PS 300 EQPlus - Scie FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PS 300 EQPlus FESTOOL

Original operating manual 11

GB Original operating manual

The specified illustrations appear at the beginning

of the Operating Instructions.

Jigsaws are designed for sawing wood and similar

materials similar to wood. With the special saw

blades offered by Festool, these machines can also

be used for sawing plastic, steel, aluminium, non-

ferrous metal and ceramic plates.

The user is liable for improper or non-in-

4Safety instructions

4.1 General safety instructions

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire

and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to

your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat-

tery-operated (cordless) power tool.

4.2 Machine-related safety instructions

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the cut-

ting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its

Cutting accessory contacting a "live"

wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

tool "live" and could give the operator an electric

Festool electric power tools must only be in-

stalled on work tables provided by Festool for

If the tool is installed in another, or

self-made, work table, it can become unstable

and result in serious accidents.

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9 Service and maintenance 14

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Warning of general danger

Risk of electric shock

Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!

Wear ear protection.

Pendulum stroke 3 stages 3 stages

max. Inclination 45° to both sides

Cutting depth (depending

Wait until the power tool stops completely until

The tool can become entangled

and lead to a loss of control of the power tool.

– Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw blades

with blunt or broken cutting edges must not be

– Always place the pendulum jigsaw on the work-

piece with the saw blade running.

– Wear suitable protection such as ear protection,

safety goggles, a dust mask for work which gen-

erates dust, and protective gloves when working

with raw materials and when changing tools.

– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner

that it cannot move while being sawed.

– Always connect the machine to a dust extractor

when work involves dust generation.

– Check the plug and the cable regularly and

should either become damaged, have them re-

placed by an authorised after-sales service

The following precautions are to be taken

when processing metals for safety reasons:

–Pre-connect a residual current circuit-

– Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.

– Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in the

The typical values determined in accordance with

Vibration emission value a

(vector sum for three

directions) and uncertainty K measured in accor-

dance with EN 60745:

The specified emissions values (vibration, noise)

– are used to compare machines.

– They are also used for making preliminary esti-

mates regarding vibration and noise loads during

– They represent the primary applications of the

Increase possible for other applications, with other

insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take

note of idling and downtimes of machine!

Sound-power level L WA

Sound-power level L WA

Measuring uncertainty allow-

K = 3 dB CAUTION Operating noise

WARNING Unauthorised voltage or frequency!

The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-

tions on the machine's name plate.

In North America, only Festool machines with

the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be

PS 300 EQ, PSB 300 EQTRION

GB Connecting and detaching the mains power cable

PS 300 Q, PS 300 EQ The power tool has a slide switch to switch the tool

on and off (I = ON, 0 = OFF).

PSB 300 Q, PSB 300 EQ The power tool have a push button switch

switch the tool on and off.

can be engaged to operate

in continuous mode. Press the switch again to re-

Remove fitted saw blade.

Insert new saw blade up to the stop in the saw

7.2 Adjusting three saw blade guide

The pendulum jigsaws have an additional hard

immediately above the workpiece

for a better guidance of the saw blade.

until the jaws almost rest against the saw blade.

The saw blade should still be able to be

7.3 Fitting the splinterguard

The splinterguard allows cuts with splinter-free

edges, even on the exit side of the saw blade.

With the tool switched off, fit the splinterguard

up to the saw blade,

switch the jigsaw on,

with the tool running, push the splinterguard in

until the splinterguard is flush with the front

edge of the base runner. Thereby the splinter-

The splinterguard must lie close to the saw

blade on both sides to ensure its reliable opera-

tion. Thus, a new splinterguard should be fitted

every time the saw blade is changed to ensure

7.4 Fitting the chip guard

The chip guard prevents chips from flying off and

improves the efficiency of the chip extractor.

Insert the chip guard

runner and chuck lever,

push back the chip guard with a slight pressure

until it catches in place.

Jigsaws can be connected to a dust extractor (hose

When working with suction units, always use a

splinterguard in order to prevent the suction

channels becoming blocked.

