EINHELL TC-JS 60/1 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.

General safety instructions for electric tools
The term "electric tool" used in the safety instructions refers to electric tools operated from the mains power supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated electric tools (without a power cable).

1. Workplace safety
   1. Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or unlit work areas can result in accidents.
   2. Do not operate the electric tool in an environment where there is a risk of explosions and where there are inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools produce sparks which could set the dust or vapours alight.
   3. Keep the electric tool out of the reach of children and other persons. If there is a distraction, you may lose control of the appliance.
2. Electrical safety
   1. The plug from this electric tool must fit into the socket. The plug should never be altered in any way. Never use adapter plugs together with earthed electric tools. Unaltered plugs and correct sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
   2. Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, heating, ovens and fridges. The risk of electric shock is increased if your body is earthed.
   3. Keep the tool out of water and away from moisture. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
   4. Do not use the power cable to carry the electric tool, to hang it up or to pull it out of the socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the appliance. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
   5. If you are working outdoors with an electric tool, only use extension cables which are designed specifically for this purpose. Using specially designed outdoor extension cables, the risk of electric shock is reduced.
   6. If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment can not be avoided, use a earth-leakage circuit-breaker. The earthleakage circuit-breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.
3. Safety of persons
   1. Be careful, watch what you are doing and use an electric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of distraction when using the electric tool can result in serious injuries.
   2. Wear personal protection equipment and always wear safety goggles. Wearing personal protection (such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or ear protection, depending upon the type and use of the electric tool) reduces the risk of injury.
   3. Make sure that the appliance cannot start up accidentally. Ensure that the electric tool is switched off before you connect it to the power supply and/or insert the battery, or pick up or carry the tool. If your finger is on the switch whilst carrying the electric tool or if you connect the appliance to the mains when it is switched on, this can lead to accidents.
   4. Remove keys and wrenches before switching on the electric tool. A tool or key which comes into contact with rotating parts of the appliance can lead to injuries.
   5. Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you stand squarely and keep your balance at all times. In this way, you can control the electric tool better in unexpected circumstances.
   6. Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can get trapped in moving parts.
   7. If vacuuming devices and draining devices can be fitted, make sure that these are correctly attached and correctly used. The use of a dust extraction system can reduce the danger posed by dust.
4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool
   1. Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct tool for your work. You will be able to work better and more safely within the given performance boundaries.
   2. Do not use an electric tool with a defective switch. An electric tool that cannot be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
   3. Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove the battery before making any adjustments to the appliance, changing accessories or put the appliance down. This safety measure prevents starting the electric tool unintentionally.
   4. Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people who are not familiar with the appliance or who have not read these instructions to use the appliance. Electric tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced people.
   5. Clean your electric tool carefully. Check whether moving parts are functioning properly and not jamming, whether parts are broken or damaged enough that the functioning of this electric tool is affected. Damaged parts must be repaired before using the appliance. Many accidents are caused by badly maintained electric tools.
   6. Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges will jam less and are easier to control.
   7. Make sure to use electric tools, accessories, spare parts, etc. in accordance with these instructions. Take the conditions in your work area and the job to perform into account. Using electric tools for any purpose other than the one for which they are intended can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Service
   1. Have your electric tool repaired only by trained personnel and/or the authorized service agent, using only genuine spare parts. This will ensure that your electric tool remains safe to use.

Special safety information

• Always check the saw, the power cable and the plug before use. Only ever use the saw if it is in perfect, undamaged condition. Damaged parts have to be repaired or replaced immediately by a qualified electrician.
• Always pull the plug out of the power socket before carrying out any work on the saw, before changing the blade and in periods of non-use.
• Always run the power cable away from the back of the saw to guard it from damage.
• For outdoors work use only suitably approved extension cables with a minimum conductor cross section of 1,5 mm². The plug connectors must have earthing contacts and be splash-proof.
• Keep the saw in a safe place and out of the reach of children.
• Always wear goggles, safety gloves and ear muffs when sawing. Wear a breathing mask on dusty jobs.
• Never leave any keys or adjustment spanners in position on the saw. Before switching on, check that all keys and adjustment spanners have been removed.
• Secure the workpiece (with a clamp) so that it cannot slip.
• It is prohibited to use the saw on asbestos materials. Please note the accident prevention regulations in force in your country.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Repairs are to be carried out by the authorized service agent only.
• The level of noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A). In this case you will need to introduce noise protection measures for the user.
• Make sure of your footing. Avoid abnormal working positions.
• Keep your electric tool out of the rain. Never use electric tools in wet or damp conditions, and never use them near inflammable liquids.
• Never carry the electric tool by its power cable. Keep the power cable safe from damage. Oil, solvent and sharp edges can damage cables.
• Keep your workplace tidy.
• Make sure the power switch is off before inserting the plug in the socket.
• Wear suitable clothing. Never wear loose
• fitting clothes or jewelry. Use a hair-net on long hair.
• For your own safety, use only the manufacturer's accessories and attachments.
• Use only sharp saw blades that are in perfect condition. Replace bent and cracked saw blades immediately.
• After switching off the saw, do not press against the side of the blade to bring it to a halt.
• Always cut at a steady rate of progress. This will prevent accidents and prolong the life of your saw and the blade.
• Use only a damp cloth to clean your saw. Do not use any aggressive agents for cleaning purposes.
• Check your saw to ensure that it is in good working condition. If the saw fails to work properly, have it checked. Leave all maintenance and inspection work strictly to the authorized service agent.
• Check the fastening screws Check the fastening screws regularly and make sure that they are all securely tightened. Tighten any loose screws immediately, otherwise there is the risk of serious injuries.
• Hold the equipment by the insulated handles when carrying out work during which the plug-in tool could strike concealed power cables or its own mains lead. Contact with a live cable can also make the metal parts of the equipment live and will cause an electric shock.

