Festool PD561608 - Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 5 conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ► To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the power tool. Service ► Have your power tool serviced by a ...

6 Carvex PS420 Series Functional Description A B J F G E I C L D I H K I E M M I H N PS 420 EBQ Right-Side PSB 420 EBQ PSC 420 EB PSBC 420 EB Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) A Chip Guard 15 B Base Insert 9 C Pendulum Lever 10 D Main Base 10 E Left & Right Power Switch 13, 18 F Blade Releas...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 7 Intended Use The Carvex jigsaw, is designed for sawing of wood, wood- like materials, and plastics. With special saw blades offered by Festool, the saw may also be used for cutting aluminum, steel, non-ferrous metals, and ceramic. The tool should not be altered or used ...

8 Carvex PS420 Series Setup Changing the Sawblade The Carvex jigsaw features tool-free blade changing. Used blades can be ejected from the saw without touching the potentially hot blade. New blades are inserted into the holder with just a simple twist. Choosing the correct sawblade for the task is i...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 9 Changing Base Inserts The standard Carvex base can be fitted with one of 5 optional base inserts (shown below). Each base insert is described below. ► Standard Insert: This is a general purpose insert that is supplied with the saw, and may be used in all applications. ►...

10 Carvex PS420 Series Changing the Main Base Three bases are available for the Carvex jigsaw. The bases can be installed and removed without tools. ► Standard Base: The Carvex saw comes equipped with the standard base and standard base insert. The standard base is used to mount any of the optional ...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 13 Setting the Variable Speed The speed of the saw can be varied from 1500 to 3800 strokes per minute. The two D-handle models have a broader speed range of 1000 to 3800 strokes per minute when the variable speed trigger is utilized. The Carvex jigsaws also include an aut...

14 Carvex PS420 Series Sawblade Selection Festool sawblades are designed for optimal performance in a variety of applications. Choosing the correct sawblade is important for obtaining the best cuts and optimal blade life. There are several factors that determine which blades are best suited for the ...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 15 Operation Using Dust Extraction The Carvex jigsaw can be used with or without a dust extraction system. For best results, however, a dust extrac- tion system (such as the Festool CT 22 shown below) should be used. Festool dust extractors have the added features of vari...

16 Carvex PS420 Series Using the Trammel to Cut Circles The optional circle cutter (trammel) permits the jigsaw to cut circular holes in a workpiece from the minimum and maximum sizes shown in the table below. Min Inch Max Inch Min mm Max mm Radius 113/16 59 46 1500 Diameter 35/8 118 92 3000 The opt...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 17 Making Bevel Cuts Bevel cuts may be made with the optional angle base. The angle base provides bevel angles up to 48° to the left and to the right. It can also function on both inside and outside corners for edge registration. To adjust the bevel angle, rotate the adju...

18 Carvex PS420 Series Maintenance and Adjustment WARNING! Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear hous- ing should be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (see your dealer for information on locating a service center). WARNING! To reduce the ri...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 19 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start (corded models) ► Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. ► Make sure the Plug-it connector is properly inserted and fully tightened. ► Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breake...