PARKSIDE NIBBLER PMK 550 C2

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new PARKSIDE appliance. This user manual is an integral part of the product and contains important information regarding safety, operation, and disposal. Please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions before using the product. Use the product only as described and for the intended applications. If you pass the product on to a third party, include all documents.

Equipment

The following parts are included:

• 1 ON/OFF switch
• 2 Hex socket screw
• 3 Measurement groove 1.6 mm
• 4 Measurement groove 1.2 mm
• 5 Die holder
• 6 Die
• 7 Allen key (large)
• 8 Hex socket screw (support)
• 9 Splined pin
• 10 Allen key (small)
• 11 Tool holder
• 12 Carbon brush caps (lateral)

Technical Specifications

Note: Wear hearing protection! ⚠ WARNING!

Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings for Power Tools

⚠ WARNING! Read all safety instructions, instructions, illustrations, and technical data provided with this power tool. Failure to follow the instructions below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Keep all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating the power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical Safety

• Ensure the power tool's plug fits the socket. Never modify the plug. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.
• Keep power tools away from rain or wet conditions. Water penetrating a power tool increases the risk of electric shock.
• Do not misuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or tangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp environment is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD). Using an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention can result in serious injury.
• Use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses. Wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-slip safety footwear, hard hat, or hearing protection, as appropriate for the type and use of the power tool, will reduce injuries.
• Avoid unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power and/or battery pack, picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not be lulled into a false sense of security and do not override the safety rules for power tools, even if you are familiar with the tool after repeated use. Careless handling can cause severe injury in a fraction of a second.

Specific Safety Instructions for Nibblers

• Hold the tool firmly.
• Secure the workpiece properly.
• Keep hands away from rotating parts.
• The edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp. Wear gloves. For injury prevention, it is also recommended to wear shoes with thick soles.
• Do not place the tool on workpiece chips. This may damage the tool or cause malfunctions.
• Do not let the tool run unattended. Operate the appliance only while holding it.
• Always ensure you have a stable stance.
• When working at elevated workstations, ensure that no persons are located underneath.
• Avoid touching the splined pin, die, or workpiece immediately after machining, as these parts may still be very hot and cause burns.
• Avoid cutting electrical cables. This can lead to serious accidents due to electric shock.

Original Accessories/Attachments

Only use accessories and attachments specified in the operating instructions or whose mounting is compatible with the appliance.

Before Use

⚠ WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Before performing any work on the appliance, switch it off and unplug it from the mains socket.

Changing the Die Holder Position (see Fig. A)

The die position can be adjusted by 360°. Four preset positions with 90° increments are available. The working positions can be set as follows:

• Loosen the hex socket screw 2 using the supplied Allen key (large) 7.
• Rotate the die holder 5 to the desired working position so that the respective bore in the die holder 5 points towards the hex socket screw 2.
• Retighten the hex socket screw 2 firmly using the supplied Allen key (large) 7.
• By lightly rotating the die holder 5, check if it is securely held in its correct position.

Permissible Material Thickness

The maximum cutting capacity depends on the material quality and strength. The measurement grooves 3 and 4 on the die holder 5 serve as a thickness gauge for the permissible cutting thickness. Never cut materials thicker than those indicated in the technical specifications.

Mounting and Dismounting the Splined Pin and Die Holder (see Fig. B + C)

To remove the splined pin 9 and the die holder 5, loosen the hex socket screw 2 using the supplied Allen key (large) 7.

Pull the die holder 5 off the appliance.

Loosen the hex socket screw (support) 8 using the supplied Allen key (small) 10 to remove the splined pin from the tool holder 11.

NOTE: If the splined pin 9 cannot be removed easily, use pliers, for example, to assist with removal.

For mounting, insert the new supplied splined pin into the tool holder 11 such that the bore in the splined pin 9 points towards the hex socket screw (support) 8.

Tighten the hex socket screw (support) 8 to secure the splined pin 9.

Guide and reinsert the die holder 5 via the tool holder 11 into the appliance.

Rotate the die holder 5 to the desired working position so that the respective bore in the die holder 5 points towards the hex socket screw 2.

Retighten the hex socket screw 2 firmly using the supplied Allen key (large) 7.

By lightly rotating the die holder 5, check if it is securely held in its correct position.

Operation

Switching On/Off

• Switching on the appliance: Press the ON/OFF switch 1 to position "I".
• Switching off the appliance: Press the ON/OFF switch 1 to position "0".

Lubrication

Apply commercially available machine oil to the cutting line to extend the service life of the splined pin 9 and the die 6. This is particularly important when cutting aluminum.

Cutting Operation

• During machining, hold the appliance at a right angle (90°) to the workpiece.
• Move the appliance in the cutting direction with light pressure.

Cutouts

For internal cutouts, a hole larger than 22.5 mm is required to insert the die holder 5.

Maintenance and Cleaning

⚠ WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Before performing any work on the appliance, switch it off and unplug it from the mains socket.

The appliance must always be clean, dry, and free of oil or grease.

Use a dry cloth to clean the housing.

The carbon brushes must be removed and checked regularly. If they are worn down to the wear limit, they must be replaced. Always keep the carbon brushes clean so they can slide freely in the holders. Both carbon brushes must be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.

Unscrew the brush caps (lateral) 12 with a screwdriver. Remove the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones, and then screw the brush caps back on.

