Contents revolutions per minute Symbols ..........6 ’’ inch Safety instructions....... 6 lbs. pound Technical data........8 diameter Functional description......9 hint, tipp Intended use ........9 Operation ..........9 Warning of general danger Settings..........10 Risk of electric shock Working with the machine....
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liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks attached to a rotating part of the power tool may which may ignite the dust or fumes. result in personal injury. c. Keep children and bystanders away while oper- e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- ating a power tool.
operations different from those intended could – Do not look into the stroboscope light. Looking result in a hazardous situation. into the light source can damage your vision. h. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and Health hazard by dust grease.
If the tool is installed in another, or self- als similar to wood. With the special saw blades of- made, work table, it can become unstable and re- fered by Festool, these machines can also be used sult in serious accidents. for sawing plastic, steel, aluminium, non-ferrous metal and ceramic plates.
Extension Cord Total Extension Cord Lenght (feet) If an extension cord is required, it must have suffi- cient cross-section to prevent an excessive drop in Cable size (AWG) voltage or overheating. An excessive drop in voltage reduces the output and can lead to failure of the Use only U.L.
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Instead of the saw table, the angle table WT-PS 400 or adaptation table ADT-PS 400 can be installed at the support. Never saw without the saw table, or one of the other tables offered in the Festool acces- sories program. 3 mm Inserting the splinterguard...
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The extraction adapter [4-3] allows jigsaws to be Only use cross-set saw blades when using the connected to a dust extractor (hose diameter 27 angle and adapter table. We recommend Fes- mm). tool saw blade S 105/4 FSG. Insert the extraction adapter into the rear open- Inserting saw blade ing of the saw table so that the hook [4-2] en- gages in the [4-1] recess.
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 Changing saw table). Tighten the screw [6-2] using the Allen key [6- 1] until the jaws are almost touching the saw blade.
– Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in the motor housing. Wear protective goggles. Accessories Use only original Festool accessories and Festool the quality of your results and limit warranty consumable material intended for this machine. claims. Machine wear or your own personal work- These components are designed specifically for load may increase depending on the application.
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The angle table WT-PS 400 is used for cutting pipes The order numbers of the accessories and tools can or interior and exterior angles up to 45°. be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet Dust extraction is not possible when sawing under "www.festoolusa.com".
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The adaptation table ADT-PS 400 is used for attach- smooth operation. ing your jigsaw to the Festool guide rail, the circle cutter KS-PS 400 and the CMS modular system. With guide rail and circle cutter: do not ex- ceed max.
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Systainer with a diameter between 120 and 3000 mm. The cir- cle cutter can be installed from both sides on the Many Festool products are shipped in a unique sys- adaptation table. tem container, called "Systainer". This provides protection and storage for the tool and accessories.
12.1 Service and maintenance WARNING WARNING Any maintenance or repair work that requires Risk of injury, electric shock opening of the motor or gear housing should only Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be- be carried out by an authorised Customer Service fore performing any type of work on the ma- Centre (name supplied by your dealer)! chine!
guard. scratches and cores on the surface. – Regularly clean the base runner to prevent Environment Do not throw the power tool in your household packaging at an environmentally responsible recy- waste! Dispose of machines, accessories and cling centre. Observe the valid national regulations.
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