TETC 18115 Li - Saw EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TETC 18115 Li EINHELL

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. Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 16)

1. Danger! - Read the operating instructions to

reduce the risk of injury.

2. Caution! Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noi-

se can cause damage to hearing.

3. 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 materi- als containing asbestos!

4. Caution! Wear safety goggles. Sparks ge-

nerated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight.

5. Store the batteries only in dry rooms with

an ambient temperature of +10°C to +40°C. Place only fully charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40%).

6. Danger! Risk of injury through cutting.

7. Caution! Segmented diamond cutting

wheels must not be used.

1. Safety regulations

Warning! Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all the safety information and instruc- tions in a safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

6. Water container cover

7. Cutting wheel safety guard

8. Fastening screw for wheel guard

9. Fastening button for wheel guard

11. Water drain screw

13. Fastening screw for splitter

21. Battery (not supplied)

23. Battery safety cover

24. Mount for battery pack

25. Charger (not supplied)

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!

Cordless tile cutting machine

Cutting wheel guard with splitter

Diamond cutting wheel

Original operating instructions

Protection class ................................................III Cut length ............................................ Unlimited Jolly length: .......................................... Unlimited Cutting height 90° .................................... 24 mm Cutting height 45° .................................... 16 mm Cutting table-Dimensions .......305 mm x 335 mm Diamond cutting wheel ........... ø 115 x ø 22.2 mm Weight .......................................... approx. 3.4 kg Important! The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power X- Change series! The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with Power X-Chargers. Suitable rechargeable batteries and chargers from the Power X-Change range are for example:

Rechargeable battery: Power X-Change 1.5

Rechargeable battery: Power X-Change 5.2

Charger: Power X-Charger Danger! Noise The noise emission values were measured in accordance with EN 62841-1. Operation

uncertainty ........................................ 3 dB(A) Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in ac- cordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another. The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values can also be used to make an initial assessment of exposure.

The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specifi ed during actual use, depen- ding on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of workpiece it is used for. 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. 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.

4. Important information

Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the information provided. It is im- portant to consult these instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the equipment, its proper use and safety regulations. Danger! For safety reasons, the tile cutting machine is not to be used by children, young people under 16 years of age, or any other persons who are not Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 18Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 18 12.08.2021 16:47:0612.08.2021 16:47:06GB

acquainted with these operating instructions.

Portable tile cutting machine for medium- sized tiles.

Cutting with the diamond cutting wheel.

Making jolly cuts with the tiltable work surface (max. 45 degrees).

Wheel cooling with water.

Stop rail and angle stop.

Trough as cooling water container (to fill the trough you must remove the water container cover).

If the cutting wheel becomes jammed, switch off the equipment and disconnect it from the power supply; only then are you to remove the workpiece

The tile cutting machine is designed for the standard cutting of small and medium-size tiles (glazed tiles, ceramic tiles or similar) which can be accommodated by the size of the machine. It should never be used for cutting wood or metal. The machine should be used exclusively for its intended purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be held liable for da- mage and/or injuries of any kind that result from such misuse. The machine is to be operated only with suitable cutting-off wheels. Saw blades should never be used. Compliance with the sa- fety instructions, the assembly instructions, and advice and instructions on operation contained in the operating instructions also falls under the terms of intended use. All persons who use and service the equipment have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about the machine’s potential hazards. In addition, strict compliance with the accident prevention regula- tions in force in your area, as well as all other ge- neral rules of health and safety at work, is impera- tive. The manufacturer’s liability shall be deemed void if the machine is modifi ed in any way and the manufacturer shall therefore accept no liability for any damages arising as a result of modifi cations. Even when the equipment is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the machine’s construction and design:

Contact with the diamond cutting wheel whe- re it is not covered.

Contact with the diamond cutting wheel while it is turning.

Defective diamond tips flying off the cutting wheel.

Kick-back of workpieces and parts of workpi- eces due to improper handling.

