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USER MANUAL KAPEX KS 120 REB FESTOOL

2.1 General power tool safety warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in structions, illustrations and specifica tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" used in the safety in structions refers to mains-powered power tools (with power cable) or battery-powered power tools (without power cable).

2.2 Machine-related safety instructions

– Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts. – Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be se curely clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact. – The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing in jury. – Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting start the motor, press the saw head down English 20and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of the work piece and violently throw the blade assem bly towards the operator. – Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous. – Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be seriously injured. – Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or war ped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece – Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed. – Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting. – Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface be fore use. A level and firm work surface re duces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable. – Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not inter fere with the blade or the guarding sys tem. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or dan ger of cutting the fence. – Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a work piece that is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely sup ported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade. – Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional sup port.Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the work piece to shift during the cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade. – The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spin ning saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown vio lently. – Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with your hand into the blade. – Let the blade reach full speed before con tacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being thrown. – If the workpiece or blade becomes jam med, turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source and/or re move the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw. – After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous. – Hold the handle firmly when making an in complete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be sudden ly pulled downward, causing a risk of in jury.

2.3 Tools and tool parts

– Always use the correct size of saw blade with a compatible location hole (e.g. star- shaped or circular). Saw blades that do not fit correctly with the assembly parts will run unevenly and may cause fragments to break off from the material and be ejected. English 21These fragments may hit the eyes of the user or any persons standing in the vicinity. – Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw blades with blunt or broken cutting edges must not be used. – Only use saw blades that are designed for at least the maximum speed of the saw. – Only transport the saw blade in suitable packaging. We recommend you use the original packaging. – Use only saw blades recommended by the tool manufacturer, and suitable for sawing the materials to be cut. This prevents over heating of the saw teeth during sawing.

2.4 Further safety instructions

– Only use saw blades that correspond to the specifications for intended use. Saw blades that do not fit correctly with the as sembly parts will run unevenly and may cause fragments to break off from the ma terial and be ejected. These fragments may hit the eyes of the user or any persons standing in the vicinity. – Only use saw blades with a chip angle ≤ 0°. A chip angle > 0° will pull the saw into the workpiece. There is a risk of injury caused by saw kickback and the rotating work piece. – Before each use, check that the pendulum guard is working correctly. Only use this power tool when it is in perfect working or der. – Never reach into the chip ejector with your hands. Rotating parts may injure your hands. – Dust that is harmful to your health may be produced as you work (e.g. paint products containing lead and some types of wood). Contact with or inhalation of this dust may pose a risk for the operating personnel or persons in the vicinity. Observe the safety regulations that apply in your country.

Wear a P2 respiratory mask to protect your health. In enclosed spaces, ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and con nect a mobile dust extractor. – Replace any sawn-off or damaged limit stops. Damaged limit stops may be ejected when you work with the saw. Any persons standing in the vicinity of the saw may be injured. – Only use original Festool accessories and consumables. Only accessories tested and approved by Festool are safe and perfectly adapted to the machine and application. – The power tool should only be used indoors and in a dry environment. – Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be supplied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

2.5 Aluminium processing

When sawing aluminium, the following measures must be taken for safety reasons: – Install an upstream residual-current circuit breaker (RCD, PRCD). – Connect the power tool to a suitable dust extractor. – Regularly clean dust deposits from the mo tor housing on the power tool. – Use an aluminium saw blade. Wear protective goggles.

2.6 Laser-specific safety information

– Never direct the laser beam at people. It may cause accidents as a result of the glare. – Never look directly into the laser beam or its reflection. However, if you make direct contact with the laser beam, close your eyes immediately and move your head from the beam. Direct eye contact with the laser beam can cause damage to the eye. – Do not make any modifications to the la ser. A modified laser can generate addi tional risks.

In spite of compliance with all relevant design regulations, dangers may still present them selves when the machine is operated, e.g.: – Touching rotating parts from the side: Saw blade, clamping flange, flange screw, – 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.

