Safety Instructions - Worx WG151 User Manual

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,
• Work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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
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. Wear protective clothing;
use of rubber gloves, long pants, long
sleeved shirt 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) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch.
2-in-1 Cordless Li-ion Grass Trimmer/Edger
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
8) 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.
9) Don't overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
10)Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
11) 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.
12)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.
13)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.
iNSTRuCTioN maNuaL FoR BaTTERy –
oPERaTEd GaRdENiNG aPPLiaNCES
1. The instruction manual for all battery-
operated gardening appliances shall contain
the following or equivalent instructions:
1) Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet
locations.
2) Do not use battery-operated appliance in
rain.
3) When replacing batteries, all batteries
should be replaced at the same time.
Mixing fresh and discharged batteries
could increase internal cell pressure and
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