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6.2
Setting up the machine
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
Before use install the machine on a flat and
sturdy work surface (e.g. workbench).
You have the following installation options
Fastening clamps: Use fastening clamps to se
cure the machine to the work surface. The flat
surfaces at the four support points on the saw
table can be used as clamping surfaces.
Installing raised legs (optional)
If you want to use a Systainer as an extended
contact area, you first have to install the raised
legs supplied with the machine in order to
guarantee the same height of saw table and
Systainer.
► Loosen the four screws [9-2] at the corners
of the saw table with the hex key [9-1].
►
Remove the four rubber legs.
►
Install the four raised legs using the
screws supplied.
The screws from the rubber legs can
not be used for securing the raised
legs.
6.3
Transportation
Securing the machine (transport position)
► Press the release lever for the saw
unit [1-6].
► Swivel the saw unit down all the way to the
stop.
► Press the transport safety device [1-1]. The
saw unit will now remain in the lower posi
tion.
► Stow the hex key [1-4] and the bevel [4-2]
in the intended holders and firmly clamp
the workpiece clamp at the saw table
[1-10].
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WARNING
Risk of injury
► Never lift or carry the machine by the mov
able pendulum guard [1-8].
► When carrying the machine hold it at the
side of the saw table [1-10] and at the han
dle [1-7].
► Always use two hands for lifting and carry
ing the machine.
6.4
Unlocking the machine (working
position)
► Push the saw unit down slightly and pull the
transport safety device [1-1].
► Swivel the saw unit upwards.
6.5
Switching on/off
► Press the release lever [1-6] until you feel
the resistance in order to unlock the saw
unit and the pendulum guard.
► Press the on/off switch [1-5] all the way in
to switch on the machine.
► Release the on/off switch again to switch off
the machine.
► Wait until the saw blade has come to a com
plete standstill and only then swivel the saw
unit upwards.
7
Settings
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
7.1
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.
Symbol
Saw blade
Fine tooth saw blade
216 x 2.3 x 30 W48
Special saw blade
216 x 2.3 x 30 W60
7.2
Tool replacement
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Observe the following instructions:
Material
(Colour)
Wood
(Yellow)
Aluminium
(Blue)