Worx WG150E User manual

WG150E
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1. MAIN HANDLE
2. AUXILIARY HANDLE
3. UPPER LOCKING KNOB
4. LOWER LOCKING KNOB
5. AUXILIARY HANDLE LOCKING LEVER
6. SAFETY GUARD
7. SPACER GUARD
8. EDGER WHEEL
9. LINE CUTTER
10. TELESCOPIC SHAFT
11. CUTTING HEAD COVER (See Fig M)
12. CAP RELEASE LATCH (See Fig M)
13. SPOOL (See Fig M)
14. CUTTING HEAD (See Fig M)
15. EYELET (See Fig M)
16. LINE FEED BUTTON (See Fig L)
17. BATTERY PACK
18. BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH
19. CHARGER
20. CHARGED INDICATOR LIGHT (Green)
21. CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT (Red)
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TECHNICAL DATA
Rated voltage 18V
Rated no-load speed 8500min-1
Cutting diameter 250mm
Line diameter 1.2mm
Machine weight 3.1Kg
NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA
A weighted sound pressure 81dB (A)
A weighted sound power 94dB (A)
Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 85dB (A)
Typical weighted vibration 4.0m/s2
ACCESSORIES
Battery 18V - 1.7Ah Ni-Cd 1pc
1 hour charger Voltage 220V-240V~50Hz/60Hz 1pc
We recommend that you buy all your accessories from the store where you purchased the tool.
Use good quality accessories marked with a well known brand name. Choose the bits according
to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store
personnel can also help and advise.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all instructions Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. WORK AREA
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Safety equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before
plugging in. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in
power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use
of these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
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 before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures
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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. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power
tools 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 and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack. Inserting
the battery pack into power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
b) Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
c) Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
d) 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.
e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
6. 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTION FOR
THE CORDLESS GRASS
TRIMMER
1. Wear protective glasses or goggles.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with the instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the machine in daylight or good
artificial light.
5. Before using the machine and after any
impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
6. Never operate the machine with damaged
guards or without the guards in place.
7. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
8. Take care against injury from any device
fitted for trimming the filament line length.
After extending new cutter line always return
the machine to its normal operating position
before switching on.
9. Never fit metal cutting elements.
10. Never use replacement parts or accessories
not provided or recommended by the
manufacturer.
11. Disconnect the machine from the mains
before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine and when it is not in use.
12. Always ensure that ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.
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SYMBOLS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. ASSEMBLY OF THE MAIN HANDLE AND
SHAFT (See Fig A)
Loosen the upper locking knob (3) clockwise.
Insert the telescopic shaft into the main handle,
until a click sound is heard (See Fig A).
Tighten the upper locking knob anti-clockwise.
2. ASSEMBLY OF THE SAFETY GUARD
Fix the safety guard to the trimmer head making
sure the sides are located into the grooves on
the trimmer head (See B).
Secure the safety guard onto the trimmer head
with the screw provided (on the inside of the
guard).
3. ASSEMBLY OF THE SPACER GUARD
Locate and snap fit the pivot bracket of spacer
guard into the hole of trimmer head (See C).
When not required, rotate the spacer guard to
the underside opposite side of the safety guard
and clip into the two locations.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read
the instruction book carefully.
1. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK
WARNING:The charger and battery
pack are specifically designed to work
together so do not attempt to use any other
devices. Never insert or allow metallic objects
into your charger or battery pack connections
because an electrical failure and hazard will
occur.
2. BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS
GRASS TRIMMER
Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you
must charge once before use. Your battery
pack will not be fully charged until you have
performed several charge and discharge
operations by charging & working with your
grass trimmer. After this your battery pack
performance will improve.
Read the manual
Warning
Do not expose to rain or water
Do not burn
Do not dispose of batteries. Return
exhausted batteries to your local
collection or recycling point.
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
To avoid possibility of electric
shock, do not use in damp or wet
conditions.
Keep all other people, including
children, pets and bystanders outside
the 15 meters hazard zone, stop
the trimmer immediately if you are
approached.
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3. HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY
PACK
Connect the battery charger to the power
supply and the green light (20) will illuminate
Then, fully insert the battery pack into the
charger to make the connections and the red
light (21) will illuminate to show charging
has started A discharged battery at normal
ambient temperature will take approximately
1 hours to reach full charge. When charging is
completed the green light (20) will illuminate to
indicate end of charge (See D).
