Worx WG163E Installation manual

Cordless Lawn Trimmer/Lawn
Edge Trimmer
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Carefully read the
instructions for the safe
operation of the machine.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.
The appliance is only to be
used with the power supply
unit provided with the
appliance.
This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
WARNING: For the purposes
of recharging the battery,
only use the detachable
supply unit provided with this
appliance.
Additional safety
requirements for your lawn
edge trimmer
This grass trimmer is
designed for cutting grass
and similar soft vegetation
and for trimming grass
edges in private and
hobby garden areas which
are not accessible with a
lawnmower.
The device is not allowed to
be used in public gardens,
parks, sports centres or
at roadsides as well as in
agriculture and forestry.
This lawn trimmer is not
allowed to be used for cutting
or chopping:
- hedges, shrubs and bushes,
- flowers,
- in terms of composting.
Otherwise, there is a risk of
injury.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
SAFE OPERATING
PRACTICES
1. TRAINING
a) Read the instructions

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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.
c) Wear eye protection and
stout shoes at all times
while operating the
machine.
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
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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
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copious amounts of
water and seek medical
advice.
f) Keep battery pack
clean and dry.
g) Wipe the battery
pack terminals with a
clean dry cloth if they
become dirty.
h) Battery pack needs to
be charged before use.
Always refer to this
instruction and use
the correct charging
procedure.
i)
Do not maintain battery
pack on charge when
not in use.
j) After extended periods
of storage, it may be
necessary to charge
and discharge the
battery pack several
times to obtain
maximum performance.
k) Recharge only with
the charger specified
by Worx. Do not use
any charger other
than that specifically
provided for use with
the equipment.
l) Do not use any battery
pack which is not
designed for use with
the equipment.
m)Keep battery pack
out of the reach of
children.
n) Retain the original
product literature for
future reference.
o) Remove the battery
from the equipment
when not in use.
p) Dispose of properly.
q) Do not mix cells of
different manufacture,
capacity, size or type
within a device.
r) Keep the battery away
from microwaves and
high pressure.
SYMBOLS
Read operator’s manual
Batteries may enter water
cycle if disposed improperly,
which can be hazardous for
ecosystem. Do not dispose of
waste batteries as unsorted
municipal waste.
Do not burn
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Keep bystanders away
Do not expose to rain
Wear protective gloves
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.
Edging
Trimming
Make sure the battery is removed
prior to changing accessories.
Lock
Unlock
Li-Ion batteryThis product
has been marked with a
symbol relating to ‘separate
collection’ for all battery packs
and battery pack. It will then
be recycled or dismantled in
order to reduce the impact
on the environment. Battery
packs can be hazardous for the
environment and for human
health since they contain
hazardous substances.
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business Number.
By this number, business informa-
tion such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found
at website http://abr.business.
gov.au.
ABN of Positec Australia Pty Lim-
ited is 14 101 682 357.

