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Position the workpiece so that it is stress-
free and level.
During work
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When working, always hold the power tool
with both hands on the handles [1-4]. This
is a prerequisite for precise work and is es
sential for plunge-cutting. Plunge into the
workpiece slowly and evenly.
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Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
Always push the saw forwards [9-2], and
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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. The harder the material to be
sawn, the lower the feed speed needs to be.
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Do not work with the machine if the elec
tronics are defective, because this may lead
to excessive speeds. You can tell if the
electronics are defective if there is no
smooth start-up or if it is not possible to
regulate the speed.
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Make sure that the guard completely sur
rounds the saw blade before placing the
saw on the worktop or on the ground.
8.1
Sawing along the scribe mark
The gauge marker [7-2] displays the cutting
line for 0° and 45° cuts (without a guide rail).
8.2
Cutting sections
Position the machine with the front part of the
saw table on the workpiece, switch on the ma
chine, push it down to the set cutting depth and
push it forward in the cutting direction.
8.3
Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following
instructions must always be followed
when plunge cutting:
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Always position the machine with the rear
edge of the saw table against a fixed stop.
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When working with the guide rail, position
the machine at the FS-RSP kickback stop
(accessory) [9-4], which is clamped to the
guide rail.
Procedure
► Place the machine on the workpiece and
position it at a stop (kickback stop).
► Switch on the machine.
► Slowly push the machine down to the set
cutting depth and push it forward in the cut
ting direction.
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The marks [7-1] indicate the absolute front and
rear cutting points of the saw blade (Ø 160 mm)
when using the saw at maximum cutting depth
with the guide rail.
8.4
Gypsum and cement-bound fibreboards
Due to the high volume of dust, it is recommen
ded to use the cover ABSA-TS55 (accessories)
which can be mounted at the side at the protec
tive cover and a Festool mobile dust extractor.
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Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always pull the mains plug from the socket
before performing any servicing and main
tenance work.
► All maintenance and repair work which re
quires the housing to be opened should al
ways be carried out by an authorised serv
ice workshop.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
Always use original Festool spare
EKAT
4
parts. Order no. at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
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The tool is equipped with special self-discon
necting carbon brushes. If they wear out, the
power supply is disconnected automatically and
the tool stops.
Observe the following instructions:
► Damaged safety devices and parts, such as
a faulty lever for changing tools [1-5], must
be properly repaired or replaced in a recog
nised specialist workshop, unless otherwise
indicated in the operating manual.
► Check the condition and fault-free function
ing of the recuperating springs, which push
the entire drive mechanism bearing into the
upper protected end positions.
► To ensure constant air circulation, always
keep the cooling air openings in the housing
clean and free of blockages.
► Use an extractor on all openings in order to
remove wood chips and splinters from the
power tool. Never open the protective
lid [1-18].