Einhell TE-JS 18/80 Li (43.212.00) - Jigsaw Manual

Safety regulations

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

Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

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. 17)

1. 
   Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
2. 
   Wear ear-muffs. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
3. 
   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. 
   Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause loss of sight.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

(Fig. 1,2,3)

1. Handle
2. Locking button for On/Off switch
3. On/Off switch
4. LED lamp
5. Adapter for dust extraction system
6. Line guide
7. Adjustable soleplate
8. Selector switch for pendulum action
9. Dial scale for soleplate
10. Guide roller
11. Parallel stop
12. Saw blade (not included in delivery)
13. Locking screws for parallel stop
14. Blade holder
15. Safety guard
16. Locking lever for soleplate
17. Splinter guard

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified 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 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.

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!

• Cordless jigsaw
• Parallel stop
• Adapter for dust extraction system
• Line guide
• Splinter guard
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

The cordless jigsaw is designed for sawing wood, metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics using the appropriate saw blade.
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

The equipment is supplied without rechargeable batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series!

The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with Power-X chargers.

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

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.

Sawing particleboard
Vibration emission value a_h = 7.417 m/s²
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s²

Sawing sheet metal
Vibration emission value a_h = 2.619 m/s²
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s²

The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in accordance 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.

The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specified 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 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

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

Safety guard

(Fig. 2/Item 15)

• The safety guard (15) protects the user from accidentally touching the saw blade (12) but still gives you an unobstructed view of the cutting area.
• The safety guard (15) must always be fitted and in position before starting any sawing work.
• The safety guard (15) can be pulled up as shown in Fig. 2.

Changing the saw blade

(Fig. 3/Item 12)

Remove the battery pack before you fit or replace a saw blade.

• You can fit or replace saw blades without using any other tools.
• Set the selector switch for pendulum action (8) to position A (see Fig. 14).
  
• The teeth of the saw blade are very sharp!
• Remove the safety guard (15).
• Press the blade holder (14) and insert the saw blade (12) into the blade holder (14) as far as the stop (Fig. 3). The teeth on the saw blade must be pointing forwards.
• Allow the saw blade holder (14) to slide back into position. The saw blade (12) must sit in the guide roller (10).
• Check that the saw blade (12) is securely mounted in the blade holder.
• To remove the saw blade, follow the instructions above in reverse order.

Installing the parallel stop

(Fig. 4/Item 11)

• The parallel stop (11) enables you to saw parallel cuts.
• Undo the two locking screws for the parallel stop (13) on the soleplate (7).
• Now slide the parallel stop (11) into the guides on the soleplate (7). You can fit the parallel stop (11) on either the left or right of the equipment.
• The guide strip must always face downwards. Set the required distance using the measurement scale on the parallel stop (11) and tighten the locking screws for the parallel stop (13) again.

The read-off point for the measurement scale is at point (a) or (b), as shown in Fig. 4, depending on which side the parallel stop is inserted from. The mark in the center of the soleplate is only provided for cutting along a line and not for reading the measurement scale.

Setting the soleplate for miter cuts

(Fig. 5)

• Undo the locking lever for the soleplate (16) on the soleplate.
• Pull the soleplate (7) slightly forward. The soleplate can now be swiveled a maximum 47° to the left and right.
• If the soleplate (7) is pushed back to the rear again it will only function in the locking positions at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°, which are marked on the graduated scale for the soleplate (9). Move the soleplate into the required position and tighten the locking lever securing the soleplate (16).
• However, the soleplate (7) is also easily set to another angle. To do so, slide the soleplate (7) forwards, set the desired angle and retighten the locking lever securing the soleplate (16).

Note! For miter cuts you must remove the locking screws for the parallel stop (13) and the splinter guard (17).

Adapter for dust extraction system

(Fig. 6/Item 5)

• Connect your cordless jigsaw to a vacuum cleaner using the adapter for chip extraction (5). This will ensure optimum chip extraction from the workpiece. The benefits are that you will protect both the equipment and your own health. Your work area will also be cleaner and safer.
• Dust created when working may be dangerous. Refer to the section entitled "Safety information".
• Fit the adapter for chip extraction (5) as shown in Fig. 6. The adapter for chip extraction (5) must audibly engage to ensure that it is secure in the soleplate (7). The adapter for chip extraction (5) cannot be used for miter cuts.
• Fit the vacuum tube of the vacuum cleaner onto the opening of the adapter for chip extraction (5). Check that the connections are air-tight.

