TE-DS 20 E - Sander EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Orbital sander
Brand	Einhell
Model	TE-DS 20 E
Dimensions (L x W x H)	240 x 130 x 150 mm
Weight	1.6 kg
Supply voltage	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption	250 W
No-load speed	6,000 – 12,000 rpm
Pad diameter	125 mm
Orbital stroke	2.0 mm
Abrasive type	Velcro, sandpaper 125 mm
Sound pressure level	82 dB(A)
Vibration level	7.5 m/s²
Protection class	II (double insulation)
Functions: Variable speed adjustment	Yes, by knob
Functions: Dust extraction system	Yes, with vacuum cleaner connection
Maintenance: Filter cleaning	Clean the air filter regularly
Safety: On/off switch	With lock-on function
Safety: Safety rest	Rest with adjustable pad
Spare parts: Sanding pad available	Yes, Einhell part number
General information: Application	Wood, metal, plastic, paint

Frequently Asked Questions - TE-DS 20 E EINHELL

How to change the sandpaper on the TE-DS 20 E sander?

Place the sanding pad facing up, peel off the old abrasive, and align the new one on the Velcro system. Press firmly to secure.

What speed to use for sanding wood?

For wood, set the knob to a medium to high speed (8,000 – 10,000 rpm). Start with a coarse grit and finish with a fine grit.

How to clean the sander after use?

Unplug the device, remove the air filter and brush it. Clean the housing with a dry cloth. Do not use water.

Is the sanding pad replaceable?

Yes, the pad can be replaced. Unscrew the screws under the pad and install a new pad with a diameter of 125 mm.

Is this sander suitable for metal?

Yes, it can sand metal with a suitable abrasive (fine to medium grit). Use a higher speed and wear protective equipment.

How to reduce vibrations during sanding?

Use anti-vibration gloves and take regular breaks. Make sure the abrasive is well attached and the pad is not worn.

What to do if the sander does not start?

Check the power outlet, power cord, and the safety switch. If the problem persists, consult a specialist.

How to connect a vacuum cleaner to the sander?

Connect the vacuum hose to the rear connector of the sander. Use a vacuum cleaner with an adapter if necessary.

What types of abrasives to use with the TE-DS 20 E?

Use 125 mm Velcro abrasive discs. Grit from 40 to 240 depending on the work (coarse for stock removal, fine for finishing).

Where to find spare parts for this sander?

Parts are available from Einhell dealers or on the official website. Reference the model TE-DS 20 E to order.

USER MANUAL TE-DS 20 E EINHELL

Table of contents

1. Safety regulations
2. Layout and items supplied
3. Proper use
4. Technical data
5. Before starting the equipment
6. Operation
7. Replacing the power cable
8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts
9. Disposal and recycling
10. Storage

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Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury

Wear ear-muffs. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Wear a breathing mask. Dust which is injurious to health can be generated when working on wood and other materials. Never use the device to work on any materials containing asbestos!

Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight.

⚠️ Important!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Caution!

Read all safety regulations and Instructions.

Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1)

1. On/Off switch
2. Vacuum extractor unit adapter
3. Oscillating plate
4. Handle
5. Speed control

2.2 Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the nearest branch of the DIY store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the warranty provisions at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available). • Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

- If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Important!

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

• Delta grinder/sander • 10x grinding/sanding paper • Dust extraction adapter • Original operating instructions - Safety instructions

3. Proper use

The machine is designed for the grinding/sanding of wood, metal, plastic and similar materials using the appropriate grinding/sanding paper.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

4. Technical data

Mains voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz

Power consumption: 200 W

Idling speed: 13000-20000 min^-1

Sanding/grinding area: 90 x 90 x 90 mm

Oscillation angle: 3°

Protection class: .....II /☐

Weight: 1.1 kg

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Sound and vibration

Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 60745.

L_pA sound pressure level .... 73 dB(A)

K_nA uncertainty 3 dB

L_WA sound power level 84 dB(A)

K_WA uncertainty ....3 dB

Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745.

Handle

Vibration emission value a_h = 8.9 m/s²

K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s ²

Warning!

