Wen 4018 Operator's Manual

Wen 4018 Operator's Manual

9 ft. electric pole saw

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Important:
read this instruction manual carefully
before putting the chainsaw into operation
and strictly observe the safety regulations!
Keep this instruction manual for future reference!
opErator'S manUaL
9 ft. Electric Pole Saw
Model # 4018
Questions? problems?
Do not rEtUrn to StorE
Store personnel where the winch was purchased
are not trained to handle technical questions.
In order to answer questions in the most efficient and
speedy manner, contact Customer Service at:
(888) 315-3080 m-F 8-5 CSt or
by email: partsandservice@greatlakestec.com

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  • Page 1 9 ft. Electric Pole Saw Model # 4018 Important: read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chainsaw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual for future reference! Questions? problems? Do not rEtUrn to StorE Store personnel where the winch was purchased are not trained to handle technical questions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chain Tension Adjustment ..9 Chain Lubrication Verification..9 The WEN product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain installation will be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage or missing parts.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    CHaInSaW SpECIFICatIonS SPECIFICATIONS Model 4018 Motor 120V, 60Hz, 5.2 A Saw Chain Oregon 91VG, 3/8” Pitch Bar Length 8” Chain Speed at No Load 10.8m/s Lubrication of Chain Automatic Lubrication Chain Oil Required Oil Tank Capacity 70 cc (2.5 fluid ounces) Weight 10 LB...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important SaFEtY InFormatIon Warning – When using an electric pole saw, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you read and understand all instructions Important Safety Information on pages 2 through 4.
  • Page 5: While Operating Saw

    10. Before cutting, always provide the following: Clear work area Secure footing Planned retreat path from falling tree 11. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you. 12. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be necessary. Do not change the plug in any way.
  • Page 6: Kickback Safety Precaution

    16. Carry pole saw from one place to another • With saw stopped and unplugged • By holding front handle (never use hand guard as handle) • With finger off trigger • With guide bar and chain to rear KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning – Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches on object, or when the wood closes in the cut.
  • Page 7: Extension Cords

    EXTENSION CORDS If you use an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your electric saw will draw. An improper gauged extension cord will cause a drop in wire voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    aSSEmBLY WarnInG - Check the chain tension before each use. always use protective gloves. INSTALLING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN IMPORTANT: Always loosen sprocket cover locking knob before turning the tension adjusting wheel or else the sprocket cover and tension adjuster will be damaged. 1.
  • Page 9: Chain Lubricating Oil

    2. Attach support handle on the desired location of the pole. 3. Tighten nuts on base of the handle with the allen wrench provided. CHAIN LUBRICATING OIL Use high quality chain lubricating oil to minimize wear between the saw chain and guide bar while in use. We recommend using SAE No. 30 in the summer and SAE No. 10 in the winter or when cutting resinous wood.
  • Page 10: Operation

    opEratIon Warning – always follow safety procedures. Use the chainsaw only for cutting wood and not other types of materials. Do not use the chainsaw as a lever for lifting, moving or splitting ob- jects. never cut in high wind, bad weather, poor visibility con- ditions, or in extreme temperatures.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    maIntEnanCE GUIDE BAR AND OIL HOLES Clean guide bar before use. Follow instructions for removing and installing guide bar and saw chain. Remove guide bar and clean groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. Clean oil holes with a wire (see right). Check the sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar mount area before installing the bar. Guide bar with sprocket nose should be lubricated with grease using a lubricating syringe. Invert the symmetrically shaped guide bar every 8 working hours or each time the chain is removed to ensure uniform wear. Check the bar rails frequently for wear and remove burs and square up the rails using a flat file. Clean the Oiler port on...
  • Page 12: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTENANCE CHART Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If you daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are different, shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Visual inspection Complete machine Clean Switch Check operation Oil tank Clean...
  • Page 13: Exploded View

    ExpLoDED VIEW & partS LISt  ...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    partS LISt IteM# DeSCRIPtIOn IteM# DeSCRIPtIOn IteM# DeSCRIPtIOn Oil Tank Cap laBel STrap hang ring Seal nuT m5 STrap fixing ring BreaTh TuBe Oil filTer preSS- SCreW m5*12 lefT hOuSing nuT m5 SpOnge Oil Tank grip Oil filTer Tip Oil OuTpuT Tip SCreW m5*60 ruBBer WaSher WaSher...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    LImItED WarrantY WEN Products warrants its power tools to be free of defects in materials and from work- manship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. We will repair or re- place, at our option, any tool covered by this warranty that after inspection is found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period. If the product is used for commercial, professional or income producing purposes, the limited warranty period is 90 days.

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