FESTOOL PS 400 EBQ Pendulum Jig Saw Carvex Instruction Manual

Original operating manual/Spare parts list
CARVEX
PS 400 EBQ
PSB 400 EBQ

CARVEX

Original operating manual

1. Symbol……………………………. 14
2. Machine features…………………. 14
3. Intended use ……………………… 14
4. Technical data…………………….. 14
5. Safety instructions……………….. 15
6. Operation………………………….. 16
7. Settings ……………………………. 16
8. Working with the machine ……… 18
9. Service and maintenance ………. 18
10. Accessories ……………………….. 18
11. Disposal……………………………. 20
12. Warranty…………………………… 20
13. EU Declaration of Conformity ….. 20

The specified illustrations appear at the beginning of the Operating Instructions.

Symbols

Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Wear a dust mask.
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective goggles.

Wear protective gloves.
Do not throw in the household waste.

Machine features

[1-1] Chip guard
[1-2] On/Off switch
[1-3] Variable speed trigger (only PSB 400 EBQ)
[1-4] Switch lock (only PSB 400 EBQ)
[1-5] Adjusting wheel for stroke speed control
[1-6] Swivel plug-it connection (only PS 400 EBQ)
[1-7] Mains power cable
[1-8] Extractor connector
[1-9] Saw table change lever
[1-10] Saw blade ejection
[1-11] Replaceable saw table
[1-12] Pendulum stroke switch
[1-13] Base runner

Intended use

Jigsaws are designed for sawing wood and similar materials similar to wood. With the special saw blades offered by Festool, these machines can also be used for sawing plastic,
steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, and ceramic plates.
The user bears the responsibility for damage and accidents caused by improper use.

Technical data

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max. cutting depth (depending on saw blade)| |
| Wood| 120 mm
| Aluminum| 20 mm
Jigsaws| PS 400 EBQ| PSB 400 EBQ
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| Steel| 10 mm
Weight| | 1,9 kg
Safety class| | /II

Safety instructions

5.1 General safety instructions
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2 Machine-related safety instruction s
– Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
– Festool electric power tools must only be installed on work tables provided by Festool for this purpose. If the tool is installed in another, or self-made, work table, it can become unstable and result in serious accidents.
– Wait until the power tool stops completely until placing it down. The tool can become entangled and lead to a loss of control of the power tool.
– Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw blades with blunt or broken cutting edges must not be used.
– Always place the pendulum jigsaw on the workpiece with the saw blade running.

– Wear suitable protection such as ear protection, safety goggles, a dust mask for work that generates dust, and protective gloves when working with raw materials and when changing tools.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while being sawed.
– Always connect the machine to a dust extractor when work involves dust generation.
– Check the plug and the cable regularly and should either become damaged, have them replaced by an authorized after-sales service workshop.
– Stroboscopic light can cause epileptic seizures. Do not use this machine if you are susceptible to epileptic seizures.
– Do not look into the stroboscope light. Looking into the light source can damage your vision.
5.3 Metalworking
**The following precautions are to be taken when processing metals for safety reasons:
– Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker (FI, PRCD).
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
– Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in the motor housing.
Wear protective goggles.**

5.4 Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are typical:
Sound pressure level LPA = 88 dB(A)
Noise level LWA = 99 dB(A)
Measuring uncertainty K = 3 dB
allowance

CAUTION
Operating noise
Damage to hearing
Use ear protection!
Vibration emission value ah (vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 60745:

The emission values specified (vibration,  noise) were measured in accordance with the test conditions stipulated in EN 60745 and are intended for machine comparisons. They are also used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise loads during operation.
The emission values specified refer to the main applications for which the power tool is used. If the electric power tool is used for other applications, with other tools or is not
maintained sufficiently prior to operation, however, the vibration and noise load may be higher when the tool is used. Take into account any machine idling times and downtimes to estimate these values more accurately for a specified time period. This may significantly reduce the load during the machine operating period.

Operation

WARNING
Unauthorized voltage or frequency! Risk of accident

• The main voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond with the specifications on the machine’s nameplate.
• In North America, only Festool machines with the voltage specifications 120 V/60Hz may be used. Connecting and detaching the mains power cable [1-7] see Fig. [2].
• Insert the plug into a socket. The electric power tool has one button [1-2] on each side for switching on/off. The PSB 400 EBQ also has a variable speed trigger [1-3] with a switch lock [1-4]. For continuous operation,  use the button [1-2].

Settings

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock

• Always pull the plug out of the socket before performing any type of work on the machine!

7.1 Changing tools

CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools Risk of injury

• Wear protective gloves!

Selecting saw blade
****Only use saw blades with a T-shank. The saw blade should not be longer than that required for the intended cut. To ensure safe guidance, during the cut the saw blade should emerge at the bottom of the workpiece at every point.
Only use cross-set saw blades when using the angle and adapter table. We recommend Festool saw blade S 105/4 FSG.

Inserting saw blade
****Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before changing blades.

• If necessary, push the chip guard [3-1] upwards.
• Push the saw blade [3-4] into the opening as far as the stop with its teeth in the cutting direction [3-2].
• Turn the saw blade [3-4] approx. 30° clockwise until it engages. The guidance jaws adjust automatically to the saw blade used. Check that the saw blade is secure. A loose saw blade can fall out and cause an injury.
• In the case of very short saw blades, it is advisable to remove the saw table (see chapter 7.4) before inserting the saw blade. Inserting saw blade Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before changing blades.
• If necessary, push the chip guard [3-1] upwards.
• Push the saw blade [3-4] into the opening as far as the stop with its teeth in the cutting direction [3-2].
• Turn the saw blade [3-4] approx. 30° clockwise until it engages.
  The guidance jaws adjust automatically to the saw blade used.
  ****Check that the saw blade is secure. A loose saw blade can fall out and cause an injury.

In the case of very short saw blades, it is advisable to remove the saw table (see chapter 7.4) before inserting the saw blade.

Ejecting saw blade
When ejecting the saw blade, hold the electric power tool such that no persons or animals can be injured.

• Push the saw blade ejection [3-3] forwards as far as the stop. If the saw blade is not ejected: run jigsaw 3 – 10 seconds at a high speed. Actuate saw blade ejector mechanism [3-3]once again. 7.2 Using the chip guard [3-1] prevents chips from flying away and improves the efficiency of the chip extraction system.

• Using minimal pressure, push the chip guard [3-1] downwards.
  7.3 Inserting splinter guard
  The splinter guard makes cuts with splinter-free cutting edges possible, even on the exit side of the saw blade.

• With the machine switched off, push the splinter guard [4-1] onto the guide up to the saw blade [4-2],

• switch on the jigsaw,

• with the machine running (Speed range 5), push the splinter guard in on a flat plane until it is flush with the front edge of the saw table. These beds are in the splinter guard.
  When it is worn, push the splinter guard approx. 3 mm further to the rear and continue using it.
  To guarantee the reliable operation of the splinter guard, it must seal tightly on both sides of the saw blade. For splinter-free cuts, therefore, a new splinter guard should also be used after every saw blade change.
  7.4 Changing saw table

• Open the change lever [1-9].

• Removing the saw table downwards.
  Assembly is performed in reverse sequence to removal. Ensure that the saw table is firmly seated in the guide. Instead of the saw table, the angle table WTPS 400 or adaptation table ADT-PS 400 can be installed at the support.
  ****Never saw without the saw table, or one of the other tables offered in the Festool accessories program.

7.5 Dust extraction

WARNING
Dust hazard

• Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work with a dust extractor.
• Always read applicable national regulations before extracting hazardous dust.

The extraction adapter [5-3] allows jigsaws to be connected to a dust extractor (hose diameter 27 mm).

