Einhell TP-DWS 18-225 Li BL Cordless Drywall Sander Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: Einhell

Einhell TP-DWS 18-225 Li BL Cordless Drywall Sander

Specifications

Model: TP-DWS 18/225 Li BL
Operating Instructions: Cordless Drywall Sander
Art.-Nr.: 42.599.95
I.-Nr.: 21012

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Ensure to follow all safety precautions mentioned in the user manual, including wearing appropriate protective gear.

Before Operating

Make sure the dust extraction system is correctly set up to capture dust during sanding.

Adjusting the Additional Handle

Secure the additional handle in the desired position to ensure comfortable operation.

Charging the Li-ion Battery Pack

Remove the battery pack from the handle and charge it using the provided charger until all LEDs indicate a full charge.

Working with the Drywall Sander

Operate the sander according to the specified guidelines to achieve optimum results and prevent damage.

Operation

Use the on/off switch to control the tool. Always wear protective eyewear and a dust mask during operation.

Unlocking the Sanding Disc

Adjust the sanding disc to either movable or fixed position based on your sanding requirements.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Parts Replacement

Regularly clean the sander after each use, perform maintenance as instructed, and order replacement parts when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know when the battery is fully charged?

A: When all three LEDs are lit, the battery is fully charged. If one LED blinks, the battery needs charging.

Q: What should I do if the sanding disc does not move smoothly?

A: Check if the sanding disc is properly secured and adjust it accordingly to ensure smooth movement.

Q: Can I use the drywall sander without wearing protective gear?

A: No, always wear protective gear such as goggles and a dust mask while operating the drywall sander to ensure safety.

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 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 that arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols used

(see Fig. 14)

Danger! – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
Caution! Wear ear-muﬀ s. The impact of noise can cause hearing damage.
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!
Caution! Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight.

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

Layout (Fig. 1,7)

On/Oﬀ switch
Release/locking button
Speed
Additional handle
Fastening screw for additional handle
Detachable side part for working close to edges
Sanding disk release
Sanding mesh
Abrasive paper
Vacuum extraction adapter
Dust bag
Hose for dust bag
Hexagon Key
Sanding disk

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!

Drywall Polisher
Sanding mesh
Abrasive paper
Vacuum extraction adapter
Hexagon Key
Original Operating Instructions
Safety information

Proper use

The cordless drywall power sander is intended for sanding oﬀ plaster-ﬁ nished drywalls, ceilings and interior masonry, and for removing wall-paper residues, paint, coverings, adhesive residues and loose plaster. It can also be used for sanding oﬀ ﬂoors.

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.

Technical data

Motor power supply ……………………………. 18 Vdr.
Sanding surface …………………………….Ø 225 mm
Idling speed ……………………………600-1200 min-1
Weight: ……………………………………………..2.36 kg

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 62841.

LpA sound pressure level ………………… 86.3 dB(A)
KpA uncertainty ………………………………………3 dB
LWA sound power level ………………….. 94.3 dB(A)
KWA uncertainty ………………………………………3 dB

Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 62841.

Handle
Vibration emission value ah,DS < 2.5 m/s2 K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2

The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in ac-cordance with 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 speciﬁ ed during actual use, depending on the way in which 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 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:

Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-rations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Before starting the equipment

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

Dust extraction
Important!
Connect the adapter to a dust extraction system or a vacuum cleaner. This will provide excellent extraction of chips and dust.

Connecting the dust extractor adapter for an external dust extraction system (Fig. 2 / Item 10)

Push the dust extractor adapter (10) onto the dust extractor connection (a) as shown in Fig. 2 and lock it by twisting clockwise.
Now connect a suitable dust extraction sys-tem (b) to the dust extractor adapter (10).

Connecting the dust extractor hose

(Fig. 4 / Item 12)

Push the dust extractor hose (12) onto the dust extractor connection (a) as shown in Fig. 4 and lock it by twisting clockwise.
Extraction takes place directly through the abrasive paper and the grinding/sanding disk (8) into the dust bag (11).

To seal the dust catch bag (12) so that it is dust-tight, proceed as follows (Fig. 5)

Close the dust catch bag (11)
Roll it up as far as the white line
Connect the quick-release lock together

To open the dust catch bag (11), proceed in re-verse order. (Fig. 6)

Caution:
For health safety reasons it is imperative that you use a dust extractor.
Attaching the abrasive paper (Fig. 7) The hook-and-loop fastener enables easy changing of the abrasive paper. Make sure that the vacuum extraction holes on the abrasive paper and the sanding disk are aligned.

Adjusting the additional handle

(Fig. 8 / item 4)

You can turn the additional handle (4) into the most comfortable position for you.

Undo the two fastening screws for the additional handle (5).
Adjust the additional handle (4).
Re-tighten the two fastening screws for the additional handle (5).

Charging the Li battery pack (Fig. 12-13)

Remove the battery pack (d) from the handle, pressing the pushlock button (e) downwards to do so.
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 into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to ﬂ ash.
Push the battery pack (d) 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 charge level indicator
(Fig. 12/Item g)

Press the button for the battery charge level indi-cator (h). The battery charge level indicator (g) will indicate 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 ﬂ ashes:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, and keep it at room tem-perature 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.

Operation

On/Oﬀ switch (Fig. 9 / item 1)

Switching on:
Press the release/locking button (2) and the On/Oﬀ switch (1) at the same time.

Locking:
Release the On/Oﬀ switch (1) while pressing the release/locking button (2).

Switching oﬀ :
Press the On/Oﬀ switch (1) brieﬂ y and then re-lease it.

Speed controller (Fig. 9/Item 3)

You can preselect the speed by pressing the speed controller (3).

Plus direction:
Higher speed
Minus direction:
Lower speed

Working close to edges

(Fig. 10-11 / item 6)

To work close to edges and remove the side part (6) as shown in Fig. 10. Now you can run the tool straight along the edge of a wall. (See Fig. 11)

Working with the drywall power sander

Place the whole surface area of the sanding head on the material.
Switch on the machine and move it with gentle pressure over the „workpiece“, making circular or transverse and linear movements.
Use a coarse grit for coarse sanding and a finer grit for finish sanding. You can find the best grit size for the job by carrying out san-ding tests.

Caution!
The dusts which are formed while the equipment is being used may be a health hazard:

Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask during sanding work.
All persons who work with the equipment or enter the workplace must wear a protective dust mask.
Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited at the workplace.
Paints containing lead are not allowed to be used!

Releasing the sanding disk (Fig. 8/Item 7)

The sanding disk release (7) can be used to ren-der the sanding disk (14) movable in axial direc-tion or to fasten it so that it cannot move.

If you pull out the sanding disk release (7) the sanding disk (14) will be rendered movable.
This is an advantage when sanding soft materials (plaster or similar) because the san-ding disk (14) will then yield under excessive pressure and leave no marks.
If you push in the sanding disk release (7) the sanding disk (14) cannot move and will yield only at the foamed plastic.
This is an advantage when sanding hard sur-faces (concrete, wood or similar) because a higher removal rate is then achieved.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts

Hazard!
Always pull out the battery pack 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 at-tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu-re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

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

Ordering spare parts and accessories
Please provide the following information when ordering spare parts:

Type of unit
Article number of the unit
ID number of the unit
Spare part number of the required spare part For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com
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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.

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.

Charger indicator

Indicator status	Explanations and actions
Red LED	Green LED
Oﬀ	Flashing

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. (READY TO GO)

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 .

Disposal

Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally 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 transposition 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 effects 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 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 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, grinding/sanding plate
Consumables*	Grinding/sanding paper
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?
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 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:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.