Insert the extractor adapter into the rear hole of

the base runner in so that the hook

to remove the extractor

7.6 Adjusting the base runner

The base runner can be swivelled to both sides by

up to 45° for bevel cuts.

Remove chip guard and splinterguard,

release locking screw

push base runner approx. 5 mm forwards,

set desired inclination according to the scale

tighten locking screw

The base runner can be moved back for sawing

Remove chip guard and splinterguard,

release locking screw

WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock

Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-

fore performing any type of work on the ma-

WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock

Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-

fore performing any type of work on the ma-

Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work

with a dust extractor.

Always read applicable national regulations be-

push base runner to rear position so that the

tighten locking screw

7.7 Adjusting the pendulum stroke

In order to process different materials with an opti-

mum feed movement the pendulum jigsaws have

an adjustable pendulum stroke. Select the desired

setting with the pendulum stroke switch

setting 0 = pendulum stroke off

setting 3 = maximum pendulum stroke

7.8 Adjusting the number of strokes

PSB 300 EQ You can regulate the number of strokes steplessly

between 1000 and 2900 min

. This enables you to optimise the

cutting speed to suit the material.

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8.1 Free hand according to the scribe mark

The triangular shape of the splinterguard

shows the cutting line of the saw blade and thus fa-

cilitates cutting to a scribe mark.

8.2 Plunge cutting without pilot drilling

The base runner must be in the front position for

plunge cuts in timber materials (basic setting, see

Place saw on the front edge of the runner.

Set saw to maximum no. of strokes and pendu-

lum stroke setting 3 and start the plunge cut

into the workpiece (Figure

9 Service and maintenance

Damaged safety devices and components must be

repaired or replaced in a recognised specialist

workshop, unless otherwise indicated in the oper-

To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the

cooling air openings in the motor housing clean and

The order numbers of the accessories and tools can

be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet

under "www.festool.com".

10.1 Festool guide system FS The use of the Festool guide system FS (Figure

)facilitates the production of straight and precise

cuts, particularly with material thicknesses up to

20 mm. The jigsaw is hereby placed in a guide stop

order no. 490031) and guided along the guide

rail in this. The guide stop has two adjustable limit

for a setting free from play. Use only

crossed saw-blades when utilising the guide stop.

We recommend Festool saw blade S 75/4 FSG.

Use the parallel guide (order no. 490119) to guide

the jigsaw parallel to the workpiece edge. The par-

allel guide can be fitted on both sides of the base

onto the base runner

through the clamping

clip from the side to the desired position,

Recommended settings of the pendulum

Hard and soft wood,chip board, wood

Wood core plywood, plywood, plastics 1 - 2

Aluminium, NF metals 0 - 2

Recommended number of strokes (adjusting

Hard and soft wood, wood core plywood,

Wood fibre boards 4 - 6

Ceramic, aluminium, NF metals 3 - 5

WARNING Risk of injury

Always secure the workpiece in such a manner

that it cannot move while being machined.

WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock

Always disconnect the mains plug from the

socket before performing maintenance work on

All maintenance and repair work which requires

the motor housing to be opened must only be

carried out by an authorised service workshop.TRION

The circle cutter (order no. 490118) can be used to

produce circular cuts with a diameter between 120

and 720 mm. The circle cutter can be fitted on both

sides of the base runner:

onto the base runner

through the clamping

clip from the side to the desired position,

in the rear bore hole of the

10.4 Festool CMS By fitting the jigsaws in the Festool Systems CMS

you end up with a semi-stationary bench-mounted

saw for profile cuts. Further information can be

fond in the CMS brochure.

10.5 Saw blades, other accessories

In order to saw different materials quickly and

cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all applica-

tions that are specially designed for your Festool

Do not throw the power tool in your household

waste! Dispose of machines, accessories and pack-

aging at an environmentally responsible recycling

centre. Observe the valid national regulations.

European Directive 2002/96/EC stipulates

that used electric power tools must be collected

separately and disposed of at an environmentally

responsible recycling centre.

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We declare under sole responsibility that this prod-

uct complies with the following directives and stan-

Head of Research, Development and Technical

(I = PÄÄLLE, 0 = POIS).

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4.3 Metallbearbeiding