TE-MB 18/127 Li - Saw EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TE-MB 18/127 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. 13)

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. Blade cutting direction

6. 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%).

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illust- rations and specifi cations provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

2. Layout and items supplied

6. Battery (not included in delivery)

7. Charger (not included in delivery)

14. Socket head screws for workpiece stop

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!

Original operating instructions

The cordless bandsaw is designed for cutting non-alloyed steel (e.g. structural steel), non- ferrous metal (e.g. aluminium), sawn timber and wood-type materials. Alloyed steel, hardened steel and tempered metals are not allowed to be machined on this bandsaw. The cordless band- saw is not designed for cutting fi rewood. No reac- tive or poisonous materials are allowed to be pro- cessed. Take care not to overload the machine. 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. General safety information It is the user‘s responsibility to install and use the machine properly in accordance with the instructions issued by the manufacturer. If elec- tromagnetic interference is noticed, it is the user‘s responsibility to eliminate said interference with the technical devices mentioned in the section „Important information about the power connec- tion“. Only blades suitable for the machine are allowed to be used. To use the machine properly you must also observe the safety information, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in these operating instructions. All persons who operate and service the machine must be acquainted with these instructions and must be informed about potential hazards. It is also imperative to observe the accident preven- tion 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 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 hazards might arise in connection with the machine‘s construction and design:

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

Harmful emissions of wood dust when used in closed rooms.

Risk of accident through hand contact with the blade in the uncovered cutting zone.

Risk of injury when changing the blade (risk of cuts).

Injuries from catapulted workpieces or parts of workpieces.

Injuries from kickback.

Tilting of the workpiece due to inadequate support.

Dust and splinters can cause eye injuries. For this reason you must always wear safety gog- gles or spectacles with safety lenses.

Dust presents a special danger. You should wear a suitable safety mask so that you are not forced to breathe in any dust.

Always wear tight-fitting protective clothing that is in perfect condition.

Long hair must be tied together, loose jewelry should not be worn.

The workpiece you want to cut must always be clamped securely. The workpiece must be shaped so that it can be clamped securely.

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

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 using the machine

Warning! Always remove the battery before making adjust- ments to the machine.

All covers and safety devices must be proper- ly fitted before the machine is switched on.

It must be possible for the blade to run freely.

When working with wood that has been previ- ously processed, watch out for foreign bodies such as nails or screws, etc.

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

Important! The two hex keys (22/23) are stored in the adjustable handle (10) (see Fig. 2).

Important! Please note that the tooth pitch of the blade you are using must match the mate- rial you want to cut. In the case of particularly hard materials or particularly large depths of blade penetration you should change the tooth pitch by changing the blade.

The adjustable handle (10) can be fastened in various locking positions according to re- quirements.

Place the adjustable handle (10) in the requi- red position.

Lock the setting by refastening the clamping lever (11).

Important! You can adjust the pretension of the clamping lever (11). To do so, hold the released clamping lever (11) firmly and adjust the nut (12) on the opposite side (clockwise: higher tension). Check the setting by closing the clamping lever (12) again. Keep repeating until you have the required tension. Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 21Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 21 20.02.2024 09:06:4520.02.2024 09:06:45GB

5.3 Adjusting the workpiece stop (Fig. 4)

Important! The workpiece stop (13) is set at the factory to the top position.

Important! Set the workpiece stop (13) to the lowest position as this will increase the size of the guide face. Set the workpiece stop to a higher position only in exceptional cases.

Slacken the two socket head screws (14) with the hex key (22) in order to be able to push the workpiece stop (13) to the required position. Then retighten the two socket head screws (14).

5.4 Information about the LED lamp (Fig. 1)

The machine has an LED lamp (4) for illumi- nating the cutting area.

As soon as you press the On/Off switch (3), the LED lamp (4) will come on automatically.

A few seconds after you release the On/Off switch (3) again, the LED lamp (4) will switch off automatically.

5.5 Fitting/removing the blade (Fig. 5 – 7)

Warning! Before you start to fi t or remove the blade: Remove the battery! To prevent injury: wear gloves when chan- ging the blade! Fitting:

To be able to remove the left-hand blade co- ver (24), slacken the socket head screw (28). With the latching hook (25) pushed and held in the up position, slide the blade cover (24) outwards.

To be able to remove the right-hand blade cover (26), slacken the socket head screw (28). With the latching hook (27) pushed and held in the up position, slide the blade cover (26) outwards.

Before you mount the new blade, clean the guide rollers (20) and the two blade pulleys (18). Make sure in particular that the rubber tire (19) is free of chips.

Caution! A damaged rubber tire (19) must be replaced immediately.

To be able to fit the blade you must open the clamping mechanism for the blade. Open the clamping mechanism by turning the clamping lever (16) clockwise (see Fig. 6).

To fit the blade: start at the bottom part of the guide rollers (20), then continue around the blade pulleys (18), and finish at the top part of the blade guard (17).

Caution! Pay attention to the running direc- tion. The cutting angle of the teeth must point in running direction, i.e. towards the workpie- ce stop (13). (See the arrow on the two blade pulleys (18)).

