Worx WG216E, Safety And Operating Manual

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4
Electric Hedge Trimmer
WG216E WG216E.X
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
5. SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
WARNINGS
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the
blade. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving.
Blades continue to move after the switch is turned
off. A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with
the blade stopped and taking care not to
operate any power switch.
Proper carrying
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of
inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury
from the blades.
c)
When transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer, always fit the blade cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the
risk of personal injury from the blades.
d)
When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are
off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result
in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because the blade
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the hedge trimmer “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
f)
Keep all power cords and cables away
from cutting area. Power cords or cables
may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
g)
Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
h)
Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, e.g. wire fences and hidden wiring.
i) Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with
both hands if two handles are provided.
j)
The hedge trimmer is intended to be used
by the operator at ground level and not on
ladders or any other unstable support.
k)
Before operating the hedge trimmer, the
user should make sure the locking device(s)
of any moving elements (e.g. the extended
shaft and pivoting element), if any, are in the
locked position.
l)
Recommendation for the use of a residual
current device with a tripping current of 30
mA or less.