WORX WG157E 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer Edger Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Worx

Table of Contents

WORX WG157E 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer Edger
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
COMPONENT LIST
TECHNICAL DATA
ACCESSORIES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WORKING HINTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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WORX WG157E 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer Edger

WORX WG157E 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer
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PRODUCT SAFETY GENERAL 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 appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

TRAINING

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the machine.
Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine, local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

PREPARATION

Before use, always visually inspect the machine for damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

OPERATION

Wear eye protection, long trousers and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine.
Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Use the machine only in daylight or good artiﬁcial light.
Never operate the machine with damaged guards or shields or without guards or shields in place.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting means.
Always disconnect the machine from the power supply (e.g. remove the battery pack from the machine)
- Whenever the machine is left unattended;
- Before clearing a blockage;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
- After striking a foreign object;
- Whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting means.
Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
Never ﬁt metal cutting elements.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Not overreach and keep the balance at all times.
Not to touch moving hazardous parts before removing the battery pack from the machine and the moving hazardous parts have come to a complete stop.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Disconnect the machine from the power supply (e.g. remove the battery pack from the machine) before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only by an authorized repairer.
When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of children.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK

Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery pack.
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.
Do not expose battery pack to heat or ﬁre. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
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.
Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery pack has been swallowed.
Keep battery pack clean and dry.
Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
Battery pack needs to be charged before use. Always refer to this instruction and use the correct charging procedure.
Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in use.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery pack several times to obtain maximum performance.
Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed by Worx. Do not use any charger other than that speciﬁcally provided for use with the equipment.
Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for use with the equipment.
Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
Retain the original product literature for future reference.
Remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.
Dispose of properly.
Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
Do not remove battery pack from its original packaging until required for use.
Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the battery and ensure correct use.

SYMBOLS

Read operator’s manual
Warning
Keep bystanders away
Wear eye and ear protection
Do not expose to rain
Trimming
Edging
Wear protective gloves
Li-Ion battery This product has been marked with a symbol relating to ‘separate collection’ for all battery packs and battery pack. It will then be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Battery packs can be hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain hazardous substances
Batteries may enter water cycle if disposed improperly, which can be hazardous for ecosys-tem. Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste
Do not burn
Make sure the battery is removed prior to changing accessories.
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.

COMPONENT LIST

WORX WG157E 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer Edger fig
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AUXILIARY HANDLE
LOCK OFF BUTTON
ON/OFF SWITCH
BATTERY PACK*
SAFETY GUARD
LINE CUTTER
TRIMMER HEAD COVER (See Fig.J)
CAP RELEASE LATCH (See Fig.J)
SPOOL (See Fig. J)
TRIMMER HEAD (See Fig. J)
EYELET (See Fig. J)
LINE FEED BUTTON (See Fig. H)

Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery

TECHNICAL DATA

	WG157E	WG157E.9
Voltage	20V Max** Lithium
No load speed	8500/min
Cutting diameter	25cm
Line diameter	1.65mm
Charging time	Approx. 5hr	/
Machine weight	1.9kg	1.5kg
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Type WG157E WG157E.9 (1-designation of machinery, representative of Cordless Grass Trimmer)

Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.

NOISE DATA

VIBRATION INFORMATION

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.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.

ACCESSORIES

	WG157E	WG157E.9
Charger (WA3760)	1	/
Battery pack (WA3551.1)	1	/
Spool (WA0004)	1	1
Safety guard	1	1

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 the cutting of grass and weeds under bushes, as well as on slopes and edges that can not be reached with the lawn mower.
WARNING!
The charger and Battery Pack are specially designed to work together so do not attempt to use any other devices. Never insert or allow foreign metallic objects into your charger or Battery Pack connections because of electrical failure and other hazards that will occur.

WARNING!
Always wear the eye protection. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. When operating unit, check for the following:
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. Hold front handle with one hand and Auxiliary Handle with the other hand. Keep unit below waist level. Work only from your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground (perpendicular when edging) and not crowded into material being cut.
WARNING!
Make sure that line is fed out before operation. Make sure motor is up to full speed before trimming or edging.

WARNING!
Only use 1.65mm diameter cutting line. Other sizes of line will not feed properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury. Do not use other material such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous projectile that can cause serious injury.

WORX WG157E 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer Edger fig 2

Action	Figure
Assembly

Assembling the Main Handle Note: Make sure that the handle is ﬁrmly locked in place. Do not try to

remove these pieces after connecting.

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See Fig. A

Assembling the Safety Guard WARNING! Make Sure the Safety Switch is Locked Off

to Prevent Accidental Starting.

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See Fig. B1, B2

Removing/Installing Battery Pack Note: When removing the battery pack, hold it ﬁrmly to avoid potential accidents.|

See Fig. C1, C2

Charging Battery Pack

More details can be found in charger’s manual.

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See Fig. C3

Operation|
Safety ON/OFF Switch WARNING! The cutting head continues to rotate after

the trimmer has been switched off; wait until it has completely stopped then lay down the tool.

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See Fig. D

Trimming| See Fig. E
Edging

WARNING! Always remove the battery pack before

adjusting the trimming head position. Note: The trimmer head will only rotate in one direction.

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See Fig. F, G

Manually Feeding the Line| See Fig. H
Removing the Cap| See Fig. I1, I2
Replacing the Trimmer Line and Spool| See Fig. J
Manually Winding the Line| See Fig. K1-K4

WORKING HINTS

AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM

When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length of line is fed out. A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the lines hit the Line Cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED. This is quite normal. After about 5 seconds the line will be cut to the correct length and the noise will reduce as the motor gains full speed. If the noise of the line being cut can’t be heard, more line will need to be fed out. To feed more line, it is ﬁrst necessary to allow the trimmer to stop completely; it must come to a complete rest, then restart, allowing the motor to reach full speed. Repeat above until you hear the line hitting against the Line Cutter.

MANUALLY FEEDING THE LINE (SEE FIG. H) Press and release manual line feed button (13), whilst gently pull out the lines until the lines reaches the line cutter.

If the line extends past the line cutter, too much line has been fed out.
If too much line is fed out, remove the cutting head cover and rotate the spool anti-clockwise until the line is at the desired length.

STORING YOUR GRASS TRIMMER

Always remove the battery pack from your trimmer after use. Store in a dry place where the trimmer and battery can be protected from damage.

MAINTENANCE

Always remove the battery pack from your trimmer after use.
Always check the product prior to being used for any damage.
Never operate your product if it is damaged.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication 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 Lawn Trimmer /Lawn Edge Trimmer Type WG157E WG157E.9 (1-designation of machinery, representative of Cordless Grass Trimmer) Function Cutting grass and similar soft vegetation and for trimming grass edges Complies with the following Directives,
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU,
2011/65/EU&(EU)2015/863,
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC:

Conformity Assessment Procedure as per Annex VI
Measured Sound Power Level 89.8dB(A)
Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 94dB(A)
The notiﬁed body involved

Name : ISET S.r.l. Unipersonale
Address : Via Donatori di sangue, 9-46024 Moglia (MN)

Standards conform to:

EN 60335-1
EN 50636-2-91
EN 62233
EN ISO 3744
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2

The person authorized to compile the technical ﬁle, Name Marcel Filz Address Positec Germany GmbH, Grüner Weg 10, 50825 Cologne, Germany 2020/11/20
Allen Ding Deputy Chief Engineer, Testing & Certiﬁcation Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd 18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your service agent.
WARNING : Switch the machine off and remove the battery prior to any troubleshooting.