Festool HK 85 EB, Original Instructions Manual

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saw blades must not be used to saw cement-
bonded fibreboard.
Colour Material Symbol
Yellow Wood
Red Laminate, mineral ma­
terial
HPL/TRESPA ®
Green Plaster- and cement-
bonded chipboard and
fibreboard
Blue Aluminium, plastic
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7.6 Changing the saw blade
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
WARNING
Risk of injury from hot and sharp insertion
tool
► Do not use any blunt or faulty insertion
tools.
► Wear protective gloves when handling an
insertion tool.
► Wear antistatic safety shoes when chang­
ing tools.
Removing the saw blade
► Swivel saw to 0° position before replacing
the saw blade and set maximum cutting
depth.
► Position saw on motor cover when replac­
ing .
► Turn the lever [4-3] as far as the stop.
► Open the screw [4-7] using the Allen
key [4-2].
► Hold the pendulum guard open [4-6] only
with retractor lever [4-4].
► Remove the saw blade [4-8].
Inserting the saw blade
WARNING! Check the screws and flange for
contamination and only use clean and undam­
aged parts.
► Insert the new saw blade.
WARNING! The direction of rotation of the
saw blade [4-9] and saw [4-5] must match.
Serious injuries may occur in the event of
non-compliance.
► Insert the outer flange [4-10] so that the pin
engages in the recess on the inner flange.
► Release retractor lever [4-4] and allow the
pendulum guard [4-6] to swivel back to its
final position.
► Tighten the screw [4-7].
► Reposition the lever [4-3].
WARNING
Risk of injury
If a clamping flange is loose, the cutting
edges of the saw blade may break off, and if
a screw is loose, the saw blade may become
detached.
► Whenever you replace a saw blade, always
check that it is securely in place.
7.7 Dust extraction
WARNING
Health hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► When sawing carcinogenic materials, al­
ways connect a suitable extraction mobile
in accordance with national regulations. Do
not use the chip collection bag.
Independent extraction
► Secure the connection piece of the dust
collection bag at the extractor connector
with a clockwise rotation.
► To empty, remove the connection piece of
the dust collection bag from the extractor
connector with an anti-clockwise rotation.
Festool mobile dust extractor
A Festool mobile dust extractor with a suction
hose diameter of 27/32 mm or 36 mm (36 mm
recommended due to the reduced risk of clog­
ging) can be connected to the extractor connec­
tor .
The adapter on a 27 diameter suction hose is
inserted into the angle adapter . The adapter on
a 36 diameter suction hose is inserted over the
angle adapter .
CAUTION! A static charge may build up if no
antistatic suction hose is used. The user may
receive an electric shock and the power tool's
electronics may be damaged.
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