The contact surface of the stop ruler
can be individually adjusted by screw
ing in suitable tap blocks [8A]. When
doing so, ensure that the functionality
of the saw is not restricted in any way.
7.4 Adjusting the table extension
► Open the rotary knob [8-3].
► Pull out the table extension [8-2] far
enough that the workpiece is laid out fully.
► Close the rotary knob.
If, despite the table extension being
extended as far as possible, the work
piece protrudes over the table, the
workpiece must be supported by oth
er means.
7.5 Selecting the saw blade
Festool saw blades are identified by a coloured
ring. The colour of the ring represents the ma
terial for which the saw blade is suited.
Colour Material Symbol
Yellow Wood, soft plastics
Red Plastics/mineral materi
als
Green Building materials
Blue Aluminium, steel/sand
wich panels
7.6 Replacing the saw blade [9]
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tool
Risk of injury
► Do not use any blunt or defective insert
tools.
► Always wear protective gloves when re
placing the saw blade.
Preparing the machine
► Pull out the mains plug and wind up the
mains cable.
► Move the saw unit downwards until it rea
ches the limit stop.
► Pull the lever for the transport locking de
vice [9-2].
► Slowly guide the saw unit upwards.
► Remove the hex key [9-7] from the holder in
the cable winder [9-10] (key storage box).
Remove the saw blade
► Press and hold the spindle stop [9-1].
► Use the hex key [9-7] to turn the saw blade
until the spindle stop clicks into place.
► Use the hex key to undo the screw [9-6]
(left-hand thread, turn in the direction of
the arrow).
► Remove the screw and flange [9-8].
► Release the spindle stop.
► Press and hold the safety button [9-3].
► Lift and hold the pendulum guard [9-4] with
one hand.
► Remove the saw blade [9-5].
Fitting the saw blade
The saw blade and flange must be free of dust
and dirt in order to ensure that the saw blade
runs smoothly.
The saw blade and flange must be free of
dust and dirt in order to ensure that the saw
blade runs smoothly.
► Insert the new saw blade [9-5].
The writing on the saw blade must be
visible. The saw blade's direction of rotation
must correspond to the direction of the ar
row [9-9].
► Insert the flange [9-8] in such a way that
the flange, holding thread and saw blade all
interlock perfectly with each other.
► Press and hold the spindle stop [9-1].
► Use the hex key [9-7] to turn the saw blade
until the spindle stop clicks into place.
► Insert the screw [9-6] and tighten it against
the direction of the arrow.
Risk of injury! Whenever you replace a
saw blade, always check that it is secure
ly in place. If a screw is loose, the saw blade
may become detached.
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