Einhell TC-BS 8038 Belt Grinder Sander Instruction Manual

TC-BS 8038
Original operating instructions Belt Grinder/Sander

TC-BS 8038 Belt Grinder Sander

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 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!
Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight.
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.

Safety regulations

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.
General safety instructions for electric tools
The term “electric tool” used in the safety instructions refers to electric tools operated from the mains power supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated electric tools (without a power cable).

1. Workplace safety
   a) Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or unlit work areas can result in accidents.
   b) Do not operate the electric tool in an environment where there is a risk of explosions and where there are in flammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools produce sparks which could set the dust or vapors alight.
   c) Keep the electric tool out of the reach of children and other persons. If there is a distraction, you may lose control of the appliance.

2. Electrical safety
   a) The plug from this electric tool must fi t into the socket. The plug should never be altered in any way. Never use adapter plugs together with earthed electric tools. Unaltered plugs and correct sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
   b) Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, heating, ovens and fridges. The risk of electric shock is increased if your body is earthed.
   c) Keep the tool out of water and away from moisture. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
   d) Do not use the power cable to carry the electric tool, to hang it up or to pull it out of the socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the appliance. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
   e) If you are working outdoors with an electric tool, only use extension cables which are designed specifically for this purpose. Using specially designed outdoor extension cables, the risk of electric shock is reduced.
   f) If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment can not be avoided, use a earth-leakage circuit-breaker. The earth leakage circuit-breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.

3. Safety of persons
   a) Be careful, watch what you are doing and use an electric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if you are tired or under the in fluence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of distraction when using the electric tool can result in serious injuries.
   b) Wear personal protection equipment and always wear safety goggles. Wearing personal protection (such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or ear protection, depending upon the type and use of the electric tool) reduces the risk of injury.
   c) Make sure that the appliance cannot start up accidentally. Ensure that the electric tool is switched off before you connect it to the power supply and/or insert the battery, or pick up or carry the tool. If your fi nger is on the switch whilst carrying the electric tool or if you connect the appliance to the mains when it is switched on, this can lead to accidents.
   d) Remove keys and wrenches before switching on the electric tool. A tool or key which comes into contact with rotating parts of the appliance can lead to injuries.
   e) Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you stand squarely and keep your balance at all times. In this way, you can control the electric tool better in unexpected circumstances.
   f) Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can get trapped in moving parts.
   g) If vacuuming devices and draining devices can be fi tted, make sure that these are correctly attached and correctly used. The use of a dust extraction system can reduce the danger posed by dust.

4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool
   a) Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct tool for your work. You will be able to work better and more safely within the given performance boundaries.
   b) Do not use an electric tool with a defective switch. An electric tool that cannot be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
   c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove the battery before making any adjustments to the appliance, changing accessories or put the appliance down. This safety measure prevents starting the electric tool unintentionally.
   d) Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people who are not familiar with the appliance or who have not read these instructions to use the appliance. Electric tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced people.
   e) Clean your electric tool carefully. Check whether moving parts are functioning properly and not jamming, whether parts are broken or damaged enough that the functioning of this electric tool is aff ected. Damaged parts must be repaired before using the appliance. Many accidents are caused by badly maintained electric tools.
   f) Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges will jam less and are easier to control.
   g) Make sure to use electric tools, accessories, spare parts, etc. in accordance with these instructions. Take the conditions in your work area and the job to perform into account. Using electric tools for any purpose other than the one for which they are intended can lead to dangerous situations. – 13 –

5. Service
   a) Have your electric tool repaired only by trained personnel and/or the authorized service agent, using only genuine spare parts. This will ensure that your electric tool remains safe to use.

Special safety information

• This tool may only be used for dry grinding/sanding operations.
• Always guide the power cable away from the back of the tool.
• Use of the tool on materials containing asbestos is prohibited.
• Always remove the plug from the power supply socket before carrying out any work on the machine (cleaning the sander, changing the sandpaper, etc.).
• Always disconnect the machine by removing the plug from the socket, not by pulling on the power cable.
• To protect your health, always wear safety goggles and a dust mask during sanding work.
• Keep your workplace clean and well illuminated.
• Make sure that the workpiece is sufficiently secured so that it cannot slip.
• Keep children away.
• For your own sake, keep the machine clean at all times and check it for signs of damage each time after using it.
• Make sure that the switch is set to OFF before you insert the plug into the power supply socket.
• Make sure of your footing, particularly when working on ladders and platforms.
• Touching or inhaling this dust can be harmful for the operator and other persons nearby.
• Hold the equipment by the insulated handles because the grinding/sanding belt may strike the equipment’s own power cable. Damaging a live cable may make the metal parts of the equipment live and cause an electric shock.
• If you discover any damage to the machine, use the exploded diagram and the spare parts list to determine which parts need to be ordered from Customer Service.
• Important! Wear safety goggles and a dust mask.

Do not lose these safety instructions

Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1-2)

2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made bought the product within the maximum days indicated by the consumer protection laws of
your country 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 equipment 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 suffocating!

• Belt Grinder/Sander
• Sanding/Grinding belt
• Dust bag
• Original operating instructions

Proper use

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 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.

Technical data

See warranty card of your country.
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.
Vibration emission value ah = 3,8 m/s2
K uncertainty = 1,5 m/s2
Additional information for electric power tools
Warning!
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 specifi ed 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 eff act.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which are in perfect conditions.
• Service and clean the appliance regularly.
• Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
• 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 residual 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 protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.
5.1 Dust extraction
5.1.1 Installing the dust bag (Figure 3/Item 12)
Slide the dust bag (12) on to the connection for the dust extractor (6). Follow the instructions above 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 imperative that you use a dust bag.
5.2 Changing the sanding / grinding belt (Fig. 4-5/Item 11)

• 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/grinding 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 tension the sanding/grinding belt.

5.3 Adjusting the position of the belt (Fig. 6/Item 2)

• 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 position should be set so that the sanding/grinding belt is at the center of the two drive rollers.

Operation

6.1 Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 7)
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 Setting the belt speed (Fig. 8/Item 3)
You can select the belt speed by turning the set- ting knob (3).
PLUS direction:
Increase belt speed
MINUS direction:
Reduce belt speed
6.3 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.

Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorized after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.
8.1 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.

8.2 Carbon brushes
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualified electrician and/or an authorized service agent.
Danger! The carbon brushes should not be rep laced by anyone but a qualified electrician or the authorized service technician.
8.3 Maintenance
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:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required

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 offices.

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.
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

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References

• Ardiles - Distribuidor ferretero mayorista
• Herramientas de alta calidad para aficionados al bricolaje y la jardinería | Einhell.cl

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