In position A, the automatic load detection is
activated: The stroke speed is reduced in
idling and is controlled to the highest value
when the blade enters the workpiece.
Recommended stroke speed (position
of the adjusting wheel)
Hard and soft wood, plywood board,
plywood, chip board
Hardboard
Plastic
Ceramic,
aluminium,
metals
Steel
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Working with the machine
CAUTION
Material with high dust generation (e.g.
plasterboard)
Damage to machine through dust pene-
tration, risk of injury
Do not work overhead!
When working on small or thin workpieces, al-
ways use a stable base, or the CMS module
(accessory).
When working, hold the electric power tool by
the handle and guide it along the desired cut-
ting line. For precise cuts and smooth running,
use two hands to guide the electric power tool.
Free saw guidance along a scribe mark
The triangular pointer on the splinterguard
[4-1] indicates the cutting line of the saw
blade. This facilitates sawing along a scribe
mark.
8.1
Lighting
WARNING
The stroboscope light may make it diffi-
cult to determine the saw blade posi-
tion
Risk of injury
Ensure the work area is well illuminated.
A continuous light or stroboscope is installed
for illuminating the cutting line:
up to approx. 2100 rpm: continuous light
from approx. 2100 rpm: stroboscope light
A
4 - A
3 - A
non-ferrous
3 - 5
2 - 4
In overhead position (+/- 45°), the lighting
is switched off completely.
If required, you can adjust the lighting:
Plug in the electric power tool.
Press both buttons simultaneously [1-2]
and hold for approx. 10 s until a beep
sounds.
Release both buttons [1-2].
Press the left button (on the pendulum
stroke side) to select the stroke speed and
consequently the desired operating mode:
Mode Indication
during config-
uration
1
Light flashes
2
Light on
3
Light off
Press the right button to save the setting.
9
Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance
work on the machine!
All maintenance and repair work which re-
quires the motor housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorised
service workshop.
Customer service and repair
only through manufacturer or ser-
vice workshops: Please find the
nearest address at:
www.festool.com/Service
Use only original Festool spare
EKAT
4
parts! Order No. at:
www.festool.com/Service
5
3
2
1
Damaged safety devices and components
must be repaired or replaced in a recognised
specialist workshop, unless otherwise indicat-
ed in the operating manual.
C A R V E X
GB
Behaviour dur-
ing operation
With strobo-
scope (standard)
Permanent light
without strobo-
scope
Light switched off
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