• Insert the extraction adapter into the rear opening of the saw table so that the hook [5-2] engages in the [5-1] recess.
• To remove the extraction adapter, press the hook [5-2].

Due to the low power consumption of the machine (low energy consumption), dust extractors with an automatic switch-on function will sometimes only startup when the actual cut is made.

• Set the dust extractor to continuous operation for special applications (e.g. low stroke rate, softwood).

7.6 Adjusting the pendulum stroke
In order to process different materials with an optimum feed movement, the pendulum jigsaws have an adjustable pendulum stroke. Select the desired setting with the pendulum
stroke switch [1-12]: setting 0 = pendulum stroke offsetting 3 = maximum pendulum stroke
Recommended settings of the pendulum stroke

Hard and softwood, chipboard, wood fiberboard 1 – 3 Wood core plywood, plywood, plastics 1 – 2 Ceramic 0 Aluminum, NF metals 0 – 2 Steel 0 – 1

7.7 Stroke speed control
The number of strokes can be adjusted steplessly with the adjusting wheel [1-5] between 1500 and 3800 rpm (PSB 400 EBQ: 1000 3800 rpm). This enables you to optimize the
cutting speed to suit the respective material.
In position A, the automatic load detection is activated: The stroke speed is reduced in idling and is controlled to the highest value when the blade enters the workpiece.

Recommended stroke speed (position of the adjusting wheel)

Hard and softwood, plywood board, plywood, chipboard A
Hardboard 4 – A
Plastic 3 – A
Ceramic, aluminum, non-ferrous metals 3 – 5
Steel 2 – 4

Working with the machine

CAUTION
Material with high dust generation (e.g. plasterboard) Damage to a machine through dust penetration, risk of injury

• Do not work overhead!

When working on small or thin workpieces, always use a stable base, or the CMS module (accessory).
When working, hold the electric power tool by the handle and guide it along the desired cutting line. For precise cuts and smooth running, use two hands to guide the electric power tool.
Freely guided sawing along a scribe mark
The triangular shape of the splinter guard [41] points to the cutting line of the saw blade. This facilitates sawing along a scribe mark.

8.1 Lighting

WARNING
The stroboscope light may make it difficult to  determine the saw blade position Risk of injury

• Ensure the work area is well illuminated.

A continuous light or stroboscope is installed
for illuminating the cutting line:
up to approx. 2100 rpm: continuous light
from approx. 2100 rpm: stroboscope light
In the overhead position (+/- 45°), the lighting is switched off completely.

If required, you can adjust the lighting:

• Plugin the electric power tool.
• Press both buttons simultaneously [1-2] and hold for approx. 10 s until a beep sounds.
• Release both buttons [1-2].
• Press the left button (on the pendulum stroke side) to select the required model:

• Press the right button to save the setting.

Service and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock

• Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing maintenance work on the machine!
• All maintenance and repair work that requires the motor housing to be opened must only be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Damaged safety devices and components must be repaired or replaced in a recognized specialist workshop unless otherwise indicated in the operating manual. To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the cooling air openings in the motor housing clean and free of blockages.
– Check the guidance roller regularly for wear.
–Regularly remove dust deposits from the chip guard.
– Regularly clean the base runner to prevent scratches and cores on the surface.

Accessories

Use only original Festool accessories and Festool consumable material intended for this machine because these components are designed specifically for the machine. Using
accessories and consumable material from other suppliers will most likely affect the quality of your working results and limit any warranty claims. Machine wear or your own personal workload may increase depending on the application. Protect yourself and your machine, and preserve your warranty claims by always using original Festool accessories and Festool consumable material! The order numbers of the accessories and tools can be found in the Festool catalog or on the Internet under “www.festool.com“.

10.1 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to see different materials quickly and cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all applications that are specially designed for your Festool jigsaw.

10.2 Sawing with special base runners
The special base runners protect high-quality surfaces against scratches and scores.

• Press in the base runner at position [6-1].
• At the same time, push the base runner forwards.
• Mount another base runner and push it to the rear until it engages.

