Connecting The Plug-It Power Cord; Installing The Splinter Guard - Festool PS420EBQ Supplemental User's Manual

Connecting the Plug-It Power Cord

The corded Carvex jigsaws (PS 420 EBQ and PSB 420 EBQ)
come equipped with a removable Plug-It power cord. The
cord can be removed for easier storage of the tool. The
Plug-It port on the PS 420 EBQ model can also be rotated
when used inverted under a workpiece, or for fitting in
tighter corners.
To install the power cord, insert the cord into the inlet (port)
on the tool with the key and keyway aligned, and twist the
locking ring ¼-turn until it clicks. Reverse the procedure to
remove the cord.
Key &
Keyway
Lock
Unlock

Installing the Splinter Guard

The clear plastic splinter guard serves as a zero-clearance
throat along the blade to reduce splintering of the topside of
the workpiece. The splinter guard is a consumable com-
ponent that is replaced when it wears or when blades of
different thicknesses are used.
WARNING! This procedure requires the saw to be
powered and in operation during a portion of the
installation procedure. Care must be taken to pre-
vent personal injury. Remove the battery or unplug
the saw when instructed to do so.
Grooves
12
Locking
Ring
Ribs
NOTICE: Make sure to fully tighten the plug-it cord
a full quarter-turn until it clicks. If the plug is not
fully locked, the socket and cord can overheat and be
damaged.
NOTE: The 18 gauge plug-it cord is interchangeable
with other tools that use the same size cord, but it
cannot be used with larger tools, such as routers and
saws. The plug has an extra key to prevent it from
being used on a larger tool that would otherwise
damage the cord. Larger cords may be used with
smaller tools, but not the reverse.
1. Unplug the saw or remove the battery to prevent
accidental starting.
2. Rotate the pendulum stroke lever to the zero position.
3. Slide the plastic splinter guard onto the ribs on the main
base, but not far enough to touch the blade.
4. Turn the saw on, and press the front of the splinter guard
against a table to allow the sawblade to cut into the
splinter guard as it slides the rest of the way on the base.
5. For added life, as the splinter guard wears, you can push
it farther back into the base until the gap is gone.
Gap
Plug-It
Cord
Plug-It
Port
Carvex PS420 Series
Port rotates on
PS 420 EBQ
model.