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power tool when it is in perfect working or
der.
–
Always secure the workpiece in such a way
that it cannot move during machining.
–
When working, always hold the power tool
with both hands on the handles [1-1]. This
reduces the risk of injury and is a prerequi
site for precise work.
Always push the saw forwards [8-9], and
–
never towards yourself.
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Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cut
ters on the saw blade from overheating and
prevent plastic materials from melting dur
ing cutting.
Make sure that the rotary knob [1-12] is
–
tightened before starting work.
8.1
Switch on/off
► Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.
► Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].
Press = ON
Release = OFF
8.2
Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the power
tool switches off in the following operating
states:
Battery flat or power tool overloaded:
peep
► Change the battery
► Reducing the load on the power tool
8.3
Sawing along the scribe mark
The cut indicators display the cutting sequence
without a guide rail:
0° cuts: [7-1]
45° cuts: [7-2]
8.4
Cutting sections
Position the saw with the front part of the saw
table on the workpiece, switch on saw and push
forward in cutting direction.
8.5
Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following
instructions must always be followed when
plunge cutting:
–
Always position saw with the rear edge of
the saw table against a fixed stop.
–
When working with the guide rail, place the
saw against the kickback stop FS-RSP (ac
cessories) clamped to the guide rail.
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Caution!Danger of crushing!
Always keep a firm grip on the machine
with your free hand when adjusting plunge cuts.
Never position your fingers behind or below the
saw blade.
Procedure
► Adjusting cutting depth, see section
► Press lever [8-1] down.
Sawing unit swivels upwards to plunge-cut po
sition.
► Hold retractor lever [8-2] downwards as far
as stop.
Pendulum guard [8-4] opens and the saw blade
is exposed.
► Position saw on workpiece and position
against a stop (kickback stop).
► Switch on saw.
► Slowly press down saw to the set cutting
depth until the saw engages, release re
tractor lever [8-2] and push forward in cut
ting direction [8-9].
The notch [8-3] indicates the absolute rear cut
ting point of the saw blade (diameter 160 mm)
when using the saw at maximum cutting depth
with the guide rail.
9
Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always remove the battery pack from the
power tool before performing any mainte
nance or service work.
► All maintenance and repair work which re
quires the motor housing to be opened
should always be carried out by an author
ised service workshop.
Customer service and repairs
must only be carried out by the
manufacturer or service work
shops. Find the nearest address
at: www.festool.co.uk/service
Always use original Festool
EKAT
spare parts. Order no. at:
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www.festool.co.uk/service
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3
2
1
Cleaning the machine regularly, espe
cially the adjusting devices and guides, is
an important safety factor.
7.2
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