Worx WG183E Installation manual

WG183E
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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Cordless Grass Trimmer

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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, re
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.
Carefully read the instructions
for the safe operation of the
machine.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
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,
- owers,
- 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
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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 articial
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 t metal cutting
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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.
BATTERY SAFETY
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 re.
c) Do not expose battery
pack to heat or re. 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 amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
f) Keep battery pack clean
and dry.
g) Wipe the battery pack
terminals with a clean dry
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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 specied by Worx.
Do not use any charger
other than that specically
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
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SYMBOL
Read operator’s manual
Keep bystanders away
Wear eye and ear protection
Do not expose to rain
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.
Li-Ion battery This 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.
Li-I on
Li-I on
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
Wear protective gloves
Make sure the battery is removed
prior to changing accessories.
Trimming
Lock
Unlock
Correct
Incorrect
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business
Number. By this number,
business information such as
entity type, status, business
location etc. can be found at
website http://abr.business.
gov.au.
ABN of Positec Australia Pty
Limited is 14 101 682 357

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COMPONENT LIST
1. BATTERY PACK *
2. ON/OFF SWITCH
3. UPPER SHAFT
4. HANDLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
5. LOWER SHAFT
6. SAFETY GUARD
7. LINE FEED BUTTON
8. LINE CUTTER
9. AUXILIARY HANDLE
10. LOCK OFF SWITCH
11. CUTTING HEAD (SEE FIG.I)
12. SPOOL CAP (SEE FIG. J)
13. CAP RELEASE LATCH (SEE FIG.J)
14. SPOOL (SEE FIG.J)
15. EYELET (SEE FIG.J)
* Not all the accessories illustrated or described are
included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
Type Designation: WG183E WG183E.X (1-designation
of machinery, representative of Cordless Grass
Trimmer)
WG183E WG183E.X**
Voltage 40 V MAX (2x20 V MAX) ***
No Load Speed 6800 /min
Cutting Diameter 33 cm
Line Diameter 1.65 mm
Line length 5 m (Dual-Exit)
Machine Weight
(Bare Tool) 2.2 kg
** 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 WA3772 2.0 A
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
listed in the above list from the same store that
sold you the lawn trimmer. Refer to the accessory
packaging for further details. Store personnel can
assist you and offer advice.
NOISE DATA
A weighted sound pressure LpA = 75.8 dB(A)
KpA 3.0 dB(A)
A weighted sound power LwA = 90.2 dB(A)
KwA 3.0 dB(A)
Wear ear protection.
VIBRATION INFORMATION
Typical weighted vibration ah<2.5 m/s2
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/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
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WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of
exposure level in the actual conditions of use
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 signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total
working period.
Helping to minimise 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 & OPERATION
ACTION FIGURE
Assembly
Assembling the Trimmer Shaft See Fig. A
Assembling the Auxiliary Handle See Fig. B
Assembling the Safety Guard See Fig. C
Installing and Removing the
Battery Pack
NOTE:
• This machine will only run
when 2 batteries are installed. It
is recommended to use the same
two batteries and charge the two
batteries at the same time.
• When you use two batteries
with different power, the
machine will only run to the
lower common denominator.
See Fig. D1,D2
Charging the battery pack
NOTE:
• The batteries are shipped
uncharged. Each battery must
be fully charged before the rst
use.
• Always fully charge the two
batteries at same time. More
details can be found in charger’s
manual.
See Fig. D3
OPERATION
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 See Fig. F
-Adjusting the Auxiliary handle See Fig. G
Manually feeding the line See Fig. H
Removing the Cap See Fig. I
Cutting Head See Fig. J
Changing the line spool See Fig. K,L
Manually winding the line See Fig. M, N,O,P
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
1. AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM
When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length
of line is fed out.
A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard for a short time. This
is normal and is caused by the line being cut by the line
cutter. Once the line is cut to the correct length, the
‘clattering’ noise will stop and the trimmer motor will
run at full speed.
To feed more line, stop the trimmer completely, then
restart, allowing the motor to reach full speed. Repeat
this until you hear the ‘clattering’ noise of the line
cutting. (Do not repeat this procedure more than 6
times)
2 . MANUALLY FEEDING THE LINE (See Fig. H)
Press and release manual line feed button, whilst
gently pull out the lines until the lines reaches 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
rotate the spool anti-clockwise until the line is at the
desired length.
Removing the Cap (See Fig. I)
Press and hold in the two latches. Pull the spool cap
away from the Cutting Head. Keep the cap and spool
holder clean from debris. To replace the cap, press
it rmly towards the spool holder. Ensure that it is
correctly connected by trying to remove it without
depressing the two latches.
Changing the Line Spool (See Fig. K, L)
First take off the cap and remove the old spool. Place
new spool into cutting head. Feed one line through the
eyelet, then repeat for second line (See Fig. L).
Release line from cleat on the Spool. Reattach the cap.
WARNING! Your Trimmer is designed to only use
line with a maximum diameter of 0.065”(1.65mm).

