Einhell TE-TC 18-115 Li Cordless Tile Cutting Machine Instruction Manual

Einhell TE-TC 18-115 Li Cordless Tile Cutting Machine

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 that 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-muffs. The impact of noise can cause hearing damage.

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 materials containing asbestos!

4. Caution! Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated 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.

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 instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

1. Mitre stop
2. Parallel stop
3. Wheel guard
4. Cutting table
5. Water container
6. Water container cover
7. Cutting wheel safety guard
8. Fastening screw for a wheel guard
9. Fastening button for wheel guard
10. Fastening clasp
11. Water drain screw
12. On/Off switch
13. Fastening screw for splitter
14. Diamond cutting wheel
15. Outer fl ange
16. Scale
17. Housing
18. Splitter
19. Ring spanner
20. Counterholder
21. Battery (not supplied)
22. Battery catch
23. Battery safety cover
24. Mount for battery pack
25. Charger (not supplied)

Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service centre 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 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 suff ocating!

• Cordless tile-cutting machine
• Cutting wheel guard with splitter
• Diamond cutting wheel
• Parallel stop
• Cross stop
• 2x ring wrench/counter holder
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information

Technical data

• Motor power supply …………………………..18 V d.c.
• Idle speed n0 : ………………………………..3800 min-1
• 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 a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power XChange 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 3A
• Charger: Power X-Charger

Danger!
Noise
The noise emission values were measured under EN 62841-1.

Operation

• LpA sound pressure level ………………… 80,6 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty …………………………………. 3 dB(A)
• LWA sound power level …………………… 93,6 dB(A)
• KWA uncertainty …………………………………. 3 dB(A)

Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause hearing damage.
The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured under 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.

Warning
The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specified during actual use, depending on how 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 that are in perfect working 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 necessary.
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool under instructions, certain residual risks cannot be ruled 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 is caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Important information

Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the information provided. It is important to consult these instructions 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 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

Intended use

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 damage 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 safety instructions, the assembly instructions, and advice and instructions on operation contained in the operating instructions also fall 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 regulations in force in your area, as well as all other general rules of health and safety at work, is imperative. The manufacturer’s liability shall be deemed void if the machine is modified in any way and the manufacturer shall therefore accept no liability for any damages arising as a result of modifications. 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 where it is not covered.
• Contact with the diamond cutting wheel while it is turning.
• Defective diamond tips fly off the cutting wheel.
• Kick-back of workpieces and parts of workpieces due to improper handling.
• Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as necessary.

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.

Before starting the equipment

Warning!
Always remove the battery pack before making adjustments to the equipment.

• The machine has to be set up where it can stand firmly, e.g. on a workbench, or it must be bolted to a strong base.
• All covers and safety devices have to be properly 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 fitted 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 instructions in this manual.
• For optimum performance and maximum safety, keep the machine clean at all times.
• While the machine is running, check the wearing parts and the fastenings of parts that may have become loose and check that all accessories are correctly fitted.
• Notice! The tile-cutting machine is designed 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.

Assembly

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.

Fitting the diamond cutting wheel (Fig. 3,4,5)

To fit the cutting wheel, proceed as follows:

• Remove the water container cover (6) (Fig. 3).
• Pull the cutting wheel safety guard (7) up and out (Fig. 4).
• Unscrew the nut (a) from the motor shaft and remove the outer flange (15) (Fig. 4).
• Place the cutting wheel (14) on the inner flange and then fit the outer flange on the cutting 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.

Fitting the splitter (Fig. 6)

• 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 centre along an imaginary line extending behind the cutting wheel (14) so that the material can’t get jammed.

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 fastening screw.

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).
• Remove the water container cover (6) (Fig. 3).
• If necessary, screw out the water drain screw (11) 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 cutting wheel. Important! Check that the cutting wheel rotates in the correct direction!
• Block the motor shaft again with the counterholder and screw the nut tight with the ring wrench (Fig. 5).
• Reinsert the cutting wheel safety guard and fasten the water container cover.

Charging the lithium-ion battery (Fig. 9,10)

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 charger (Fig. 10).

• In section 14 (Charger indicator) you will find 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 centre.
• 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.

Operation

Filling the water container/draining the water (Fig. 3,11,12)

• Remove the water container cover (6) (Fig. 3).
• Fill water into the water container (5) up to the “MAX” mark (Fig. 11).
• Screw out the water drain screw (11) to let the water out of the water container (Fig. 12).

Important! Keep a constant check on the water level

Inserting/removing the battery (Fig. 9)

• Open the battery compartment cover (23) and insert the battery (21) into the battery mount (24).
• Press and hold the battery catch (22) to remove the battery again from the battery mount.

On/Off switch

• 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.

Even cut (Fig. 13)

• 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 accidents or injuries.

Angle setting for mitre cut (Fig. 14a,14b)

• Fasten the water container cover (6) for the 45° mitre cut (jolly) in the top position (Fig. 14a).
• Fasten the water container cover for the 22.5° mitre cut in the bottom position (Fig. 14b).

Miter cut (22.5°; 45°) (Fig. 14a,14b,15)

• Fasten the water container cover (6) in the required angle position (see section 9.5 “Angle setting for mitre cut”) (Fig. 14a, 14b).
• Fasten the parallel stop through the fastening clasps (10) as shown in Fig. 15.
• 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 mitre cut. Your left hand holds the workpiece in contact with the cutting wheel while your right-hand pushes the workpiece 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.

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 before carrying out any adjustments, maintenance or repairs.

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 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. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Storage
Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach 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.

Transport
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.

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.
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 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 applications.
   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 exposing 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 example 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. Guarantee 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 part 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 covered 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: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

References

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