TCMS 3017 T - Saw EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TCMS 3017 T EINHELL

Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury Caution! Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. Caution! Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight. Caution! 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! Caution! Risk of injury! Do not reach into the running saw blade. Warning! To make miter cuts (with the saw head inclined or the turntable set at an angle), the adjustab- le stop rail must be fi xed at an outer position. To make 90° crosscuts, the adjustable stop rail must be fi xed at the inner position. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 21Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 21 21.12.2016 17:37:4121.12.2016 17:37:41GB

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions 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 in- formation 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. Danger! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

6. Movable blade guard

10. Locking screw for turntable

13. Mounting for workpiece supports

14. Bottom saw blade cover

17. Top saw blade guard

18. Cross and parallel stop

20. Workpiece supports

28. Locking screw for cutting width

39. Adjustable stop rail

40. Locking screw for adjustable stop rail

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment 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. Danger! 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 suff ocating!

Cross and parallel stop

Dust extraction connector

Original operating instructions

The crosscut and miter saw with table is desig- ned for cross-cutting and for the longitudinal and lateral cutting (with cross stop only) of wood and plastic suitable for the machine size. The machine is not to be used for cutting fi re wood. The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose.Any use other than that men- tioned is considered to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. The machine is to be operated only with suitable saw blades. It is prohibited to use any type of cutting-off wheel. To use the machine properly you must also obser- ve the safety regulations, the assembly instruc- tions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual.All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. It is also imperative to observe the accident pre- vention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for the general rules of occupa- tional health and safety. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any chan- ges made to the machine nor for any damage resulting from such changes. Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following risks may arise due to the machine’s design and setup:

Contact with the saw blade in the uncovered saw zone.

Reaching into the running saw blade (cut injuries).

Kick-back of workpieces and parts of workpi- eces.

Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the saw blade.

Damage to hearing if essential ear-muffs are not worn.

Harmful emissions of wood dust when the machine is used in closed rooms. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed 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 inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed 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.

.............................................3 dB Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hea- ring. The specifi ed vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equip- ment is used and may exceed the specifi ed value Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 23Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 23 21.12.2016 17:37:4121.12.2016 17:37:41GB

in exceptional circumstances. The specifi ed vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specifi ed vibration value can be used for initi- al assessment of a harmful eff ect. Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor- king 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 ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use. Caution! Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain resi- dual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-

rations if the equipment is used over a pro- longed 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. Warning! Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

The machine has to be set up in a stable po- sition, i.e. it has to be bolted to a workbench, a universal stand or the like.

All the covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched on.

It must be possible for the saw blade to run freely.

When working with wood that has been pro- cessed before, watch out for foreign bodies such as nails or screws etc.

Before you actuate the On/Off switch, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and that the machine’s moving parts run smoothly.

Before you connect the machine to the power supply, make sure the data on the rating plate is the same as that for your mains.

Secure the clamp (37) on the top of the stop rail using the screw.

5.1 Setting up the saw (Fig. 1-4)

Insert the two workpiece support clips (20) in the mounts (13) provided on the side of the tool and fasten them in place with screws.

To prevent the saw from toppling backwards, the additional foot (a) must be pulled out of the equipment (Fig. 4).

5.2 Converting the combination saw (Fig. 1-8)

The saw has two working positions: A: Bench circular saw (Fig. 1) B: Crosscut and miter saw (Fig. 2) Convert the combination saw can be conver- ted exactly as described below, otherwise the components may be damaged. Important: Pull out the mains plug before you convert the saw. When it is supplied, the saw will be in mode A (bench circular saw)

5.2.1 Converting the saw for crosscut mode

Tighten the locking screw (10) and the tighte- ning screw (22).

Undo the locking screws (15, 24) and lift the saw table so that it moves into the highest po- sition. Tighten the two locking screws again.

Press the saw table (16) down at the front and draw the safety pin (23) out at the same time.

Caution! The return spring automatically lifts the machine. Do not let go of the saw table, but move it slowly up to the swung-out positi- on by applying counterpressure.

