Worx WA7160, WA7161 User guide

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

20V Hub/HubX

WA7160 WA7161

PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in electr ic shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and k nowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruc tion concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CHARGER

1. Before charging, read the instructions.

2. Do not use chargers for works other than those for which they are designed.

3. The charging device must be protected from moisture.

4. Do not use the charging device outdoors.

5. Do not open the unit and keep it out of the reach of children.

6. Ensure that the connection between the charger and your equipment is correc tly
positioned.

7. Keep charger’s slots free of foreign objects and protect against dirt and humidity. Store
in a dry and frost-free place.

8. When charging your equipment, ensure that the charger is in a well-ventilated area and
away from inflammable materials. Ensure that your equipment and charger are not left
unsupervised during charging.

9. Longer life and better performance can be obtained if your equipment is charged when
the air temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Do not charge your equipment in air
temperatures below 0°C, or above 45°C.

10. Disconnect from your equipment when not charging or the charging is over.

20V Hub/HubX is specially designed to work with 20V MakerX series tools
BELOW, so do not attempt to use any other devices.

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20V Cordless Air Brush WX742 WX742.X
20V Cordless Mini Heat Gun WX743 WX743.X
20V Cordless Wood & Metal Crafter WX744 WX744.X

20V Cordless Rotary Cutter WX745 WX745.X
20V Cordless Glue Gun WX746 WX746.X
20V Cordless Mini Blower WX747 WX747.X

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery pack.

b) Do not shor t-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 conductive materials. 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 toget her may cause burns or
a fire.

c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct

sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into

contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the

affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
f) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery pack has been

swallowed.

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g) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
h) W ipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become

dirty.
i) Battery pack needs to be charged before use. Always refer to this

instruction and use the correct charging procedure.
j) Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in use.
k) After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge

and discharge the battery pack several times to obtain maximum

performance.
l) Recharge only with the charger specified by Worx. Do not use

any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the

equipment.
m) Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for use with the

equipment.
n) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
o) Retain the original product literature for future reference.
p) Remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.
q) Dispose of properly.
r) Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a

device.
s) Do not remove battery pack from its original packaging until required for

use.

t) Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the battery and ensure

correct use.

SYMBOLS

Read the operator’s manual.

Caution

For indoor use only

Do not burn

Batteries may enter water cycle if disposed improperly, which can
be hazardous for ecosystem. Do not dispose of waste batteries as
unsorted municipal waste.

Li-I on

Li-Ion battery. This product has been marked with a symbol relating
to ‘separate collection’ for all battery packs and battery pack. It will
then be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the
environment. Battery packs can be hazardous for the environment
and for human health since they contain hazardous substances.

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local
authorities or retailer for recycling advice

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COMPONENT LIST

1. ONOFF SWITCH

2. USB PORT 

3. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON

4. BELT CLIP 

5. FLEXIBLE POWER CORD

6. POWER CONNECTOR

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

TECHNICAL DATA

WA7160 WA7161

Output 20 V 10 A, Max.

Output: 20 V 10 A, Max.

Or Output: 5 V 2 A (USB port )
Input 20 V 10 A, Max.
Battery ty pe Lithium battery

Battery pack voltage 20 V
Weight 80 g

Category Model Capacity

WA3551 2.0Ah

20V Battery

WA3551.1 2.0Ah

WA3014 4.0Ah
WA3556 5.0Ah

We recommend that you purchase your accessories listed in the above list from
the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for further
details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.

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A B

C D

E

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

ASSEMBLY

1. Insert battery pack into the hub. (See Fig. A)

2. Connect the hub and MakerX series tools. (See Fig. B)

WARN ING: Before operation, make sure the speed control button on the

hub is at the“Min“ position. (See Fig. C)

OPERATION

1. Confirm the speed control button is set to “Min”. Grasp the tool by the grip.Press
the on/off switch to start. (See Fig. D)

2. Adjust the variable speed as needed for the tool and application.

3. Press the on/off switch on the hub to turn off after use.
NOTE For sake of safety, disconnect from the hub and adjust the speed control to
“Min” position once completing the operation.

4. With a USB port (output: 5 V, 2 A) (only for specific models), your hub can be
connected to a LED light, or used to charge small electronics or tools such as cell
phones, cordless screwdrivers, tablets, etc.. (See Fig. E)

MAINTENANCE

There are no repairable parts in your hub.
For adjustment, repair or maintenance, please leave it to the professional. Do not try
to repair the hub yourself.
Your hub does not need to be lubricated or otherwise maintained. Don’t clean the
hub with water or chemical cleaning agent, just wipe it with a dr y cloth. Store in a dry
environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or

retailer for recycling advice.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,
Positec Germany GmbH
Postfach 32 02 16, 50796 Cologne, Germany

On behalf of Positec declare that the product
Description 20V Hub/HubX
Type WA7160 WA7161

Complies with the following Directives:

2011/65/EU&(EU)2015/863
2014/30/EU

Standards conform to

EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
EN 62368-1 (Only for WA7161)

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2021/12/31
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer,Testing & Certification
Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,
Positec (UK & Ireland) Ltd.
PO Box 6242, Newbury, RG14 9LT, UK

On behalf of Positec declare that the product
Description 20V Hub/HubX
Type WA7160 WA7161

Complies with the following Directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations

Standards conform to

BS EN 62368-1 (Only for WA7161)
BS EN 55014-1
BS EN 55014-2

2021/12/31
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer,Testing & Certification
Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

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After-sales Service and Application

At www.worx.com you can order spare parts or arrange
the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.

Tel. Service: 0345 202 9679

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.worx.com

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