Operation; Settings - Festool KF 5 EBQ Original Operating Manual/Spare Parts List

– Wear suitable protection: such as ear protec-
tion, safety goggles, a dust mask for work which
generates dust, and protective gloves when
working with raw materials and when changing
tools.
4.3 Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are
typically:
Sound pressure level
Noise level
Measuring uncertainty allow-
ance
CAUTION
Operating noise
Damage to hearing

Use ear protection!
Vibration emission value a
directions) and uncertainty K measured in accor-
dance with EN 60745:
Vibration emission level
(3 directions)
Front handle
The specified emissions values (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary esti-
mates regarding vibration and noise loads during

operation.

– They represent the primary applications of the
power tool.
Increase possible for other applications, with other
insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take
note of idling and downtimes of machine!
4.4 Metal processing
When processing metal, the following mea-
sures must be taken for safety reasons:
–Install an upstream residual-current cir-
cuit-breaker (FIG, PRCD).
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
– Regularly remove dust deposits in the motor
housing.
Wear protective goggles.
L = 78 dB(A)
PA
L = 89 dB(A)
WA
K = 3 dB
(vector sum for three
h
a = 4,5 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
a = 6,5 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
5 Operation
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident

The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-
er source must correspond with the specifica-
tions on the machine's name plate.

In North America, only Festool machines with
the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be
used.
Always switch the machine off before con-
necting or disconnecting the mains power
cable!
Connecting and detaching the mains power cable -
> see Fig. [2].
The switch [1-4] is an on/off switch (press = ON, re-
lease = OFF).
The locking button [1-3] can be engaged to operate
in continuous mode. Press the switch again to re-
lease the knob.
2
6

Settings

2
2
2
Risk of injury, electric shock

Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-
fore performing any type of work on the ma-
chine!
6.1 Changing tools
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury

Wear protective gloves.
You can turn the machine upside down when
changing the tool.
When loosening or tightening the locking nut [1-10]
with a 22 mm open-ended spanner, press on the
locking head [1-11] to arrest the motor spindle.
Range of milling cutters for a wide variety of ap-
plications
Festool offers a range of practical milling cutters
for a wide variety of cutting work. For further infor-
mation, see the range of milling cutters in the Fes-
tool brochure.
KF 5 EBQ
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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