TCSM 2531 U - Saw EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TCSM 2531 U EINHELL

6.8 Transport (Abb. 1-3)

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

9. Disposal and recycling

Danger! Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry 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! The adjustable stop rail is fastened with a wing nut. To make miter cuts (inclined saw head or rotary table with angle adjustment), the adjustable stop rail must be fi xed at the outer position. For 45° miter cuts to the left, the left stop rail must be moved outwards and fi xed in position. To make 90° crosscuts, the adjustable stop rail must be fi xed at the inner position. Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 22Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 22 21.08.15 08:2021.08.15 08:20GB

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. Special information about the laser Caution! Laser radiation Do not look directly into the beam Laser class 2 VORSICHT ! - LASERSTRAHLUNG ! Nicht in den Strahl blicken! Laserspezifikation Laser Klasse 2 Ǹ: 650 nm; P

Never look directly into the laser path.

Never direct the laser beam at reflecting sur- faces or persons or animals. Even a low out- put laser beam can inflict injury on the eye.

Caution: It is vital to follow the work proce- dures described in these instructions. Using the equipment in any other way may result in hazardous exposure to laser radiation.

When the crosscut saw is not going to be used for an extended period of time, the bat- teries should be removed.

It is prohibited to carry out any modifications to the laser to increase its power.

The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for damage due to non-observance of the safety information.

2. Layout and items supplied

10. Workpiece support

26. Locking screw for workpiece support

34. Movable stop rail

38. Transport handle

39. Laser battery case

40. Battery compartment cover

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!

2 x workpiece support

Round-head screw (32x)

Original operating instructions

The drag, crosscut and miter saw is designed for cross-cutting wood and wood-type materials which are appropriate for the machine’s size. The saw is not designed for cutting fi rewood. 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. The equipment is to be operated only with suita- ble saw blades. It is prohibited to use any type of cutting-off wheel. To use the equipment properly you must also observe the safety information, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual. All persons who use and service the equipment have to be acquainted with these operating instructions and must be informed about the equipment’s potential hazards. It is also imperati- ve to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for the general rules of health and safety at work. The manufacturer will not be liable for any chan- ges made to the equipment nor for any damage resulting from such changes. Even when the equipment is used as prescribed it is still impos- sible to eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the machine’s construction and design:

Contact with the saw blade in the uncovered saw zone.

Reaching into the running saw blade (cut inju- ries).

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

Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the saw blade.

Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as necessary.

Weight: ........................................... approx. 23 kg Laser class: ....................................................... 2 Wavelength of laser: ................................ 650 nm Laser output: ...........................................≤ 1 mW Danger! Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 61029.

uncertainty .............................................3 dB Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hea- ring. Total vibration values (vector sum of three direc- tions) determined in accordance with EN 61029. Vibration emission value a

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 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 equipment must be set up where it can stand securely, i.e. it should be bolted to a workbench, a universal base frame or similar.

All covers and safety devices have to be pro- perly fitted before the equipment is switched on.

It must be possible for the 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 equipment’s moving parts run smoothly. Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 25Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 25 21.08.15 08:2021.08.15 08:20GB

Assemble the base frame as shown in Fig. 4a-4e. Attach the parts together using the screws (a), spring washers (b), washers (c) and nuts (d). Do not fully tighten the screws yet.

Start with the top cross struts (101) and the top longitudinal struts (102) followed by the leg upper sections (105).

Next, mount the bottom cross struts (103) and bottom longitudinal struts (104) along with the leg lower sections (106). Then mount the rubber feet (107) on the legs.

Turn the complete base frame around and tighten all of the screws.

Remove the rubber feet from the saw using a screwdriver or other tool. Place the saw on the base frame and fasten the saw to the frame using the screws (e), spring washers (b), washers (f) and nuts (d).

5.3 Assembling the saw (Fig. 1-5)

To adjust the turntable (17), loosen the lo- cking screw (14) by approx. 2 turns and push the button (33) to release the turntable (17).

Turn the turntable (17) and scale pointer (15) to the desired angular setting on the dial (16) and lock into place with the locking screw (14). The saw has locking positions at angles of - 45°, -30°, -22.5°, -15°, 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°, at which the turntable (17) audibly clicks into position.

To release the saw from its position at the bottom, pull the fastening bolt (25) out of the motor mounting while pressing down lightly on the machine head (4). Turn the fastening bolt (25) through 90° before releasing it, so that the saw remains unlocked.

Swing the machine head (4) up until the re- lease lever (3) latches into place.

The clamping device (8) can be fitted on the left or right of the fixed saw table (18).

Undo the locking screws for the workpiece support (26).

