WG268 - Hedge trimmers WORX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WG268 WORX

1. REAR HANDLE
2. REAR SWITCH LEVER
3. BATTERY PACK
4. BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON
5. FRONT SWITCH LEVER (ALL AROUND SWITCH FUNCTION)
6. FRONT HANDLE
7. SAFETY GUARD
8. BLADE

9. BLADE SHEATH *

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

TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage 40V MAX**
No-load speed	2300/min
Max.cutting length 22"
Max.cutting diameter 3/4"
Charging time 3hr approx.
Machine weight 9.3lbs

** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 40 volts. Nominal voltage is 36 volts.

ACCESSIONS

Blade sheath 1

Safety guard 1

Charger (WA3736) 1

Battery pack (WA3536) 1

Only use the appropriate accessories intended for this tool. Accessory information can be found on the product packaging, at a WORX dealer or on our website at www.worx.com.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock

4. Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.

5. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious personal injury

6. Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personal injury
7. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences

SYMBOLS

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

Wear dust mask

Do not expose to rain

DANGER - Keep hands away from blade

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Do not use the products without attaching the guard and it handle.

1. GUARD ASSEMBLY

Insert the Safety Guard (7) into the slot as illustrated in Fig A; making sure it is securely attached.

Use two screws to fix the guard securely.

2. FRONT HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The Front Handle (6) must be assembled before use:

1) Take out the bolt from the Front Handle.
2) Attach the Front Handle to the housing.
Make sure the protruding marks on the

Front Handle fit perfectly into the matching indentation on the housing. (See Fig. B&C)

3) Insert the locking bolt into the handle and fully tighten the bolt. (See Fig. D)
4) Check whether handle is firmly secured, if not retighten the locking bolt.

3. BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER

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.

NOTE: Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you must charge once before use.

The battery charger supplied is matched to the Li-on battery installed in the machine. Do not use another battery charger.

The Li-lon battery is protected against deep discharging. When the battery is empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective circuit. 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.

5. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See Fig. E)

Depress the Battery Pack Release Button (4) to remove the Battery Pack (3) from your Hedge Trimmer. After recharging, insert the Battery Pack into trimmer's battery port. A simple push and slight pressure will be sufficient. Check to see if the battery is fully secured.

6. BATTERY STATUS LED'S (See Fig. F) NOTE: The Status LED's will indicate the battery condition when the button on the battery is pressed.

The LED's constantly senses and displays the battery condition as follows:

Press the button "POWERTEST", the light button is illuminated.

When the three green lights are illuminated, the battery is in a highly charged condition.

When two lights ( are illuminated, the battery is in a moderately charged condition. When only one green light () is illuminated, the battery charge is depleted.

IMPORTANT:

When only one light is illuminated, your battery is overly discharged, even though the hedge trimmer may still be capable of trimming hedge. Continuing to operate your trimmer with the battery in this discharged condition may reduce the life and performance of your battery.

7. STARTING AND STOPPING BEFORE STARTING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

Remove Blade Sheath (9).

TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

Your Hedge Trimmer is equipped with both Rear and Front Switch levers. Both switch levers need to be pressed for the Hedge Trimmer to start. Depress and hold the Front Switch Lever (5) and press the Rear Switch Lever (2) (See Fig.G).

TO STOP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

Move Hedge Trimmer away from cutting area before stopping.

To stop, release one of the switch levers (See Fig. H).

WARNING: If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, do not operate

your hedge trimmer until all damaged parts have been replaced or repaired. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. DO NOT USE WITHOUT HANDLE AND GUARD

8. HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

Note that the Front Switch Lever (5) can be activated on three sides, giving you many choices for a comfortable grip. Before cutting an area, inspect it first and remove any foreign objects that could become thrown or entangled in the blades. Always hold the trimmer with both hands and with the blade away from you before turning it on.

When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the blade. (See Fig. I&J) Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before cutting. When operating, keep the cutting blades away from people and objects such as walls, large stones, trees, vehicles, etc. If the blade stalls, immediately stop the trimmer. Release the two Switch Levers (5 & 2) before attempting to clear jammed debris from the cutting blades.

Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.

Do not attempt to cut stems that are too thick for the cutting blade.

TOP CUTTING

Use a wide sweeping motion (See Fig. 1). A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction of motion gives the best cutting results.

SIDE CUTTING

When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards (See Fig. J), tapering the hedge inward at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more uniformed growth.

9. CLEANING

REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK (3). Use a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes and cutting blade.

Wipe the surface with a dry cloth.

WARNING: Never use water for cleaning your trimmer. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents as this

may damage your trimmer.

LUBRICATING THE CUTTING BLADE

For easier operation and longer life, lubricate the cutting blades before and after each use. Before lubricating, make sure the battery is removed from the trimmer. Apply oil between the two blades periodically (See Fig. K).

AT THE END OF THE CUTTING SEASON

Clean your trimmer thoroughly.

Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.

Visually inspect the trimmer for any worn or damaged parts.

TO STORE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

The trimmer and the blade sheath are provided with 2 hanging slots for storing the trimmer on the wall (See Fig. L) Ensure the blade sheath is fitted before storage.

Store in a dry place where your trimmer can be protected from damage.

MAINTENANCE

Remove battery from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing 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 place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.

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