Worx Professional WU398, Instructions Manual

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PRODUCT SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL 

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings designated 

by the 

 symbol and all instructions.

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, 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 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.

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