WG160E - Coupe-herbe WORX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WG160E WORX

3-in-1 Grass Trimmer/Edger

3-in-1 Grass Trimmer/Edger

22. EYELET (See Fig K2)

Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.7

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EN VIBRATION INFORMATION Vibration emission value according to Noise Directive 2000/14/EC a

Uncertainty K 1.5m/s²

TECHNICAL DATA Type wG160E (1-designation of machinery, representative of Grass Trimmer)

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.

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 significantly

reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Helping to minimize your vibration exposure risk.

ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills and blades.

No load speed 7600/min

Cutting diameter 30cm

Line diameter 1.65mm

Machine weight 2.6kg

*Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches Maximum of 20volts.

Nominal voltage is 18volts.

NOISE INFORMATION A weighted sound pressure according to Annex E of EN 786 L

A weighted sound power according to Noise Directive 2000/14/EC L

Wear ear protection8

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EN ACCESSORIES We recommend that you purchase genuine accessories listed in the above list from the same

store that sold you the tool. Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand

name. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and

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.

Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10ºC or less.

Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.

Battery Pack (wA3525) 1

Edge/Trimming Support wheel 1

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EN GENERAL POWER TOOL 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

Save all warnings and instructions for

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers

to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or 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

outdoor use reduces the risk of

f) If operating a power tool in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a residual

current device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

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 personal protective equipment.

Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non-

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or

battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your

finger on the switch or energising power

tools that have the switch on invites

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

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 of10

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dust collection can reduce dust-related

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

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

c) Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack 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. 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

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.

5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a) 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.

b) Use power tools only with specifically

designated battery packs. Use of any

other battery packs may create a risk of

c) 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.

d) 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.

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

LAWN / EDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: When using the

machine the safety rules must

be followed .For your own safety and

bystanders please read the instructions

before using the machine. Please keep

the instructions safe for later use.

- 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.

a) Read instruction manual.

b) Keep bystanders away.11

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c) Wear eye protection.

d) Do not expose to moisture.

e) Never allow children or people unfamiliar

with the instructions to use the machine;

f) Stop using the machine while people,

especially children, or pets are nearby;

g) Only use the machine in daylight or good

h) Before using the machine and after any

impact, check for signs of wear or damage

and repair as necessary;

i) Never operate the machine with damaged

guards or without the guards in place;

j) Keep hands and feet away from the cutting

means at all times and especially when

switching on the motor;

k) 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;

l) Never fit metal cutting elements;

m) Never use replacement parts or

accessories not provided or recommended

by the manufacturer;

n) Always ensure that ventilation openings

are kept clear of debris;

o) 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.

p) Be familiar with the controls and proper

use of the equipment;

Read instruction manual

Do not expose to rain or water

Keep bystanders away

Do not expose to moisture.

This product has been marked

with a symbol relating to removing

electric and electronic waste. This

means that this product shall not

be discarded with household waste

but that it shall be returned to a

collection system which conforms to

the European Directive 2002/96/CE.

It will then be recycled or dismantled

in order to reduce the impact on the

environment. Electric and electronic

equipment can be hazardous for

the environment and for human

health since they contain hazardous

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1. ASSEMBLY OF THE SAFETY GUARD

Remove a screw from the Guard; attach the

Safety Guard to the trimmer head. Align the

Guard so it slides into the slots located on the

trimmer head. Turn the tool over and secure

the Safety Guard onto the trimmer head with

the screw (a) provided.

2. ASSEMBLY OF THE EDGE /TRIMMING SUPPORT WHEELS (See Fig B1, B2, B3)

With the tool right side up, slide the Edge /

Trimming Support Wheels (12) assembly

onto the metal plate located on the side of

the Cutting Head (See B1) or underneath

the Safety Guard(5) (See B2 B3). Make sure

the grooves of the Edge /Trimming Support

Wheels assembly locks onto the metal plate,

you will hear it click into place.

To remove the wheel assembly, press the

release button (b) on the wheels and pull the

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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

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 foreign metallic

objects into your charger or Battery Pack

connections because of electrical failure and

other hazards that will occur.

1. BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER Your Battery Pack is UNCHARGED and it must

be fully charged once before it is used.

The battery charger supplied is matched to the

Li-Ion battery for use with this tool. Do not use

another battery charger.

2. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK The Li-Ion battery is protected against deep

discharging. When the battery is empty,

the trimmer will switch off by means of a

protective circuit: The trimmer head will stop

NOTE: In a warm environment or after heavy

use, the Battery Pack may become too hot to

permit charging. Allow time for the battery to

cool down before recharging.

3. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See Fig. C)

Depress the battery release button to remove

Battery Pack (2) from your trimmer. After

recharging, insert the Battery Pack onto

trimmer’s battery bracket. A simple push and

slight pressure will be sufficient.

4. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (See Fig. D)

The safety switch is locked off to prevent

accidental starting. Depress the Lock Off

Button (9) then depress the On/Off Switch (10)

and release Lock Off Button. Your trimmer is

now on. To switch off, just release the on/off

WARNING! The cutting head

continues to rotate after the

trimmer has been switched off; wait until

it has completely stopped then lay down

5. ADJUSTMENT OF THE TELESCOPIC SHAFT (See Fig. E)

Step one foot on the Safety Guard, then

use one hand to pull up the Telescopic Shaft

Adjustment Trigger (8), adjust the length of

the Telescopic Shaft to the most comfortable

length. Release the Telescopic Shaft

Adjustment Trigger to lock in position.

6. MAIN HANDLE ROTATION (See Fig.

First, hold down the lower housing with your

foot and pull upward on the Upper Shaft (15).

Then rotate the Upper Shaft clockwise 90

degrees (See Fig.F1) and release; the Shaft

will be locked in position automatically (See

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7. ADJUSTMENT OF AUXILIARY HANDLE Pull up the Auxiliary Handle Locking Lever (11).

Hold the Locking Lever and rotate the Auxiliary

Handle to the most comfortable and balanced

position (See Fig G)

Release the lever, your Auxiliary Handle has

8. ADJUSTMENT OF THE TRIMMER HEAD ANGLE TO THE SHAFT WARNING! Make Sure the Safety

Switch is Locked Off to Prevent

Accidental Starting.

To adjust the Upper Shaft angle or convert the

tool from trimming mode and edging mode,

unlock the Pivot Head Locking Knob by hand,

and using adequate force, pull the trimmer

head into the desired position, then lock the

Pivot Head Locking Knob.

9. FLOWER GUARD/EDGE GUIDE Pull the Flower Guard/Edge Guide out before

trimming, as shown in Fig I1.

When edging, pull Flower Guard/Edge Guide

out also, and keep to a side (See Fig I2).

Before trimming or edging make sure the

flower guard is locked firmly in position.

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 operating unit, check for the

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

Make sure that line is

fed out before operation. Make sure

motor is up to full speed before trimming

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.

EDGE /TRIMMING SUPPORT WHEELS There are three optional positions for the Edge

/Trimming Support Wheels to attach when

assisting in Trimming and Edging.

Position 1: Using the guide wheels when

trimming in a forward or reverse direction

Position the Grass Trimmer in the trimming

position. Underneath the Safety Guard there is

a metal plate that the Edge/Trimming Support

Wheels will attach to. Slide the Support

Wheels horizontally onto the metal plate until

they lock into position so both the wheels are

facing in the forward direction (See Fig B3).

The wheels should provide support when

you are trimming in the forward or reverse

Position 2: Using the guide wheels when

trimming Side to Side

Position the Grass Trimmer in the trimming

position. Underneath the Safety Guard there

is a metal plate that the Edge/Trimming

Support Wheels will attach to. Slide the

Support Wheels vertically onto the metal plate

until it locks into position (See Fig B2). The

wheels should provide support when you are

trimming in a horizontal side to side direction

NOTE: you could also use the machine without

the guide wheels on guard when trimming.

Position 3: Using the guide wheels when

WARNING: Make Sure the Safety

Switch is Locked Off to Prevent

Accidental Starting.

Change the tool from trimming into the

edging mode, the Edge /Trimming Support

Wheels (12) will attach on the side the trimmer

head as shown in Fig.B1.; rotate the main

handle as described in ‘’MAIN HANDLE14

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EN ROTATION’’, then unlock the Pivot Head

Locking Knob, and using adequate force, pull

the trimmer head into the desired position.

Make sure to adjust the trimmer head angle

to be in the lowest horizontal setting. Finally,

lock the Pivot Head Locking Knob (See Fig H3)

and position the wheels on the ground for the

edging mode. While edging, keep the Flower

Guard/Edge Guide aligned with the sidewalk

edge, this will assist to edge in a straight path.

Only the tip of the line will make contact with

area being worked on. Do not force the line.

