14.1 14.2
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The machine must always be placed with
the rear edge of the saw table against a
fixed stop.
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When working with the guide rail, the tool
must be placed at the kickback stop [14.2],
which is firmly clamped on the guard rail.
When not in use, the kickback stop can be
kept in safe keeping at the guide
plate [14.1] of the machine.
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The machine must always be held securely
with both hands and only plunged slowly.
Procedure
► Place the machine onto the workpiece and
position it against a stop (kickback stop).
► Switch the machine on.
► Slowly press it down onto the set cutting
depth and push it forward in the cutting di
rection.
The markings [13.1] display the absolute front
and the absolute rear cutting points of the saw
blade (dia. 8-1/4" (210 mm)) at maximum cut
ting depth and using the guide rail.
C) Aluminium processing
When processing aluminium,
the following measures must be taken for safe
ty reasons:
–
Install an upstream residual-current circuit
breaker (FIG, PRCD).
–
Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex
tractor.
–
Regularly remove dust deposits from the
motor housing.
–
Use a aluminium saw blade.
–
Close the viewing window/chipguard.
Wear protective goggles.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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When sawing panels, they must be lubri
cated with paraffin but thin-walled profiles
(up to 1/8" (3 mm)) can be sawed without
lubrication.
10 Service and maintenance
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.
WARNING
To prevent accidents, always remove the
plug from the power supply socket before
carrying out any changes or maintenance
work on the tool!
► Do not use compressed air to clean the
electrical tool! Do not try to clean parts in
side the tool in this way, as you could let
foreign objects in through the openings of
the tool housing.
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
manufacturer or service work
shops. Find the nearest address
at: www.festoolusa.com/service
Always use original Festool
EKAT
spare parts. Order no. at:
4
www.festoolusa.com/service
5
3
2
1
The machine is equipped with special carbon
brushes. If they are worn out, the power is in
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