Due to the different conditions, the charging
time would be longer.
Note: Green = Power on,
Red = Charging,
Battery pack inserted +green = Charging
completed
The battery pack can then be removed for use
in your tool. The charger timer circuit and bat-
tery pack temperature safety cut-out device
prevent overcharge of your battery pack.
WARNING: After long usage the battery
will become hot, let the hot battery cool
down for 1 hour before recharging.
4. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY
PACK
Locate latches on side of battery pack and
depress both sides to release battery pack from
your grass trimmer. Remove battery pack from
your grass trimmer (See E). After recharge
insert the battery pack into grass trimmer’s
battery port. A simple push and slight pressure
will be sufficient.
5. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH
Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental
starting. Depress lock off button (B) then on/off
switch (A) and release lock off button (B). Your
switch is now on. To switch off just release the
on/off switch (See Fig F)
WARNING: The cutting head continues
to rotate after the trimmer has been
switched off, wait until it has stopped then lay
down the tool.
6. ADJUSTMENT OF THE TELESCOPIC
SHAFT (SEE G)
Unscrew the lower locking knob (4) in the direc-
tion indicated to unlock.
Adjust the length of the telescopic shaft to the
most comfortable length.
Tighten the lower locking knob.
7. MAIN HANDLE ROTATION (SEE H)
Unscrew the upper locking knob (3) in the
direction indicated to unlock.
Adjust the angle of the main handle to be
clockwise 90 degree max.
Turn the upper locking knob in the opposite
direction to lock.
8. ADJUSTMENT OF AUXILIARY HANDLE
Pull up the auxiliary handle locking lever (5).
Hold the lever and rotate the auxiliary handle
to the most comfortable and balanced position
(See I)
Release the lever, your auxiliary handle has
been locked.
9. ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRIMMER HEAD
ANGLE TO THE SHAFT
Use both of your hands, one grips the shaft,
another on the head, then apply adequate
force to adjust the trimmer head to the most
comfortable position. The ratchet mechanism
will make a heavy clicking sound which is
normal and not a defect (See Fig J).
OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear the eye
protection. Never lean over the
trimmer head. Rocks or debris can
ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face
and cause blindness or other serious
injury when opening unit, check for the
following:
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. Hold
front handle with one hand and auxiliary handle
with another hand. Keep unit below waist level.
Work only from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. Without
bending over, keep line near and parallel to the
ground (perpendicular when edging) and not
crowded into material being cut.
WARNING: Make sure that line is
fed out before operation. Make
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sure motor is up to full speed before
trimming.
WARNING: Use only 1.2mm cutting
line. diameter line. Other sizes of
line will not feed properly and will result
in improper cutting head function or can
cause serious injury. Do not use other
material such as wire, string, rope, etc.
Wire can break off during cutting and
become a dangerous missile that can
cause serious injury.
Trimming
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about
8 cm above the ground and at an angle. Allow
only the tip of line to make contact. Do not
force trimmer line into work area.
Edging(See Fig K)
Unscrew the upper locking knob (3) and rotate
the main and auxiliary handle to 90o with
cutting head (See Fig 8).
Retighten the upper locking knob.
Adjust trimmer head angle to be the lowest
horizontal setting. Then position the wheel on
the ground for edge mode. The guard has two
white line guides to indicate the cutting line
position. Align these marks with the edge of
your lawn.
While edging allow the tip of the line to make
contact. Do not force the line. The rotation
wheel helps protect the unit and keeps the unit
from contacting the ground. Take extra caution
while edging as objects can be thrown from
the trimmer line.
AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
When initially switching on the trimmer, a small
length of line is fed out.
A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the lines
hit the line cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED this
is quit normal. After about 5 seconds the line
will be cut to the correct length and the noise
will reduce as the motor receives full speed.
If the noise of the line being cut can’t be heard,
more line will be fed out.
To feed more line, it is first necessary to allow
the trimmer to stop completely, then restart,
allowing the motor to reach full speed.
Repeat above 4 until you hear the lines hitting
against the line cutter. (Do not repeat this
procedure more than 6 times)
TO MANUALLY FEED THE LINE (SEE FIG L)
If required line can be feed out manually
To operate, press and release manual line feed
button (16), whilst gently pull out the lines until
the lines reach the line cutter.
