CERTA CT18VMULTIA PowerPlus 18V Multi Tool User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- CERTA
Table of Contents
CERTA CT18VMULTIA PowerPlus 18V Multi Tool
General Tool Safety Warnings
The device is intended for sawing, cutting and sanding. The preferred
materials on which the device can be used are: wood, plastic, dry walling,
non-ferrous metals, fixings (e.g. nails, screws) and wall tiles. It is
particularly suitable for working close to edges and precise work. Any other
use or modification to the device shall be considered as improper use and
could give rise to considerable dangers. We will not accept liability for loss
or damage arising from improper use. Not suitable for commercial use.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool”
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work Area Safety
- Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep bystanders and children away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool.
Electrical Safety
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
- Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may resu lt in serious personal injury.
- Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injury.
- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or con necting power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can get caught in moving parts.
- Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This en ables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
- Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection.
- WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reducethe risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
Power Tool Use and Care
- Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
- Do not use tool if switch does not turn on or off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain tools with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
- Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Battery Tool Use and Care
- Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
- Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery. Avoid contact with liquid. If contact accidentally occurs, flush thoroughly with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Safety Warnings for Multi-tool
- Hold the power tool firmly with both hands and maintain a proper footing and balance. It is safer to guide the electrical power tool using both hands.
- Secure the work piece. A work piece that is held in a clamp or vice will be held more securely in place than one held by your hand.
- Keep your working area clean. Mixtures of materials can be particularly dangerous. Light metal alloy dust may burn or explode.
- Do not operate the device if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged. Do not touch the mains lead if it becomes damaged or cut through while you are using the device. Pull the plug out of the mains socket immediately and have the device repaired by a suitably qualified person. Damaged mains leads increase the risk of electric shock.
- Wear protective gloves when replacing a tool in the device. Tools heat up with prolonged use.
- Use the electrical power tool only for dry abrading / sawing / cutting. Do not operate the device if it is damp and do not use it in a damp environment. Water entering an electrical device increases the risk of electric shock.
- Keep your hands away from the area of the saw blade. Do not grip the underside of the work piece. Contact with the saw blade may result in inJury.
- Use a suitable detector to locate concealed services supply cables/ pipes or approach your local public utilities services providers. Contact with electricity cables can lead to fire or electric shock. Damaging a gas pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration of a water pipe can lead to property damage or to electric shock.
- If you use the device outdoors, always connect it through a residual current device (RCD) with a maximum trip current of 30 mA. If using an extension lead, always use one that is approved for outdoor use.
- WARNING: Any harmful/ noxious dusts generated from sanding represent a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area. Wear safety glasses and a dust protection mask and always keep your working area well ventilated.
- Do not soak the materials or the surface you are about to work on with liquids containing solvents
Product Information
Layout
- Stationary Shaft
- Quick Change Button
- Lock-off Switch
- Switch Trigger
- Speed Control Switch
- Battery Pack
- Battery Charger
- Push Lock Button
Charging Battery Pack
To ensure that the battery pack provides long service you should take care to
recharge it promptly. Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will cause
the battery pack to develop a defect.
Attention: Please charge the battery pack regularly, for example, once
every six months.
-
Remove the battery pack (6) from the handle, pressing the push lock buttons (8) downwards to do so.
-
Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Plug the mains plug of the charger (7) into the mains socket outlet. Push the battery pack onto the battery charger.
-
The temperature of the battery pack may rise slightly during the charging operation. This is normal.
If the battery pack fails to become charged, p lease check- whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet
- whether there is proper contact at the charging contacts on the charger If the battery continues to fail charging, please contact the Kogan customer support team.
Multi-tool Operations
Before doing any work on the power tool including maintenance and tool changes etc, as well as during transport and storage, set the rotational direction switch to the centre position and remove the battery from the machine. Unintentional activation of the On/Off switch can lead to injuries.
Lock-Off Switch
Your Multi-tool is equipped with a lock-off switch (3) which reduces the
possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off switch is located on the side
of the handle above the switch trigger (4). You must depress the lock-off
switch in order to pull the switch trigger.
Note: You can depress the lock-off switch on either the left or right
side.
Sawing/ Cutting
Use only undamaged, defect-free saw blades. Distorted, blunt or otherwise damaged saw blades could break. When sawing lightweight building materials, observe the statutory requirements and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Use the device in plunge sawing mode on soft materials such as wood, gypsum plaster board etc. only.
Changing the Attached Tool
-
Press the Quick Change button (2)
-
Put the tool into the stationary shaft (1)
-
Release the quick change button (2)
Bringing Into Use
- Press the lock-off switch in any direction (3)
- Press the switch to start the tool (4)
- To alter speed, adjust the speed control switch (5)
Selecting the Right Tool
Only use accessories and spare parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Plunge Saw Blade
Materials : Plastic, plasterboard and other soft materials.
Use: Cutting and plunge sawing close to the edge, including difficult to
accessareas
Example: Sawing of recesses in lightweight walls.
Backing Plate
Materials: Wood, paiint.
Use: Sanding at edges and in difficult to access areas.
Segment Saw Blade
Materials: Sheet and tube up to approx. 3mm made of soft metal
(aluminium, etc.)
Materials: Wood, paint.
Use: Sanding at edges and in difficult to access areas.
Segment Saw Blade
Materials: Sheet and tube up to approx. 3mm made of soft metal
(aluminium, etc.)
Use: Cutting and plunge sawing close to the edge, including difficult to
accessareas.
Example: Laying parquet and other floor coverings, including plunge
sawing.
Scraping Knife
Materials: Mortar/concrete residues, tile/carpet adhesives,
paint/silicone residues.
Use: Removal of material residues e.g. tile adhesive.