EINHELL GE-GS 18 Li-Solo (34.082.20) - Cordless Saw Manual

Safety regulations

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.

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.

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.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

(Fig. 1/2)

1. On/Off switch
2. Locking button for On/Off switch
3. Soleplate
4. Blade holder
5. Branch jaw clamp
6. Saw blade

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 suff ocating!

• Cordless tree pruning saw
• Saw blade for wood (1x)
• Original operating instructions
• S afety instructions

Proper use

The universal saw is designed for sawing wood, iron, non-ferrous metals and plastics using the appropriate saw blades.

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
Stroke speed: 1500-2800 min^-1
Stroke height: 20 mm
Cutting depth without branch jaw clamp: 90 mm
Cutting depth with branch jaw clamp: 70 mm
Maximum saw blade width: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.2 kg

Sound and vibration

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

L_pA sound pressure level: 73,9 dB(A)
K_pA uncertainty: 3 dB
L_WA sound power level: 84,9 dB(A)
K_WA 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.

Vibration emission value a_h = 21,251 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.

Changing the saw blade

(Fig. 3a)

Switch off the universal saw and pull out the battery pack each time before doing any work on the machine and changing the blade.

Open the cover (Fig. 3a/Item A) by pressing it together slightly at the front and then swinging it up.

Turn the ring (B) on the blade holder (4) as shown in Fig. 3a until the blade (6) lets itself be slipped into the slot of the blade holder (4). When you now let go of the ring (B) again, the ring (B) should return to its starting position. If this fails to happen, try turning the ring (B) by hand into its starting position.

Now pull on the blade to check whether it is tightly seated in the holder.

Fitting the branch jaw clamp

(Fig. 3b/3c)

The branch jaw clamp (Fig. 1/Item 5) helps you to guide the equipment when cutting branches. The equipment can be used either with or without the branch jaw clamp.

To fit the branch jaw clamp, press the lock release (Fig. 3b/Item A) and push the branch jaw clamp onto the soleplate from above. Make sure that the two pins (Fig. 3c/Item A) are correctly seated in the related recesses (Fig. 3c/Item B) of the soleplate. Then check that the branch jaw clamp is securely seated.

Charging the Li battery pack

(Fig. 4-5)

1. Remove the battery pack (A) from the handle, pressing the pushlock button (B) 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 (C) into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to blink.
3. Push the battery pack onto the battery charger.

In Charger indicator section 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. 4/Item D)

Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (E). The battery capacity indicator (D) will indicate the charge status of the battery by means of 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 pack has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Do not use or charge a defective battery pack.

Operation

On/Off switch

(Fig. 1/Item 1)

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

Infinitely variable stroke speed control is possible with the On/Off switch (1). The further you push the switch, the higher the stroke speed.

Switching off:
Release the locking button (2) and the ON/OFF switch (1) at the same time.

Using as a universal jig saw

(Fig. 6)

Place the universal saw, as shown in Fig. 6, on the material you want to cut. Switch on the universal saw and push the universal saw against the material you want to cut. The cutting speed must be adjusted to the material.

Using as a tree pruning saw

(Fig. 7)

Place the tree pruning saw, as shown in Fig. 7, on the branch you want to cut. Switch on the tree pruning saw and push the tree pruning saw against the branch you want to cut. The branch jaw clamp will help you to guide the equipment in a straight line. The cutting speed must be adjusted to the material.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of 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 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:

• Tpe 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

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 effect 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.

Documents / Resources

References

• iSC Onlineshop

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