When you draw out the safety pin (23), this deactivates the switch (4) for bench mode and activates the switch for crosscut mode (3).

Remove the bottom saw blade cover (14).

The saw has now been set to crosscut mode.

5.2.2 Converting the saw for bench mode

Move the machine head upwards and the turntable to the 0° position.

Tighten the locking screw (10) and the tighte- ning screw (22).

Position the bottom saw blade cover (14) on the turntable so that it engages behind the stop rail (7).

Press the release button (1) and lower the machine using the handle (2) until the bottom saw blade guard (14) completely covers the saw blade.

Press the saw table (16) down at the front and press the safety pin (23) in at the same time.

When you press in the safety pin (23), this activates the switch (4) for bench mode and deactivates the switch for crosscut mode (3).

Undo the locking screws (15, 24) and lower the saw table until the desired cutting height is reached for the saw blade.

Tighten the two locking screws again.

The saw has now been set to bench mode.

5.3 Adjusting options for the saw in crosscut

Undo the locking screw (10) approx. 2 turns to adjust the turntable (8).

The turntable (8) has locking points at angles of 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°. Once the turn- table (8) is engaged, the setting must also be secured by tightening the locking screw (10).

If different angle settings are required, the turntable (8) may be secured in position using only the locking screw (10).

Swing up the machine head.

When the tightening screw (22) is loosened, you can tilt the machine head to the left by up to 45°.

5.4 Precision adjustment of the stop for cros-

Lower the machine head and fasten in place with the safety pin (23).

Slacken the tightening screw (22).

Place the angular stop (a) between the blade (5) and the turntable (8).

Slacken the counternut (b) and adjust the ad- justment screw (c) until the angle between the blade (5) and the turntable (8) equals 90°.

Retighten the counternut (b) to secure this setting.

5.5 Precision adjustment of the stop for miter

Lower the machine head and fasten in place with the safety pin (23).

Fasten the turntable (8) in 0° position.

Undo the tightening screw (22) and use the handle (2) to tilt the machine head to the left until it coincides at 45°.

Place the 45° stop angle (f) between the bla- de (5) and the turntable (8).

Slacken the counternut (d) and adjust the adjustment screw (e) until the angle between the blade (5) and the turntable (8) equals 45°.

The machine is equipped with an extractor socket (32) and also with an extractor port (31) which can be fastened to the top saw blade guard.

This means that the machine can be connec- ted to standard sawdust extractors.

Never use the equipment without the suction function. Regularly check and clean the suc- tion channels.

5.7 Changing the saw blade (Fig. 14-19)

Caution! Unplug the device from the mains power. Caution! Always wear gloves when handling the saw blade.

Set the saw to crosscut mode (see 5.2.1).

Undo the screw (g) on the lever (h).

Place the face spanner (21) on the outer flange (35) and undo the saw blade screw by turning it in a clockwise direction using the Hexagon key.

Remove the saw blade (5) from the inner flange

Thoroughly clean the motor shaft and flange before you fit and secure the new saw blade.

Important! The cutting angle of the teeth and the direction arrow on the saw blade must coincide with the direction of the arrow on the housing.

Caution! Retighten the lever (h) on the housing using the screw (g). Check that the saw blade guard closes automatically when the machine head is moved upwards before you start using the machine.

The splitter is pre-set at the factory. If you ad- just the settings of the splitter, you must make sure that there is a gap of 3-5 mm between the teeth of the saw blade and the splitter and that the splitter is securely tightened. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 25Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 25 21.12.2016 17:37:4221.12.2016 17:37:42GB

After every new adjustment we recommend you to make a trial cut in order to check the new settings. Warning! To make 90° crosscuts, the adjustable stop rail (39) must be fi xed at the inner position:

Undo the locking screw (40) of the adjustable stop rail and push the adjustable stop rail in- wards.

The adjustable stop rail (39) must be fixed far enough in front of the innermost position that the distance between the stop rail (39) and the saw blade (5) amounts to a maximum of 5mm.

