Einhell TE-RH 38 E Hammer drill Instructions

Einhell TE-RH 38 E Hammer drill

• “Caution – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry”

• Wear ear-muffs.
  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.

Important!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating manual 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, give them these operating instructions as well. We accept no liability for damage or accidents which arise due to the non-observance of these instructions and the safety information.

Safety regulations

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

Layout and items supplied

Layout

1. Scroll chuck
2. Drill depth stop
3. Drill/hammer drill selector switch
4. Locking button
5. ON/OFF switch
6. Speed controller
7. Clockwise/Counter-clockwise switch
8. Additional handle
9. Chuck key

Items supplied

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.

• Remove the packaging material and any
  packaging and/or transportation braces (ifavailable).

• 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.

IMPORTANT
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!

• Hammer drill
• Drill depth stop
• Additional handle
• Chuck key
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information

Proper use

The drill is designed for drilling holes into wood, iron, non-ferrous metals and rock using the appropriatebits. 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

• Mains voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
• Power input: 1010 W
• Idling speed: 0-3,000 min-1
• Drilling capacity Concrete 16 mm
• Steel 13 mm
• Wood 32 mm
• Protection class: II /
• Weight: 2.2 kg

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

• LpA sound pressure level 90 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty 3 dB
• LWA sound power level 101 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 60745.
Hammer drilling in concrete

• Vibration emission value ah = 12.0 m/s2
• K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2

Drilling in metal

• Vibration emission value ah = 7.9 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 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 initial assessment of a harmful effect.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which 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.

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. Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2-3/Item 8)
The additional handle (8) enables you to achieve better stability whilst using the hammer drill. Do not use the tool without the additional handle. The additional handle (8) is secured to the hammer drill by a clamp. During the handle clockwise tightens this clamp. Turning it anti-clockwise will release the clamp.

• The supplied additional handle (8) must first be fitted. To do this, the clamp must be opened by turning the handle until it is wide enough for the additional handle to be slid over the chuck (1) and on to the hammer drill.
• After you have positioned the additional handle (8), turn it to the most comfortable working position for you.
• Now turn the handle in the opposite direction again until the additional handle is secure.
• The additional handle (8) is suitable for both lefthanded and right-handed users.

Fitting and adjusting the depth stop (Fig. 4/Item 2)
The depth stop (2) is held in place by the additional handle (8) by clamping. The clamp can be released and tightened by turning the handle.

• Release the clamp and fit the depth stop (2) in the recess provided for it in the additional handle.
• Set the depth stop (2) to the same level as the drill bit.
• Pull the depth stop back by the required drilling depth.
• Turn the handle on the additional handle (8) until it is secure.
• Now drill the hole until the depth stop (2) touches the workpiece

Fitting the drill bit (Fig. 5-6)

• Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.
• Release the depth stop (2) as described in 5.2and push it towards the drill handle. This provides free access to the chuck (1).
• Undo the chuck by turning it anti-clockwise with the supplied chuck key (9).
• To ensure that it is perfectly positioned the drill bit or tool should be inserted as far as possible into the chuck. After inserting the drill bit or tool, tighten the chuck (1) by turning the chuck key (9) clockwise until the drill bit or tool is secure. Check that the drill bit is secure in the chuck (1).
• Check at regular intervals that the drill bit or tool is secure (pull the mains plug).

Operation

ON/OFF switch (Fig. 7/Item 5)

• First fit a suitable drill bit into the tool (see 5.3).
• Connect the mains plug to a suitable socket.
• Position the drill in the position you wish to drill.

To switch on:
Press the ON/OFF switch (5)
Continuous operation:
Secure the ON/OFF switch (5) with the locking button (4).
To switch off:
Press the ON/OFF switch (5) briefly.
6.2 Adjusting the speed (Fig. 7/Item 5)

• You can infinitely vary the speed whilst using the tool.
• Select the speed by applying a greater or lesser pressure to the ON/OFF switch (5).
• Select the correct speed: The most suitable speed depends on the workpiece, the type of use and the drill bit used.
• Low pressure on the ON/OFF switch (5): Lower speed (suitable for: small screws and softmaterials)
• Greater pressure on the ON/OFF switch (5): Higher speed (suitable for large/long screws and hard materials)

Tip: Start drilling holes at low speed. Then increase the speed in stages.

Benefits

• The drill bit is easier to control when starting the hole and will not slide away.
• You avoid drilling messy holes (for example in tiles).

Preselecting the speed (Fig. 7/Item 6)

• The speed setting ring (6) enables you to define the maximum speed. The ON/OFF switch (5) can only be pressed to the defined maximum speed setting.
• Set the speed using the setting ring (6) on the ON/OFF switch (5).
• Do not attempt to make this setting whilst the drill is in use.

Clockwise/Counter-clockwise switch (Fig. 7/Item 7)

• Change switch position only when the drill is at a standstill!
• Switch the direction of the hammer drill using the clockwise/counter-clockwise switch (7):

Direction Switch position

• Clockwise (forwards and drill) Pushed in to the right
• Counter-clockwise (reverse) Pushed in to the left

Drill/hammer drill selector switch (Fig. 5/Item 3)
Change switch position only when the drill is at a standstill!
Drill

• Drill/hammer drill selector switch (3) in the drill position. (Position A)
• Use for: Wood, metal, plastic

Hammer drill

• Drill/hammer drill selector switch (3) in the hammer drill position. (Position B)
• Use for: Concrete, rock, masonry

Tips for working with your hammer drill
Drilling concrete and masonry

• Switch the Drill/Hammer drill selector switch (3) to position B (Hammer drill).
• Always use carbide drill bits and a high speed setting for drilling into masonry and concrete.

Drilling steel

• Switch the drill / hammer drill selector switch (3) to position A (drill).
• Always use HSS drill bits (HSS = high speed steel) and a low speed setting for drilling steel.
• We recommend that you lubricate the hole with a suitable cutting fluid to prevent unnecessary drill bit wear.

Inserting/Removing screws

• Switch the Drill/Hammer drill selector switch (3) to position A (drill).
• Use a low-speed setting

Starting holes
If you wish to drill a deep hole in a hard material (such as steel), we recommend that you start the hole with a smaller drill bit.
Drilling tiles

• To start the hole, switch the drill / hammer drill selector switch (3) to position A (drill).
• Switch the drill / hammer drill selector switch (3) to position B (hammer drill) as soon as the drill bit has passed through the tiles.

Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its aftersales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Always pull out the mains power plug 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 agentsor solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device.

Carbon brushes
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualified electrician. Important! The carbon brushes should not be rep laced by anyone but a qualified 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.isc- gmbh.info

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.

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 ESC GmbH. 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.

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.isc-gmbh.info. 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 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 conditions regulate additional guarantee services. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. Our guarantee only covers defects suff ered by the device which have been verifi ably caused by a material or manufacturing fault and is limited to the rectifi cation of such defects or the replacement of the device at our discretion. 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 parts fitted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. Please report the defective device on the following internet address to register your guarantee claim: www.isc-gmbh.info. 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 device.

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.

References

• iSC Onlineshop

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