Important Safety Instructions - Worx WG166 Instructions For Use Manual

imporTaNT safETy
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wARNING! When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
wARNING: Read all instructions
a) FoR ALL DoUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
1) Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
2) Polarized Appliance Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other} and will require
the use of a polarized extension cord.
The appliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
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fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet.
This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall outlet.
Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
b) FoR ALL APPLIANCES
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don't use
appliances 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
2-in-1 Cordless Lawn trimmer / Lawn edge trimmer EN
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) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
8) Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding
the appliance. (For grass shears and
similar appliances only.)
9) 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.
10) Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
11) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired.
12) 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.
13) Maintain Appliance With Care - Keep
cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect
appliance cord periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by an authorized
service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
14) 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.