⚠ WARNING! If the power cord needs replacement, it must be carried out by the manufacturer or its representative to avoid hazardous situations.

Disposal

Do not dispose of power tools in household waste! The adjacent symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this appliance is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU. This directive states that at the end of its service life, you must not dispose of this appliance with normal household waste, but return it to designated collection points, recycling centers, or waste disposal companies.

Disposal is free of charge for you. Save the environment and dispose of products responsibly.

If your used appliance contains personal data, you are personally responsible for erasing them before returning it.

Information on disposal options for your discarded product can be obtained from your local municipal or city administration.

The packaging consists of environmentally friendly materials that can be disposed of via local recycling points.

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Observe the labeling on the different packaging materials and separate them if necessary. The packaging materials are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meaning: 1-7: Plastics, 20–22: Paper and cardboard, 80–98: Composite materials.

Warranty of Kompernaß Handels GmbH

Dear Customer, You have a 3-year warranty on this appliance from the date of purchase. If included in the scope of delivery, the battery packs of the X12V and X20V Team series also have a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase. In the event of defects in this product, you have legal rights against the seller of the product. These legal rights are not restricted by our warranty described below.

Warranty Conditions

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please keep the sales receipt carefully. It serves as proof of purchase.

If a material or manufacturing defect occurs within three years of the purchase date of this product, the product will be repaired, replaced free of charge by us, or the purchase price refunded, at our discretion. This warranty service requires the defective appliance and proof of purchase (sales receipt) to be presented within the three-year period, along with a brief description of the defect and when it occurred.

If the defect is covered by our warranty, you will receive the repaired product or a new product back. The repair or exchange of the product does not start a new warranty period.

Warranty Period and Legal Claims for Defects

The warranty period is not extended by this warranty. This also applies to replaced or repaired parts. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after the warranty period has expired will be charged.

Scope of Warranty

The appliance has been manufactured with care in accordance with strict quality directives and conscientiously checked before delivery.

The warranty service applies to material or manufacturing defects. The scope of the warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear and tear, which can therefore be considered wear parts, such as saw blades, replacement blades, sandpaper, etc., or damage to fragile parts, such as switches or glass parts.

This warranty becomes void if the product is damaged, used improperly, or not maintained. All instructions listed in the user manual must be followed precisely for proper product use. Uses and actions that are discouraged or warned against in the user manual must be avoided.

The product is intended exclusively for private use and is not suitable for professional use. The warranty is void in case of incorrect and improper maintenance, use of force, and in case of interventions not carried out by our authorized service center.

Warranty does not apply in the following cases:

• Normal reduction in battery capacity
• Commercial/professional use of the product
• Damage or modification of the product by the customer
• Non-compliance with safety and maintenance instructions, operating errors
• Damage caused by natural disasters

Warranty Claim Procedure

To ensure prompt processing of your request, please follow the instructions below:

• For all inquiries, please have the sales receipt and the article number (IAN) 472021_2407 ready as proof of purchase.
• You will find the article number on the product's type plate, engraved on the product, on the title page of the user manual (bottom left), or on the sticker on the back or underside of the product.
• Should functional errors or other defects occur, first contact the service department listed below by telephone or use our contact form, which you can find on parkside-diy.com in the Service category.
• You can then return a product registered as defective, postage-free, to the service address provided, enclosing the sales receipt and stating the nature of the defect and when it occurred.

On parkside-diy.com, you can view and download this and many other manuals. This QR code provides direct access to parkside-diy.com. Select your country and search for manuals using the search function. By entering the article number (IAN) 472021_2407, you can access the user manual for your product.

⚠ WARNING! Have your appliances repaired by the service center or an electrician, and only with original spare parts. This ensures the safety of the appliance is maintained. Always have the plug or power cord replaced by the appliance manufacturer or their customer service. This ensures the safety of the appliance is maintained.

Service

Germany
Tel.: 0800 8855 300
Contact form at parkside-diy.com

Austria
Tel.: 0800 447 750
Contact form at parkside-diy.com

Switzerland
Tel.: 0800 563 601
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IAN 472021_2407

Importer

Please note that the following address is not a service address. Please contact the named service center first.

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM
GERMANY
www.kompernass.com

Translation of the Original Declaration of Conformity

We, KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH, document responsible: Mr. Semi Uguzlu, BURGSTR. 21, 44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY, hereby declare that this product complies with the following standards, normative documents, and EC directives:

• Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU)
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)*

*The sole responsibility for the issue of this declaration of conformity lies with the manufacturer. The object of the declaration described above complies with the provisions of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Applied Harmonised Standards

• EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022
• EN 62841-2-8: 2016
• EN IEC 55014-1:2021
• EN IEC 55014-2:2021
• EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021
• EN 61000-3-3:2013/A2:2021
• EN IEC 63000:2018

Type designation of the machine: Nibbler PMK 550 C2

Year of manufacture: 12-2024

Serial number: IAN 472021_2407

Bochum, 30.08.2024

Semi Uguzlu
Quality Manager

Subject to technical modifications for further development.

Ordering Spare Parts

You can conveniently reorder spare parts for this product online at www.kompernass.com.

Scan the QR code with your smartphone/tablet. This QR code takes you directly to our website where you can view and order available spare parts.

NOTE: If you encounter problems with online ordering, you can contact our service center by phone or email. Always provide the article number (IAN) 472021_2407 with your order. Please note that online ordering of spare parts may not be possible for all delivery countries.