Worx WX655, Safety And Operating Manual

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WX655

GENERAL POWER TOOL 

SAFETY WARNINGS

WAR

NING! 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.

h)  Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use 

of tools allow you to become complacent and 

ignore tool safety principles. 

A careless action can 

cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

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