Festool PSB 420 EBQ: 9 Service and maintenance

C A R V E X

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Free saw guidance along a scribe mark

The triangular pointer on the splinterguard 

[4-1]

indicates the cutting line of the saw blade. This fa-

cilitates sawing along a scribe mark.

8.1

Lighting

A continuous light or stroboscope is installed for il-

luminating the cutting line:

up to approx. 2100 rpm: continuous light

from approx. 2100 rpm: stroboscope light



In overhead position (+/- 45°), the lighting is

switched off completely.

If required, you can adjust the lighting:



Plug in 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 stroke speed and conse-

quently the desired operating mode:



Press the right button to save the setting.

9 Service and maintenance

Customer service and repair

 only

through manufacturer or service

workshops: Please find the nearest

address at:

www.festool.com/Service

Use only original Festool spare parts!

Order No. at:

www.festool.com/Service

Damaged safety devices and components must be

repaired or replaced in a recognised specialist

workshop, unless otherwise indicated in the oper-

ating 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.

10 Accessories

The order numbers of the accessories and tools can

be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet

under "www.festool.com".

10.1

Saw blades, other accessories

In order to saw different materials quickly and

cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all applica-

tions that are specially designed for your Festool

jigsaw.

10.2

Sawing with special base runners

The special base runners protect high-quality sur-

faces against scratches and scores.



Press in the base runner at position 

[6-1]

.



At the same time, push the base runner for-

wards.



Mount another base runner and push it to the

rear until it engages.

10.3

Sawing with the angle table

The angle table WT-PS 400 is used for cutting pipes

or interior and exterior angles up to 45°. 

Dust extraction is not possible when sawing

with the angle table!

Installing the angle table



Remove the saw base 

[1-11]

, (see chapter 7.4).



Position the angle table against the saw base

support.



Close the lever 

[1-9]

.

WARNING

The stroboscope light may make it difficult to de-

termine the saw blade position

Risk of injury



Ensure the work area is well illuminated.

Mode

Indication during 

configuration

Behaviour during 

operation

1

Light flashes

With stroboscope 

(standard)

2

Light on

Permanent light 

without strobo-

scope

3

Light off

Light switched off

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 which requires

the motor housing to be opened must only be

carried out by an authorised service workshop.

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