Einhell TE-AG 18-115 Li 18V PXC Angle Grinder Instruction Manual

Einhell TE-AG 18-115 Li 18V PXC Angle Grinder

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 (see Fig. 13)

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. This safety guard is designed for sanding/ grinding.
7. This safety guard is designed for cutting and grinding/sanding.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Danger!

• Read all safety regulations and instructions.
• Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
• Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1)

1. Spindle lock
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Additional handle
4. Guard
5. Flange nut wrench
6. Battery
7. Charging unit
8. Pushlock button
9. Battery capacity indicator

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 suffocating!

• Angle grinder
• Battery charger
• Battery
• Additional handle
• Flange nut wrench
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

• The angle grinder is designed for grinding metal and stone when using the appropriate grinding wheel and guard.
• Warning! To cut metal and stone the grinder/sander may only be used when the guard (available as an accessory) is mounted.
• 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

• Motor power supply: …………………………. 18 V DC
• Rated speed: …………………………………8500 min-1
• Max. wheel diameter: ……………………….. 115 mm
• Grinding wheels: …………………. 115 x 22 x 6 mm
• Cutting wheel: …………………….. 115 x 22 x 3 mm
• Mounting spindle thread: ……………………….. M14
• Battery charger output voltage: ………….. 20 V DC
• Battery charger output current: …………………..3 A

Charging unit supply

• voltage: ………………………… 200-250V~ 50-60Hz
• Battery type: ……………………………….. Lithium-ion
• Number of battery cells: …………………………… 10
• Battery capacitance: ……………………………4.0 Ah
• Weight: ……………………………………………….1.8 kg

Sound and vibration

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

• LpA sound pressure level ………………… 75.1 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty ………………………………………3 dB
• LWA sound power level ………………….. 86.1 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 by EN 60745.

Handle
Vibration emission value ahAG = 6.154 m/s2 K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2

• The specified vibration value was established inaccordance 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 the initial assessment of a harmful effect.

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.

Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool by 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 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

• Always remove the battery pack before making adjustments to the equipment. Be sure to read the following information before you put the cordless equipment into operation:
• Charge the battery pack with the charger. An empty battery pack requires a charging period of approximately 0.5 to 1 hour.
• Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2) • The angle grinder must not be used without the additional handle (3). • The additional handle can be secured in anyof three positions (A, B, C).
  Tool side| Suitable for
  ---|---
  Left (position A / as shown)| Right-handed users
  Right (position B)| Left-handed users
  Top (position C)| Using cutting wheels

Replacing and adjusting the guard (Fig. 3)

• Replacing:

  • Remove the flange nut (b) and the clamping flange underneath.
  • Open the clamp lever (a) on the guard (4).
  • Turn the guard (4) through 180° in a clockwise direction so that the guard points upwards.
  • Remove the guard (4).
    To mount, proceed in the reverse order.

• Adjusting:

  • Adjust the guard (4) to protect your hands so that the material being ground is directed away from your body.
  • The position of the guard (4) can be adjusted to any specific working conditions. Undo the clamp handle (a) and turn the cover (4) into the required position.
  • Ensure that the guard (4) correctly covers the gear wheel casing.
  • Secure the clamp handle (a) again.
  • Ensure that the guard (4) is secure.
  • Take care that the safety device is secure.
  • Never use the angle grinder without the guard.

Test run for new grinding Wheels
Allow the right-angle grinder to run in idle for at least 1 minute with the grinding or cutting wheel fitted in place. The vibrating wheels are to be replaced immediately.

Operation

Charging the Li battery pack (Fig. 1a-1b)

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 fl ash.
3. Push the battery pack onto the battery charger.

In section 10 (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 fires.
• 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.

Switch (Fig. 4)

• The angle grinder comes with a safety switch which is designed to prevent accidents. To switch on, push the On/Off switch (2) to the right and then forward. To switch off the angle grinder, depress the On/Off switch (2) at the back. The On/Off switch (2) will jump back into its starting position.
• Wait until the machine has reached its top speed. You can then position the angle grinder on the workpiece and machine it.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 1c/Item 9)

• 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, and 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 orcharge a defective battery.

Changing the grinding wheels (Fig. 5 / 6)

• Use the face spanner (5) supplied to change the grinding wheels. The face spanner (5) is stored in the additional handle (3). Pull the face spanner (5) out of the additional handle (3) when you need it.
• Danger! For safety reasons, the angle grinder must not be operated with the face spanner (5) inserted in it

Warning!

• Simple wheel change by spindle lock:
• Press the spindle lock and allow the grinding wheel to latch in place.
• Open the flange nut with the face spanner. (Fig. 6)
• Change the grinding or cutting wheel and tighten the flange nut with the face spanner.

Notice!

• Only ever press the spindle lock when the motor and grinding spindle are at a standstill!
• You must keep the spindle lock pressed while you change the wheel!
• For grinding or cutting wheels up to approx. 3 mmthick, screw on the flange nut with the flat side facing the grinding or cutting wheel.

