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7.2
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.
7.3
Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following
instructions must always be followed
when plunge cutting:
–
Always position the machine with the rear
edge of the saw table against a fixed stop.
When working with the guide rail, position
the machine at the kickback stop [7-1],
which is clamped to the guide rail (see
Fig. [7]; when not in use, the kickback stop
can be stored by the guide plate [7-2] of the
machine).
–
Always hold the machine securely using
both hands and plunge slowly.
Procedure
Position the machine on the workpiece and
place it against a stop (kickback stop), switch on
the machine, slowly push it down to the set cut
ting depth and push it in the cutting direction.
The marks [6-2] indicate the absolute front and
rear cutting points of the saw blade (210 mm di
ameter) when using the saw at maximum cut
ting depth with the guide rail.
8
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
5
3
2
1
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Observe the following instructions:
► Damaged safety devices and parts, such as
a faulty lever for changing tools [1-8], 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 [4-7].
► When working with plaster- and cement-
bonded fibreboards, clean the tool particu
larly thoroughly. Clean the vents of the
power tool and on/off switch using dry, oil-
free compressed air. Otherwise, gypsum
dust deposits may build up inside the power
tool's housing and on the on/off switch and
harden when exposed to humidity. This may
impair the switching mechanism
9
Accessories
The order numbers of the accessories and tools
can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the
Internet at "www.festool.com".
9.1
Parallel stop, extension table
A parallel stop can be used for sections up to
180 mm wide. The parallel stop can also be
used as an extension table.
9.2
Guide system
The guide rail enables you to make clean, accu
rate cuts while simultaneously protecting the
surface of the workpiece from damage.
In conjunction with the extensive range of ac
cessories, exact angled cuts, mitre cuts and fit
ting work can be completed with the guide sys
tem. The option of attaching the guide rail se
curely using clamps [6-4] ensures safer work
ing conditions.
► Adjust the guide play between the saw table
and the guide rail using the two adjustable
jaws [1-3].
Bed in the splinter guard [1-4] before using
the guide rail for the first time:
► Set the machine speed to 6.