Festool KS 60 E, Original Instructions Manual

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underframe must be the same as the contact
surface when the extension table is extended.
Compound mitre saws
The basic function of the compound mitre saw
is to saw using a fixed saw unit with no inclina-
tion. Recommended: Workpieces up to 70 mm
in width.
The rotary knob
[1-5]
locks the saw unit so that
it can no longer be moved forwards or back-
wards.
The spotlight SL-KS60 (available as an ac-
cessory depending on the model) casts a
shadow over the saw blade and onto the
workpiece. Use the On/Off switch
[2-3]
to
activate this function. The cutting line be-
comes visible when the saw unit is low-
ered.
Slide-sawing
When slide-sawing, the saw blade is guided to
the workpiece from the front, which means the
sawing is controlled and requires less effort.
Recommended for workpieces over 70 mm in
width.
Correct sawing process when slide-sawing
Avoid reverse cutting.
When sawing, do
not pull the lowered saw unit up to the
body. The saw blade could hook in and the saw
unit could accelerate towards the operator.
UG-AD-KS60 720 mm
KA-KS60 (one side) 1880 – 2800 mm
KA-KS60 (both sides) 3360 – 5200 mm
Long workpieces
Provide extra support for any workpieces that
protrude over the sawing surface:
► Provide extra support for any workpieces
that protrude over the sawing surface:
Adjust the extension table, see section 7.4 .
If the workpiece still protrudes, retract the
extension table and install a KA-KS60 trim-
ming attachment, or raise the compound
mitre saw using A-SYS-KS60 screw-in feet
and then support the workpieces using T-
LOC SYS-MFT Systainers that are Systainer
size 1.
Use additional fastening clamps to secure
the workpiece.
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Thin workpieces
During sawing, thin workpieces may wobble or
break.
► During sawing, thin workpieces may wobble
or break.
► Reinforce the workpiece: Clamp it together
with wood offcuts.
Heavy workpieces
► To guarantee the stability of the machine,
even when sawing heavy workpieces, adjust
the support foot
[8-5]
so that it is flush with
the base.
8.3 Sawing the workpiece
Check that the pendulum guard can move
► Release the rotary knob for the slide locking
device
[1-5]
.
Pull the saw unit to the limit stop.
Press and hold the safety button [1-2] .
Push the saw unit down and, when doing so,
press and hold the On/Off switch
[1-3]
.
Only guide the saw unit towards the work-
piece once the set speed has been reached.
Cut the workpiece; slide the saw unit
through the workpiece until the limit stop.
Once the cut is complete, guide the saw unit
back to its upwards position.
The pendulum guard closes automatically.
Release the safety button and the On/Off
switch. Close the rotary knob.
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The pendulum guard must always be able
to move freely and close independently.
► Pull out the mains plug.
► Take hold of the pendulum guard and, as a
trial run, slide it into the saw unit.
The pendulum guard must be easy to move
and must be almost fully lowered into the
pendulum hood.
Cleaning the area of the saw blade
► Always keep the area around the pendulum
guard clean.
► Clear dust and chippings by blowing out
with compressed air or using a brush.
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8.4 Saw the mitre angle [10]
Standard mitre angle
The following mitre angles
(left and right)
auto-
matically engage:
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°
Setting the standard mitre angle
►
►
Release the rotary knob .
Press the detent lever but do not hook it in-
to place
.
► Rotate the rotary base into the required po-
sition ; release the detent lever shortly
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