Mount the workpiece support (10) on the fixed saw table (18) and tighten the appropri- ate locking screw (26) (Figure 4).

Mount the second workpiece support (10) on the opposite side of the saw and secure with the appropriate locking screw (26).

When the locking screw (21) is loosened, you can tilt the machine head (4) to the left by up to 45°.

To ensure that the saw is standing securely, adjust the adjustable foot (13) by turning it so that the saw stands in a horizontal and firm position.

Screw the additional feet (9) to the feet of the fixed saw table (18).

Then swing out the stability bar (36) to the rear until it engages.

5.4 Precision adjustment of the stop for cros-

Fasten the turntable (17) in 0° position.

Undo the locking screw (21) and move the machine head (4) all the way to the right using the handle (1).

Place the 90° angular stop (y) between the blade (7) and the turntable (17).

Adjust the adjustment screw (29) until the angle between the blade (7) and the turntable (17) equals 90°.

Finally check the position of the pointer (20) on the scale (19). If necessary, undo the poin- ter (20) with a Philips screwdriver, set it to the 0° position on the scale (19) and retighten the retainer screw.

No stop angle included.

5.5 Precision adjustment of the stop for miter

Fasten the turntable (17) in 0° position.

Undo the locking screw (21) and move the machine head (4) all the way to the left using the handle (1), until it coincides at 45°.

Place the 45° stop angle (z) between the bla- de (7) and the turntable (17).

Adjust the adjustment screw (30) so that the angle between the blade (7) and the turntable (17) equals exactly 45°.

No stop angle included.

5.6 Adjusting the miter angle on the machine

Hold the machine head (4) by the handle (1).

The machine head can now be tilted conti- nuously to the left.

Angles to the left: 0-45°

Re-tighten the locking screw (21).

5.7 Adjusting the movable stop rail (Fig. 1, 5)

Caution! This saw is equipped with a remo- vable stop rail (34) which is screwed to the fixed stop rail (11).

For miter and angle cuts to the left, the left stop rail must be moved outwards. Undo the locking screws on the movable stop rail and pull the rail back so far that a collision with the saw blade can be ruled out. Prior to every cut, retighten the locking screws of the stop rail.

6.1 Cross cut 90° and turntable 0°

(Fig. 1-3, 10, 11) For cutting widths up to approx. 100 mm it is possible to fi x the saw’s drag function with the locking screw for drag guide (24) in rear position. If the cutting width exceeds 100 mm, you must ensure that the locking screw for drag guide (24) is slackened and that the machine head (4) can be moved.

Move the machine head (4) to its upper posi- tion.

Use the handle (1) to push back the machine head (4) and fix it in this position if required (dependent on the cutting width).

Place the piece of wood to be cut at the stop rail (11) and on the turntable (17).

Lock the material with the clamping device (8) on the fixed saw table (18) to prevent the material from moving during the cutting ope- ration.

Push down the release lever (3) to release the machine head (4).

Press the ON/OFF switch (2) to start the mo- tor.

With the drag guide (23) fixed in place: Use the handle (1) to move the machine head (4) steadily and with light pressure downwards until the saw blade (7) has completely cut through the workpiece.

With the drag guide (23) not fixed in place: Pull the machine head (4) all the way to the front and then use the handle to move it downwards steadily and with light pressure. Now push the machine head (4) slowly and steadily to the very back until the saw blade (7) has completely cut through the workpiece.

When the cutting operation is completed, move the machine head (4) back to its upper (home) position and release the ON/OFF but- ton (2). Important. The integral resetting springs will automatically lift the machine head. Do not simply let go of the handle (1) after cutting, but allow the machine head (4) to rise slowly, applying slight counter pressure as it does so.

6.2 Cross cut 90° and turntable 0° - 45°

(Fig. 1-3, 12) The crosscut saw can be used to make crosscuts of 0°- 45° to the left and 0° - 45° to the right in re- lation to the stop rail.

Release the turntable (17) by slackening the locking screw (14).

Turn the turntable (17) and scale pointer (15) to the desired angular setting on the dial (16) and lock into place with the locking screw (14). The saw has locking positions at angles of - 45°, -30°, -22.5°, -15°, 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°, at which the turntable (17) audibly clicks into position.

Retighten the locking screw (14) to secure the turntable (17) in place.

Cut as described under section 6.1.

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

(Fig. 1-3, 13) The crosscut saw can be used to make miter cuts of 0° - 45° in relation to the work face.

If required, dismantle the clamping device (8) or mount on the opposite side of the fixed saw table (18).

Move the machine head (4) to its upper posi- tion.

Fasten the turntable (17) in 0° position.

Adjust the miter angle on the machine head and the stop rail as described under points

Cut as described under section 6.1.

