LeafJet WG543.1 - Blower WORX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LeafJet WG543.1 WORX

WG543 WG543.1 WG543.92 20V Cordless Blower EN PRODUCT SAFETY

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;

• 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.

WARNING: This product can expose you to

chemicals including lead and Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www. P65Warnings.ca.gov. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

in damp or wet locations.

2) Don’t Use In Rain.

3) Keep Children Away - All visitors should be kept at a

distance from work area.

4) Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

5) Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust

mask if operation is dusty.

6) Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance for any

job except that for which it is intended.

7) Don’t Force Appliance - It will do the job better and

with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

8) Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at

9) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.

10) Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use,

appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.

11) Maintain Appliance With Care - Follow instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

12) Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the

appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

1. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.

2. Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

3. 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.

4. Use appliances only with specifically designated

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is

damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

8. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire

or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.

9. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge

the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

10. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person3

20V Cordless Blower EN using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.11. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care. ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock – Do

not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or near children.

3. Use only as described in this manual.

Use only manufacture’s recommended attachments.

4. If appliance is not working as it should,

has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

5. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all

parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

6. Do not charge the unit outdoors.

7. Use only the charger supplied by the

manufacturer to recharge.

8. Do not incinerate the appliance even if it

is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

9. Do not put any object into openings. Do

not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

10. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet

11. Do not leave appliance when plugged in.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

12. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

13. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

BATTERY PACK a) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.b) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.c) 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 other metal objects. 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 fire.d) Do not remove battery pack from its original packaging until required for use.e) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.f) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.g) Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the battery back and equipment and ensure correct use. h) Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for use with the equipment.i) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.j) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has been swallowed.k) Always purchase the battery pack recommended by the device manufacturer for the equipment.l) Keep battery pack clean and dry.m) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.4 20V Cordless Blower EN n) Battery pack need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions. o) Do not leave battery pack on prolonged charge when not in use. p) After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery pack several times to obtain maximum performance. q) Battery pack gives its best performance when it is operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C). r) When disposing of battery packs, keep battery packs of different electrochemical systems separate from each other. s) Recharge only with the charger specified by Worx. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. t) Retain the original product literature for future reference. u) Use only the battery pack in the application for which it was intended.

v) Remove the battery pack from the equipment

when not in use. w) Dispose of properly. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOL To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual Warning Wear ear protection Wear eye protection Keep bystanders away Warning of hazard Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining. Remove battery from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. 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 For Li-Ion battery, battery must be recycled POSITEC Inc. has established a partnership with the RBRC Corporation to recycle any Positec batteries with the RBRC-call2recycle seal. For environmental protection, please do not discard batteries in the trash. After the batteries’ life cycle is ended, then please call 1-800-822-8837 for a free service that will properly dispose of the battery.8

• Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery. TECHNICAL DATA WG543 WG543.1 WG543.9 Voltage 20 V Max.** Maximum air volume I: 305 cfm II: 410 cfm (Air volume mode) Maximum air velocity I: 95 mph II: 130 mph (Air speed mode) Charging time 2 hrs (approx.) / Machine weight 3.8 lbs 2.3 lbs ** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts. ACCESSORIES WG543 WG543.1 WG543.9 Battery pack 1 (WA3578) 1 (WA3578) / Charger 1 (WA3881) 1 (WA3881) / Wide nozzle (WA4060) / 1 / Gutterpro kit (WA4096) / 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. OPERATION INTENDED USE The blower is intended for residential use only. Use the blower outdoors to move yard debris as needed.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

ACTION FIGURE ASSEMBLY Charging the battery pack Your battery pack is UNCHARGED, you must charge before use. More details can be found in charger’s manual. 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. See Fig. A1, A2 Installing & removing the battery pack NOTE: Press the battery release button to release battery pack from your tool. After recharging, insert the battery pack into tool’s battery port. A simple push and slight pressure will be sufficient. See Fig. B, C Air speed mode NOTE: The blower is in the air speed mode for default assembly. NOTE: The blower has two working modes: air speed mode and air volume mode. To change modes, depress the nozzle release button and slide backward for air speed mode. Slide forward for air volume mode. Choose a suitable mode according to your work. Air speed mode is recommended for cleaning in grass, as shown in Fig. I1. While air volume mode is recommended for cleaning on hard ground such as cement, as shown in Fig. I2. See Fig. D Air volume mode See Fig. E, F Attach the wide nozzle See Fig. G1-G4 OPERATION10 Souffleur sans fil de 20V

Starting & Stopping WARNING! The tool runs for a few seconds after it has been switched off. Let the motor come to a complete standstill before setting the tool down. See Fig. H Adjusting the blowing speed / air volume with 2-speed switch USER TIPS - Hold the blower tube approximately 8” above the ground when operating the tool. Use a sweeping motion from side to side. Advance slowly keeping the accumulated debris/leaves in front of you. - After blowing the debris/leaves into a pile, it is easy to dispose of the pile. Caution! - Do not blow hard objects such as nails, bolts, or rocks. - Do not operate the blower near bystanders or pets. - Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or other tight areas. - Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection, long pants, and shoes. See Fig. I1, I2 Wide nozzle application See Fig. J

The ambient temperature range for the use and storage of tool and battery is 0 ℃-45 ℃ (32 ℉-113 ℉). The recommended ambient temperature range for the charging system during charging is 0 ℃-40 ℃ (32 ℉-104 ℉).

Clean the tool regularly. WARNING! Keep your product dry. Under no circumstances spray with water. - To clean the tool, use only mild soap and a damp cloth. - Do not use any type of detergent, cleaner or solvent which may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the plastic. - Self lubricating bearings are used in your product, therefore lubrication is not required.