Festool KS 60 E Original Operating Manual page 24

KS 60 E
GB
8.2 Observe the workpiece dimensions
Maximum workpiece dimensions without exten-
sion using accessory parts
Mitre/inclination angle, to
scale
0°/0°
45°/0°
0°/45° right
0°/45° left
45°/45° right
45°/45° left
Maximum workpiece dimensions when installing
together with UG-KS60 and KA-KS60
The maximum height and width of the workpiece do
not change if accessory parts are installed. The
contact surface when installing the base frame
must be the same as the contact surface when the
table extension is extended.
Accessory part used
UG-AD-KS60
KA-KS60 (on one side)
KA-KS60 (on both sides)
Long workpieces
Provide extra support for any workpieces that pro-
trude over the sawing surface:

Adjust the table extension, see section 7.4.

If the workpiece still protrudes, retract the table
extension and install a trimming attachment
KA-KS60 (see section 8.2), or raise the com-
pound mitre saw using screw-in feet A-SYS-
KS60 and then support the workpieces using T-
LOC SYS-MFT Systainers of Systainer size 1.

Use additional clamps to secure the workpiece.
Thin workpieces
During sawing, thin workpieces may wobble or
break.

Reinforce the workpiece: Clamp it together with
wood offcuts.
Heavy workpieces

To guarantee the stability of the machine when
sawing heavy workpieces, adjust the support
foot [8-5] so that it is flush with the base.
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Height x width x
length
60 x 305 x 720 mm
60 x 215 x 720 mm
20 x 305 x 720 mm
40 x 305 x 720 mm
20 x 215 x 720 mm
40 x 215 x 720 mm
Length
720 mm
1880-2800 mm
3360-5200 mm
8.3 Sawing the workpiece
Check that the pendulum guard can move
The pendulum guard must always be able to
move freely and close independently.

Pull out the mains plug.

Take hold of the pendulum guard and, as a trial
run, slide it into the saw unit.
The pendulum guard must be easy to move and
must be almost fully lowered into the pendulum
hood.
Cleaning the area of the saw blade

Always keep the area around the pendulum
guard clean.

Clear dust and chippings by blowing out with
compressed air or using a brush.
Compound mitre saws
The basic function of the compound mitre saw is to
saw using a fixed saw unit with no inclination. Rec-
ommended: Workpieces up to 70 mm in width.
The rotary knob [1-5] locks the saw unit so that it
can no longer be moved forwards or backwards.

The spotlight SL-KS60 (available as an accesso-
ry depending on the model) casts a shadow over
the saw blade and onto the workpiece. Use the
On/Off switch [2-3] to activate this function. The
cutting line becomes visible when the saw unit
is lowered.
Slide-sawing
When slide-sawing, the saw blade is guided to the
workpiece from the front, which means the sawing
is controlled and requires less effort. Recommend-
ed for workpieces over 70 mm in width.
Correct sawing process when slide-sawing
Avoid reverse cutting. When sawing, do not
pull the lowered saw unit up to the body. The
saw blade could hook in and the saw unit
could accelerate towards the operator.

Release the rotary knob [1-5] for the slide
locking device.

Pull the saw unit to the limit stop.

Press and hold the safety button [1-2].

Push the saw unit down and, when doing so,
press and hold the On/Off switch [1-3].

Only guide the saw unit towards the workpiece
once the set speed has been reached.

Cut the workpiece; slide the saw unit through
the workpiece until the limit stop.