Machine Features; Commissioning; Changing The Battery Pack [2]; Switch On/Off - Festool Carvex PSC 420 EB Original Operating Manual

Cordless jigsaws
max. inclination (only with accessory angle
table WT-PS 400)
max. cutting depth (depending on saw blade)
Weight without battery pack
Safety class
5

Machine features

[1-1] Chip guard
[1-2] On/Off switch
[1-3] Variable speed trigger (only PSBC 420 EB)
[1-4] Switch lock (only PSBC 420 EB)
[1-5] Adjusting wheel for stroke speed control
[1-6] Buttons for releasing the battery pack
[1-7] Extractor connector
[1-8] Saw table change lever
[1-9] Saw blade ejection
[1-10] Replaceable saw table
[1-11] Pendulum stroke switch
[1-12] Base runner
The specified illustrations appear at the beginning
of the Operating Instructions.
6

Commissioning

6.1

Changing the battery pack [2]


The cordless jigsaws can be charged using any
Festool battery pack from the BPC series.
Risk of injury! Always remove the belt clip
from battery packs from the BPC series pri-
or to use.
6.2

Switch on/off

The electric power tool has one button [1-2] on
each side for switching on/off.
The PSBC 420 EB also has a variable speed trigger
[1-3] with switch lock [1-4]. For continuous opera-
tion, use the button [1-2].
7

Settings

WARNING
Risk of injury

Always disconnect the battery pack before per-
forming any type of work on the machine!
PSC 420 EB
Wood
Aluminium
Steel
7.1
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury

Do not use insert tools that are blunt or defec-
tive.

Wear protective gloves.
Selecting saw blade
guidance, during the cut the saw blade should
emerge at the bottom of the workpiece with each
stroke.

Only use cross-set saw blades when using the
angle and adapter table. We recommend Fes-
tool saw blade S 105/4 FSG.
Inserting saw blade

Slide the saw blade [3-4] into the opening [3-2]
as far as the stop with its teeth in the cutting di-
rection.

Turn the saw blade [3-4] clockwise approx. 30°.

If the saw blade is very small, it is advisable to
remove the saw base (see chapter 7.4) before
inserting the saw blade.
Adjust the saw blade guide after every saw blade
change:
The saw blade guide was designed to improve guid-
ance of the saw blade.

Remove the saw base (see chapter 7.4).
PSC 420 EB, PSBC 420 EB
45° to both sides
120 mm
20 mm
10 mm
1,8 kg
/II

Changing tools

CAUTION
Only use saw blades with a T-shank. The
saw blade should not be longer than that re-
quired for the intended cut. To ensure safe
Always disconnect the battery pack from the
machine before every tool change!

If necessary, lift up the chip guard [3-1].
Check that the saw blade is secure. A loose
saw blade can fall out and cause an injury.
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PSBC 420 EB
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