Festool Kapex KS120 Instruction Manual page 18

Festool Kapex
The special cutting position fixes the carriage so the saw acts like a chop saw; this holds the saw
in the perfect position to maximize the cutting height. This position can used when cutting
crown "nested" or "in position". To set the saw to the special cutting position there is a lever that
folds down, this engages in the back carriage to lock in place. There is a small green button on
the back of the carriage to release the lock; you can see it in this picture.
The Kapex uses the Fast Fix blade changing system. The green knob behind the handle is the
Fast Fix; turn it to lock the spindle and lockout the power switch (it's still a good idea to unplug
the saw). First, with the Allen wrench located on the back of the saw, loosen the bolt move the
arbor bolt guard out of the way. Then remove the arbor bolt and outer flange, it is a lefthand
thread, turn it clockwise to remove. Depress the power switch to move the blade guard out of
the way to remove the blade. Reverse the process to install the new blade, remember to turn the
arbor bolt counterclockwise or anticlockwise to tighten. The saw and blades have an arrow
printed on them to indicate the proper orientation.
On the back of the saw is a place to wrap the cord and store the Allen wrench, and a handle for
carrying the saw is molded in. Again, it's small details like this that users appreciate.
Brice Burrell, copyright 2008 Page 18