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

6. Before starting the equipment

Warning! Always remove the battery pack before ma- king adjustments to the equipment.

The machine has to be set up where it can stand firmly, e.g. on a work bench, or it must be bolted to a strong base.

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

It must be possible for the diamond wheel to run freely.

Before you actuate the ON/OFF switch, make sure that the diamond wheel is correctly fit- ted and that the machine’s moving parts run smoothly.

Before using the machine, check all of the parts for damage and replace any parts that are damaged. When replacing any parts or accessories, always carefully follow the inst- ructions in this manual.

For optimum performance and maximum sa- fety, keep the machine clean at all times.

While the machine is running, check the wea- ring parts and the fastenings of parts which may have become loose and check that all accessories are correctly fitted.

Notice! The tile cutting machine is desig- ned for use with water.

Check that the water level is high enough to cover the diamond part of the wheel each time before you start a cutting operation and keep checking it during cutting as well. Fill/ refill the cooling water directly into the trough. Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 19Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 19 12.08.2021 16:47:0712.08.2021 16:47:07GB

Danger! Remove the battery before carrying out any maintenance, resetting or assembly work on the tile cutting machine. Assemble the equipment as shown in Figs. 3-12.

7.1 Fitting the diamond cutting wheel

(Fig. 3,4,5) To fi t the cutting wheel, proceed as follows:

Pull the cutting wheel safety guard (7) up and out (Fig. 4).

Place the cutting wheel (14) on the inner flange and then fit the outer flange on the cut- ting wheel. Important! Check that the cutting wheel rotates in the correct direction!

Screw the nut by hand back onto the thread.

Place the ring wrench (19) on the nut and use the counterholder (20) to block the motor shaft (Fig. 5).

Screw the nut tight with the ring wrench.

Reinsert the cutting wheel safety guard and fasten the water container cover.

Unscrew the pre-fitted fastening screw (13) out of the cutting table (4).

Secure the splitter (18) on the cutting table using the fastening screw.

The splitter must be positioned in the center along an imaginary line extending behind the cutting wheel (14), so that it is not possible for the material to get jammed.

7.3 Fitting the wheel guard (Fig. 7)

Place the wheel guard (3) on the splitter (18) which is mounted on the equipment.

Insert the fastening screw (8) through the wheel guard and the splitter.

Turn the fastening button (9) onto the faste- ning screw.

7.4 Changing a worn diamond cutting wheel

(Fig. 3,4,5,9,12) To replace a worn cutting wheel, proceed as follows:

Remove the battery by pressing and holding the battery catch (22) while pulling the battery (21) out of the battery mount (24) (Fig. 9).

If necessary, screw out the water drain screw (11) in order to let the water out of the water container (Fig. 12).

Pull the cutting wheel safety guard (7) up and out (Fig. 4).

Place the ring wrench (19) on the nut (a) and use the counterholder (20) to block the motor shaft (Fig. 5).

Use the ring wrench to unscrew the nut and remove the outer flange (15).

Take out the worn cutting wheel (14) and clean the wheel flange thoroughly.

Place the new cutting wheel on the inner flange and fit the outer flange back on the cut- ting wheel. Important! Check that the cutting wheel rotates in the correct direction!

Block the motor shaft again with the counter- holder and screw the nut tight with the ring wrench (Fig. 5).

Reinsert the cutting wheel safety guard and fasten the water container cover.

8. Charging the lithium-ion battery

1. Remove the battery by pressing and holding

the battery catch (22) while pulling the battery (21) out of the battery mount (24) (Fig. 9).

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as

that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (25) into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.

