WORX WG259E Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Worx
Table of Contents
- PICTURE ILLUSTRATION
- PRODUCT SAFETY GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
- HEDG E TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
- SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK
- SYMBOLS
- TECHNICAL DATA
- NOISE INFORMATION
- VIBRATION INFORMATION
- ACCESSORIES
- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
- MAINTENANCE
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
WORX WG259E Cordless Hedge Trimmer
PICTURE ILLUSTRATION
PRODUCT SAFETY 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 batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.
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.
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
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.
**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 dustrelated hazards.
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.
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.
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.
HEDG E TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
- Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
- Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
- Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
- Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious personal injury.
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.
SYMBOLS
| Warning
---|---
| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
| Wear ear protection
| Wear eye
protection
| Wear dust
mask
| Keep hands
away
| Remove battery from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing
or maintenance.
| Do not dispose of batteries. Return exhausted batteries to your local
collection or recycling point.
| Do not
expose to rain
| Do not expose to rain or water
| Do not burn
| Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or
retailer for recycling advice.
INR18/65-y: Cylindrical lithium Ion battery cells with max diameter of 18mm and max height of 65mm; “x” represents a number cells serial connected, blank if 1; “-y” represents a number of cells paralleled connected, blank if 1
1.
| **BATTERY PACK***
---|---
2.
| REAR HANDLE
3.
| FRONT HANDLE
4.
| SAFETY GUARD
5.
| FRONT SWITCH LEVER (ALL AROUND
| SWITCH FUNCTION)
6.
| REAR SWITCH LEVER
7.
| BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH
8
| BLADE
9.
| **BLADE SHEATH***
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
Type WG259E WG259E.5 WG259E.9 WG260E WG260E.9 (230-269- designation of machinery, representative of cordless hedge trimmer)
| WG259E| WG259E.5| WG259E.9
---|---|---|---
Voltage| 220-240V~50/60Hz
Power| 20V Max Lithium
No load speed| 2200/min
Max. cutting length| 52cm
Max. cutting diameter| 14mm
Charging time| 5hr approx.| 1hr approx.| /
Machine weight| 2.5kg| 2.5kg| 2.1kg
| WG260E| WG260E.9
---|---|---
Voltage| 220-240V~50/60Hz
Power| 20V Max Lithium
No load speed| 2200/min
Max. cutting length| 61cm
Max.cutting diameter| 19mm
Charging time| 5hr approx.| /
Machine weight| 2.5kg| 2.1kg
** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
NOISE INFORMATION
| A weighted sound pressure | 77dB(A) 90dB(A) |
|---|---|
| A weighted sound power | 90dB(A) |
| KpA&KwA: | 3.0dB(A) |
| Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over | 80dB(A)
VIBRATION INFORMATION
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745:
Vibration emission value ah=2.2m/s²
Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²
The declared vibration total value may be used for comparing one tool with
another, and may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool
can differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is
used dependant on the following examples and other variations on how the tool
is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained
The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in
good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration accessories
are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not
adequately managed.
WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual
conditions of use should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle
such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle
but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure
level over the total working period.
Helping to minimize your vibration exposure 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 accessories.
Avoid using tools in temperatures of 100C or less.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number
of days.
ACCESSORIES
| WG259E| WG259E.5| WG259E.9
---|---|---|---
Blade sheath| 1| 1| 1
Safety guard| 1| 1| 1
Charger| 1 (WA3760)| 1 (WA3860)| /
Battery pack| 1 (WA3551.1)| 1 (WA3551.1)| /
| WG260E| WG260E.9
---|---|---
Blade sheath| 1| 1
Safety guard| 1| 1
Charger| 1 (WA3760)| /
Battery pack| 1 (WA3551)| /
We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes in domestic use.
WARNING! Do not use the product without attaching the guard and front handle.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
ACTION
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the safe guard
Assembling the Front Handle
NOTE: Handle screws should be facing the protective shield. If the handle
is assembled incorrectly, the tool will not power on.
Installing and Removing the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Your battery pack is UNCHARGED, you must charge before use.
More details can be found in WA3760 (for WG259E/WG260E) or WA3860 (for
WG259E.5) manual
OPERATION
Starting and stopping
Top cutting
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 FRONT HANDLE AND SAFETY GUARD.
Side cutting
Lubricating the Cutting Blade
NOTE: It is important to use only the recommended standard lubricating
oil (WD-40) to avoid damage to the blade.
HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Note that the front switch lever can be activated on three sides, giving you
many choices for a comfortable grip. Before cutting an area, inspect it first
and remove any foreign objects that could become thrown or entangled in the
blades. Always hold the trimmer with both hands and with the blade away from
you before turning it on.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed
directly into the blade. (See Fig. E1& E2)
Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before cutting. When operating,
keep the cutting blades away from people and objects such as walls, large
stones, trees, vehicles, etc.
If the blade stalls, immediately stop the trimmer.
Release the two Switch Levels (5 & 6) before attempting to clear jammed debris
from the cutting blades.
Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
Do not attempt to cut stems that are too thick for the cutting blade.
TOP CUTTING
Use a wide sweeping motion (See Fig. E1). A slight downward tilt of the
cutting blades in the direction of motion gives the best cutting results.
SIDE CUTTING
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards (See
Fig. E2), tapering the hedge inward at the top. This shape will expose more of
the hedge, resulting in a more uniformed growth.
MAINTENANCE
Remove battery before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or
chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots
clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Positec Germany GmbH
Grüner Weg 10, 50825 Cologne, Germany
Declare that the product,
Description WORX Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Type WG259E WG259E.5 WG259E.9 WG260E
WG260E.9 (230-269- designation of machinery, representative of cordless hedge
trimmer)
Function Trimming hedges and brushes
Complies with the following Directives,
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU,
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC:
– Conformity Assessment Procedure as per
Annex V
– Measured Sound Power Level 87.1dB(A)
– Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 90dB(A)
Standards conform to,
EN 60745-1
EN ISO 3744
EN 55014-2
EN 60745-2-15
EN 55014-1
The person authorized to compile the technical file,
Name: Marcel Filz
Address: Positec Germany GmbH, Grüner
Weg 10, 50825 Cologne, Germany
2017/12/14
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer, Testing & Certification
Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
Copyright © 2018, Positec. All Rights Reserved. AR01255703
www.worx.com
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