If you want a free PDF because you cannot afford the book: reach out to your local Instituto Cervantes or EOI (Escuela Oficial de Idiomas) . Many libraries have a lending system for DELE books. Alternatively, join a DELE study group on Facebook or WhatsApp – members often share licensed copies through legal library apps.
The manual is structured around a pedagogical progression that takes a student from initial contact to exam-readiness: El Cronometro B1 Pdf