self-made, work table, it can become unstable
and result in serious accidents.
– Wait until the power tool stops completely until
placing it down. The tool can become entangled
and lead to a loss of control of the power tool.
– Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw blades
with blunt or broken cutting edges must not be
used.
– Always place the pendulum jigsaw on the work-
piece with the saw blade running.
– Wear suitable protection such as ear protection,
safety goggles, a dust mask for work which gen-
erates dust, and protective gloves when working
with raw materials and when changing tools.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being sawed.
– Harmful/poisonous dust may arise when work-
ing (e.g. paint products containing lead and
some types of wood). Contact with or inhalation
of this dust may pose a risk for the operating per-
sonnel or persons in the vicinity. Observe the
safety regulations applicable in your country.
Wear a P2 respiratory mask to protect
your health.
– Always connect the machine to a dust extractor
when work involves dust generation.
– Stroboscopic light can cause epileptic seizures.
Do not use this machine if you are susceptible to
epileptic seizures.
– Do not look into the stroboscope light. Looking
into the light source can damage your vision.
2.4
Metal processing
When processing metal, the following mea-
sures must be taken for safety reasons:
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
– Regularly remove dust deposits in the motor
housing.
– Use a metal saw blade.
– Close the chip guard.
Wear protective goggles.
2.5
Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are
typically:
Sound pressure level
Noise level
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Measuring uncertainty allow-
ance
Operating noise
Damage to hearing
Vibration emission value a
directions) and uncertainty K measured in accor-
dance with EN 60745:
The specified emissions values (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary esti-
– They represent the primary applications of the
Increase possible for other applications, with other
insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take
note of idling and downtimes of machine!
Jigsaws are designed for sawing wood and similar
materials similar to wood. With the special saw
blades offered by Festool, these machines can also
be used for sawing plastic, steel, aluminium, non-
ferrous metal and ceramic plates.
Charger TCL 3 suitable for
– charging Festool battery packs: BP, BPS and
– indoor use only.
L
= 88 dB(A)
PA
L
= 99 dB(A)
WA
CAUTION
Use ear protection!
PSC 420 EB
Sawing wood
Handle
a
= 6,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
Gear head
a
= 11,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
Sawing metal
Handle
a
= 7,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
Gear head
a
= 12,0 m/s
h
K = 2,0 m/s
mates regarding vibration and noise loads during
operation.
power tool.
3
Intended use
BPC (NiMH, NiCd, li-ion are recognised automat-
ically.)
The user is liable for improper or non-in-
tended use.
PSC 420 EB
GB
K = 3 dB
(vector sum for three
h
PSBC 420 EB
2
2
a
= 10,0 m/s
h
2
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
2
2
a
= 11,0 m/s
h
2
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
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