SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Cordless Hedge Trimmer WG268E
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 battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 2 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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.
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. 4. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences. 5. Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with both hands if two handles are provided. Safety instructions for battery pack 4 a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery pack. b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack.
SYMBOLS Warning To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual Wear ear protection Wear eye protection Wear dust mask Do not expose to rain or water 5 C-Tick approval mark Do not burn Batteries may enter water cycle if disposed improperly, which can be hazardous for ecosystem. Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Li-ion battery. This product has been marked with a symbol relating to ‘separate collection’ for all battery packs and battery pack.
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 6 1. Rear Handle 2. Rear Switch Lever 3. Battery Pack 4. Battery Pack Release Button 5. Front Switch Lever (All Around Switch Function) 6. Front Handle 7. Safety Guard 8. Blade 9. Blade Sheath * * Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA Voltage No load speed Max.cutting length 40V Max** 2300/min 56cm Max.cutting diameter 27mm Battery capacity 2.0Ah Battery pack 1 Charging time 1hr. Machine weight 4.2kg ** Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 40 volts. Nominal voltage is 36 volts. Accessories Blade sheath Charger (wa3735) Safety guard Battery pack (wa3536) 1 1 1 1 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITHOUT ATTACHING THE GUARD AND FRONT HANDLE. A B 8 C E 1. GUARD ASSEMBLY Insert the Safety Guard (7) into the slot as illustrated in Fig A; Use two screws to fix the guard securely. NOTE: Make sure the Guard is firmly secured in place H F 2. FRONT HANDLE ASSEMBLY The Front Handle (6) must be assembled before use: 1) Remove the bolt from the Front Handle. 2) Attach the Front Handle to the housing.
port (See Fig. E). A simple push and slight pressure will be sufficient until a click is heard. Check to see if the battery is fully secured. Note: When removing the battery pack, hold it firmly to avoid dropping and injury. 6. BATTERY STATUS LED’S (See Fig. F ) NOTE: The Status LED’s will indicate the battery condition when the button on the battery is pressed. A The LED’s constantly senses and displays the battery condition as follows: Press the button “POWERTEST”, the light button is illuminated.
H I 10 J K 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. H& I) Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before cutting.
Fig. K) Ensure the blade cover/storage holder is fitted before storage. Store in a dry place where your trimmer can be protected from damage. MAINTENANCE Remove the battery from Hedge trimmer before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. 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.
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