Before making a cut, check that the stop rail and the saw blade cannot collide.

Tighten the locking screw (40) again. Warning! To make 0°-45° miter cuts (with the saw head inclined or the turntable set at an ang- le), the adjustable stop rail (39) must be fi xed at an outer position.

Undo the locking screw (40) of the adjustable stop rail and push the adjustable stop rail out- wards.

The adjustable stop rail (39) must be fixed far enough in front of the innermost position that the distance between the stop rail (39) and the saw blade (5) amounts to a maximum of 5mm.

Before making a cut, check that the stop rail and the saw blade cannot collide.

Tighten the locking screw (40) again.

6.1 Use as a bench saw (Fig. 1)

Setting the saw to bench mode (see 5.2.2./6) Take extra care when starting the cut.

The saw can be switched on by pressing the green pushbutton (I). Wait for the blade (5) to reach its maximum speed before starting the cut.

The red pushbutton (0) has to be pressed to switch off the saw.

6.1.2 Adjusting the cutting depth

Undo the locking screws (15, 24) and lower the saw table until the desired cutting height is reached for the saw blade.

Tighten the two locking screws again.

Undo the knurled screw (25) and set the cross and parallel stop (18) to 90°. Tighten the knurled screw (25) again.

Fit the parallel stop (18) from the right into the front groove in the saw bench (16).

Undo the two knurled screws (26). Carefully push the stop rail (27) to over the middle of the saw blade (5) and secure it.

Set the parallel stop (18) to the required di- mension using the scale (c) on the saw bench (16) and secure it with the locking screw (28).

Switch on the saw by pressing the green button (I).

Slide the workpiece slowly and precisely along the parallel stop (18) to the saw blade (5).

The top saw blade guard (17) will open auto- matically and the workpiece moves forward.

Important: For workpiece widths below 120 mm a push stick (29) must be used in the area near the saw blade (5) (see Fig. 21) (supplied). For workpiece widths below 30 mm a push block (d) must be used to move the workpiece . The push block is not supplied. (Available from your specialist dealer)

Always push the workpiece through to the end of the splitter (30).

After completing the cut the safety hood (17) will close again automatically to cover the saw blade (5).

Switch off the saw again.

Important: Secure long workpieces against falling off at the end of the cut (e.g. with a rol- ler stand etc.) (e.g. roller table etc.)

Fit the cross parallel stop (18) from the front into the side groove in the saw bench (16).

Tighten the locking screw (28) until the cross and parallel stop (18) can be moved in the groove in the saw bench (16) with a little play.

Undo the screw (25), set the cross stop (18) to the required angle and secure it.

Undo the two knurled screws (26) and slide the stop rail (27) to the left until it do not touch the saw blade guard (17) when it is moved forwards. Retighten the knurled screws (26).

Press the workpiece firmly against the stop rail (27) and slide it slowly into the saw blade (5) together with the cross and parallel stop (18) to complete the cut. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 26Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 26 21.12.2016 17:37:4221.12.2016 17:37:42GB

After completing the cut, switch off the saw again. 6.2. Using as a crosscut saw Set the saw to crosscut mode (see 5.2.1)

When the tightening screw (22) is loosened, you can tilt the machine head to the left by up to 45°.

The turntable (8) can be adjusted from -45° to +45° by undoing the locking screws.(10)

Start the saw by pressing the On/Off switch (3). The switch must remain pressed during the sawing work.

Press the On/Off switch (3) to turn on the saw.

Important. Place the material for sawing firmly on the machine surface and secure it with the clamp (37) to prevent it from moving during the sawing process.

When you have switched on the saw, wait until the saw blade (5) has reached maximum speed.

Press the release lever (1) and, using the handle (2), apply steady and light downward pressure to move the machine head through the workpiece.

After the cutting process is finished, bring the machine head back to its upper (home) position and release the ON/OFF button (3). Important. The integral resetting springs will automatically lift the machine head. Do not simply let go of the handle (2) after cutting, but allow the machine head to rise slowly, ap- plying slight counterpressure as it does so.

