*Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
FOR ALL BATTERY – OPERATED GARDENING APPLIANCES
1. For all battery-operated gardening appliances
1) Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
2) Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain
2. For all battery-operated products employing a detachable or separable battery:
1) Use only the following type and size battery(ies): WA3525 / WA3520
2) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
3) Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4) Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
3. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not insert the battery with your finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is off when inserting the battery
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN TRIMMER AND EDGE TRIMMER
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Automatic line feed system
When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length of line is fed out. Each time the tool is started from rest it will advance about 0.25 inches of trimmer line. 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.
2. (See Fig. L)
Your trimmer is equipped with a Command Feed System. For efficiently feeding the line, just press the command feed button while the machine is running until you hear the ‘clattering’ noise of the line cutting. The motor will shut off when pressing the Command Feed button and will restart when releasing the button. During that process the line will automatically feed additional line for cutting.
3. Manually feeding the line (See Fig. M)
Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery. If required, line can be fed out manually. To operate, press and release manual Line Feed Button, while gently pulling out the line until it is long enough to reach 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 Spool Cap and turn Spool counter-clockwise until the line is at the desired length.
4. Manually winding the line ( See Fig. O1, O2, O3, O4)
Take approximately 10ft (3m) of line. Insert 5/8 inch (15mm) of line into the Spool holes and wind line in the direction of the arrows on the top of the Spool. Leave approximately 4 inches (100mm) of line unwound and place into the cleat. Ensure that the line is neatly coiled on the Spool. Failure to do so will impair the efficiency of the automatic line feed. Then fit the Spool as shown in Fig. N1, N2, N3
After use, disconnect the battery from the tool and check for damage. 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 room temperature location. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
The following table gives problems and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your WORX Customer Service at 1-866-354- WORX
Problems | Possible Causes | Corrective Action |
Trimmer fails to operate. | Battery discharged. Battery too hot/cold. Motor is broken. Internal wiring of machine damaged. | Recharge battery; also see the content in charger manual Allow to cool/warm. Contact Service Agent. Contact Service Agent. |
Trimmer runs intermittently. | Motor is broken. Battery not fully charged. On/Off switch defective. | Contact Service Agent. Recharge battery. Contact Service Agent. |
Excessive vibrations/noise. | Machine defective. Line spool is not wound well. | Contact Service Agent. Rewind the line. See “MANUALLY WINDING THE LINE” (Fig. O1, O2, O3, O4). |
Cutting time per battery charge too short. | Battery has not been used for long period or only charged for short term. Grass too high. Battery defective. | Recharge battery; also see the content in charger manual. Cut in stages. Replace the battery. |
Machine does not cut. | Line broken. Battery not fully charged. Motor is broken (speed is too low). Grass entangled around cutting head. | Replace the line Recharge battery; also see the content in charger manual. Contact Service Agent. Remove grass. |
Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator. No charging procedure possible. | Battery not (properly) inserted. Battery contacts contaminated. Battery defective. | Properly insert battery into battery charger. Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery. Replace the battery. |
Battery charge indicator does not light up. | Plug of battery charger not plugged in (properly). Socket outlet, mains cable or battery charger defective. | Insert mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet. Check the mains voltage; have the battery charger checked by an authorized after-sales service agent. |
Command feed does not work | Cutting line is not wound well. The line is tangled. Line is used up. | Manually feed the line, if still can not feed out, remove the Spool out and rewind the line. Replace with a new spool of line. |
Reference file: Worx WG163.9 Power Share GT 3.0 12" String Trimmer & Wheeled Edger
Additionally, the document applies to other Worx models: WG163, WG164