FSK 250 - User Guide FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FSK 250 FESTOOL

• 4 Technical data p. 10
• 5 Commissioning p. 10
• 6 Assembly p. 10
• 7 Working with the power tool p. 10
• 8 Service and maintenance 1 Symbols Warning of general danger Read the operating instructions and safety instructions. Tip or advice Handling instruction Risk of pinching fingers and hands! Danger area! Keep hands away! Cutting injury hazard caused by exposed saw blade Do not place down any saws with exposed saw blades HKC 55 EB www.fe p. 11

Pendulum guard open HKC 55 EB www.festool.com Pendulum guard closed Parked position www.festool.com Place down saws with closed pendulum guards only Use the fastening clamp supplied to secure the cross cutting guide rail to the workpiece. 2 Safety warnings

2.1 General safety warnings

Warning! Read all safety warnings and instructions which have been supplied with the mounting device or the portable circular saw. Failure to observe the information and safety warnings may lead to electric shocks, fires and/or serious injuries. Keep all safety warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" used in the safety warn ings refers to mains-powered power tools (with power cable) and battery-powered power tools (without power cable). – Disconnect the plug from the socket and/or remove the battery before adjusting the tool settings or changing accessory parts. Some accidents are caused by power tools starting accidentally. – Secure the power tool safely on the mounting device before using it. If the power tool slips on the mounting device, you may lose control of the tool. – Place the mounting device on a solid, even and horizontal surface. If the mounting device slides or wobbles, it may not be possible to control the power tool safely and reliably. – Check the function of the pendulum guard prior to use and do not use the power tool if it does not function correctly. – When working, always hold the power tool with both hands on the handles . This reduces the risk of injury and is a prerequi site for precise work. – Before use, always check the function of the cross cutting guide rail and ensure that all warning notices are legible and attached to the cross cutting guide rail in as-delivered condition. If the warning notices are missing, non-compliance with the instructions can cause a higher risk of injury.

In spite of compliance with all relevant design regulations, dangers may still present them selves when the machine is operated, e.g.: – Touching the part of the saw blade that protrudes below the cross cutting guide rail: – When approaching the workpiece, – During cutting, English 9– When lifting the saw before the pendulum guard is closed. – Touching rotating parts from the side: Saw blade, clamping flange, flange screw, – Machine kick-back when it jams in the workpiece, – Touching live parts when the housing is open and the mains plug is still plugged in, – Workpiece parts being thrown off, – Parts of damaged tools being thrown off, – Noise emissions, – Dust emissions. 3 Intended use The cross cutting guide rail is designed for sawing wood and panel materials. It enables precise and clean cuts, in particular angled cuts can be performed simply and with repeat accuracy. The saw automatically moves back to the initial position after the sawing process. This power tool may only be used by experts or instructed persons. The user is liable for improper or non- intended use. 4 Technical data Cross cutting guide rail

FSK 250 FSK 420 FSK 670

Cutting length (with material thickness of 50 mm) 250 mm 420 mm 670 mm Angled cuts -45°– +60° –60°– +60° –60°– +60° Weight 0.97 kg 1.25 kg 1.64 kg 5 Commissioning Before initial use, saw the splinter guard [1-1]

► Position saw with the entire guide plate at the rear end of the cross cutting guide rail. ► Swivel saw to 0° position and set maximum cutting depth. ► Switch on saw. ► Slowly drop the splinter guard across the entire length without setting down. The edge of the splinter guard now corresponds exactly to the cutting edge. 6 Assembly

6.1 Connecting the saw to the cross cutting

guide rail ► Slide the saw onto the cross cutting guide rail in the sawing direction. The saw engages in the sliding block [1-3]. The quick fastener [1-2] locks in behind the saw table. The saw is securely connected to the cross cutting guide rail.

6.2 Separating the saw from the cross

cutting guide rail ► Push the saw forward slightly in the sawing direction. ► Turn the quick fastener [1-2] forward. ► Remove the saw by pulling it backward against the sawing direction. 7 Working with the power tool Every time before use, check that the cross cutting guide rail is retracted correctly and have it repaired, if necessary. Never use if automatic retraction is not oper ating correctly.

► Open rotary knob at adjustable stop[2-1]. ► Adjust angle at the scale [2-3]. ► Close rotary knob at adjustable stop [2-1]. ► Adjust cutting depth and cutting angle to saw. ► Adjust the guide play between the saw table and the cross cutting guide rail using the two adjustable jaws [2-2]. The saw must run slightly above the rail. English

WARNING Risk of injury Exposed rotating saw blade ► Keep your hands away from the cutting area and the saw blade. ► Do not reach under the workpiece. ► Never hold a workpiece in your hand or support it with your leg. ► The cross cutting guide rail must be attached on the workpiece with a fastening clamp [3-1] or similar clamping tool before sawing. This prevents the saw accidentally being lifted from the workpiece and the saw blade therefore being exposed. If the saw or the pendulum guard fails to return to its initial position (parked position), stop the sawing process and remove the battery pack or disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Check whether the tool is functioning properly and remove any trapped wood splinters. The parked position and working position of the saw are marked on the cross cutting guide rail as follows: Parked position Closed pendulum guard HKC 55 EB www. festool.co

Sawing process ► Place the adjustable stop [2-1] and the fixed stop against the workpiece and position cross cutting guide rail. ► Attach the cross cutting guide rail to the workpiece with a fastening clamp [3-1] or similar clamping tool. ► Switch on saw. ► Push saw in sawing direction. Pendulum guard opens. ► Saw section. ► Switch off the saw after sawing procedure. ► Bring the saw back to the parked position. The pendulum guard closes. ► Remove the fastening clamp. ► Lift the cross cutting guide rail from work piece. Placing down the saw WARNING Risk of injury when placing down the saw with the saw blade exposed ► Never place down any saws with exposed saw blades ► Bring the saw back to the parked position before placing it down. 8 Service and maintenance Customer service and repairs must only be carried out by the manufac turer or service workshops. Find the nearest address at: www.festool.co.uk/service Always use original Festool spare parts. Order no. at: www.festool.co.uk/service EKAT

Cleaning the machine regularly, espe cially the adjusting devices and guides, is an important safety factor. Observe the following information: ► The pendulum guard must always be able to move freely and close independently. Always keep the area around the pendulum guard clean. Clean dust and chippings by blowing out with compressed air or using a brush. English 11Sommaire 1 Symboles.....................................................12 2 Consignes de sécurité