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Contact with or inhalation of this dust may
pose a risk for the operating personnel or
persons in the vicinity. Comply with the
safety regulations that apply in your coun
try.
–
Always connect the machine to a dust ex
tractor when performing work that gener
ates dust.
–
Check the plug and the cable regularly and
should either become damaged, in order to
avoid a hazard, have them replaced by an
authorised after-sales service workshop.
–
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.
–
Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be
supplied via residual current device with a
rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
2.3
Metal processing
When processing metal, the following
measures must be taken for safety rea
sons:
–
Install an upstream residual-current circuit
breaker (RCD, PRCD).
–
Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex
tractor.
–
Regularly remove dust deposits from the
motor housing.
–
Use a metal saw blade.
–
Close the chip guard.
Wear protective goggles.
2.4
Emission levels
The levels determined in accordance with
EN 62841 are typically:
PS 420 EBQ
Sound pressure level
Sound power level
Uncertainty
PSB 420 EBQ
Sound pressure level
16
Sound power level
Uncertainty
Noise generated when working
Risk of damage to hearing
► Use ear protection.
Vibration emission level a
three directions) and uncertainty K measured in
accordance with EN 62841:
Sawing wood
Sawing metal a
Uncertainty
The specified emission levels (vibration, noise)
–
–
–
The emission values may deviate from the
specified values. This is dependent on how
the tool is used and the type of workpiece
being machined.
► The actual load during the entire operating
► Depending on the actual load, suitable pro
3
Jigsaws are designed for sawing wood and ma
terials similar to wood. With the special saw
L
= 87 dB(A)
blades offered by Festool, these machines can
PA
also be used for sawing plastic, steel, alumini
L
= 98 dB(A)
um, non-ferrous metal and ceramic plates.
WA
K = 5 dB
L
= 86 dB(A)
PA
CAUTION
PS 420 EBQ PSB 420 EBQ
a
8.0 m/s
h
6.5 m/s
h
K
1.5 m/s
are used to compare machines.
They are also used for making preliminary
estimates regarding vibration and noise
load during operation.
They represent the primary applications of
the power tool.
CAUTION
cycle must be evaluated.
tective measures must be defined in order
to protect the operator.
Intended use
The user is liable for improper or non-in
tended use.
L
= 97 dB(A)
WA
K = 5 dB
(vector sum for
h
8.5 m/s
2
2
5.5 m/s
2
2
1.5 m/s
2
2