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Only use nylon line.
IMPORTANT - Always wind the line onto the upper
section of the spool rst.
3. Manually winding the line (See Fig. M, N, O, P)
Take approximately 5 m line and insert 15 mm of line
into one of the holes in the upper section of the spool.
Wind the line in the direction of the arrows on the top
of the spool.
Leave approximately 100mm of line unwound and
place it into the cleat. Repeat on the lower section of
spool. Care should be taken to ensure that the line is
neatly coiled on the spool. Failure to do so will impair
the eciency of the automatic line feed. Then t the
spool as described above in “Changing the Line Spool”.
STORING YOUR GRASS
TRIMMER
Always remove the battery pack from your
trimmer after use.
To store your GRASS trimmer
The trimmer is provided with a hanging slot for storing
the trimmer on the wall. (See Fig. Q)
Store in a dry place where the trimmer and battery can
be protected from damage.
MAINTENANCE
Always remove the battery pack from your
trimmer after use.
Always check the product prior to being used for any
damage.
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
WINDING THE LINE”’’
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.
Fully charge 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.
Auto feed does
not work
Cutting line is not wound well.
The line is tangled.
Line is used up.
Manually feed the line, if still can not feed
out, remove the Spool out and rewind the
line.
Replace with a new spool of line.
Positec Australia Pty Limited
10 Corporate Blvd Bayswater , VIC 3153, Australia

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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 Cordless Grass Trimmer
Type WG183E WG183E.X (1-designation of
machinery, representative of Cordless Grass 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 per Annex VI
- Measured Sound Power Level 90.2 dB (A)
- Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 94 dB(A)
The notied body involved
Name: ISET S.r.l. Unipersonale
Address: Sede Legale e Uci Via Donatori di
sangue,9 – 46024 Moglia (MN)
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 le,
Name Marcel Filz
Address Positec Germany GmbH
Postfach 32 02 16, 50796 Cologne, Germany
2022/01/27
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer, Testing & Certication
Positec Technology (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 Cordless Grass Trimmer
Type WG183E WG183E.X (1-designation of
machinery, representative of Cordless Grass Trimmer)
Function cutting grass and similar soft vegetation
and for trimming grass edges
Complies with the following Directives:
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
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- Measured Sound Power Level 90.2 dB (A)
- Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 94 dB(A)
The notied body involved
Name: Intertek Testing and Certication Limited
(Approved Body 0359)
Address: Academy Place,1-9 Brook Street, Brentwood,
Essex, CM14 5NQ, United Kingdom
Certication No.: 21UK-ONR-0128-R01
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 le,
Name Jim Kirkwood
Address Positec (UK & Ireland) Ltd
PO BOX 6242, Newbury, RG14 9LT, UK
2022/01/27
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer, Testing & Certication
Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

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