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1. LOCK OFF BUTTON
2. REAR HANDLE
3. ON/OFF SWITCH
4. BATTERY PACK *
5. HANDLE UNLOCK BUTTON
6. UPPER SHAFT
7. LOCKING COLLAR
8. LOWER SHAFT
9. SAFETY GUARD
10. FLOWER GUARD
11. AUXILIARY HANDLE
12. COMMAND FEED BUTTON
13. EDGER WHEEL
14. LINE FEED BUTTON
15. LINE CUTTER
COMPONENT LIST
* Not all the accessories illustrated or
described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
Type WG163E WG163E.X (1-designation of
machinery, representative of Battery- powered
Lawn Trimmer)
WG163E WG163E.X**
Voltage 20V Max. ***
No load speed 7600/min
Cutting diameter 30cm
Line diameter 1.65mm
Machine weight
(BareTool) 2kg
** X=1-999, A-Z, M1-M9 there are only used for
different customers, there are no safe relevant changes
between these models
*** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery
voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage
is 18 volts.
SUGGESTED BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS
Category Type Capacity
20V Battery WA3551 2.0 Ah
WA3551.1 2.0 Ah
20V Charger WA3760 0.4 A
WA3880 2.0 A
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.
NOISE INFORMATION
A weighted sound pressure LpA = 74dB(A)
KpA 3.0dB(A)
A weighted sound power LwA = 90dB(A)
Wear ear protection
VIBRATION INFORMATION
Typical weighted vibration ah<1.8m/s²
Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²
The declared vibration total value may be used for
comparing one tool with another, and may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING! The vibration emission value during
actual use of the power tool can differ from the
declared value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used dependant on the following examples and
other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or
drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring
it is sharp and in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti
vibration accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design
and these instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration
syndrome if its use is not adequately managed.
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should also take account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off
and when it is running idle but not actually doing the
job.This may significantly reduce the exposure level
over the total working period.
Helping to minimize your vibration exposure risk.
ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions
and keep well lubricated (where appropriate).
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti
vibration accessories.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration
tool use across a number of days.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for the cutting of grass and
weeds under bushes, as well as on slopes and edges
that can not be reached with the lawn mower.
WARNING! The charger and battery pack are
specially 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 of an electrical failure and
hazard will occur.
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
operating unit, check for the following:
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. Hold front
handle with one hand and auxiliary handle with
the other 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 sure motor is up
to full speed before trimming or edging.
WARNING! Only use 1.65mm diameter
cutting 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
projectile that can cause serious injury.
Action Figure
Assembly
Assembling the Safety Guard See Fig. A1, A2
Mounting the Edger Wheel
WARNING: Make Sure
the ON/OFF Switch
is Locked Off to Prevent
Accidental Starting.
See Fig. B
Installing and Removing the
Battery Pack See Fig. C
Charging the battery pack
More details can be found in
charger’s manual
See Fig. D1, D2
Checking the battery condition
(only applies for the battery pack
with battery indicator light)
See Fig. D3
Operation
Safety ON/OFF Switch
WARNING! The cutting
head continues to rotate
after the trimmer has been
switched off; wait until it has
completely stopped then lay down
the tool.
See Fig. E
Trimming
- Adjusting the Shaft
WARNING! Make Sure the
ON/OFF Switch is Locked
Off to Prevent Accidental Starting.
See Fig. F
- Adjusting theTrimmer Head See Fig. G1, G2
- Adjusting the Auxiliary handle See Fig. H
-Trimming See Fig. I1
- Using the Flower Guard See Fig. I2
Edging
- Changing the tool into the
Edging mode See Fig. J1, J2
- Edging See Fig. K
Command feeding the line
- Note: Press as needed. See Fig. L
Manually feeding the line See Fig. M
Replacing the trimmer Spool See Fig. N1, N2,
N3
Manually winding the line See Fig. O1, O2,
O3, O4
WORKING HINTS
1. AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
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A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the lines hit
the Line Cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED.This is quite
normal. After about 5 seconds the line will be cut to
the correct leng
th and the noise will reduce as the motor gains full
speed.
If the noise of the line being cut can’t be heard, more
line will need to be fed out.
To feed more line, it is first necessary to allow the
trimmer to stop completely; it must come to a
complete rest, then restart, allowing the motor to
reach full speed.
Repeat above until you hear the line hitting against
the Line Cutter.
2. (See Fig. L)
Your grass trimmer is equipped with a Command
Feed System. Just press the button while the
machine is running, new line will feed out and then
stop when you hear the ‘clattering’ noise of the
new line being cut.The motor stops briefly when
the Command Feed button is pressed, and restarts
when released.This process enables the machine to
automatically feed out new line.
