TCBS 8038 - Sander EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TCBS 8038 EINHELL

Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the de- vice can cause loss of sight. 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! Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 13Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 13 18.09.13 13:4918.09.13 13:49GB

Important! 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. Caution! 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

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1-2)

1. Additional handle

2. Setting for sanding/grinding belt adjustment

6. Connection for dust bag

10. Clamping lever for sanding/grinding belt

11. Sanding/Grinding belt

Please check that the article is complete as spe- cifi ed 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 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. 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 suff ocating!

1 x Sanding/Grinding belt

Original operating instructions

The belt sander/grinder is designed for sanding/ grinding wood, iron, plastic and similar materials using the appropriate sanding/grinding belt. 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. Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 14Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 14 18.09.13 13:4918.09.13 13:49GB

Weight: .......................................................3.5 kg Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 60745.

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 60745. Vibration emission value a

Warning! 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.

Wear protective gloves. 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. Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

(Figure 3/Item 12) Slide the dust bag (12) on to the connection for the dust extractor (6). Follow the instructions abo- ve in reverse order to remove the dust bag. The dust is extracted straight from the sanding/ grinding belt into the dust bag. Important. For health safety reasons it is impe- rative that you use a dust bag.

5.2 Changing the sanding / grinding belt

Pull the clamping lever (10) to the outside to relieve the tension in the sanding/grinding belt.

Pull the used sanding/grinding belt off the drive rollers.

Slide the new sanding/grinding belt on to the drive rollers.

Ensure that the direction of the sanding/grin- ding belt (arrows on the inside of the sanding/ grinding belt) is identical to the direction of the belt sander/grinder (arrow over the rear drive roller).

Press the clamping lever (10) to the rear to

too tension the sanding/grinding belt.

5.3 Adjusting the position of the belt

Hold the belt sander/grinder with the sanding/ grinding plate at the top.

Switch on the belt sander/grinder.

By turning the setting screw (2) the belt positi- on should be set so that the sanding/grinding belt is at the center of the two drive rollers.

To switch on: Press the ON/OFF switch (5). Continuous operation: Secure the switch (5) with the locking button (4). To switch off : Press the ON/OFF switch (5) briefl y. The machine can be operated on a temporary or permanent setting.

6.2 Instructions for use

Important. Never hold the workpiece you wish to sand/grind in your hands. Secure the workpiece on a sturdy surface or using a vise.

Allow the belt sander/grinder to start before you place it on the workpiece.

Do not switch off the belt sander/grinder as long as the sanding/grinding belt is in contact with the workpiece.

Always hold the belt sander/grinder with both hands whilst it is in use.

Always sand wood in the direction of the grain.

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 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 rep laced by anyone but a qualifi ed electrician.

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:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

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.

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 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 Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 18Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 18 18.09.13 13:4918.09.13 13:49GB

Warranty provisions iSC GmbH or the DIY store where you made you purchase guarantees the repair of defects or replace- ment of the equipment in accordance with the overview below. Statutory guarantee claims are unaff ec- ted. Category Example Warranty Defect with regard to material or construction 24 months Wear parts* V-belt, Carbon brushes 6 months Consumables* Grinding/sanding paper Warranty only in case of an im- mediate 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 verifi ed with the bill. In case of defects concerning the material or construction, we kindly request you to submit the equip- ment 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. Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 19Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 19 18.09.13 13:4918.09.13 13:49GB

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. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to off er 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 aff ect 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 restric-

ted to the rectifi cation 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), eff ects of force or external infl uences (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 rende- red 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. Guaran-

tee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the de- fect 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 gua- rantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. 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 ano- ther 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 pos- sible. 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 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 forth in the warranty conditions in these operating instructions. Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 20Anl_TC_BS_8038_SPK1.indb 20 18.09.13 13:4918.09.13 13:49F

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