Festool TKS 80 EBS Original Instructions Manual page 38

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► Lift the guard into the top position and
tighten the rotary knob [8-8].
► After adjusting the preset profile setting
rail, loosen the rotary knob [8-8] again and
unhook the side splinter guard of the
guard [8-6].
The guard [8-1] and the splinter guard
of the guard [8-6] must lie freely on
the plate.
9.8 Changing the spacer wedge
Use a spacer wedge with protective cov­
er [9-1] for rip and angled cuts.
Use a spacer wedge for cutting
grooves [9-2] for concealed cuts.
WARNING
Risk of accidents due to kickback
► The safety equipment must be re-installed
immediately after work that requires the
spacer wedge with protective cover to be
removed.
With fitted table insert
► Set the cutting height to the maximum of
80 mm (see section
► Remove the hex key [9-4] from the hold­
er [9-5].
► Fully insert the hex key [9-4] into the open­
ing [9-3].
► Turn the hex key [9-4] anticlockwise as far
as it will go.
► Remove and/or replace the spacer wedge
(Fig. 9c).
► Remove the hex key [9-4] and store it in the
holder [9-5].
With removed table insert
► Turn the lever handle [9-6] anticlockwise as
far as it will go (Fig. 9b).
► Remove and/or replace the spacer wedge
(Fig. 9c).
9.9 Dust extraction
WARNING
Hazardous dust
Damage to the respiratory passage
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► Wear a dust mask.
The TKS 80 EBS has two vacuum connections
with bayonet coupling:
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9.3 ).
An upper vacuum connection [10-1] with a di­
ameter of 27 mm and a lower vacuum connec­
tion [10-4] with a diameter of 36 mm.
► To guide the upper extractor hose, attach
the extractor hose holder [10-2] to one of
the V profiles.
The extractor set [10-3] joins both vacuum con­
nections to enable a Festool mobile dust ex­
tractor with an adapter of 50 mm in diameter to
be connected.
9.10 Saw blade cover
Opening the saw blade cover
► Loosen the screw [11-1] and remove both
keys.
► Release the rotary knob [11-2].
► Open the top [11-3] with a spanner for the
spindle flange [11-5] or with a suitable
screwdriver.
► Open the saw blade cover [11-4].
Closing the saw blade cover
► Insert the saw blade cover [11-4].
► Close the top [11-3] with a spanner for the
spindle flange [11-5].
► Insert both open-ended spanners and tight­
en the screw [11-1].
► Tighten the rotary knob [11-2].
9.11 Changing the saw blade
CAUTION
Risk of injury from hot and sharp insertion
tool
► Do not use any blunt or faulty insertion
tools.
► Wear protective gloves when handling an
insertion tool.
The sawing power and cutting quality are
heavily dependent on the condition and
tooth shape of the saw blade. This means
that only sharp saw blades that are suita­
ble for the material to be machined should
be used.
Removing the saw blade
► Open the saw blade cover (see section
9.10 ).
► Remove the table insert (see section
► Set the maximum cutting height (see sec­
tion 9.3 ).
► Use the two spanners [12-1] to loosen the
saw blade [12-2] from the tool spin­
dle [12-3].
► Remove the spindle nut [12-5] and spindle
flange [12-4] from the tool spindle [12-3].
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