3. MANUALLY FEEDING THE LINE (See Fig. M)
Press and release manual line feed button (14), whilst
gently pull out the lines until the lines reaches the
line cutter.
If the line extends past the line cutter, too much line
has been fed out.
If too much line is fed out, remove the cutting head
cover and rotate the spool anti-clockwise until the
line is at the desired length.
MAINTENANCE
After use, disconnect the battery from the tool and
check for damage.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication
or maintenance.There are no user serviceable parts
in your power tool. 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 room
temperature location. Keep the motor ventilation
slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following table gives problems and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate
correctly.
WARNING: Switch the machine off and remove the battery prior to any troubleshooting.
Problems Possible Causes Corrective Action
Trimmer fails to
operate.
Battery discharged.
Battery too hot/cold.
Motor is broken.
Internal wiring of machine damaged.
Recharge battery; also see
the content in charger manual.
Allow to cool/warm.
Contact Service Agent.
Contact Service Agent.
Trimmer runs
intermittently.
Motor is broken.
Battery not fully charged.
On/Off switch defective.
Contact Service Agent.
Recharge battery.
Contact Service Agent.
Excessive vibrations/
noise.
Machine defective.
Line spool is not wound well.
Contact Service Agent.
Rewind the line. See “MANUALLY
WINDINGTHE LINE” (Fig. O1, O2,
O3, O4).
Cutting time per
battery charge too
short.
Battery has not been used for long
period or only charged for short term.
Grass too high.
Battery defective.
Recharge battery; also see
the content in charger manual.
Cut in stages.
Replace the battery.
Machine does not cut. Line broken.
Battery not fully charged.
Motor is broken (speed is too low).
Grass entangled around cutting head.
Replace the line.
Recharge battery; also see
the content in charger manual.
Contact Service Agent.
Remove grass.
Continuous lighting
of the battery charge
indicator.No charging
procedure possible.
Battery not (properly) inserted.
Battery contacts contaminated.
Battery defective.
Properly insert battery into battery
charger.
Clean the battery contacts or replace
the battery.
Replace the battery.
Battery charge
indicator does not
light up.
Plug of battery charger not plugged in
(properly).
Socket outlet, mains cable or battery
charger defective.
Insert mains plug (fully) into the
socket outlet.
Check the mains voltage; have
the battery charger checked by an
authorized after-sales service agent.
Auto Feed/Command
feed does not work
Cutting line is not wound well.
The line is tangled.
Line is used up.
Manually feed the line, if still cannot
feed out, remove the Spool out and
rewind the line.
Replace with a new spool of line.
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DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
We,
Positec Germany GmbH
Postfach 32 02 16, 50796 Cologne, Germany
On behalf of Positec declare that the product
Description Battery-powered Grass Trimmer
Type WG163E WG163E.X (1-designation of
machinery, representative of Battery- powered
Lawn Trimmer)
Function Cutting grass and similar soft
vegetation and for trimming grass edges
Complies with the following Directives:
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/
EU&(EU)2015/863, 2000/14/EC amended by
2005/88/EC
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC:
- Conformity Assessment Procedure as perAnnex VI
- Measured Sound Power Level 86dB(A)
- Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 90dB(A)
The notified body involved
Name: Intertek Deutschland GmbH(notified
body 0905)
Address: Stangenstraße 1, 70771 LEINFELDEN-
ECHTERDINGEN
Standards conform to
EN 60335-1
EN 50636-2-91
EN 62233
EN ISO 3744
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
The person authorized to compile the technical file,
Name: Marcel Filz
Address: Positec Germany GmbH
Postfach 32 02 16, 50796 Cologne, Germany
2022/01/27
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer,Testing & Certification
PositecTechnology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

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DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
We,
Positec (UK & Ireland) Ltd
PO BOX 6242, Newbury, RG14 9LT, UK
On behalf of Positec declare that the product
Description Battery-powered Grass Trimmer
Type WG163E WG163E.X (1-designation of
machinery, representative of Battery- powered
Lawn Trimmer)
Function Cutting grass and similar soft
vegetation and for trimming grass edges
Complies with the following regulations:
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
2008
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations
2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations
Noise Emission in the Environment by
Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations
- Conformity Assessment Procedure as per
SCHEDULE 9
- Measured Sound Power Level 86dB(A)
- Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 90dB(A)
The notified body involved
Name: Intertek Testing and Certification Limited
(Approved Body 0359)
Address: Academy Place,1-9 Brook Street,
Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5NQ, United
Kingdom
Standards conform to
BS EN 60335-1
BS EN 50636-2-91
BS EN 62233
BS EN ISO 3744
BS EN 55014-1
BS EN 55014-2
The person authorized to compile the technical file,
Name: Jim Kirkwood
Address: Positec (UK & Ireland) Ltd
PO BOX 6242, Newbury, RG14 9LT, UK
2022/01/27
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer,Testing & Certification
PositecTechnology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

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