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

(Fig. 1-3, 14) The crosscut saw can be used to make miter cuts to the left of 0° - 45° and to the right of 0° - 45° in relation to the work surface, with simultaneous setting of the turntable from 0° - 45° to the left or 0° - 45° to the right in relation to the stop rail (dou- ble miter cut).

If required, dismantle the clamping device (8) or mount on the opposite side of the fixed saw table (18).

Move the machine head (4) to its upper posi- tion.

Release the turntable (17) by slackening the locking screw (14).

Use the handle (1) to adjust the turntable (17) to the angle required (in this connection see also section 6.2).

Adjust the miter angle on the machine head and the stop rail as described under points

Cut as described under section 6.1.

The cutting depth can be infinitely adjusted using the screw (27). Turn the screw (27) in or out to set the required cutting depth and then retighten the knurled nut on the screw (27).

Check the setting by completing a test cut.

6.6 Sawdust bag (Fig. 2)

The saw is equipped with a debris bag (22) for sawdust and chips. The debris bag (22) can be emptied by means of a zipper at the bottom (1).

6.7 Replacing the saw blade (Figs. 1, 15/16)

Swing the machine head (4) upwards and lock in this position with the fastening bolt (25).

Press the release lever (3) and swing up the saw blade guard (6) to the point where the re- cess in the saw blade guard (6) is above the flange bolt (31).

Press the saw shaft lock (5) with one hand while holding the Allen key (13) on the flange bolt (31) with the other.

Firmly press on the saw shaft lock (5) and slowly rotate the flange bolt (31) in the clock- wise direction. The saw shaft lock (5) enga- ges after no more than one rotation.

Now, using a little more force, slacken the flange screw (31) in the clockwise direction.

Turn the flange screw (31) completely out and remove the external flange (32).

Take the blade (7) off the inner flange and pull down and out.

Carefully clean the flange screw (31), outer flange (32) and inner flange.

Fit and fasten the new saw blade (7) in rever- se order.

Important! The cutting angle of the teeth, in other words the direction of rotation of the saw blade (7), must coincide with the direc- tion of the arrow on the housing.

Check to make sure that all safety devices are properly mounted and in good working condition before you begin working with the saw again.

Important! Every time that you change the saw blade, check to see that it spins freely in the table insert (12) in both perpendicular and 45° angle settings.

Important! Changing and aligning the saw blade (7) must be carried out correctly.

6.8 Transport (Fig. 1-3)

Retighten the locking screw (14) to secure the turntable (17) in place.

Activate the release lever (3), press the ma- chine head (4) downwards and secure with the safety pin (25). The saw is now locked in its bottom position.

Fix the saw’s drag function with the locking screw for drag guide (24) in rear position.

Carry the equipment by the fixed saw table (18).

To set up the equipment again, proceed as described in section 5.2.

6.9 Operating the laser (Fig. 2)

Switching on: Move the On/Off switch (37) to the “I” position to switch on the laser (35). A laser line is projected onto the material you wish to pro- cess, providing an exact guide for the cut. Switching off : Move the On/Off switch (37) to the “0” position. Setting the laser: If necessary, slacken the screws to adjust the laser. Retighten the screws after you have made the adjustment. Important! Never look directly into the laser beam! Replacing the battery: Ensure that the laser (35) is switched off . Remove the battery compart- ment cover (40). Remove the old batteries and replace with new ones (2 x 1.5 Volt R03, LR 03 Micro, AAA). Ensure correct polarity when inser- ting the new batteries. Close the battery compart- ment again.

6.10 Battery disposal

Recycle the packaging in an environmentally re- sponsible manner. Sort the packaging for proper recycling. The product may not be disposed of with normal household refuse. Consumers have a legal obligation to dispose of the batteries at the appropriate collection points. Send your old bat- teries to iSC GmbH, Eschenstrasse 6 in D-94405 Landau, Germany. You can then be sure that they will be correctly disposed of by the manufacturer. Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 28Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 28 21.08.15 08:2021.08.15 08:20GB

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 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 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. Important! The carbon brushes should not be re- placed by anyone but a qualifi ed electrician.

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

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 out of children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempe- rature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 29Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 29 21.08.15 08:2021.08.15 08:20GB

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 mains system impedance of Z sys = 0,305 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_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 30Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 30 21.08.15 08:2021.08.15 08:20GB

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 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 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. Please report the defective device on the following internet address to register your guarantee claim:

www.isc-gmbh.info. 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 device. 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_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 32Anl_TC_SM_2531_U_SPK7.indb 32 21.08.15 08:2021.08.15 08:20F

6.8 Transport (rys. 1-3)

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