The specified vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specified value in exceptional circumstances.

The specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools.

The specified vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful effect.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which are in perfect working order. • Service and clean the appliance regularly. • Adapt your working style to suit the appliance. • Do not overload the appliance.
• Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary. • Switch the appliance off when it is not in use. • Wear protective gloves.

Residual risks

Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be ruled out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment's construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.

Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

5.1 Fastening the grinding/sanding paper (Fig. 2)

The Velcro fastener enables easy changing of the grinding/sanding paper. Make sure that the vacuum extraction holes on the grinding/sanding paper and the grinding/sanding disk are aligned.

5.2 Installing the dust extractor adapter (Fig. 3-4/Item 2)

Slip the dust extractor adapter (2) onto the vacuum cleaner connector (a) as shown in Fig. 3 and lock it by twisting. Connect the dust extractor adapter to a suitable dust extraction system.

6. Operation

6.1 Switching ON/OFF

Slide the switch (1) forwards to switch on the equipment.

6.2 Practical tips

This equipment offers particularly high performance for the grinding/sanding of hard-to-reach corners and edges. To grind/sand profiles and channels you can also work with just the tip or the edge of the grinding/sanding disk. Various grinding/sanding papers are available, specially designed for the different types of material you may be working on and the amount you wish to

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remove from the surface. The amount removed will depend largely on the choice of grinding/sanding paper and pressure applied to the grinding/sanding disk.

6.3 Speed control (Fig. 5)

You can select the speed by turning the speed controller (5).

Plus direction: Higher speed Minus direction: Lower speed

7. Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

8.1 Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure. • We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

8.2 Carbon brushes

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualified electrician. Important! The carbon brushes should not be replaced by anyone but a qualified electrician.

8.3 Maintenance

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

8.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine • Article number of the machine • Identification number of the machine - Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

10. Storage

Store the equipment and accessories out of children's reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:

As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must ensure that the equipment is properly disposed of if they no longer wish to keep it. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of it in accordance with national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

Reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of iSC GmbH.

Subject to technical changes.

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Warranty provisions

iSC GmbH or the DIY store where you made your purchase guarantees the repair of defects or replacement of the equipment in accordance with the overview below. Statutory guarantee claims are unaffected.

Category Example Warranty
Defect with regard to material or construction		24 months
Wear parts* Oscillating plate, carbon brushes		6 months
Consumables* Grinding/sanding paper Warranty only in case of an immediate defect (24 hours after purchase / date on the bill)
Missing parts 5 work days

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

For consumables, wear parts, and missing parts, iSC GmbH guarantees the correction of defects or a new delivery only if the defect is reported within 24 hours (consumables), 5 work days (missing parts), or 6 months (wear parts) after purchase, and the purchase date is verified with the bill.

In case of defects concerning material or construction, we kindly request you to submit the equipment together with the fully completed warranty card supplied with the equipment. It is important that you enter an exact description of the defect.

To do so, answer the following questions:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning? • Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure? • What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?

Describe this malfunction.

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Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to offer our assistance under the service number printed below. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.
2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restricted to the rectification of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), effects of force or external influences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months. The guarantee is rendered null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.
3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.
4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the address shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or another dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a new device.

Of course, we are also happy to offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts/consumables and missing parts as set forth in the warranty conditions in these operating instructions.

87/404/EC_2009/105/EC 2005/32/EC 2009/125/EC 2006/95/EC 2006/28/EC x 2004/108/EC 2004/22/EC 1999/5/EC 97/23/EC □90/396/EC_2009/142/EC □89/686/EC_96/58/EC x 2011/65/EC x 2006/42/EC Annex IV Notified Body: Notified Body No.: Reg. No. 2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L_WA = dB(A) ; guaranteed L_WA = dB(A) P = KW; L/∅ = cm Notified Body: 2006/28/EC Emission No.:

Standard references: EN 60745-1; EN 60745-2-4;

EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3

Subject to change without notice

Archive-File/Record: NAPR003139

Documents registrar: Daniel Protschka

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EH 08/2012 (01)