WORX WU370 User Manual

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL WU362 WU370 WU370.9

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.

WORK AREA SAFETY

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a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and 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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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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.

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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 safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid 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 off­position 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

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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 these devices can reduce dust related hazards.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drill Safety Warnings

Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can

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cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliar y handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control

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can cause personal injury.

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when

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performing an operation where the cut ting 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.

Safety instructions for battery
pack

a)

Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or batter y 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.

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 batter y 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 POSITEC. A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.

o)

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.

p)

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery pack; 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.

q)

Clean the battery pack contacts and also those of the equipment prior
to battery installation.

r)

Remove exhausted battery pack promptly.

s)

Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use
with the equipment.

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t)

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

u)

Keep batter y pack out of the reach of children.

v)

After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge
and discharge the battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.

w)

Retain the original product literature for future reference.

x)

Remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.

y)

Dispose of properly.

Symbols

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

Warning

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

Wear dust mask

Do not expose to rain or water

Do not burn

This product has been marked with a symbol relating to
removing electric and electronic waste. This means that this
product shall not be discarded with household waste but that
it shall be returned to a collection system which conforms to
the European Directive 2002/ 96/ CE. It will then be recycled or
dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment.
Electric and electronic equipment can be hazardous for the
environment and for human health since they contain hazardous
substances.

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

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