This document is a user manual for the Erbauer ERS1100-1 Reciprocating Saw, a corded power tool designed for cutting various materials.
Function Description:
The Erbauer ERS1100-1 is a 1100W corded reciprocating saw primarily intended for cutting wood and similar materials such as MDF and chipboard, plastic, and metal, using respective saw blades. It is designed to be used with the guide plate laying flat against the workpiece and is not intended for use as a stationary product on a workbench. The tool should not be used on masonry or materials harmful to health. Its reciprocating action, combined with various saw blades, allows for efficient cutting through different material densities and thicknesses. The tool incorporates features for user safety and operational convenience, including an adjustable auxiliary handle, quick-change accessory technology for saw blades, and an integrated LED work light.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: ERS1100-1
- Rated Voltage, Frequency: 110 V~, 50 Hz
- Rated Power Input: 1100 W
- Rated No-Load Speed (n₀): 0-2900 min⁻¹
- Cutting Capacity:
- Wood: 300 mm
- Aluminium: 20 mm
- Metal: 12 mm
- Stroke Length: 29 mm
- Protection Class: II (double insulation)
- Weight: Approx. 3.2 kg
- Sound Pressure Level (LpA): 88 dB(A)
- Sound Power Level (LWA): 99 dB(A)
- Uncertainty (KPA, KWA): 5 dB(A)
- Vibration Total Value (aₕ):
- Cutting boards: 20.4 m/s²
- Cutting wooden beams: 18.3 m/s²
- Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s²
- Power Cord Length: 3 metres
- Manufacturing Date Code: yyWxx (year and week of manufacturing)
Usage Features:
The ERS1100-1 offers several features to enhance its usability and adaptability for different tasks:
- Auxiliary Handle Adjustment (Fig. A and B): The auxiliary handle (4) can be adjusted to various positions and angles to suit the desired application and user comfort. This involves releasing the clamping lever (12), sliding the handle to disengage, adjusting its position, and then re-engaging and closing the clamping lever to fix it. Users are warned to ensure the handle is correctly fixed before operation to prevent cuts with a loose handle.
- Saw Blade Insertion and Removal (Fig. C): The tool features a "Quick Change Accessory Technology" for saw blades. To insert a blade (13 or 14), the release lever for the tool socket (3) is opened and held, the blade is inserted fully into the tool socket (10) with teeth pointing in the cutting direction, and then the lever is released. Proper locking is confirmed by pulling the saw blade. Removal follows a similar process: open and hold the release lever, remove the blade, and then release the lever. Users are advised to choose the correct blade for the operation and ensure it is properly attached and free of damage.
- Guide Plate Adjustment (Fig. D and E): The guide plate (1) can be adjusted to accommodate different saw blade lengths and workpiece thicknesses. This is done by pushing and holding the guide plate adjustment button (2), sliding the guide plate to the desired position, and then releasing the button. It's crucial to ensure the saw blade extends beyond the workpiece throughout the stroke.
- Switching On/Off (Fig. F): The tool can be operated in two modes:
- Instant Mode: Pressing and releasing the on/off switch (8) turns the product on and off.
- Continuous Mode: To lock the tool on for continuous use, press and hold the on/off switch (8), then press the lock-on button (7). Release both switches. To turn off, depress and release the on/off switch (8).
- Speed Control: The on/off switch (8) is combined with a variable speed control, allowing the user to adjust the cutting speed by how far the trigger switch is depressed.
- Automatic LED Work Light: An integrated LED work light (11) illuminates the working zone automatically when the product is switched on, improving visibility. Users are warned not to look directly into the LED light.
- Pendulum Selector: The pendulum selector (5) allows adjustment of the pendulum speed based on the workpiece material and thickness.
- Off: Recommended for fine cuts in thin workpieces, where cutting surface quality is preferred over speed, and for cutting metal.
- On: Recommended for fast cuts in soft materials (e.g., softwood) and when cutting in the direction of the wood grain.
- Cutting Operation (Fig. G):
- Always make a trial cut before working on the actual workpiece.
- Cut in the direction of the wood grain whenever possible to avoid jamming and fraying edges.
- Add cooling liquid when cutting metal to reduce heat.
- Hold the product with one hand on the main handle (9) and the other on the auxiliary handle (4).
- Switch on the product and wait for full speed before placing it on the workpiece.
- Lead the product toward the workpiece, keeping the guide plate (1) flat and pushing at an even speed.
- Lift the product from the workpiece before switching it off.
- Safety Warnings: Users are warned about kickback danger and must apply the product only when switched on. It is crucial to ensure the guide plate lays flat on the workpiece during operation and not to make cuts while holding the product with only one hand. Keep the product moving at all times to avoid grooves. Fine dust generated during operation can be highly inflammable and explosive, requiring a dust mask, no smoking, and keeping heat sources away from the work area.
Maintenance Features:
The Erbauer ERS1100-1 is designed for minimal maintenance, with no additional lubrication or user-serviceable parts required.
- Cleaning:
- Clean the product with a dry cloth after each use.
- Use a brush for hard-to-reach areas, especially the tool socket (10), switches, and air vents.
- Remove stubborn dirt with high-pressure air (max. 3 bar).
- Check for worn or damaged parts and replace them or contact an authorized service centre if necessary.
- Warning: Do not use chemical, alkaline, abrasive, or aggressive detergents/disinfectants as they can harm surfaces.
- Power Cord: If the supply cord needs replacement, it must be done by the manufacturer or an authorized agent to avoid safety hazards.
- General Maintenance: Before and after each use, inspect the product and accessories for wear and damage, exchanging them if needed.
- Storage: Store the product and accessories in a dark, dry, frost-free, well-ventilated place, inaccessible to children, ideally between 10°C and 30°C. Using the original packaging or a suitable cloth/enclosure is recommended to protect against dust.
Safety and Environmental Considerations:
The manual emphasizes general power tool safety warnings, including work area safety, electrical safety, and personal safety. Specific warnings for reciprocating saws cover insulated gripping surfaces, securing workpieces, avoiding wet conditions, checking voltage, inspecting for damage, kickback awareness, and proper handling. Additional safety warnings address construction dust, particularly silica, wood, and gypsum dusts, and their associated health risks (lung cancer, silicosis, COPD, asthma). Recommendations for dust reduction include using appropriate building product sizes, less powerful tools, alternative fastening methods, and approved safety equipment like dust masks and extraction facilities.
The manual also addresses vibration exposure, outlining the European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive and its implications for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). It provides guidelines to reduce vibration and noise impact, such as limiting operation time, using low-vibration modes, wearing protective equipment, maintaining the product, and planning work schedules. Residual risks, including health defects from vibration, injuries from broken attachments or hidden objects, and flying debris, are highlighted. A warning about electromagnetic fields interfering with medical implants is also included.
The product is marked with the WEEE symbol, indicating that electrical waste should not be disposed of with household waste and should be recycled at appropriate facilities. The product complies with relevant European directives (Machinery, Electromagnetic Compatibility, RoHS) and is a Class II product with double insulation.
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