Operation - Festool KAPEX KS 120 REB Original Instruction Manual

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[2.4] Clamping lever for stop ruler
[2.5]
Bevel holder
[2.6] Release lever for special cutting posi­
tion*
[2.7]
Lever for special cutting position*
[2.8] Cable winder with integral carry han­
dle
[2.9]
Clamping lever for mitre angle (verti­
cal)
[2.10] Selector switch for mitre angle range
(vertical)
The components marked with an * on the fig­
ures are only included in the scope of delivery
of the KS 120 REB.
The illustrations specified are located at the be­
ginning and end of the operating instructions.
6

Operation

WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency.
Risk of accidents
► The mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond to the
specifications on the machine's name
plate.
► In North America, only Festool machines
with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz
must be used.
Before initial operation
Remove the transport safety device [4.4] on
–
the guide rod.
Switching on/off
– Press the on/off switch until you feel re­
sistance in order to unlock the saw unit and
the pendulum guard.
Press the safety lock [1.3].
–
Press the on/off switch [1.2] all the way in
–
to switch on the machine.
– Release the on/off switch again to switch
off the machine.
6.1 Setting up the machine
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
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Install the machine on a level and stable work
surface before using it (e.g. the UG-KAPEX un­
derframe, the MFT multifunction table or a
workbench).
You have the following installation options
Screws: Use four screws to secure the machine
to the work surface. Use the holes [6.1] at the
four support points on the saw table to do this.
Fastening clamps: Use four fastening clamps
to secure the machine to the work surface. The
flat surfaces [6.2] at the four support points on
the saw table can be used as clamping surfa­
ces.
Clamping set (for MFT): Secure the machine
onto the Festool MFT multifunction table using
the clamping set [6.4, 494693]. Use the two
screw holes [6.3] to do this.
UG-KAPEX underframe: Attach the machine to
the underframe as described in the assembly
instructions which accompany the underframe.
6.2 Transportation
Securing the machine (transport position)
► Press the on/off switch [4.1].
► Swivel the saw unit down all the way to the
stop.
► Press the lock [4.2]. The saw unit will now
remain in the lower position.
► Tighten the rotary knob [4.3] to secure the
saw unit in the rear position.
► Wrap the power cable onto the cable wind­
er [5.5] for transport.
► Put the hex key [5.4] and the bevel [5.3] (KS
120 REB only) away in the holders intended
for this purpose.
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Never lift or carry the machine by the mov­
able pendulum guard [5.1].
► To carry the machine, hold it by the side of
the saw table [5.2] and by the carry han­
dle [5.5] in the cable winder.
Unlocking the machine (working position)
► Push the saw unit down slightly and pull the
transport safety device [4.2].
► Swivel the saw unit upwards.
► Unscrew the rotary knob [4.3].