3. Push the battery pack onto the battery char-

ger (Fig. 10). In section 14 (Charger indicator) you will fi nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger. If the battery pack fails to charge, check for the following:

voltage at the power socket

whether there is good contact at the charging contacts of the charging unit If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

the charger and charging adapter

and the battery pack to our customer service center. To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 20Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 20 12.08.2021 16:47:0712.08.2021 16:47:07GB

point of sale at which the equipment was purchased. When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fi res. To ensure that the battery pack provides long ser- vice, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully di- scharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

9.1 Filling the water container/draining the

Fill water into the water container (5) up to the “MAX” mark (Fig. 11).

Screw out the water drain screw (11) in order to let the water out of the water container (Fig. 12). Important! Keep a constant check on the wa- ter level

Open the battery compartment cover (23) and insert the battery (21) into the battery mount (24).

Press and hold the battery catch (22) in order to remove the battery again from the battery mount.

You can switch on the tile cutting machine by flipping up the switch (12).

To switch off the tile cutting machine again, you must flip down the switch.

Set the cutting width with the parallel stop (2) and secure the stop with the fastening clasps (10).

The width of the workpiece can be read off the scale (16).

Fig. 13 shows the correct position for your hands during the even cut. The feed rate must not exceed the cutting capacity of the cutting wheel. This is to make sure that no material becomes detached, as this might cause acci- dents or injuries.

Fasten the water container cover for the 22.5° miter cut in the bottom position (Fig. 14b).

Fasten the water container cover (6) in the re- quired angle position (see section 9.5 “Angle setting for miter cut”) (Fig. 14a, 14b).

Place the tile with its glazed side on the water container cover (Fig. 15).

Fig. 15 shows the correct position for your hands during the miter cut. Your left hand holds the workpiece in contact with the cutting wheel while your right hand pushes the work- piece forward. The feed rate must not exceed the cutting capacity of the cutting wheel. This is to make sure that no material becomes detached, as this might cause accidents or injuries.

Carry out a trial cut with a spare tile so that you can check the results of the cutting. Important! If the cutting wheel becomes jammed, switch off the equipment and take out the battery; only then are you to remove the workpiece.

10. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! Always pull out the battery pack before starting any cleaning work. Take out the rechargeable battery each time be- fore carrying out any adjustments, maintenance or repairs.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the mo- tor housing free of dirt and dust as far as pos- sible. 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.

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualifi ed electrician. Danger! 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.

10.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

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.Einhell-Service.com

11. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system. The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. De- fective components must be disposed of as spe- cial waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

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

If you want to move the equipment to a diff erent place, take out the battery fi rst and then move the equipment to the new position. Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 22Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 22 12.08.2021 16:47:0712.08.2021 16:47:07GB

Indicator status Explanations and actions Red LED Green LED Off Flashing Ready for use The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger On Off Charging The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger. Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge. Off On The battery is charged and ready for use. The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer. Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply. Flashing Off Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be: - The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time. - The battery temperature is outside the ideal range. Action: Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack. Flashing Flashing Fault Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective. Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger. On On Temperature fault The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C). Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day . Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 23Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 23 12.08.2021 16:47:0712.08.2021 16:47:07GB

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 ac- companying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 24Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 24 12.08.2021 16:47:0712.08.2021 16:47:07GB

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, Battery Consumables* Cutting wheel 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.Einhell-Service.com. Please 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?

What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction. Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 25Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 25 12.08.2021 16:47:0812.08.2021 16:47:08GB

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.Einhell-Service.com. 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 co- vered 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_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 26Anl_TE_TC_18_115_Li_SPK13.indb 26 12.08.2021 16:47:0812.08.2021 16:47:08F

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Declaration of conformity Cordless Tile Cutting Machine TE-TC 18/115 Li (Einhell) Standards: BS 62841-1; BS 12418; BS 55014-1; BS 55014-2 Wirral, 2021.08.11 Archive-File/Record: NAPR021371 Article Number: 43.011.90 I.-No.: 21010 Documents registrar: Felix Hofner Subject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany We, Einhell UK Ltd Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for: Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation Measuring Instruments Regulation

Radio Equipment Regulation Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation

Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation Noise: measured L

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