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Disconnect the mains plug from the socket
before changing tools.
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Only use the spindle stop [1-2] when the
saw blade is at a standstill.
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The saw blade becomes very hot during op
eration; do not touch it before it has cooled
down.
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Wear protective gloves due to the risk of in
jury from sharp blades while changing
tools.
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Only use Festool saw blades that are de
signed for use in this power tool.
Removing the saw blade
► Move the machine into the working position.
► Hold down the spindle lock when unscrew
ing the screw [2-1].
► Fully loosen the screw [2-4] using the hex
key [1-4] (left-hand thread).
► Press the release lever [2-2] of the pendu
lum guard.
► Fully open the pendulum guard [2-7].
► Remove the clamping flange [2-5] and the
saw blade.
Fitting the saw blade
► Clean all parts before installing them (saw
blade, flange, screw).
► Place the saw blade on the tool spindle.
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Make sure that the rotational directions
of the saw blade [2-6] and the ma
chine [2-3] correspond to each other.
► Press the spindle lock [2-1].
► Secure the saw blade with the clamping
flange [2-5] and the screw [2-4].
► Firmly tighten the screw [2-4] (left-hand
thread).
7.3
Dust extraction
WARNING
Health hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► Wear a dust mask.
A Festool dust extractor with an extractor hose
diameter of 36 mm or 27 mm (36 mm recom
mended due to the reduced risk of clogging)
can be connected to the extractor connector.
[6-3]
► Disconnect the mains plug from the socket
before installing the extractor hose.
► Secure the extractor hose at the extractor
connector using a bayonet fitting [6-3].
The chip deflector [8-1] improves the collection
of dust and chips. Therefore, never work with
out a fitted chip deflector.
CAUTION
Risk of injury at saw blade
► Avoid contact with the saw blade.
► Clamp the chip deflector at the bracket pro
vided [8-2] by clicking it into the slot.
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Working with the machine
WARNING
Flying tool parts/workpiece parts
Risk of injury
► Wear protective goggles.
► Ensure that no other persons are close to
the machine while it is being used.
► Always clamp workpieces tightly.
► The workpiece clamp must lie flat on the
workpiece.
WARNING
The pendulum guard does not close
Risk of injury
► Stop the sawing process.
► Unplug the mains cable and remove the
wood waste. If the pendulum guard is dam
aged, replace it.
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Observe the following instructions:
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Correct working position:
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At the front on the side of the operator;
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Head-on to the saw;
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Beside the line of cut.
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During operation, always hold the power
tool tightly by the handle in your operating
hand. Always keep your free hand outside
of the hazardous area.
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Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
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Adjust the feed speed in order to prevent
the machine from overloading and to pre
vent the plastic from melting if you are cut
ting plastics.
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