Festool 575657, Original Instructions Manual

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Mitre saw KS 120 REB,
KS 88 RE
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014
KS 120 REB
KS 88 RE
24 kg
23 kg
For maximum workpiece dimensions see the
section <Working with the power tool>.
5 Parts of the machine
[1.1]
Handle
[1.2]
On/off switch
[1.3]
Safety lock
[1.4]
Cutting depth limiter lever
[1.5]
Rotary knob for clamping the pulling
unit
[1.6]
Transport lock
[1.7]
Scale for mitre angle (vertical)
[1.8]
Extension table
[1.9]
Rotary knob for extension table
[1.10] Scale for mitre angle (horizontal)
[1.11] Clamping lever for mitre angle (hori­
zontal)
[1.12] Notch lever for preset mitre angle
(horizontal)
[1.13] Pendulum guard
[1.14] Rotary handle for precision adjust­
ment of mitre angle (vertical)*
[2.1]
On/off switch for laser*
[2.2]
Speed adjusting wheel
[2.3]
FastFix spindle stop
[2.4]
Clamping lever for stop ruler
[2.5]
Bevel holder
[2.6]
Release lever for special cutting posi­
tion*
[2.7]
Lever for special cutting position*
[2.8]
Cable winder with integral carry han­
dle
[2.9]
Clamping lever for mitre angle (verti­
cal)
[2.10] Selector switch for mitre angle range
(vertical)
The components marked with an * on the fig­
ures are only included in the scope of delivery
of the KS 120 REB.
The illustrations specified are located at the be­
ginning and end of the operating instructions.
6 Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency.
Risk of accidents
► The mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond to the
specifications on the name plate.
► In North America, only Festool machines
with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz
may be used.
Before initial operation
–
Remove the transport safety device [4.4] on
the guide rod.
Switching on/off
–
Press the on/off switch until you feel re­
sistance in order to unlock the saw unit and
the pendulum guard.
– Press the safety lock [1.3].
– Press the on/off switch [1.2] all the way in
to switch on the machine.
– Release the on/off switch again to switch
off the machine.
6.1 Setting up the machine
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
Install the machine on a level and stable work
surface before using it (e.g. the UG-KAPEX un­
derframe, the MFT multifunction table or a
workbench).
You have the following installation options
Screws: Use four screws to secure the machine
to the work surface. Use the holes [6.1] at the
four support points on the saw table to do this.
Fastening clamps: Use four fastening clamps
to secure the machine to the work surface. The
flat surfaces [6.2] at the four support points on
the saw table can be used as clamping surfa­
ces.
Clamping set (for MFT): Secure the machine
onto the Festool MFT multifunction table using
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