Line guide

(Fig. 7-9/Item 6)
Using the line guide (6) you can carry out exact cuts following cutting lines marked on the workpiece. Fit the line guide by mounting it on the top of the soleplate (7) and letting it lock in place at the bottom, as shown in Fig. 7. Use the mark (a) for the 0° angle setting (Fig. 8) and the mark (b) for the 45° angle setting (Fig. 9). See "Setting the soleplate for miter cuts" for information about the angle setting.

Carry out a trial cuts in a piece of waste wood.

Splinter guard

(Fig. 10/Item 17)
The splinter guard ensures that the material you want to cut does not splinter or crack during sawing. Insert it into the soleplate from underneath as shown in Fig. 10.
Fit the splinter guard, as shown in Fig. 10, into the soleplate (Point 1). Then squeeze the splinter guard together at the back and latch it in the soleplate to secure it (Point 2).

Note! The splinter guard can be used only for 0° cuts and must be removed for miter cuts up to 47°!

Charging the Li battery pack

1. Remove the battery pack (d) from the handle, pressing the pushlock button (c) downwards to do so. (Fig. 11)
   
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 (e) into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
3. Push the battery pack onto the battery charger. (Fig. 12)
   

In section "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 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 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.

Battery capacity indicator

(Fig. 11 /Item f)
Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (g). The battery capacity indicator (f) 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 blinks:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, 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 or charge a defective battery.

Operation

On/Off switch

(Fig. 13/Item 3)
Switching on:
Press the locking button for the On/Off switch (2) first and then press the On/Off switch (3).
Infinitely variable stroke speed control is possible with the On/Off switch (3). The further you push the switch, the higher the stroke speed.

Switching off:
Release the locking button for the On/Off switch (2) and the ON/OFF switch (3).

Setting the pendulum action

(Fig. 14/Item 8)
The strength of the pendulum action of the saw blade (12) can be adjusted using the selector switch for pendulum action (8).
You can adjust the cutting speed, cutting performance and appearance of the cut to the workpiece you want to saw.
Set the selector switch for pendulum action (8) to one of the following positions:

Position A = no pendulum action
Material: Rubber, ceramic, aluminium, steel
Please note: For fine and clean cuts, thin materials (e.g. sheet steel) and hard materials.

Position B = small pendulum action
Material: Plastic, wood, aluminium
Please note: For hard materials.

Position C = medium pendulum action
Material: Wood

Position D = large pendulum action
Material: Wood
Please note: For soft materials and sawing along the grain

The best combination of speed and pendulum action depends on the material you want to saw. We recommend you to make a trial cut on a waste piece in order to check the ideal settings.

Making cuts

• Make sure that the On/Off switch (3) is not depressed. Only then should you connect the battery pack to the equipment.
• Do not switch on the cordless jigsaw until you have fitted a saw blade.
• Use only saw blades that are in perfect condition. Replace blunt, bent or cracked saw blades immediately.
• Place the saw foot flat on the workpiece you want to saw. Switch on the jigsaw.
• Allow the saw blade to accelerate until it reaches full speed. Then slowly move the saw blade along the cutting line. Exert only gentle pressure on the saw blade as you do so.
• When cutting metal, apply a suitable coolant along the line you want to cut.

Sawing out sections

Drill a 10 mm hole in the section you want to saw out. Insert the saw blade into this hole and start to saw out the required section. (Fig. 15)

Making parallel cuts

(Fig. 16)

• Mount the parallel stop and adjust as required (see "Installing the parallel stop" section).
• Observe the instructions in "Making cuts" section.
• Cut as shown in Fig. 16.

Miter cuts

(Fig. 9)

• Set the angle on the soleplate (see "Setting the soleplate for miter cuts" section).
• Observe the instructions in "Making cuts" section.
• Cut as shown in Fig. 9.

LED lamp

(Fig. 1/Item 4)
The LED lamp (4) can be used in poor lighting conditions to additionally illuminate the cutting position. The LED light (4) will come on automatically as soon as you press the On/Off switch (3).

Cleaning and maintenance

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

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 down with compressed air at low pressure. To do so, remove the adapter for chip extraction as well and blow it down with compressed air, with 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 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.Einhell-Service.com

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

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.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.

Documents / Resources

References

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