The levels determined in accordance with EN 62841 are typically: English 22Sound pressure level L

= 101 dB(A) Uncertainty K = 3 dB CAUTION Noise generated when working Risk of damage to hearing ► Use ear protection. The declared noise emission values – have been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another, – may also be used in a preliminary assess ment of exposure. CAUTION The noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared val ues depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed. ► Identify safety measures to protect the op erator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). 3 Intended use The power tool is a stationary unit designed for sawing blocks of wood, plastic, aluminium pro files and similar materials. Do not use it to process other materials, in particular steel, concrete and mineral materials. Only use Festool saw blades that are designed for use in this power tool. The saw blades must comply with the following data: – Saw blade diameter 260 mm – Cutting width

2.5 mm (corresponds to the

Standard blade thickness 1.8 mm – Saw blade in accordance with EN 847-1 – Saw blade with chip angle ≤ 0° Festool saw blades for woodworking comply with EN 847-1. Only saw materials for which the relevant saw blade has been designed. This power tool may only be used by experts or instructed persons. The user is liable for damage and acci dents caused by improper and non-inten ded use. 4 Specifications Mitre saw KS 120 REB, KS 88 RE Performance 220-240 V 110 V 1600 W 1400 W Speed (idle) 1400–3600 rpm Tool spindle dia. 30 mm Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014 KS 120 REB KS 88 RE 24 kg 23 kg For maximum workpiece dimensions see the section <Working with the power tool>. 5 Parts of the machine [1.1] Handle [1.2] On/off switch [1.3] Safety lock [1.4] Cutting depth limiter lever [1.5] Rotary knob for clamping the pulling unit [1.6] Transport lock [1.7] Scale for mitre angle (vertical) [1.8] Extension table [1.9] Rotary knob for extension table [1.10] Scale for mitre angle (horizontal) [1.11] Clamping lever for mitre angle (hori zontal) [1.12] Notch lever for preset mitre angle (horizontal) [1.13] Pendulum guard [1.14] Rotary handle for precision adjust ment of mitre angle (vertical)* [2.1] On/off switch for laser* [2.2] Speed adjusting wheel [2.3] FastFix spindle stop English 23[2.4] Clamping lever for stop ruler [2.5] Bevel holder [2.6] Release lever for special cutting posi tion* [2.7] Lever for special cutting position* [2.8] Cable winder with integral carry han dle [2.9] Clamping lever for mitre angle (verti cal) [2.10] Selector switch for mitre angle range (vertical) The components marked with an * on the fig ures are only included in the scope of delivery of the KS 120 REB. The illustrations specified are located at the be ginning and end of the operating instructions. 6 Operation WARNING Unauthorised voltage or frequency. Risk of accidents ► The mains voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond to the specifications on the machine's name plate. ► In North America, only Festool machines with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz must be used. Before initial operation – Remove the transport safety device [4.4] on the guide rod. Switching on/off – Press the on/off switch until you feel re sistance in order to unlock the saw unit and the pendulum guard. – Press the safety lock [1.3]. – Press the on/off switch [1.2] all the way in to switch on the machine. – Release the on/off switch again to switch off the machine.

6.1 Setting up the machine

WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine. Install the machine on a level and stable work surface before using it (e.g. the UG-KAPEX un derframe, the MFT multifunction table or a workbench). You have the following installation options Screws: Use four screws to secure the machine to the work surface. Use the holes [6.1] at the four support points on the saw table to do this. Fastening clamps: Use four fastening clamps to secure the machine to the work surface. The flat surfaces [6.2] at the four support points on the saw table can be used as clamping surfa ces. Clamping set (for MFT): Secure the machine onto the Festool MFT multifunction table using the clamping set [6.4, 494693]. Use the two screw holes [6.3] to do this. UG-KAPEX underframe: Attach the machine to the underframe as described in the assembly instructions which accompany the underframe.

Securing the machine (transport position) ► Press the on/off switch [4.1]. ► Swivel the saw unit down all the way to the stop. ► Press the lock [4.2]. The saw unit will now remain in the lower position. ► Tighten the rotary knob [4.3] to secure the saw unit in the rear position. ► Wrap the power cable onto the cable wind er [5.5] for transport. ► Put the hex key [5.4] and the bevel [5.3] (KS 120 REB only) away in the holders intended for this purpose. WARNING Risk of injury ► Never lift or carry the machine by the mov able pendulum guard [5.1]. ► To carry the machine, hold it by the side of the saw table [5.2] and by the carry han dle [5.5] in the cable winder. Unlocking the machine (working position) ► Push the saw unit down slightly and pull the transport safety device [4.2]. ► Swivel the saw unit upwards. ► Unscrew the rotary knob [4.3]. English 247 Settings WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine. KS 120 REB only: Replace the adhesive warning label [3.1] for the laser with the label in your language that is enclosed with the tool.

