Festool PRECISIO CS 70 EBG, Original Instructions Manual

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The saw unit is now in a central position on the
table and the machine can be used as a table
saw.
8b Circular trimming saw (fig. 3)
f
Release the saw lock by turning the rotary
knob
[2-6]
anticlockwise.
It can now be used to move the saw unit backwards
and forwards for making cuts. The backwards mo-
tion is supported by a spring force.
8.1 Extra feet [1-3]
Always use the extra feet with an extension table
(width or length) or sliding table.
f
Loosen the screw
[1-4]
, swivel the leg
[1-3] down until it has settled on the floor and
retighten the screw
[1-4]
.
8.2 Fitting the accessory holder
See figures 13 and 14.
f
When connecting the two individual parts,
make sure that the tabs on the latches fit
together exactly and lock in place.
f
Also check the back of the accessory holder to
make sure the latches are in the correct posi-
tion in the holding brackets.
8.3 Cuts along the mitre
For cuts along the mitre, the preset profile set-
ting rail should be on the right-hand side of the
table.
8.4 Switching on the machine when cutting
metal
When cutting metal, switch on the saw using a
residual current circuit breaker.
8.5 Set-up position
Always move the saw into the set-up position be-
fore configuring any settings on the machine:
The saw is locked in the off position upon deliv-
ery.
f
Turn the rotary knob
[2-6]
anticlockwise to
release the lock and pull the saw forwards.
f
Push the notch lever
[1-9]
.
The saw is now locked in the middle position.
8.6 Setting the cutting height
To set the cutting height in set-up position any-
where between 0-70 mm:
f
Turn the cutting height adjuster [1-10] .
L
To ensure a precise saw cut, set the cutting
height 2-5 mm greater than the thickness of
the workpiece.
8.7 Setting the mitre angle
The saw blade can be swivelled between 0° and
45° in set-up position:
f
Unscrew the rotary knob
[2-4]
.
f
Set the mitre angle using the rotary handle
[2-3] with reference to the scale [2-5] .
f
Tighten the rotary knob
[2-4]
.
For precision trimming work (undercuts on abut-
ting edges), the saw blade can be swivelled out
2° beyond the two end positions.
f
To do this, press and hold the button
[2-2]
in
the end position.
The saw blade can now be swivelled to -2° or 47°
using the rotary handle
[2-3]
. Releasing the but-
ton [2-2] reactivates the 0° and 45° stops.
8.8 Changing tools
WARNING
Risk of accident, electric shock
f
Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury
f
Wear protective gloves.
Removing the saw blade
f
Wear gloves when changing the tool, but not
when cutting
.
f
Lock the saw in set-up position.
f
Set the greatest inclination and the maximum
cutting height.
f
Loosen the clamp on the insert using the rota-
ry knob [5-1] .
f
Slide the clamping plate forwards.
f
Reach underneath the table insert
[1-7]
to lift
the back and remove it towards the back of the
table.
f
Remove the guard, see section 6.2b.
f
Take the hex key [5-3] out of the holder on the
saw blade cover
[5-10]
.
f
Release the locks
[5-9]
using the rotary knob
and the hex key [5-3] and swivel the saw blade
cover
[5-10]
downwards.
f
Insert the hex key
[5-3]
into the saw blade
retaining screw.
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