Operation - Worx WG168E Original Instructions Manual

1. bEFORE uSINg yOuR CORDLESS
gRASS TRIMMER
The battery pack included is shipped
UNCHARGED. You must charge before first
use.
The battery charger supplied was designed to
only charge the Li-Ion battery also supplied.
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 machine will switch off by means of a
protective circuit: The trimmer head no longer
rotates.
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. D1, D2)
Depress the battery release button to release
battery pack from your trimmer (See Fig. D1).
After recharging, insert the battery pack into
12
trimmer's battery port (See Fig. D2). A simple
push and slight pressure will be sufficient until
a click is heard.
NOTE: when removing the battery pack,
hold it firmly to avoid dropping and
injury.
4. bATTERy STATuS LED'S (See Fig. E )
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 (
battery is in a moderately charged condition.
When only one green light (
the battery charge is depleted.
IMPORTANT:
when only one light is illuminated,
your battery is overly discharged, even
though the trimmer may still be capable
Cordless Lawn Trimmer/Lawn Edge Trimmer
) are illuminated, the
) is illuminated,
of cutting grass. Continuing to operate
your trimmer with the battery in this
discharged condition may reduce the life
and performance of your battery.
5. SAFETy ON/OFF SwITCh (See Fig. F)
Your trimmer has two Lock OFF switches (8) to
prevent accidental starting. Depress the Lock
OFF switches and the On/OFF lever (7) to start
your trimmer. To switch off, just release the 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.
6.ThREE SPEED SETTINgS (See Fig. F )
Your machine is fitted with a 3 Speed selector
button
Speed 1 –Used for basic light trimming of
short grass
Speed 2 –Used for medium / longer grass
trimming –ie. trimming against walls/fences etc.
Speed 3 –Used for tough over grown area's of
long grass
7. ADJuSTMENT OF AuxILIARy hANDLE
(See Fig. g)
Release the auxiliary handle locking clamp,
move the the auxiliary handle to the most
comfortable and balanced position. Close the
clamp to tighten the handle.
NOTE: Make sure the handle is firmly
secured in place.

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 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
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