Make sure that the new blade (15) runs freely in the guide rollers (20) and in the upper bla- de guard (17).

Tension the blade (15) by turning the clam- ping lever (16) counter-clockwise.

Important! The blade must first be run in. Switch on the machine briefly and check how the blade is running. Check that the blade is running correctly before you start cutting.

Refit the left-hand blade cover (24) and the right-hand blade cover (26). Make sure that both latching hooks (25, 27) latch home cor- rectly. Fasten the two covers (24, 26) by tigh- tening the socket head screws (28). Important! The width of the new blade must be at least as large as stipulated in section 4. Techni- cal data. The teeth of the blade (15) must project beyond the guide rollers (20) (see Fig. 7d). If the new blade (15) is too narrow, the teeth will be da- maged and the blade will become blunt. Removing:

Slacken the two socket head screws (28) and remove the two blade covers (24, 26).

Slacken the blade (15) by turning the clam- ping lever (16) clockwise.

Caution! When the blade is being removed, the tension might be released with a jerk causing the blade (15) to jump off the blade pulleys (18)!

To remove the blade: start at the top part of the blade guard (17), then continue around the blade pulleys (18), and finish at the guide rollers (20).

Refasten the two blade covers (24, 26) with the socket head screws (28).

6.1 Charging the Li battery pack (Fig. 8/9)

1. Remove the battery pack (6) from the handle,

pressing the pushlock button (8) downwards to do so.

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as

LED will then begin to fl ash.

3. Push the battery pack onto the battery char-

ger. In section 10 (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 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.

6.2 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 10/Item 9)

Press the battery capacity indicator switch (a). The battery capacity indicator (9) shows the char- ge status of the battery using 3 LEDs. All 3 LEDs are lit: The battery is fully charged. 2 or 1 LED(s) are lit: The battery has an adequate remaining charge. 1 LED fl ashes: The battery is empty, recharge the battery. All LEDs blink: The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room tem- perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me- ans that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Press the safety lock-off (5) in order to re- lease the On/Off switch (3).

Important! You can let go of the safety lock- off (5) as soon as the On/Off switch (3) was actuated.

To switch off the saw, let go of the On/Off switch (3) again.

6.4 Making cuts with the bandsaw in hand-

Set the adjustable handle (10) as described in section 5.2.

Set the workpiece stop (13) as described in

The material you want to cut must be clam- ped securely.

Hold the machine firmly with both hands; use the one hand on the handle (1) and the other hand on the adjustable handle (10).

Take care to maintain a steady foothold.

Switch on the bandsaw as described in sec- tion 6.3.

Move the bandsaw with its blade (15) in front of the workpiece.

First place the workpiece stop (13) against the workpiece and align the blade with the cutting plane.

Now guide the bandsaw with a firm grip to the workpiece and cut into it carefully.

Important! Do not exert excessive pressure on the blade! This way you will obtain the straightest possible cut while also prolonging the life of the blade.

Do not cut any cross-sections larger than tho- se described in section 4. Technical data.

Warning! If you are unable to cut through the workpiece in a single pass, there will be a greater risk of the blade getting jammed and causing kickback!

Transport the machine only by lifting it by the handle (1) or by the adjustable handle (10).

7. 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 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.

7.4 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

8. 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 dis- posal. 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. Important! We recommend you to slacken the blade (see 5.5) if you are not going to use the machine for a long time. We also recommend you to protect the guide rollers (20) with mineral oil during long periods of storage. Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 24Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 24 20.02.2024 09:06:4620.02.2024 09:06:46GB

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_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 25Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 25 20.02.2024 09:06:4620.02.2024 09:06:46GB

Disposal Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste! Only for EU countries: According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transpo- sition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/ EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful eff ects on the envi- ronment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. Only for United Kingdom: According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. 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_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 26Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 26 20.02.2024 09:06:4720.02.2024 09:06:47GB

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* 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.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?

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unli- kely event that this equipment 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 solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this pro-

duct in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product

which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3. Our guarantee does not cover:

Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environ- mental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.

Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).

Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use-related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for design- related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee

claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guaran- tee period remains applicable to the equipment 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 for any replacement parts fi tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will

need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and retur- ned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6. If you have taken the equipment with you to a diff erent EU country than where you bought it, we will arran-

ge for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply. Of course, we are also happy to off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumab- les and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual. Warrantor/ Service: Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 28Anl_TE_MB_18_127_Li_SPK13.indb 28 20.02.2024 09:06:4820.02.2024 09:06:48F

5.4 Pokyny k LED lampe (obr. 1)

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Declaration of conformity Cordless Band Saw TE-MB 18/127 Li (Einhell) Standards: BS EN 60745-1; BS EN 60745-2-20; BS EN IEC 55014-1; BS EN IEC 55014-2 Wirral, 2023.12.07 Archive-File/Record: NAPR031529 Article Number: 45.042.16 I.-No.: 21023 Documents registrar: Korbinian Wasmeier 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 Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L

= dB (A); guaranteed L

= dB (A) P = kW; L/Ø = cm UK Approved Body: