Einhell TE-MB 18-127 Li Cordless Bandsaw Instruction Manual

Einhell TE-MB 18-127 Li Cordless Bandsaw

TE-MB 18/127 Li Cordless Bandsaw

The TE-MB 18/127 Li is a cordless bandsaw that can be used for cutting various materials. It is available with original operating instructions in different languages such as English, Italian, Dutch, Slovenian, Romanian, Greek, Croatian, Serbian, Polish and Estonian. The product comes with an Art.-Nr. of 45.042.16 and I.-Nr. of 21011.

Technical Specifications

• Weight : approximately 6 kg
• Safety class : III
• SPL : 86 dB(A)
• Uncertainty KpA: 3 dB(A)
• LWA : 99 dB(A)
• Uncertainty KWA : 3 dB(A)
• Hand-arm vibration emission value ah : <2.5 m/s2
• Uncertainty K : 1.5 m/s2

Usage Instructions

Before Use

Before using the cordless bandsaw, make sure to:

• Check for packaging and transport safety devices and remove them if present.
• Read the operating instructions carefully.
• Ensure that the product is suitable for the intended use.
• Check the product for any damage or defects and do not use it if any are found.
• Register the product to ensure warranty coverage until the end of the warranty period.

Adjusting the Handle

The handle (10) can be adjusted to different positions by following these steps:

1. Loosen the clamping lever (11).
2. Adjust the handle to the desired position.
3. Tighten the clamping lever (11).

The handle comes in the upper position by default.

Using the LED Lamp

The cordless bandsaw comes with an LED lamp that can be used to illuminate the cutting area.

Follow these steps to use it:

1. Press and hold the On/Off switch (3) to turn on the LED lamp.
2. Release the switch to turn off the LED lamp after a few seconds.

Do not look directly into the LED lamp and avoid touching it with bare hands. Wear appropriate protective gear such as safety glasses and shoes to prevent injuries.

Replacing the Blade

To replace the blade, follow these steps:

1. Turn the tension lever (16) clockwise to release the blade tension.
2. Remove the blade guard (20) and blade guide (19).
3. Remove the old blade and insert a new one, making sure that it is correctly positioned.
4. Reinstall the blade guide (19) and blade guard (20) in reverse order, starting with the blade rollers (18).
5. Turn the tension lever (16) counterclockwise to apply tension to the new blade.

Make sure to use a suitable blade for the material being cut and to follow all safety precautions when handling the blade.

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions 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 information 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

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%).

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.

Layout and items supplied

1. Layout
2. Blade guard
3. On/Off switch
4. LED lamp
5. Safety lock-off
6. Battery (not included in delivery)
7. Charger (not included in delivery)
8. Pushlock button
9. Battery capacity indicator
10. Adjustable handle
11. Clamping lever for handle
12. Nut on the handle
13. Workpiece stop
14. Socket head screws for workpiece stop
15. Blade
16. Clamp lever
17. Top blade guard
18. Blade pulley
19. Rubber tire
20. Guide rollers
21. Additional blade
22. 4 mm hex key
23. 5 mm hex key

Items 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 bandsaw
• Additional blade
• 4 mm hex key
• 5 mm hex key
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

 Proper use

The cordless bandsaw is designed for cutting sawn timber and wood-type materials, non-tem-pered metals and non-ferrous metals. The cordless bandsaw is not designed for cutting firewood. No reactive or poisonous materials are allowed to be processed. Take care not to overload the machine. The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed 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 injuries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been designed 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.
• Crushed fingers.
• Injuries from kickback.
• Tilting of the workpiece due to inadequate support.
• Touching the blade.
• 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.

Technical data

• Motor power supply: …………………………. 18 V DC
• Idle speed: ……………………………………..240 min-1
• Blade speed: …………………………………120 m/min
• Blade: ………………………….. 1141 x 13 x 0.65 mm
• Tooth pitch in teeth per 25.4 mm: ………………………………………………………10/14 tpi (teeth per inch)
• Max. cutting width: …………………………… 127 mm
• Maximum cutting height: …………………… 115 mm
• Protection class: ………………………………….III
• Weight: …………………………………….. approx. 6 kg

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

• LpA sound pressure level …………………… 86 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty …………………………………. 3 dB(A)
• LWA sound power level ……………………… 99 dB(A)
• KWA uncertainty …………………………………. 3 dB(A)

Wear ear-muff s.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745.

Handle

• Vibration emission value ah < 2.5 m/s2
• K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2

The specified vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specified value in exceptional circumstances. The specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specified vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful effect.

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:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-tion is used.
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.

Before using the machine

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

General information

• Warning! Before you use the machine for the first time, tension the blade (15) (see 5.5).
• 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.

Adjusting the handle

• The adjustable handle (10) can be fastened in various locking positions according to re-quirements.
• Release the clamping lever (11).
• 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.

Adjusting the workpiece stop

• 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).

Information about the LED lamp

• 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.

Fitting/removing the blade

• Before you change the blade: Remove the battery!
• Wear work gloves to prevent injury when changing the blade.
• Slacken the blade (15) by turning the clam-ping lever (16) clockwise.
• 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).
• 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)!
• 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.
• Mount the new blade (15) in reverse order beginning at the guide rollers (20).
• 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.
• Important! The width of the new blade must be at least as large as stipulated in section Technical data. The teeth of the blade (15) must project beyond the guide rollers (20) (see Fig. 7b). If the new blade (15) is too narrow, the teeth will be damaged and the blade will become blunt.

Operation

Charging the Li battery pack

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 that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (7) into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
3. Push the battery pack onto the battery charger. 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 service, 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 discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Battery capacity indicator
Press the battery capacity indicator switch (a). The battery capacity indicator (9) shows the charge 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 flashes:
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 temperature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

On/Off switch

• Press the safety lock-off (5) in order to release the On/Off switch (3).
• Actuate the On/Off switch (3).
• Important! You can let go of the safety lockoff (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.

Making cuts with the bandsaw in handguided mode

• Set the adjustable handle (10) as described in section 5.2.
• Set the workpiece stop (13) as described in section 5.3.
• The material you want to cut must be clamped 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 section 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 those 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

• Transport the machine only by lifting it by the handle (1) or by the adjustable handle (10).
• Never use the guards for handling or transporting purposes.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

• 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 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.

Carbon brushes
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.

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

Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• 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

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent 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.

Storage

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

Charger indicator

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 .

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 accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of. 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 Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes

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 requests 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.

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

Warranty certificate

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:

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

7. 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.

8. 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.

Declaration of conformity

References

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