When working on small or thin workpieces, al
ways use a stable base.
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.
10.1 Free saw guidance along a scribe mark
The triangular pointer on the splinterguard
[5-1] indicates the cutting line of the saw blade.
This facilitates sawing along a scribe mark.
10.2 Lighting
WARNING
Stroboscopic light could lead to misjudge
ment of the saw blade position
Risk of injury
► Ensure the work area is well illuminated.
A steady light or stroboscopic light is installed
to illuminate the cutting line:
Up to approx. 2100 min
From approx. 2100 min
light
In the 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 [1-2] simultaneously
and hold for approx. 10 s until a beep
sounds.
► Release both buttons [1-2].
► Press the left button (on the pendulum
stroke side) the specified number of times
to set the desired mode:
Mode Indication dur
ing configura
tion
1
Light flashes
2
Light on
3
Light off
► Press the right button to save the setting.
10.3 Acoustic warning signals
Acoustic warning signals sound and the ma
chine switches off in the following operating
states:
: Steady light
-1
upwards: Stroboscopic
-1
Behaviour during op
eration
With stroboscope
(standard)
Steady light without
stroboscope
Light switched off
Battery flat or machine over
loaded.
–
–
Machine is overheating.
–
LiIon battery pack is faulty or
has overheated.
–
11 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the battery pack from
the machine before any cleaning or main
tenance!
WARNING
Any maintenance or repair work that re
quires opening of the motor or gear housing
should only be carried out by an authorised
Customer Service Centre (name supplied by
your dealer)!
► Maintenance or repair work carried out by
an unauthorised person can lead to the
wrong connection of the power cord or oth
er components, which in turn can lead to
accidents with serious consequences.
CAUTION
Certain cleaning agents and solvents are
harmful to plastic parts.
► Some of these include, but are not limited
to: Gasoline, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone
(MEK), Carbonyl Chloride, cleaning solu
tions containing Chlorine, Ammonia, and
household cleaners containing Ammonia.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at: www.festoolu
sa.com/service
Change the battery.
Place the machine under
reduced stress.
You must allow the ma
chine to cool beforeusing
again.
Once the battery pack has
cooled, perform a func
tional check using the
charger.
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