Einhell TE-MA 1500 Masonry Channel Cutter User Manual

: August 31, 2024
: Einhell

Table of Contents

Einhell TE-MA 1500 Masonry Channel Cutter
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Safety regulations
Layout and items supplied
Proper use
Technical data
Before starting the equipment
Operation
Replacing the power cable
Cleaning, maintenance, and ordering of spare parts
Disposal and recycling
Service Information
Warranty certificate
Declaration Of Conformity
References
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Einhell TE-MA 1500 Masonry Channel Cutter

Product Information

Specifications:

Model: TE-MA 1500
Product: Masonry channel cutter
Art.-Nr.: 43.507.35
Sound pressure level LpA: 97.5 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA: 108.5 dB(A)
Vibration total values: ah = 7.824 m/s2

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Ensure all packaging and transport safety measures are removed before use. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the manual.
Mounting the Dust Extraction Adapter
Refer to Figure 3 for mounting instructions.
Operation
Ensure the power plug is disconnected before proceeding with any maintenance tasks. Follow the manual for changing and setting up the diamond- cutting discs.
Replacing the Power Cord
Refer to sections 6.2 and 5.1 in the manual for guidance on replacing the power cord.
Cutting Process
Start by positioning the cutter against the masonry and slowly push it into the wall until it reaches the stop (7).
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Spare Parts
- Always unplug the device before cleaning. Clean the cutter after each use to maintain optimal performance.
- To order spare parts, visit www.Einhell-Service.com for current prices and information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How often should I clean the masonry channel cutter?
A: It is recommended to clean the cutter after each use to ensure longevity and efficiency.
Q: Can I use different types of diamond cutting discs with this cutter?
A: The manual advises using compatible diamond cutting discs in pairs and following specific installation instructions for each disc.

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 (see Fig. 10)

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 materials 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.

Danger!

Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula-tions 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. 1/2)

Handle
Spindle lock
Guard hood
Operating switch
Safety lock-oﬀ
Locking screw for the depth stop
Depth stop
Additional handle
Connection for dust extractor
Guide roller
Screw for ﬂ ange cover
Flange cover
Flange nut wrench

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!

Cutting wheel (2x)
Flange nut wrench
Original operating instructions
Safety instructions

Proper use

This equipment is designed for cutting channels for pipes and cables in masonry walls.
This equipment is not suitable for making cuts in reinforced concrete.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescri-bed 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: ……………………220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power input: …………………………………….. 1500 W
Rated speed: …………………………………8500 min-1
Max. wheel diameter (rated capacity): …. 125 mm
Mounting hole: ……………………………….. 22.2 mm
Channel depth: ……………………………….5 – 30 mm
Channel width: ……………………………….8 – 30 mm
Mounting spindle thread: ………………………… M14
Protection class: …………………………………….II/
Weight: ……………………………………………….4.9 kg

Danger!

Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured by EN 60745.

LpA sound pressure level ………………… 97,5 dB(A)
KpA uncertainty ………………………………………3 dB
LWA sound power level ………………… 108,5 dB(A)
KWA uncertainty ………………………………………3 dB

Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause hearing damage.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined under EN 60745.
Vibration emission value ah = 7.824 m/s2
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2
The specified vibration value was established per 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.
Wear protective gloves.

Caution!

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:

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 pro-longed 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.

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

Setting the groove depth (Fig. 1)

Slacken the locking screw (6).
Set the depth stop (7) to the desired depth.
Tighten the locking screw (6).

Fitting the dust extractor adapter (Fig. 3)

Caution!
For health and safety reasons you must use a dust extractor. The extractor socket is suitable for use on vacuum extractor units (vacuum cleaners). The extractor unit must be suitable for the extraction of ﬁ ne dust. Connect a suitable vacuum cleaner, as shown in Fig. 3, to the dust extraction connector.

Trial run for new diamond-cutting wheels
Have the equipment run in idle mode for at least 1 minute with the cutting wheels ﬁtted. Replace vibrating wheels immediately.

Operation

Switch (Fig. 4)

The equipment comes with a safety switch which is designed to prevent accidents.
To start the equipment, push the locking lever (5) forward and then press the On/Oﬀ switch (4).

Warning!
Wait until the machine has reached its top speed.

Changing and setting the diamond cutting wheels (Fig. 5-8)

Danger!
Pull the mains power plug out of the socket outlet

Removing:

Undo the locking screw for the depth stop (6) and remove (Fig. 5)
Swing the depth stop (7) downwards (Fig. 6)
Slacken the screw for the flange cover (11) and open the flange cover (12) (Fig. 6)
Press and hold the spindle lock (2) and release the outer flange (a) with the supplied flange nut wrench (13) (Fig. 7)
Remove the following as shown in Fig. 8:
- the top cutting wheel (b)
- the top inner flange (c)
- 6x spacers (d)
- the bottom cutting wheel (e)
- the bottom inner flange (f)

Important!
Thoroughly clean all the spacers and ﬂ anges.

Fitting:
Important! Diamond cutting wheels must always be replaced as pairs!

Fit the bottom inner flange (f) and the bottom cutting wheel (e)
Important! Check the direction of rotation of the cutting wheel!
Fit the number of spacers (d) required for the groove width
Place the top inner flange (c) – with its raised side up – onto the last fitted spacer. Important! Each spacer is approx. 3.5 mm wide. The groove width results from the number of spacers (d), the top inner flange (c) between the cutting wheels, and the thickness of the two cutting wheels
Put on the top cutting wheel (b) Important! Check the direction of rotation of the cutting wheel!
Fit all the remaining spacers (d) and screw the outer flange (a) back in place

Warning! All 6 spacers (d) must be ﬁ tted irrespective of the desired groove width!

Close and fasten the ﬂ ange cover (12) and swivel the depth stop (7) back in place.
Fasten the depth stop (7) using the locking screw for the depth screw (6).

Important!
Check that all the parts are seated ﬁrmly and correctly.

Caution:
Only ever press the spindle lock when the motor and grinding spindle are at a standstill! The spindle lock must be kept pressed while the wheel is being changed!

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

Working with the masonry channel cutter (Fig. 9)
The device is ﬁ tted with an overload cut-out. The motor will cut out if overloaded. Relieve the load on the motor immediately and allow the masonry channel cutter to cool down for approx. 1 minute without load.

Danger! The device is suitable for dry cutting only!

Use a cable/pipe detector to check for concealed electric cables and gas and water pipes in the wall before you start using the masonry channel cutter.
Select the desired groove width and groove depth.

Only ever guide the device along the workpiece while switched on.

Place the device against the wall with the roller (10) against the wall.
Switch on the device and then cut slowly into the wall until the stop (7) rests against the wall.
Now you can cut the groove in the wall. Take care with the cutting direction (a) as you do so. The device must always be handled on a counterrotating basis otherwise there is a risk that it may be forced out of the cut in an uncontrolled manner.

Caution!
Cut in a straight line only. It is not possible to cut curves.

At the end of the groove, swing the device out of the groove before you switch it off.
You can then cut out the ridge between the two grooves with a chisel.

Important!
It is prohibited to use this equipment on materials containing asbestos!

Replacing the power cable

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

Cleaning, maintenance, and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

Keep all safety devices, air vents, and 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 replaced by anyone but a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

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 center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask 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.

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 by 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 ac-companying 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.

Category

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Example

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Wear parts| Carbon Brushes
Consumables| Cutting wheels
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 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:

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 aﬀected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product that 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 applica-tions. 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.
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 of 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.
The guarantee is valid for 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 ﬁ tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
To claim 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 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 that are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units that 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.