Festool PS420EBQ User Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 3
About This Manual
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It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, can result in property
damage or damage to the tool.
Note: Indicates information, notes, or tips for improving your success using the tool.
Tool Symbols
V Volts
W Watts
Hz Hertz
~ Alternating Current (AC)
n
o
No-load Speed
Class II Double Insulated
Contents
About This Manual ........................................... 3
Tool Symbols ................................................... 3
General Power Tool Safety Warnings .............. 4
Work Area Safety .......................................... 4
Electrical Safety ............................................ 4
Personal Safety ............................................. 4
Power Tool Use and Care ................................ 4
Service ........................................................ 5
Specic Safety Rules for Reciprocating Saws ........ 5
Specic Safety Rules for Battery Powered Tools .... 5
Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings ................ 5
Functional Description ..................................... 6
Intended Use ................................................... 7
Technical Specications ..................................... 7
Setup ............................................................... 8
Changing the Sawblade .................................... 8
Adjusting the Blade Guide ................................. 8
Changing Base Inserts ...................................... 9
Installing/Removing the Dust Collection Port ........ 9
Changing the Main Base .................................. 10
Setting the Pendulum Stroke ........................... 10
Installing/Removing the Battery ....................... 11
Charging the Battery ...................................... 11
Connecting the Plug-It Power Cord ................... 12
Installing the Splinter Guard ............................ 12
Setting the Variable Speed .............................. 13
Turning on the Saw ........................................ 13
Sawblade Selection ........................................ 14
Operation ...................................................... 15
Using Dust Extraction ..................................... 15
Using the Jigsaw with a Guide Rail .................... 15
Using the Trammel to Cut Circles ...................... 16
Making Bevel Cuts .......................................... 17
Maintenance and Adjustment ........................ 18
Routine Maintenance ...................................... 18
Adjustments .................................................. 18
Programming the LED light Function ............... 18
Troubleshooting ............................................ 19

Festool PS420EBQ Specifications

General

Brand	Festool
Model	PS420EBQ
Category	Power Tool
Language	English