When the required amount of line is fed out,
gently pull on the second line (there is no need
to press the manual line feed button again)
If the line extends past the line cutter, too much
line has been fed out.
If too much line is fed out, remove the spool
cap and click spool anti-clockwise until the line
is at the desired length.
TO REMOVE THE CAP
Press and hold in the two latches (12) (See Fig
M).
Pull cap away from the spool holder
When refitting the spool cap.
Keep all areas of the cap and spool holder
clean.
Replace the cap, pressing firmly down towards
the spool holder to ensure cap is fully located.
Check that the cap is correctly fitted by trying to
remove it without depressing the two latches.
TO REPLACE CUT LINE
For your convenience it is recommended you
buy spool and line complete.
To fit spool and line complete:
Remove old spool.
Place new spool into cap with cut out areas of
the spool in line with eyelets.
Release line from cleat and feed line through
eyelet .
Refit the cap.
To fit nylon line only:
WARNING! Take approximately 6m of
line. Insert 10mm of line into the spool
holes and wind line in the direction of the
arrows on the top of the spool.
Your Trimmer is designed to use only line with
a maximum diameter of 1.2mm
IMPORTANT: Leave approximately 100mm of
line unwound and place into cleat.
Care should be taken to ensure that the line
is neatly coiled on the spool. Failure to do so
will impair the efficiency of the automatic line
feed.
Then fit spool as described in “To fit spool
and line complete”.
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MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the tool from the power supply and
check for damage. Your power tool requires no
additional lubrication or maintenance. There
are no user serviceable parts in your power
tool. Electrical cord should only be repaired by
an authorized repair center using replacement
parts and accessories recommended by the
manufacturer.
Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean
your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Always store your power tool in a dry place
and out of the reach of children. Keep the
motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working
controls free of dust. Sparks flashing in the
ventilation slots is normal and will not damage
your power tool.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Waste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your local authorities or retailer for recycling
advice.
PLUG REPLACEMENT
If you need to replace the fitted plug then follow
the instructions below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral
Brown = Live
As the colors of the wires in the electrical cord
of this appliance may not correspond with the
colored markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire
which is colored blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with N. The wire
which is colored brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with L.
WARNING!Never connect live or neutral
wires to the earth terminal of the plug.
Only fit an approved 13Amp BS1363/A plug
and the correct rated fuse.
NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to
be removed take great care in disposing of the
plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to
prevent engaging into a socket.
GUARANTEE:
This product has been manufactured and tested
to a high quality standard and is guaranteed
against faulty materials and workmanship for
24 months from the purchase date. You will
be required to show your receipt as proof of
purchase, so please keep it in a safe place. If
you find your product to be defective within this
guarantee period we will replace all defective
parts, or at our discretion, replace the product
free of charge with the same product or one of
a similar value and /or specification.
Battery guarantee:
The battery is guaranteed against faulty
materials and workmanship for 12 months
from the purchase date.
For further advice and support please call the
Customer Help line on 08456076380
This guarantee does not cover defects caused
by or resulting from the following:
- Trade, professional or hire use
- Misuse, abuse or neglect.
- Defects caused by foreign objects,
substances or accident.
- Repairs attempted by anyone, unless
authorized by the customer help line.
This guarantee is offered in addition to and
does not affect your statutory rights. This
guarantee is only valid within the UK.
Connect
Blue to N
(neutral)
Outer sleeve
firmly clamped
Cable grip
Brown L (live)
3 Amp fuse approved
to BS1362
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DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
we,
POSITEC Power Tools (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
No. 11 Yangqing Road, Loufeng Area, Suzhou
Industrial Park, Jiangsu 215021, P. R. China
Declare that the product,
Description
WORX Cordless Grass Trimmer
Type
WG150E
Complies with the following Directives,
EC Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
EC Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
Noise Emission in the Environment by
Equipment for Use Outdoors Directive
2000/14/EC
Conformity Assessment Procedure as per
Annex VI
Measured Sound Power Level
88 dB
Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level
94 dB
The notified body involved
Name: ITS Testing & Certification
Address: ITS Testing & Certification,
Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7SB
Standards conform to,
EN 60745-1 EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2 EN 786
EN ISO 3744 ISO 11094
EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3
EN 60335-2-29 EN 60335-1
2006/01/01
Jacky Zhou
POSITEC Quality Manager
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