Worx WG894E, WG894E.5, WG894E.9 Safety And Operating Manual

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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS

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 term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in

explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders

away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the

outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or

wet conditions. Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use

the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool

outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of

electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

electric shock.

3. PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are

doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention

while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment.

Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non­skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your

finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times. This

enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the

connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.

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4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use

the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the

switch does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the

reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and

tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.

5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) 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.

b) Use power tools only with specifically

designated battery packs. Use of any

other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.

c) 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.

d) 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.

6. SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by

a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

ADDITIONAL
SAFETY RULES FOR
RECIPROCATING SAW

1. Always wear a dust mask.

2. Hold power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a ‘live”
wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock

WARNING: Some dust particles

created by power sawing, contain
chemicals known 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.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically

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treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending upon how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals.

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Work with approved safety equipment,

such as those dust masks that are specially

designed to filter microscopic particles.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
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 packs,

keep battery packs of different

electrochemical systems separate

from each other.
n) 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.

o) Do not use any battery pack which

is not designed for use with the

equipment.
p) Keep battery pack out of the reach of

children.
q) Retain the original product literature

for future reference.
r) Remove the battery from the

equipment when not in use.
s) Dispose of properly.

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SYMBOLS

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

Warning

Wear eye protection

Wear ear protection

Wear dust mask

Do not expose to rain or water

Do not burn

Do not dispose of batteries. Return
exhausted batteries to your local
collection or recycling point.

RCM approval mark

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1. LOCK-OFF BUTTON

2. HANDLE

3. BATTERY PACK

4. BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH

5. ON/OFF SWITCH

6. TOOL-FREE BLADE CLAMP LEVER

7. PRUNING BLADE *

8. BI METAL BLADE *

9. STEEL BASE

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

TECHNICAL DATA

Type WG894E WG894E.5 WG894E.9 (890-894 designation of machinery,
representative of Handy Saw)

WG894E WG894E.5 WG894E.9

Voltage 20V

Max** Lithium

No load speed 2200/min

Stroke length 16mm

Max. cutting capacity

Wood Ø60mm

Steel Ø10mm

Normal charging time 3hr approx. 1hr approx.

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Machine weight 1.3kg 1.3kg 1kg

** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of
20 Volts. Nominal voltage is 18 Volts.

ACCESSORIES

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Pruning blade 2

Bi metal blade 1

Battery pack

1(WA3551.1) 1(WA3551.1) /

Charger

1(WA3759) 1(WA3849) /

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool.
Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according
to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store
personnel can assist you and offer advice.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

ASSEMBLY
REPLACING/INSERTING THE SAW BLADE
Remove the battery pack from the socket
before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
When mounting the saw blade, wear protective
gloves. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.

When changing the saw blade, take care that the saw
blade holder is free of material residue, e. g. wood or
metal shavings.

1. SELECTING A SAW BLADE (See Fig. A)
NOTE: Only use maximum blade lengths specified in

table below for the intended purpose of application,
Failure to adhere to this advice will result in damage to
the product and void of warranty.

Typical application

Pruning blade (152mm,

6TPI, 65Mn)

GARDEN LIMBS, ETC.

Bi metal blade (152mm,

18TPI, HSS)

METALS AND WOOD

,ETC.

2. INSERTING A SAW BLADE (See Fig. B)
Remove the battery pack from the socket
before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.

Pull down the tool-free blade clamp lever (6), Insert the
blade shank into the blade holder until it stops. Release
the clamp lever (6) to lock the blade (7/8) in position.
Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A loose
saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.

3. REMOVING A SAW BLADE (See Fig. B)

To remove a blade, depress the clamp lever, pull out
the blade.

CHARGING

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.

Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you must charge

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once before use
The battery charger supplied is matched to the Li-Ion
battery installed in the machine. Do not use another
battery charger.

1. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK

The Li-Ion battery is protected against deep
discharging. When the battery is empty, the machine is
switched off by means of a protective circuit. In a warm
environment or after heavy use, the battery pack may
become too hot to permit charging. Allow time for the
battery to cool down before recharging.

2. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK
(See Fig. C)

Depress the battery pack release button to release and
slide the battery pack out from your tool. After recharge,
slide it back into your tool. A simple push and slight
pressure will be sufficient.

OPERATION

1. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (See Fig. D)

Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting.
Depress the lock-off button (1) then the on/off switch (5)
and release lock-off button (1). Your switch is now on. To
switch off just release the on/off switch.

2. WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Hold the machine away from yourself. Stand in

a secure and stable position.

WARNING: Always clamp and support

workpiece securely. Do not touch blade
to workpiece until saw reaches full operating
speed.

HOW TO GRASP YOUR WORX HANDY SAW

Grasp your WORX Handy saw as shown in Fig E,
for best control of the tool and comfortable use as a
reciprocating saw.

GENERAL CUTTING (See Fig. F1, F2)
NOTE:

1. Always use a blade suited to the material and

material thickness to be cut. The quality of cut will
improve as the number of blade teeth increase.

2. Always ensure the workpiece is firmly held or

clamped to prevent movement. Support large panels
close to the cut line. Any movement of the material
may affect the quality of the cut.

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3. The blade cuts on the upward stroke and may chip
the uppermost surface or edges of your work piece
when cutting, ensure your uppermost surface is a
non-visible surface when your work is finished.

OPERATION:

1. Mark the line of cut, clearly before your cutting.

2. Do not force the tool. Place the steel base (12) firmly
on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough
steady pressure on the blade to keep the saw
cutting.

3. Reduce the pressure as the blade comes to the end
of the cut.

4. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop when
before removing the blade from the workpiece.

TREE TRIMMING

Use wood blade when cutting tree branches. Cut close
to the branch of the tree to decrease movement of the
branch being cut.

METAL CUTTING

Use a finer tooth blade for ferrous metals and a coarse
tooth blade for non-ferrous metals. When cutting thin
sheet metals always clamp steel on both sides of the
sheet to reduce vibration or tearing of the sheet metal.
Do not force the cutting blade when cutting thin metal
or sheet steel as they are harder materials and will take
longer to cut. Excessive blade force may reduce the
life of the blade or damage the motor. To reduce heat
during metal cutting, add a little lubricant along the
cutting line.

DISPOSAL OF AN EXHAUSTED
BATTERY PACK

To preserve natural resources, please recycle
or dispose of the battery pack properly. This

battery pack contains Lithium batteries. Consult
your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options. Discharge
your battery pack by operating your drill, then remove
the battery pack from the drill housing and cover the
battery pack connections with heavy-duty adhesive
tape to prevent short circuit and energy discharge. Do
not attempt to open or remove any of the components.

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MAINTENANCE

Remove the battery pack from the tool before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.

Your tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your tool. Never
use water or chemical cleaners to clean your tool. Wipe
clean with a dry cloth. Always store your tool in a dry
place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all
working controls free of dust.

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