Worx WG168E, Safety And Operating Manual

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Cordless Lawn Trimmer/
Lawn Edge Trimmer
WG168E
WG168E.9
ACCESSORIES
WG168E WG168E.9
Charger (WA3735) 1 /
Battery pack (WA3536) 1 /
Spool (WA0200) 1 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to
the accessory packaging for further details. Store
personnel can assist you and offer advice.
PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The appliance is only to be used with the power
supply unit provided with the appliance.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
1. TRAINING
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the correct use of the machine.
b) Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine, local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
2. PREPARATION
a) Before use, always visually inspect the machine
for damaged, missing or misplaced guards or
shields.
b) Never operate the machine while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
3. OPERATION
a) Wear eye protection, long trousers and stout
shoes at all times while operating the machine.
b) Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
c) Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
d) Never operate the machine with damaged guards
or shields or without guards or shields in place.
e) Switch on the motor only when the hands and
feet are away from the cutting means.
f) Always disconnect the machine from the power
supply (e.g. remove the battery pack from the
machine)
1) whenever the machine is left unattended;
2) before clearing a blockage;
3) before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
4) after striking a foreign object;
5) whenever the machine starts vibrating
abnormally.
g) Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting means. h) Always ensure that the
ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
i) Never fit metal cutting elements.
j) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
k) Walk, never run.
l) Not overreach and keep the balance at all times.
m) Not to touch moving hazardous parts before
removing the battery pack from the machine
and the moving hazardous parts have come to a
complete stop.
4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
a) Disconnect the machine from the power supply
(e.g. remove the battery pack from the machine)
before carrying out maintenance or cleaning
work.
b) Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
c) Inspect and maintain the machine regularly.
Have the machine repaired only by an authorized
repairer.
d) When not in use, store the machine out of the
reach of children.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or
battery pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not
store battery packs haphazardly in a box or
drawer where they may short-circuit each
other or be short-circuited by conductive
materials.
When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not
allow the liquid to come into contact
with the skin or eyes. If contact has been
made, wash the affected area with copious