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8.6 Fitting the viewing window/
splinterguard [6]
The viewing window (transparent) [6-1] pro
vides a view of the saw blade and optimises
dust extraction.
With 0° cuts, the splinterguard (green) [6-2]
also improves the quality of the cutting edge of
the sawn-off workpiece on the upper side.
► Insert the splinterguard [6-2].
► Screw the rotary knob [6-3] through the
long hole in the splinterguard.
Make sure that the nut [6-4] is seated
securely in the splinterguard.
Use only knob that comes with your cir
cular saw. The knob of an other saw may
be to long and block the blade.
You must bed in the splinterguard before using
it:
► Set the machine to maximum cutting depth.
► Set the machine speed to 6.
WARNING
Raise of the circular saw from the work
piece, when making mitre cuts with the
splinterguard or viewing window
Risk of injury
► Always lift the splinterguard/ view window
when making mitre cuts.
8.7 Dust extraction
WARNING
Health hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► Wear a dust mask.
A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extrac
tor hose diameter of 1-1/16" (27 mm) or 1-7/16"
(36 mm) (36 mm recommended due to the re
duced risk of clogging) can be connected to the
extractor connector [1-8].
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