The edging wheels help protect the unit and

keep 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. Each time the

tool is started from rest it will advance about

6.35mm of trimmer line.

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 length and

the noise will reduce as the motor gains full

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.

TO MANUALLY FEED THE LINE (See Fig

Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery.

If required, line can be fed out manually.

To operate, press and release manual Line

Feed Button (17), while gently pulling out the

line until it is long enough to reach the Line

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 turn Spool counter-clockwise until the

line is at the desired length.

TO REMOVE THE SPOOL CAP COVER

Press and hold in the two Cap Release Latches

Pull the Spool Cap Cover (18) away from the

Cutting Head (21). Keep the Spool Cap Cover

and the inside of the Cutting Head clean from

debris. To replace the Spool Cap Cover, press

it firmly onto the Spool Holder. Ensure that

it is correctly connected by trying to remove

it without depressing the two Cap Release

REPLACE THE TRIMMER LINE AND SPOOL (See Fig K3).

Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery.

Remove Spool Cap Cover.

Remove the old Spool from Spool Holder.

Clear any broken line or cutting debris from

the spool area. Pull the line from the new

replacement Spool through the eyelet of the

Spool Holder. Place new Spool into the holder

with the cut out areas of the Spool facing

inward or down. When installed into the Spool

Holder, the smooth side of the Spool should

Release line from cleat on the Spool.

Refit the Spool Cap Cover.

TO MANUALLY WIND LINE (See Fig L1-

Take approximately 3m of line. Insert 15mm

of line into the Spool holes and wind line in

the direction of the arrows on the top of the

Leave approximately 100mm of line unwound

and place into the cleat.

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 the Spool as described above in “Rep

lace the trimmer line and Spool”.

MAINTENANCE After use, disconnect the battery from

the mains and check for damage.

Your power tool requires no additional

lubrication or maintenance. There are no15

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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.

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

Battery too hot/cold.

Internal wiring of machine

Recharge battery; also see “HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY “.

Battery not fully charged.

On/Off switch defective.

Contact Service Agent.

Line spool is not wound well.

Contact Service Agent.

Rewind the line. See ’’ To fit spool

and line assembly.’’

Battery has not been used for long

period or only charged for short

Fully charge battery; also see

“HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY “.

Replace the battery.

Battery not fully charged.

Motor is broken (speed is too low).

Grass entangled around cutting

Recharge battery; also see “HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY “.

Battery not (properly) inserted.

Battery contacts contaminated.

Properly insert battery into

Clean the battery contacts or

replace the battery.

Replace the battery.

Plug of battery charger not

plugged in (properly).

Socket outlet, mains cable or

battery charger defective.

Insert mains plug (fully) into the

Check the mains voltage; have

the battery charger checked by

an authorized after-sales service

Cutting line is not wound well.

The line is tangled.

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.171616

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EN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Waste electrical products should not

be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist.

Check with your Local Authority or retailer for

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We,

POSITEC Germany GmbH Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 37

Declare that the product,

Description WORX 3 in 1 Lawn /Edge

Type WG160E (1-designation of

machinery, representative of Grass

Function Cutting grass and weeds

Complies with the following Directives,

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

2004/108/EC RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Noise Emission in the Environment by

Equipment for Use Outdoors Directive

2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC.

- Conformity Assessment Procedure as per

-The notified body involved

Name: Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd

Address: Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton

Keynes, MK5 8NL Standards conform to:

The person authorized to compile the technical

Name: Russell Nicholson

Address: Positec Power Tools (Europe)

WORX 3–in-1 Rasen-/Kantentrimmer

Typ WG160E(1-designation of machinery,

representative of Grass Trimmer)

Funktion Schneiden von Gras und Unkraut

Name: Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd

Anschrift: Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton

Keynes, MK5 8NL Normen:

trimming Side to Side

Keynes, MK5 8NL Standards conform to:

Nome: Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd

NL ALGEMENE VEILIGHEIDSWAARSCHUWINGEN VOOR VERMOGENSMACHINE WAARSCHUWING! Lees alle

WAARSCHUWING: De snijkop

Motor is defect (snelheid te laag).

batterijlader defect.

For at undgå risikoen for

ADVARSEL: Sørg for at

2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC.

2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC.

Å FYLLE PÅ TRÅD MANUELT (Se Fig K1)

MATA UT sNöRE MANUEllT (se fig K1)

To Manually Wind line (Se Fig L1-L4)

2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC.

Adress: Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton

Pull cap away from the spool holder

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