Supplemental Owner’s Manual 7
Intended Use
The Carvex jigsaw, is designed for sawing of wood, wood-
like materials, and plastics. With special saw blades offered
by Festool, the saw may also be used for cutting aluminum,
steel, non-ferrous metals, and ceramic. The tool should
not be altered or used for any other purpose, other than
as specied in these operating instructions. Using the tool
in contravention to this manual will void your warranty and
may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible and liable
for damages and accidents resulting from misuse or abuse
of this saw.
Technical Specications
Jigsaws
PS 42O EBQ PSB 420 EBQ PSC 420 EB PSBC 420 EB
Description
Barrel Grip
Corded
D-Handle
Corded
Barrel Grip
Battery
D-Handle
Battery
Speed Range (strokes per minute) 1500-3800 1000-3800 1500-3800 1000-3800
Voltage 120 V, 50/60 Hz 10.8-18.0 VDC
Power Consumption 400 W N/A
Stroke Length 26 mm (1.02")
Pendulum Stroke Off plus 3 orbit settings
Maximum Depth of Cut
(with appropriate blade)
Wood 120 mm (4.72")
Aluminum 20 mm (0.79")
Steel 10 mm (0.39")
Bevel Angle 0° to 45° both sides, with optional angle base
Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) w/o battery
Batteries and Charger
The battery powered jigsaws can be operated using any
Festool BPC or BPS class battery pack, from 10.8 volts to
18.0 volts. The TRC 3 battery charger is capable of charging
any Festool BPC or BPS class battery pack from 7.2 volts to
18.0 volts.
TRC 3 Battery Charger
Input voltage 120 V, 60Hz
Output Voltage 7.2 to 18.0 VDC
Rapid Charge Rate 3 A max.
Maintenance Charge Rate 0.06 A, pulsating
LiIon Charging Rates
1.5 Ah 25 Min to 80%, 36 Min to 100%
3.0 Ah 55 Min to 80%, 70 Min to 100%
Permitted charging Temperature -5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Available Batteries BPC 15 Li BPC 18 Li
Voltage 14.4 V 18 V
Capacity 3.0 Ah 3.0 Ah
Weight 0.55 kg (1.21 lb) 0.67 kg (1.48 lb)