Festool PSBC 420 EB: 9 Service and maintenance

C A R V E X

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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.

Free saw guidance along a scribe mark

The triangular pointer on the splinterguard 

[5-1]

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.

8.2

Acoustic warning signals

Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine

switches off in the following operating states:

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.

Observe the following instructions:

– Keep the air slits on the machine and the charger

free and clean to ensure adequate cooling.

– Keep the contacts on the machine, charger and

battery pack clean.

– 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.

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

Battery flat or machine over-

loaded.

– Change the battery.

– Place the machine under reduced

stress.

Machine is overheating.

– You must allow the machine to

cool before using again.

LiIon battery pack is faulty or has 

overheated.

– Once the battery pack has cooled,

perform a functional check using

the charger.

WARNING

Risk of injury, electric shock



Always disconnect the battery pack from the

machine before any maintenance or care work!



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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