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

Product Type	Miter cutting rail
Brand	Festool
Model	FSK 250
Cutting length	250 mm (for material thickness of 50 mm)
Bevel cutting range	-45° to +60°
Weight	0.97 kg
Power supply	Without power supply (accessory for cordless saw)
Main functions	Precise cutting of wood and panels, adjustable miter cuts, automatic saw return to starting position, pendulum protective cover
Safety	Pendulum protective cover, clamp fixation, safety instructions included
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of adjustment and guide devices, keep pendulum protective cover clean, remove dust and chips with compressed air or a brush
Spare parts	Use only genuine Festool parts, repair by the manufacturer or authorized workshops
General information	96-page user manual available in multiple languages
Intended use	Cutting wood and panels
Available adjustments	Adjustable angle stop, adjustable guide play, adjustable cutting depth on the saw
Included accessories	Clamp for fixing on the workpiece

Frequently Asked Questions - FSK 250 FESTOOL

How to attach the miter cutting rail to the workpiece?

Attach the miter cutting rail to the workpiece using the provided clamp (or a comparable clamping tool) before cutting to prevent accidental lifting.

How to adjust the cutting angle?

Loosen the rotary knob on the adjustable stop, set the desired angle using the scale, then retighten the knob.

How to connect the saw to the miter cutting rail?

Push the saw in the cutting direction onto the rail. The saw engages into the sliding part and the quick-clamping device locks behind the saw table.

How to detach the saw from the miter cutting rail?

Push the saw slightly forward, turn the quick-clamping device forward, then remove the saw from the rear in the opposite direction to cutting.

What to do if the pendulum protective cover does not close?

Immediately stop cutting, remove the battery or unplug the mains plug. Check the functions of the device and remove any jammed wood splinters.

What are the important safety instructions?

Read all safety instructions. Always hold the saw with both hands on the handles. Secure the rail with a clamp. Do not put your hands under the workpiece. Never set down the saw with the blade exposed.

How to clean the miter cutting rail?

Regularly clean the adjustment and guide devices. The pendulum protective cover must always be clean. Remove dust and chips with compressed air or a brush.

What is the maximum cutting length?

The cutting length is 250 mm for a material thickness of 50 mm.

What types of materials can be cut?

The miter cutting rail is designed for cutting wood and panels. It enables precise and clean cuts.

Where to find spare parts?

Use only genuine Festool spare parts. References are available at www.festool.fr/services. Repairs must be carried out by the manufacturer or authorized workshops.

USER MANUAL FSK 250 FESTOOL

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

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1 Symbols....9
2 Safety warnings....9
3 Intended use 10
4 Technical data.... 10
5 Commissioning.... 10
6 Assembly....10
7 Working with the power tool....10
8 Service and maintenance....11

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

Pendulum guard open

Pendulum guard closed

Parked position

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 warnings 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 prerequisite 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.

2.2 Other risks

In spite of compliance with all relevant design regulations, dangers may still present themselves 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,

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- 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 operating correctly.

7.1 Settings

▶ 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.

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

Working position

Open pendulum guard

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 workpiece.

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 manufacturer 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

Cleaning the machine regularly, especially the adjusting devices and guides, is 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.

Sommaire

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Position de travail

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Sciage

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Posición de trabajo

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Serrado

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Pracovní poloha

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Řezání

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Arbejdsposition

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Savning

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Tööasend

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Saagimine

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Käyttöasento

Pendelsuojus avattuna

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Sahaaminen

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Postupak piljenja

▶ Podesivi graničnik [2-1] i fiksni graničnik stavite suprotno od izratka i postavite formatnu vodilicu.
- Pričvrstite formatnu vodilicu na izradak vijčanom stegom [3-1] ili sličnim steznim alatom.
▶ Uključite pilu.
▶ Pomičite pilu u smjeru piljenja.
Njišući štitnik se otvara.
▶ Otpilite izrezak.
▶ Nakon piljenja isključite pilu.
▶ Vratite pilu u zaustavni položaj.
Njišući štitnik se zatvara.
▶ Skinite vijčanu stegu.
▶ Podignite formatnu vodilicu s izratka.

Odlaganje pile

UPOZORENJE

Opasnost od ozljede pri odlaganju pile sa slobodnim listom pile

• Nikada ne odlazite pilu sa slobodnim listom pile
• Prije odlaganja stavite pilu u zaustavni položaj.

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Fürészelés

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Blaôhlífin opin

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Verklag við sögun

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Posizione di lavoro

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Procedura di taglio

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쓰잉 과정

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Darbiné padètis

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Pjovimo procesas

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Darba stāvoklis

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Zāgēšanas gaita

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Arbeidsstilling

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Saging

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Werkpositie

Pendelbeschermkap geopend

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Zagen

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Pozycja robocza

Ostona wahliwa otwarta

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Ciecie

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Pracovná poloha

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Proces rezania

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Postopek žaganja

▶ Nastavljivi prislon [2-1] in trdni prislon prislonite na obdelovanec in namestite čelilno vodilo.
Z vijačno spono [3-1] ali podobnim pritrdilnim orodjem pritrdite čelilno vodilo na obdelovanec.
▶ Vklopite žago.
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▶ Odžagajte del obdelovanca.
▶ Ko prenehate z žaganjem, izklopite žago.
- Žago povlecite v parkirni položaj.
Nihajni zaščitni pokrov se zapre.
▶ Snemite vijačno spono.
▶ Čelilno vodilo dvignite z obdelovanca.

Odlaganje žage

OPOZORILO

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Radni položaj

Pomični zaštitni poklopac otvoren

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Postupak testerisanja

▶ Postavite podesivi graničnik [2-1] i fiksni graničnik na radni komad i postavite šinu za prorezivanje.
▶ Pričvrstite šinu za prorezivanje pomoću para stega [3-1] ili sličnog alata za zatezanje za radni komad.
▶ Uključite testeru.
▶ Gurajte testeru u smeru testerisanja.
Pomični zaštitni poklopac će se otvoriti.
▶ Odsecite komad testerom.
▶ Nakon testerisanja isključite testeru.
▶ Povucite testeru nazad u položaj za zaustavljanje.

Pomični zaštitni poklopac se zatvara.

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Arbetsläge

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