Worx WG549E Instruction manual

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PRODUCT SAFETY

WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow

the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.

The appliance is only to be used
with the power supply unit
provided with the appliance.

IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE

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REFERENCE

Safe operating practices

1) Training

a) Read the instructions carefully.

Be familiar with the controls
and the correct use of the
machine.

b) Never allow children, persons

with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge
or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the
machine, local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.

c) Never operate the machine

while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.

d) Keep in mind, that the operator

or user is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their
property.

2) Preparation

a) While operating the machine,

always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing that is loose fitting or
that has hanging cords or ties.

b) Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery that can be drawn
into the air inlet. Keep long
hair away from the air inlets.

c) Obtain ear protection and

safety glasses. Wear them at
all times while operating the
machine.

d) Operate the machine in a

recommended position and
only on a firm, level surface.

e) Do not operate the machine

on a paved or gravel surface
where ejected material could
cause injury.

f) Before using, always visually

inspect to see, that the
fasteners are secure, the
housing is undamaged and
that guards and screens are
in place. Replace worn or
damaged components in sets
to preserve balance. Replace
damaged or unreadable labels.

3) Operation

a) Before starting the machine,

make certain that the feeding
chamber is empty.

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b) Keep your face and body away

from the feed intake opening.

c) Do not allow hands or any

other part of the body or
clothing inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or
near any moving part.

d) Keep proper balance and

footing at all times. Do not
overreach. Never stand at a
higher level than the base of
the machine when feeding
material into it.

e) Always stand clear of

the discharge zone when
operating this machine.

f) If the machine should start

making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut
off the power source and
allow the machine to stop.
Remove the battery pack
from the machine and take
the following steps before
restarting and operating the

machine:
i) inspect for damage;
ii) replace or repair any

damaged parts;
iii) check for and tighten any

loose parts.
g) Do not allow processed

material to build up in the

discharge zone; this may

prevent proper discharge

and can result in kickback of

material through the intake

opening.
h) If the machine becomes

clogged, shut-off the power

source and remove the battery

pack from the machine before

cleaning debris.

i) Never operate the machine

with defective guards or
shields, or without safety
devices.

j) Keep the power source

clean of debris and other
accumulations to prevent
damage to the power source
or possible fire.

k) Do not transport this machine

while the power source is
running.

l) Always disconnect the

machine from the power
supply (e.g. remove the battery
pack from the machine)

- Whenever you leave the
machine,

- Before clearing blockages or
unclogging chute,

- Before checking, cleaning or
working on the machine.

m) Avoid using the machine

in bad weather conditions
especially when there is a risk
of lightning.

4) Maintenance and storage

a) keep all nuts, bolts and screws

tight to be sure the appliance
is in safe working condition.

b) Replace worn or damaged

parts.

c) Use only genuine replacement

parts and accessories.

d) Store the machine in a dry

place out of the reach of
children.

e) When the machine is stopped

for servicing, inspection,
or storage, or to change

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an accessory, shut off the
power source, disconnect the
machine from the supply and
make sure that all moving
parts are come to a complete
stop. Allow the machine
to cool before making any
inspections, adjustments, etc.
Maintain the machine with
care and keep it clean.

f) Store the machine in a dry

place out of the reach of
children.

g) Always allow the machine to

cool before storing.

h) Never attempt to override

the interlocked feature of the
guard.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR

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BATTERY PACK

a) Do not dismantle, open or

shred cells or battery pack.

b) 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 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
together 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.

g) Keep battery pack clean

and dry.

h) Wipe 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) Battery pack gives its best

performance when it is
operated at normal room
temperature (20°C ± 5°C).

m)When disposing of battery

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