grease.
• Donotletthemovingchaincontactany
object at the tip of the guide bar.
• Beginandcontinuecuttingonlywiththe