Worx WG284, WG284.9 Manual

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.

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, phthalate or bisphenol A which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after use. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety
   1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   2. 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.
   3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
   4. 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.
   5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
   6. 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 shock.
3. Personal safety
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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 accidents.
   4. 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 personal injury.
   5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   6. 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.
   7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
   1. 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 it was designed.
   2. 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 repaired.
   3. 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.
   4. 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.
   5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
   6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
   7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, 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
   1. 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.
   2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
   3. 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.
   4. 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.
6. Service
   1. 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 maintained.

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.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BAT T ERY PACK

1. 
   Risk of fire and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), or incinerate. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
2. Dispose of used battery promptly.. When disposing of secondary cells or batteries, keep cells or batteries of different electrochemical systems separate from each other.
3. Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use.
4. Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center.
5. 
   The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Replace battery with WORX WA3520, WA3525, WA3575, WA3578, WA3577, WA3671 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
6. 
   Do not use a visibly damaged battery pack or appliance as applicable.
7. 
   Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack as applicable.
8. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.
9. Do not short-circuit a cell or battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials.
10. Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
11. Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
12. Do not maintain secondary cells and batteries on charge when not in use.
13. Retain the original cell and battery literature for future reference.
14. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment. Secondary cells and batteries 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.
15. When possible, remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

SYMBOLS

	To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
	Warning
	Wear ear protection
	Wear eye protection
	Wear dust mask
	Do not expose to rain
	Keep hands away
	Li-Ion battery, battery must be recycled
	Remove battery from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
	Wear protective gloves.
	Do not expose to rain or water
	Do not burn

OVERVIEW

1. Rotating Rear Handle
2. Power Indicator light
3. Battery Pack*
4. Front Handle
5. Front Switch Lever
   (All Around Switch Function)
6. Safety Guard
7. Blade
8. Blade Sheath
9. Locking Switch For Rotating
10. Rear Switch Lever
11. Battery Pack Release Button*
    (See Fig. F)

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

TECHNICAL DATA

* Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
** Charger output 1 and output 2 mean two ports with the same output voltage and current.

ACCESSORY

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.

Intended Use
The machine is intended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes in domestic use.

Do not use the product without attaching the guard and front handle.

ASSEMBLY & OPERATION

BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS HEDGETRIMMER

Assembling the safety guard

Assembling the front handle
NOTE: The handle is designed to prevent being assembled in wrong direction. If you find it cannot be installed, please turn it around.

Checking the battery charge condition
NOTE: Fig. C only applies for the battery pack with battery indicator light.

Charging the battery pack

NOTE:

• The batteries are shipped uncharged. Each battery must be fully charged before the first use.
• Always fully charge the two batteries at same time. More details can be found in charger's manual.

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.
• Using two different sized batteries or if one battery isn't fully charged then the machine will only run to the lowest common denominator.

OPERATION

Power indicator light See details in BATTERY STATUS part

When only one light is illuminated, your battery is overly discharged, even though the trimmer may still be capable of hedge trimming. Continuing to operate your trimmer with the battery in this discharged condition may reduce the life and performance of your battery. When no light is illuminated, at least one battery is not fully installed or battery may be defective, please double check the batteries are fully seated into position.

Remove the blade sheath

Starting and stopping

Rotating rear handle

NOTE:

• Unlock the locking switch before rotating.
• After rotating the handle to the desired position, adjust it a little until a click can be heard.

• Always make sure that the handle is locked in the desired position before operation.
• Always make sure the locking switch is locked before starting the hedge trimmer.
• Do not rotate the handle when the trimmer is being operated.

Top cutting

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 FRONT HANDLE AND SAFETY GUARD.

Side cutting

Stop operating the trimmer before rotating the handle.

Lubricating the cutting blade
NOTE: It is important to use only the recommended standard lubricating oil (WD-40) to avoid damage to the blade.

To store your hedge trimmer

HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

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.
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 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. E1). 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, tapering the hedge inward at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more uniformed growth

BATTERY STATUS
(See Fig. F )
Before starting or after use, press the button beside the power indicator light on the machine to check the battery capacity. The indicator lights displays the battery condition as follows:

Battery indicator light status	Battery condition
Five green lights () are illuminated.	The two batteries are in a highly charged condition.
Two, three or four green lights are illuminated.	The two batteries have a remaining charge. The more lights are illuminated, the more battery capacity.
Only one green light () is illuminated.	At least one battery is depleted and needs to be charged.
No light is illuminated.	At least one battery is not fully installed or battery may be defective.
Only one light is flashing twice per cycle.	At least one battery is over discharged (please refer to the battery charge condition), please recharge the two batteries at once before use again or storage.
Only one light is flashing three times per cycle.	At least one battery is hot, wait for them cool down before start again.
Only one light is flashing four times per cycle.	The machine is over load. Remove tool from cutting area and try again.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the battery from Hedge trimmer 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.

HELPLINE NUMBER
1-866-354 -WORX (9679)