Festool PSBC 420 EB: 6 Operation

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C A R V E X

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erates 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.

–

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

Metal processing

When processing metal, the following mea-

sures must be taken for safety reasons:

–Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex-

tractor.

– Regularly remove dust deposits in the motor

housing.

– Use a metal saw blade.

– Close the chip guard.

5.4

Emission levels

Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are

typically:

Vibration emission value a

h

 (vector sum for three

directions) and uncertainty K measured in accor-

dance with EN 60745:

The specified emissions values (vibration, noise) 

– are used to compare machines.

– They are also used for making preliminary esti-

mates regarding vibration and noise loads during

operation.

– They represent the primary applications of the

power tool.

Increase possible for other applications, with other

insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take

note of idling and downtimes of machine!

6 Operation

6.1

Changing the battery pack [2]



The cordless jigsaws can be charged using any

Festool battery pack from the 

BPC

 series.

Risk of injury!

 Always remove the belt clip

from battery packs from the BPC series pri-

or to use.

6.2

Switch on/off

The electric power tool has one button 

[1-2]

 on

each side for switching on/off.

The PSBC 420 EB also has a variable speed trigger

[1-3]

 with switch lock 

[1-4]

. For continuous opera-

tion, use the button 

[1-2]

.

6.3

Charging the battery pack [3]



The battery pack is delivered partially charged.

To guarantee the full battery power, charge it

completely before using it for the first time.

The charger can be used to charge all Festool bat-

tery packs from the BPS and BPC series as well as

all Protool battery packs from the BP series. 

The LED 

[3-1]

 on the charger indicates the respec-

tive operating status of the charger.

Wear protective goggles.

Sound pressure level

L

PA

 = 88 dB(A)

Noise level 

L

WA

 = 99 dB(A)

Measuring uncertainty allow-

ance

K = 3 dB

CAUTION

Operating noise

Damage to hearing



Use ear protection!

PSC 420 EB

PSBC 420 EB

Sawing wood

Handle a

h

=6,0 m/s

2

a

h

=10,0 m/s

2

K = 2,0 m/s

2

K = 2,0 m/s

2

Gear head

a

h

=11,0 m/s

2

K = 2,0 m/s

2

Sawing metal

Handle a

h

=7,0 m/s

2

a

h

=11,0 m/s

2

K = 2,0 m/s

2

K = 2,0 m/s

2

Gear head 

a

h

=12,0 m/s

2

K = 2,0 m/s

2

LED yellow - lit continuously

Charger is ready to use.