Festool PS 300 EQ Saw User Manual


 
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The chip guard prevents chips from ying off and
improves the ef ciency of the chip extractor.
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Insert the chip guard [7.1] between the base
runner and chuck lever, and push back with slight
pressure until it catches in place.
The chip extractor
8.28.1 8.48.3
Jigsaws can be connected to a dust extractor
(hose diameter 27 mm / 1.06”) using the extrac-
tor adapter [8.4].
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Insert the extractor adapter into the rear hole
of the base runner in so that the hook [8.2]
catches in the notch [8.1].
- Press the lever [8.3] to remove the extractor
adapter. The integrated blow-off system comes
into effect if working with a dust extractor. A di-
rected jet of air ensues that chips do not obscure
the scribe mark.
Adjusting the sawblade guide
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9.3 9.2 9.1
These pendulum jigsaws have an additional car-
bide guide [9.3] immediately above the work-
piece for better blade guidance.
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Tighten the screw [9.2] with the Allen key
[9.1] until the jaws almost rest against the
sawblade.
The sawblade must still move easily!
Changing the sawblade
10.1 10.2
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Open chuck lever [10.1] up to the stop.
- Remove sawblade.
- Insert new sawblade all the way to the stop in
the sawblade holder [10.2].
- Close chuck lever.
Working with the tool
With the tool switched off and un-
plugged, check for tight t of the sawblade before
starting work.
Always apply the pendulum jigsaw to
the workpiece with the sawblade running.
Metalworking
Take the following safety precautions
when cutting metals:
• Connect a residual current operated device in
series before the tool.
• Connect tool to a suitable dust extractor.
• Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in the
motor housing.
• Wear protective goggles.
Free hand accord-
ing to the scribe mark
11.1
The point at the leading edge of the splinterguard
[11.1] points to the blade cut line, making it
easier to cut to a scribe mark.
Plunge cutting with-
out pilot drilling
The base runner must be in the front position for
plunge cuts in wood materials (basic setting).