Dust Extraction; Working With The Machine - Festool SYM 70 RE Notice D'utilisation D'origine

– Disconnect the mains plug from the socket
before changing tools.
– Only use the spindle stop [1-2] when the
saw blade is at a standstill.
– The saw blade becomes very hot during op­
eration; do not touch it before it has cooled
down.
– Wear protective gloves due to the risk of in­
jury from sharp blades while changing
tools.
– Only use Festool saw blades that are de­
signed for use in this power tool.
Removing the saw blade
► Move the machine into the working position.
► Hold down the spindle lock when unscrew­
ing the screw [2-1].
► Fully loosen the screw [2-4] using the hex
key [1-4] (left-hand thread).
► Press the release lever [2-2] of the pendu­
lum guard.
► Fully open the pendulum guard [2-7].
► Remove the clamping flange [2-5] and the
saw blade.
Fitting the saw blade
► Clean all parts before installing them (saw
blade, flange, screw).
► Place the saw blade on the tool spindle.
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Make sure that the rotational directions
of the saw blade [2-6] and the ma­
chine [2-3] correspond to each other.
► Press the spindle lock [2-1].
► Secure the saw blade with the clamping
flange [2-5] and the screw [2-4].
► Firmly tighten the screw [2-4] (left-hand
thread).
7.3

Dust extraction

WARNING
Health hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► Wear a dust mask.
A Festool dust extractor with an extractor hose
diameter of 36 mm or 27 mm (36 mm recom­
mended due to the reduced risk of clogging)
can be connected to the extractor connector.
[6-3]
► Disconnect the mains plug from the socket
before installing the extractor hose.
► Secure the extractor hose at the extractor
connector using a bayonet fitting [6-3].
The chip deflector [8-1] improves the collection
of dust and chips. Therefore, never work with­
out a fitted chip deflector.
CAUTION
Risk of injury at saw blade
► Avoid contact with the saw blade.
► Clamp the chip deflector at the bracket pro­
vided [8-2] by clicking it into the slot.
8

Working with the machine

WARNING
Flying tool parts/workpiece parts
Risk of injury
► Wear protective goggles.
► Ensure that no other persons are close to
the machine while it is being used.
► Always clamp workpieces tightly.
► The workpiece clamp must lie flat on the
workpiece.
WARNING
The pendulum guard does not close
Risk of injury
► Stop the sawing process.
► Unplug the mains cable and remove the
wood waste. If the pendulum guard is dam­
aged, replace it.
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Observe the following instructions:
– Correct working position:
– At the front on the side of the operator;
– Head-on to the saw;
– Beside the line of cut.
– During operation, always hold the power
tool tightly by the handle in your operating
hand. Always keep your free hand outside
of the hazardous area.
– Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
– Adjust the feed speed in order to prevent
the machine from overloading and to pre­
vent the plastic from melting if you are cut­
ting plastics.
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