Do not lose these safety instructions.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Knurled screw for speed control
2. Locking button
3. ON/OFF switch
4. Hexagon key
5. Power cable
6. Adapter for dust extraction system
7. Adjustable soleplate
8. Blade holder
9. Dial scale for soleplate
10. Guide roller
11. Screw for soleplate
12. Saw blade (it is not included in delivery)
13. Safety 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!

• Electronic jigsaw
• Hexagon key
• Adapter for dust extraction system
• Original operating instructions with safety instructions

Proper use

The jigsaw 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

See warranty card of your country.

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.

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 conditions.
• 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 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.

Safety guard (Fig. 1/Item 13)

• The safety guard (13) protects the user from accidentally touching the saw blade (12) and nevertheless enables you a free view of the cutting area.

Changing the saw blade (Fig. 2/Item 12)

• Pull the mains plug before you fit or replace a saw blade.
• Press the blade holder (8) and insert the saw blade (12) into the blade holder (8) as far as the stop (Fig. 2). The teeth on the saw blade must be pointing forwards.
• Allow the blade holder (8) to slide back to starting 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.
• Follow the instructions above in reverse order to remove the saw blade.

Hold the saw blade securely while releasing it because otherwise it may jump out of the blade holder.

Setting the soleplate for miter cuts
(Figs. 3-4)

• Use the hexagon key (4) to loosen the screws for the soleplate (11) on the bottom of the adjustable soleplate (7) (Figure 3).
• Pull the sole plate (7) backwards slightly. The soleplate can now be swiveled a maximum 45° to the left and right.
• If the soleplate (7) is pushed back to the front 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) (Figure 4). Move the soleplate into the required position and refasten the screw securing the soleplate (11).
• However, the soleplate (7) is also easily set to another angle. To do so, move the soleplate (7) to the rear, set the desired angle and refasten the screw securing the soleplate (11).

Adapter for dust extraction system
(Figure 5/Item 6)

• Connect your jigsaw to a vacuum cleaner using the adaptor for dust extraction (6). This will provide excellent dust extraction on 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 instructions".
• Attach the adaptor (6) as shown in Figure 5, so that it is securely seated in the housing.
• Fit the vacuum tube of the vacuum cleaner onto the adaptor opening (6). Check that the connections are airtight.

Operation

ON/OFF switch
(Fig. 6/Item 3)

To switch on:
Press the ON/OFF switch

To switch off:
Release the ON/OFF switch

Locking button (Fig. 6/Item 2)
You can lock the ON/OFF switch (3) using the locking button (2) when the equipment is in operation. To switch off the equipment briefly hold down the ON/OFF switch (3).

Electric speed selector (Fig. 6/Item 1)
You can pre-select the required speed with the speed selector. Turn the speed selector in PLUS direction to increase the speed and turn the speed selector in MINUS direction to reduce the speed. The suitable stroke speed is dependent on the relevant material and working conditions. General rules for cutting speeds for metal cutting work must be complied with here as well. You can generally use a higher speed with fine saw blades whilst coarser saw blades require lower speeds.

Position MIN-2 = low stroke speed (for steel)

Position 3-4 = medium stroke speed (for steel, soft metal, plastic)

Position 5-MAX = high stroke speed (for softwood, hardwood, soft metal, plastic)

Making cuts

• Ensure that the ON/OFF switch (3) is not depressed. Only then should you connect the mains plug to a suitable socket.
• Do not switch on the 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 wish 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. Only exert gentle pressure on the saw blade as you do so.
• When cutting metal, apply a suitable coolant along the line you wish to cut.

Sawing out sections (Fig. 7)

Drill a 10 mm hole in the section you wish to saw out. Insert the saw blade into this hole and start to saw out the required section.

Making miter cuts

• Set the angle on the soleplate.
• Observe the instructions.
• Cut as shown in Figure 8.
  

Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorized after-sales 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 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 qualified electrician and/or an authorized service agent. Danger! The carbon brushes should not be replaced by anyone but a qualified electrician or the authorized service technician.

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

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.
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 iSC GmbH.
Subject to technical changes without prior notice.

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.

Jig Saw

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
In the effect of defects or faults, please inform the problem to the contact address indicated at the warranty card of your country. 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.