Operation - Festool PSC 420 EB Operating Manual

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erates dust, and protective gloves when working
with raw materials and when changing tools.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being sawed.
– Always connect the machine to a dust extractor
when work involves dust generation.
– Stroboscopic light can cause epileptic seizures.
Do not use this machine if you are susceptible to
epileptic seizures.
– Do not look into the stroboscope light. Looking
into the light source can damage your vision.
5.3 Metal processing
When processing metal, the following mea-
sures must be taken for safety reasons:
–Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex-
tractor.
– Regularly remove dust deposits in the motor
housing.
– Use a metal saw blade.
– Close the chip guard.
Wear protective goggles.
5.4 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:
16
L = 88 dB(A)
PA
L = 99 dB(A)
WA
K = 3 dB
(vector sum for three
h
PSC 420 EB
Sawing wood
Handle a =6,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
Gear head a =11,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
Sawing metal
Handle a =7,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
Gear head a =12,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
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!
6 Operation
6.1 Changing the battery pack [2]
 The cordless jigsaws can be charged using any
Festool battery pack from the BPC series.
Risk of injury! Always remove the belt clip
from battery packs from the BPC series pri-
or to use.
6.2 Switch on/off
The electric power tool has one button [1-2] on
each side for switching on/off.
The PSBC 420 EB also has a variable speed trigger
[1-3] with switch lock [1-4]. For continuous opera-
tion, use the button [1-2].
6.3 Charging the battery pack [3]
 The battery pack is delivered partially charged.
To guarantee the full battery power, charge it
completely before using it for the first time.
The charger can be used to charge all Festool bat-
tery packs from the BPS and BPC series as well as
all Protool battery packs from the BP series.
The LED [3-1] on the charger indicates the respec-
tive operating status of the charger.
LED yellow - lit continuously
Charger is ready to use.
PSBC 420 EB
2 2
a =10,0 m/s
h
2 2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
2 2
a =11,0 m/s
h
2 2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2