6.2.3 Crosscut 90° and turntable 0°- 45°

(Fig. 2-3/24) The crosscut and miter saw with table can be used to make right and left angular cuts of 0°- 45° in relation to the stop rail.

Move the machine head to its upper position.

Release the turntable (8) by slackening the locking screw (10).

Using the handle (2), set the turntable (8) to the desired angle, i.e. the marking (a) on the turntable must coincide with the desired angular setting (11) on the stationary base plate (9).

Retighten the locking screw (10) to secure the turntable (8) in place.

Cut as described under section 6.2.2.

6.2.4 Miter cut 0°- 45° and turntable 0°

(Fig. 2-3/25) The crosscut and miter saw with table can be used to make miter cuts of 0° - 45° in relation to the work face.

Move the machine head to its upper position.

Fasten the turntable (8) in 0° position.

Undo the tightening screw (22) and use the handle (2) to tilt the machine head to the left until the pointer (b) coincides with the requi- red angle value.

Retighten the tightening screw (22) and make the cut as described in section 6.2.2.

6.2.5 Miter cut 0°- 45° and turntable 0°- 45°

(Fig. 2-3/26) The crosscut and miter saw with table can be used to make miter cuts to the left of 0°- 45° in re- lation to the work face and, at the same time, 0° - 45° in relation to the stop rail (double miter cut).

Move the machine head to its upper position.

Release the turntable (8) by slackening the locking screw (10).

Use the handle (2) to adjust the turntable (8) to the angle required (in this connection see also section 6.2.3).

Retighten the locking screw (10) in order to secure the turntable in place.

Undo the tightening screw (22) and use the handle (2) to tilt the machine head (4) to the left until it coincides with the required angle value (in this connection see also point 6.2.4).

Screw the tightening screw (22) back down again.

Cut as described under section 6.2.2.

For safety reasons, the equipment is supplied with an electric brake system for the saw blade. The equipment may therefore emit an odor or generate sparks when it is switched off . This has no infl uence on the operational performance or safety of the equipment. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 27Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 27 21.12.2016 17:37:4221.12.2016 17:37:42GB

Danger! 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 Danger! Always pull out the mains power plug before star- ting any cleaning work.

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 im- mediately 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 at- tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu- re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualifi ed electrician. Danger! The carbon brushes should not be repla- ced by anyone but a qualifi ed electrician.

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

Lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.

8.4 Ordering spare parts and accessories

Please provide the following information when ordering spare parts:

Article number of the unit

ID number of the unit

Spare part number of the required spare part For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info Tip! For good results we recommend high-quality ac- cessories from ! www.kwb.eu welcome@kwb.eu

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent 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 offi ces.

Store the equipment and accessories 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. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 28Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 28 21.12.2016 17:37:4221.12.2016 17:37:42GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/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 make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. The 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 the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes

The product meets the requirements of EN 61000-3-11 and is subject to special connection condi- tions. This means that use of the product at any freely selectable connection point is not allowed.

Given unfavorable conditions in the power supply the product can cause the voltage to fluctuate temporarily.

The product is intended solely for use at connection points that a) do not exceed a maximum permitted supply impedance 0,248 Ω, or b) have a continuous current-carrying capacity of the mains of at least 100 A per phase.

As the user, you are required to ensure, in consultation with your electric power company if neces- sary, that the connection point at which you wish to operate the product meets one of the two requi- rements, a) or b), named above. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 29Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 29 21.12.2016 17:37:4221.12.2016 17:37:42GB

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Carbon brushes Consumables* Saw blade, Push stick Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Ple- ase ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

Warranty certifi cate 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. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product

neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which

you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applica- tions. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex- posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance. - Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex- ample by dropping it). - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Gu-

arantee 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 fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info.

Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement. Of course, we are also happy off er 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 out in the service information in these operating instructions. Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 31Anl_TC_MS_3017_T_SPK7.indb 31 21.12.2016 17:37:4221.12.2016 17:37:42F

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