Flange arrangements when using grinding wheels and cutting wheels (Fig. 7-10)

• Flange arrangement when using a depressed-centre or straight grinding wheel (Fig. 8)
  • Clamping flange
  • Flange nut
• Flange arrangement when using a depressed-centre cutting wheel (Fig. 9)
  • Clamping flange
  • Flange nut
• Flange arrangement when using a straight cutting wheel (Fig. 10)
  • Clamping flange
  • Flange nut

Motor

The motor needs to be well-ventilated during operation. Be sure, therefore, to keep the ventilation holes clean at all times.

Grinding Wheels

• Never use a grinding or cutting wheel bigger than the specified diameter.
• Before using a grinding or cutting wheel, check its rated speed.
• The maximum speed of the grinding or cutting wheel used must be higher than the idle speed of the angle grinder.
• Use only grinding and cutting wheels that are approved for a minimum speed of 8,500 rpm and a peripheral speed of 52 m/sec.
• Check the direction of rotation when you use diamond cutting wheels. The directional arrow on the diamond cutting wheel must point in the direction in which the tool rotates.
• Take special care that the grinding/sanding wheels are properly stored and transported. Ensure that the grinding/sanding wheels are never exposed to shock, jolts or sharp edges (for example during transport or storage in a toolbox).
• This could cause damage (such as cracks) to the grinding/sanding wheels and place the user in serious danger.

Operating Modes

Rough grinding (Fig. 11)
Caution: Use the safety device for sanding/ grinding.
(included in items supplied)For the best rough grinding results, hold the grinding wheel at an angle of between 30° and 40° to the workpiece surface and guide back and forth over the workpiece in steady movements.

Cutting (Fig. 12)

Caution: Use the safety device for abrasive cutting. (included in items supplied) When you use the right-angle grinder for cutting purposes, avoid tilting it in the cutting plane. The cutting wheel must have a clean cutting edge.
A diamond cutting wheel is best used to cut hard stone.

• It is prohibited to use the machine on asbestos materials!
• Never use a cutting wheel for rough grinding.

Note:
To increase the power and running time of the cordless equipment, we recommend using our Ah Power X-Change. (Art. No.: 45.113.96)

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
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 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.

Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment that 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 centre 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.

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 charging 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 environmental 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 of incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for the 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 Einhell Germany AG.
• Subject to technical changes

Service Information

• We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. 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
  Category| Example
  ---|---
  Wear parts| Carbon brushes, Battery
  Consumables| Cutting wheels, grinding wheels
  Missing parts|

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
In the event 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) before 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 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:

1. These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this product in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services that the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of the guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product that 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.
3. Our guarantee does not cover:
4. 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 environmental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. The guarantee is valid for 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 guarantee 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 fitted. This also applies if on-site service is used.
8. 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 a rating plate is 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 returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.
9. If you have taken the equipment with you to a different different EU country than where you bought it, we will arrange 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 offer 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 worn parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual.

Warrantor/ Service:
Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ

Declaration of conformity

We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

*Akku-Winkelschleifer TE-AG 18/115 Li (Einhell)**

• 2014/29/EU

• 2005/32/EC_2009/125/EC

  • (EU)2015/1188

• 2014/35/EU

• 2006/28/EC

• X 2014/30/EU

• 2014/32/EU

• 2014/53/EU

• 2014/68/EU

• (EU)2016/426

• Notified Body:
  (EU)2016/425

• X 2011/65/EU_(EU)2015/863

• X 2006/42/EC

  • Annex IV
  • Notified Body:
  • Reg. No.:

• 2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC

  • Annex V
  • Annex VI
  • Noise: measured LWA = dB (A); guaranteed LWA = dB (A)
  • P = kW; L/Ø = cm
  • Notified Body:

• 2012/46/EU_(EU)2016/1628

• Emission No.:

Standard references: EN 60745-1; EN 60745-2-3; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2
ISC GmbH · Eschenstraße 6 · D-94405 Landau/Isar
Landau/Isar, den 17.10.2023
First CE: 2021 Archive-File/Record: NAPR031159 Art.-No.: 44.311.34 I.-No.: 21043 Documents registrar: Thomas FischerSubject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

Declaration of conformity

We, Einhell UK Ltd
Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for:
Cordless Angle Grinder TE-AG 18/115 Li (Einhell)

UK Legislation

• Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation X Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation

• Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation Measuring Instruments Regulation

• Radio Equipment Regulation Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation

• Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

• The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation

• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation

• Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation

  • Annex V
  • Annex VI
    Noise: measured LWA = dB (A); guaranteed LWA = dB (A)
    P = kW; L/Ø = cm
    UK Approved Body:

• Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation

  • Annex IV
    UK Approved Body:
    UKTE Certifi cate No.:

Standards: BS EN 60745-1; BS EN 60745-2-3; BS EN 55014-1; BS EN 55014-2 Wirral, 2023.10.17
Archive-File/Record: NAPR031159
Article Number : 44.311.34 I.-No.: 21043 Documents registrar: Thomas Fischer Subject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany

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