Worx WG520 User Manual

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Souffeuse électrique 12A F
Soplador eléctrico de 12A ES

WG520

P02
P10
P15

1. HANDLE

2. ON/OFF SWITCH

3. LOWER BLOWER TUBE

4. UPPER BLOWER TUBE

5. TUBE RELEASE BUTTON

6. FAN HOUSING

7. MOTOR HOUSING

8. EXTENSION CORD RETAINER

9. POWER PLUG

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TECHNICAL DATA

Rated voltage 120V~60Hz
Rated power 12A
No load speed 28600 rpm
Speed control Variable Speed

Air speed

Airflow

60mph(97km/h) -

110mph(177km/h)

320cfm(9m3/min) ­600cfm(17m3/min)

Machine weight 6.4 lbs

Protection degree

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 chemicals: 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.

WARNING: This product maybe contains

lead, phthalate or other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm. Please
wash your hands after use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 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) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are available

having built-in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.

8)

9) Extension Cord - Make sure your extension

i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps

10) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don’t carry

11) Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry appliance by

12) Don’t Force Appliance - It will do the job

13) Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing and

14) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use

15) Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect the

16) Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not

17) Maintain Appliance With Care - Keep cutting

WARNING -To reduce the risk of electric

shock, use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as an extension
cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or
SJTOW-A.

cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord during
operating:

or connectors described in this manual.

plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.

cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.

balance at all times.

common sense. Do not operate appliance when
you are tired.

appliance from the power supply when not in
use, before servicing, when changing accessories
such as blades, and the like.

in use, appliances should be stored indoors in
dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of
children.

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.

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Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.

18) 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Minimum gauge for extension cords

Ampere

rating

More

Not

than,

more

A

than,
A

0 6 -

6 10 -

10 12 -

NOTE: Only the applicable parts of the Table need to
be included in the manual.

Table 1

Total length of cord

Volts

25ft

50ft

(15.24m)

(7.62m)

120V AWG(mm

18(0.82) 16(1.3) 16(1.3) 14(2.1)

18(0.82) 16(1.3) 14(2.1) 12(3.3)

18(0.82) 16(1.3) 14(2.1) 12(3.3)

(30.48m)

100 ft

2

150ft

(45.72m)

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Figure 1
Method of securing extension cord

CORD

SET

FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES

1) Replacement Parts

When servicing use only identical replacement

APPLIANCE CORD

(A) TIE CORD AS
SHOWN

(B) CONNECT PLUG
AND RECEPTACLE

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 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY
WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:

1) Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.

2) To reduce the risk of electric shock – Do not use
on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.

3) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.

4) Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacture’s recommended attachments.

5) Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.

6) Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away form heated surfaces.

7) Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

8) Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

9) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away form openings and moving parts.

10) Turn off all controls before unplugging.

11) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

12) Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.

13) This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical replacement

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parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double­Insulated Appliances.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR EXTENSION
CORD

1)

2) To reduce the risk of disconnection of the

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES

A double-insulated appliance is marked with one
or more of the following: The words “DOUBLE
INSULATION“ or “DOUBLE INSULATED“ or the
double insulation symbol (square within a square).

In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means is provided on a double­insulated appliance, nor should a means for
grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system, and should be
done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance
must be identical to the parts they replace.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of personal

injury due to loose electrical connection
between the appliance’s plug and extension
cord, firmly and fully attach the appliance plug to
the extension cord. Periodically check the
connection while operating to ensure it is fully
attached, Do not use an extension cord that
provides a loose connection. A loose connection
may result in overheating, fire, and increases the
risk of a burning.

appliance cord from the extension cord during
operating, secure the extension cord to the
appliance plug as shown or described in the
Operating Instructions.

SYMBOLS

To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual

Wear eye protection

Wear ear protection

Double insulation

Before any work on the machine itself,
pull the power plug from the outlet.

Keep bystanders away

Warning of hazard

Do not use in the rain or leave out­doors while it is raining.

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