WORX WG162, WG162.9 20V Power Share Cordless Grass Trimmer Manual

2 in 1: Trimmer / Edger

WG162 WG162.9

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

PRODUCT SAFETY

WARNING! 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.

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.
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 the 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 a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Appliance – Do not use an 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 all times.
9) Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the 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 places – out of reach of children.
11) Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep the cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. 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.

FOR ALL BATTERY-OPERATED GARDENING APPLIANCES:

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance.
Carrying the appliance with your ﬁnger on the switch or energizing appliance that has the switch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
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.
Use appliances only with speciﬁcally designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and ﬁre.
When the 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.
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.
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.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to ﬁre or excessive temperature. Exposure to ﬁre or temperature above 130°C may cause an explosion.
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.
Have servicing performed by a qualiﬁed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
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 RULES FOR LAWN TRIMMER AND EDGE TRIMMER

Keep guards in place and in good working order.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
Do not use heavier lines than recommended in this manual.
Do not use line materials of other types – for example, metal wire, rope, and the like.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.
b) Do not expose the 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 the 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 the battery pack from its original packaging until required for use.
e) Do not subject the 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 the 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 the battery pack clean and dry.
m) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
n) Battery pack needs 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 the 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

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	To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the instruction manual
	Wear ear protection
	Wear eye protection
	Do not burn
	Do not expose to rain or water
	Li-Ion battery, the 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.
	Edging
	Trimming
	Lock
	Unlock
	Make sure the battery is removed prior to changing accessories

1. LOCK OFF BUTTON
2. REAR HANDLE
3. ON/OFF SWITCH
4. BATTERY PACK *
5. HANDLE UNLOCK BUTTON
6. UPPER SHAFT
7. LOCKING COLLAR

8. LOWER SHAFT
9. SAFETY GUARD
10. FLOWER GUARD
11. AUXILIARY HANDLE
12. EDGER WHEEL
13. LINE FEED BUTTON
14. LINE CUTTER

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

TECHNICAL DATA

	WG162	WG162.9
Voltage	20V MAX*
No Load Speed	7600/min
Cutting Diameter	12 inch (30cm)
Line Diameter	0.065 inch (1.65mm)
Battery type	Lithium-ion
Battery capacity	WA3525 (2.0Ah)	/
Charger Model	WA3742
Charger rating	Input: 120V-60Hz Output. 20V=, 0.4 A	/
Charging time (approx.)	5hr	/
Machine Weight	5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)	4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

*Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches a maximum of 20 volts. The nominal voltage is 18 volts.

ACCESSORIES

	WG162	WG162.9
Safety guard	1	1
Flower guard	1	1
Charger (WA3742)	1	/
Battery pack (WA3525)	1	/
Edger wheel	1	1
Spool (WA0004)	1	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 or by calling 1-866-354-WORX(9679).

WARNING: any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury.

ASSEMBLY and OPERATION

Action	Figure
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the Safety Guard	See Fig. AI & A2
Mounting the Edger Wheel	See Fig. B
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack	See Fig. C
Charging the battery pack More details can be found in the 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. D
Operation
Safety ON/OFF Switch	See Fig. E
Trimming
Adjusting the Shaft	See Fig. F
Adjusting the trimmer Head	See Fig. GI, G2
Adjusting the Auxiliary handle	See Fig. H
Trimming	See Fig. 11
Using the Flower Guard	See Fig. 12
Edging
Changing the tool into the Edging mode	See Fig. J1, J2
Edging	See Fig. K
Manually feeding the line	See Fig. L
Replacing the trimmer spool	See Fig. MI, M2,M3
Manually winding the line	See Fig. N1, N2, N3, N4

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Automatic line feed system
When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length of the line is fed out. Each time the tool is started from rest it will advance about 0.25 inches of trimmer line.
A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the lines hit the Line Cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED. This is quite normal. After about 5 seconds the line will be cut to the correct length and the noise will reduce as the motor gains full speed. If the noise of the line being cut can’t be heard, more lines will need to be fed out. To feed more line, it is ﬁrst necessary to allow the trimmer to stop completely; it must come to a complete rest, then restart, allowing the motor to reach full speed. Repeat above until you hear the line hitting against the Line Cutter.
2. Manually feeding the line (See Fig. L)
Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery. If required, the line can be fed out manually. To operate, press and release the manual Line Feed Button, while gently pulling out the line until it is long enough to reach the Line Cutter. If the line extends past the Line Cutter, too much line has been fed out. If too much line is fed out, remove the Spool Cap and turn Spool counter-clockwise until the line is at the desired length.
3. Manually winding the line (See Fig. N1, N2, N3, N4)
Take approximately 10ft (3m) of line. Insert 5/8 inch (15mm) of line into the Spool holes and wind line in the direction of the arrows on the top of the Spool. Leave approximately 4 inches (100mm) of line unwound and place into the cleat. Ensure that the line is neatly coiled on the Spool. Failure to do so will impair the efﬁciency of the automatic line feed. Then ﬁt the Spool as shown in Fig. M1, M2, M3

MAINTENANCE

After use, disconnect the battery from the tool and check for damage.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication 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 room temperature location. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
For Battery tools
The ambient temperature range for the use and storage of tool and battery is 0 ºC-45 ºC. The recommended ambient temperature range for the charging system during charging is 0 ºC-40 ºC.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following table gives problems and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your WORX Customer Service at 1-866-354WORX.
WARNING: Switch the machine off and remove the battery prior to any troubleshooting.

Problems	Possible Causes	Corrective Action
Trimmer fails to operate.	Battery discharged. Battery too hot/cold. The motor is broken. Internal wiring of machine damaged.	Recharge battery; also see the content in charger manual Allow to cool/warm. Contact Service Agent. Contact Service Agent.
Trimmer runs intermittently.	The motor is broken. The battery is not fully charged. On/OH switch defective.	Contact Service Agent. Recharge battery. Contact Service Agent.
Excessive vibrations/noise.	Machine defective. The line spool is not wound well.	Contact Service Agent. Rewind the line. See “MANUALLY WINDING THE LINE” (Fig. Ni, N2, N3, N4).
Cutting time per battery charge too short.	The battery has not been used for a long period or only charged for the short term. The grass is too high. The battery is defective.	Recharge battery; also see the content in charger manual. Cut in stages. Replace the battery.
The machine does not cut.	Line broken. Battery is not fully charged. The motor is broken (speed is too low). Grass entangled around cutting head.	Replace the line Recharge battery; also see the content in charger manual. Contact Service Agent. Remove grass.
Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator. No charging procedure is possible.	Battery not (properly) inserted. Battery contacts contaminated. The battery is defective.	Properly insert the battery into the battery charger. Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery. Replace the battery.
The battery charge indicator does not light up.	Plug of battery charger not plugged in (properly). Socket outlet, mains cable or battery charger defective.	Insert mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet. Check the mains voltage; have the battery charger checked by an authorized after-sales service agent.

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