10.3 Sawing with the angle table
The angled table WT-PS 400 is used for sawing interior and exterior angles up to 45° and pipes.

**Dust extraction is not possible when sawing with the angle table! Installing the angle table**

• Remove the saw table, (see chapter 4).
• Position the angle table against the saw ta­ble support.
• Close the change lever 11-1.

Ensure that the angle table is firmly seated in the guide.

Setting the angle

• Turn the adjusting wheel to set the desired angle.
  You can set the values -45°, 0° and +45° us­ing the scale 7-2:

WARNING
Sawing cutting depths Risk of injury

• Select the saw blade length and cutting depth so that the saw blade always stays in the workpiece.

For 90° cuts, we recommend setting the angle table to a small negative degree value to guarantee stable running.
10.4 Sawing with the adaptation table
The adaptation table ADT-PS 400 is used for attaching your jigsaw to the Festool guide rail, the circle cutter KS-PS 400, and the CMS modular system.

• Installing the adaptation tabl e
• Remove the saw table [1-11], (see chapter 7.4).
• Mount the adaptation table [8-1] on the saw table support.
• Close the change lever [1-9].
  Ensure that the adaptation table is firmly seated in the guide.

Use the extractor connector [1-8] also with the adaptation table.

Adaptation to the guide rail FS 2
Using the Festool guide system FS 2 (Fig. i]) makes it easier to produce straight and precise cuts, in particular, with material thicknesses up to 20 mm.

• Place the jigsaw with the attached adaptation table -1′ on the guide rail.

Adaptation to the circle cutter
The circle cutter can be used to create circular cuts with a diameter between 120 and 3000

1. The circle cutter can be installed from both sides on the adaptation table.

• Place the jigsaw with attached adaptation table on the adapter H ±= on the circle cutter.
• Insert the centering mandrel [10-2] in the hole –10-± on the circle cutter aligned with the saw blade.
• Clamp the measuring tape to the circle cutter using the rotary knob [10-5].
• Recommended when using the circle cutter:
• Cut in an anticlockwise direction.
• Work at a slow rate of advance.
• Set the pendulum stroke 1-12 to 0 – 1.
• Set the stroke rate I 5 to 1- 5.

****Store the centering mandrel in the depot

Semi-stationary sawing with the Festool CMS system
When combined with the Festool CMS system, the jigsaw becomes a semi- stationary bench saw for profiled cuts. See the CMS brochure for more information.

• Install your jigsaw with an adaptation table in the CMS as described in the operating man­ual for the CMS-PS.

Disposal

Do not throw the power tool in your household waste! Dispose of machines, accessories, and packaging at an environmentally responsible recycling center. Observe the valid national regulations.
EU only: European Directive 2002/96/EC stip­ulates that used electric power tools must be collected separately and disposed of at an en­vironmentally responsible recycling center.

Warranty

We offer a warranty for material and production defects for all our tools in accordance with the locally applicable legal provisions, but for a minimum of 12 months. Within the EU member states, the warranty period is 24 months (verification through invoice or delivery note). Damage caused by the operator, natural wear, overloading, incorrect handling or through the use of the equipment not specified in the operating manual, or damage which was known at the time of purchase, is not covered by the warranty. Furthermore, damage caused by the use of non-original accessories and consumable materials (e.g. sanding pads) is also excluded.
Complaints can only be accepted if the tool is returned while still assembled to the supplier or an authorized Festool Customer Service workshop. Keep the operating manual, safety instructions, spare parts list, and purchase receipt in a safe place. Otherwise, the current warranty conditions of the manufacturer shall apply.
Note Due to continuous research and development work, we reserve the right to make changes to the technical content of this documentation.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We declare under sole responsibility that this product complies with the following directives and standards:

2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-11, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.

Festool GmbH
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany

Dr. Johannes Steimel
Head of Research, Development, and Technical
Documentation
08.02.2010

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