Festool PSB 420 EBQ: 6 Operation

C A R V E X

15

GB

Increase possible for other applications, with other

insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take

note of idling and downtimes of machine!

6 Operation

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 420 EBQ also has a variable speed trigger

[1-3]

 with switch lock 

[1-4]

. For continuous opera-

tion, use the button 

[1-2]

.

7 Settings

7.1

Changing tools

Selecting saw blade

Only use saw blades with a T-shank. The

saw blade should not be longer than that re-

quired 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 Fes-

tool saw blade S 105/4 FSG.

Inserting saw blade

Always pull the mains plug out of the socket

before changing blades.



If necessary, lift up the chip guard 

[3-1]

.



Slide the saw blade 

[3-4]

 into the opening 

[3-2]

as far as the stop with its teeth in the cutting di-

rection.



Turn the saw blade 

[3-4]

 clockwise approx. 30°.

Check that the saw blade is secure. A loose

saw blade can fall out and cause an injury. 



If the saw blade is very small, it is advis-

able to remove the saw base (see chapter 7.4)

before inserting the saw blade.

Adjust the saw blade guide after every saw blade

change:

The saw blade guide was designed to improve guid-

ance of the saw blade.



Remove the saw base (see chapter 7.4).



Tighten the screw 

[3-6]

 using the Allen key 

[3-

5]

 until the jaws are 

almost

 touching 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.



A tool change is only possible when the tool

holder is located in the upper position!

If the saw blade is stuck and cannot be changed:

Operate the jigsaw at high speed for 3 - 10 seconds.

Actuate the saw blade ejection 

[3-3]

again.

7.2

Using the chip guard

The chip guard 

[3-1]

 prevents chips flying away and

improves the efficiency of the chip extraction sys-

tem.



Using minimal pressure, push the chip guard

[3-1]

 downwards.

7.3

Inserting the splinterguard

The splinterguard prevents the edges of the mate-

rial from splintering during the cut, even at the end

where the saw blade exits the material.



Switch off the machine and slide the splinter-

guard 

[4-1]

 into the guide 

[4-2]

 and up to the

WARNING

Unauthorised voltage or frequency!

Risk of accident



The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-

er source must correspond with the specifica-

tions on the machine's name plate.



In North America, only Festool machines with

the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be

used.

WARNING

Risk of injury, electric shock



Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-

fore  performing  any  type  of  work  on  the  ma-

chine! 

CAUTION

Hot and sharp tools

Risk of injury



Wear protective gloves.

NOTE

Damage to the machine or saw blade



Do not tighten the screw [3-6] too firmly! It must

be possible to move the saw blade slightly.