Worx WG216E, Safety And Operating Manual

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Electric Hedge Trimmer

WG216E WG216E.X

risk.

Always use sharp chisels, drills and blades.

Maintain this tool in accordance with these 

instructions and keep well lubricated (where 

appropriate).

If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti 

vibration and noise accessories.

Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration 

tool use across a number of days.

4. INTENDED USE

This machine is intended to be used domestically for 

cutting and trimming hedges and bushes. 

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

NOTE: 

Before using the tool, read the instruction 

book carefully.

WARNING! 

Do not use the product without 

attaching the guard and front handle.

ACTION

FIGURE

Preparation

CABLE STRAIN RELIEF

See Fig. A

OPERATION 

REMOVING THE BLADE SHEATH

See Fig. B

STARTING AND STOPPING

WARNING: 

If any parts are 

missing, damaged or broken, do 

not operate your Hedge trimmer until 

all damaged parts have been replaced 

or repaired. Failure to do so could 

result in serious personal injury. DO 

NOT USE WITHOUT HANDLE AND 

GUARD

TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

Depress the safety switch on front 

handle with one hand and the on/off 

switch on the rear handle with

the other hand to turn on the hedge 

trimmer. The trimmer will stay on as 

long as the two switches are

depressed.

See Fig. C

TO STOP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

Move Hedge trimmer away from cut-

ting area before stopping.

To stop, release either on/off switch or 

safety switch

See Fig. D

USING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

WARNING: 

Check extension 

cords before each use. If 

damaged replace immediately. Never 

use your tool with a damaged cord 

since touching the damaged area could 

cause electrical shock resulting in 

serious injury.

If the supply cord is damaged, it should 

be replaced by a local approved Service 

Centre.

Do not try to cut stems that are too 

large to feed into the cutting blade.

Take care not to expose this tool to rain.

TOP CUTTING

See Fig. E

SIDE CUTTING

See Fig. F

LUBRICATING THE CUTTING BLADE

For easier operation and longer life, 

lubricate the cutting blades before and 

after each use. Before

lubricating, make sure your Hedge 

trimmer is disconnected from electrical 

outlet.

See Fig. G

HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE 

TRIMMER

Inspect the area to be cut before each use, remove 

objects which can be thrown or become entangled in 

the cutting blades. 

Always hold the Hedge trimmer with both hands and 

with the blade away from you before turning it on. 

Always keep the power cord behind the Hedge 

trimmer when in use. Do not place it over the 

hedge that you are trimming where it may be cut 

by the blade.

When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping 

action so that the stems are fed directly into the blade. 

(See Fig. E & F))

Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before 

entering the material to be cut.

Always work going away from people and solid objects 

such as walls, large stones, trees, vehicles etc.

If the blade stalls, immediately stop the Hedge 

trimmer. Disconnect the Hedge trimmer from the 

mains and clear the jammed debris from the cutting 

blades. 

Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.

Move the Hedge trimmer to feed the branches directly 

into the blade cutting edges.

Do not try to cut stems that are too large to feed into 

the cutting blade.

TOP CUTTING (SEE Fig. E)