7.1 Selecting the saw blade

Festool saw blades are identified by a coloured ring. The colour of the ring represents the ma terial for which the saw blade is suited. Colour Material Symbol Yellow Wood Red Laminated wooden pan els Green Eternit fibre cement panels Blue Aluminium, plastic

7.2 Tool replacement

WARNING Risk of injury ► Observe the following instructions: – Disconnect the mains plug from the socket before changing tools. – Only use the spindle stop [7.2] when the saw blade is at a standstill. – The saw blade becomes very hot during op eration; do not touch it before it has cooled down. – Wear protective gloves due to the risk of in jury from sharp blades while changing tools. Removing the saw blade ► Move the machine into the working position. ► Press the spindle stop [7.2] and turn it clockwise by 90°. ► Fully loosen the screw [7.8] using the hex key [7.9] (left-hand thread). ► Press the on/off switch [7.3] and open the lock of the pendulum guard. ► Fully open the pendulum guard [7.4]. ► Remove the clamping flange [7.7] and the saw blade. Fitting the saw blade ► Clean all parts before installing them (saw blade, flange, screw). ► Place the saw blade on the tool spin dle [7.5]. WARNING Risk of injury ► Make sure that the rotational directions of the saw blade [7.6] and the ma chine [7.1] correspond to each other. ► Secure the saw blade with the flange [7.7] and the screw [7.8]. ► Firmly tighten the screw [7.8] (left-hand thread). ► Press the spindle stop [7.2] and turn it anti- clockwise by 90°.

Fitting the workpiece clamp ► Fit the workpiece clamp [8.1] into one of the two holes [8.2]. The clamping unit must point towards the rear. ► Twist the workpiece clamp so that the clamping unit faces forward.

WARNING Health hazard posed by dust ► Always work with an extractor. ► Comply with national regulations. ► Wear a dust mask. A Festool dust extractor with an extractor hose diameter of 36 mm or 27 mm (36 mm recom mended due to the reduced risk of clogging) can be connected to the extractor connec tor [9.1]. The flexible chip deflector [9.2] improves the collection of dust and chips. Therefore, never work without a fitted chip deflector. The chip deflector is clamped in position on the guard with the clamp [10.1]. For this, the hooks [10.2] of the clamp must lock into the re cesses [10.3] of the guard.

7.5 Adjusting the table extension

► Open the knob [1.9]. ► Pull out the table extension [1.8] far enough that the workpiece is laid out fully. ► Close the rotary knob. English 25If, despite the table extension being extended as far as possible, the work piece protrudes over the table, the workpiece must be supported by oth er means.

Adjusting the stop ruler For mitre cuts, you must adjust the stop rul ers [11.1] so that they do not impede the func tionality of the pendulum guard or come into contact with the saw blade. ► Open the clamping lever [11.2]. ► Move the stop ruler until the shortest dis tance to the saw blade when working is a maximum of 4.5 mm. ► Close the clamping lever again. Removing the stop ruler A stop ruler may need to be removed for some mitre cuts, since it may otherwise collide with the saw unit. ► Insert the screw [11.3] into the threaded hole and tighten it as far as possible (down wards). ► You will then be able to pull out the stop ruler sideways. ► Loosen the screw again by three rotations once you have reinserted the stop ruler. Auxiliary stop To increase the stop area, you can install an auxiliary stop made of wood [12.2] in the holes [12.1] in each of the two stop rulers. This allows you to set up larger workpieces more securely. In doing this, be aware of the following: – The screws you use to secure the auxiliary stops must not protrude from the surface. – The auxiliary stops must only be used for 0° cuts. – The auxiliary stops must not impede the functionality of the guards.

7.7 Horizontal mitre angle

The horizontal mitre angle can be continuously adjusted between 50° (left side) and 60° (right side). In addition, there are snap-in positions for common mitre angles. The arrow of the indicator [13.2] points to the set horizontal mitre angle. The two markings on the right and left of the indicator arrow enable precise setting of half-degree angles. For this to work, both of these markings must line up with the degree dashes on the scale. Standard horizontal mitre angles The following mitre angles have snap-in posi tions: Left: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45° Right: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45, 60° ► Move the machine into the working position. ► Pull the clamping lever [13.5] upwards. ► Press the notch lever [13.4] downwards. ► Rotate the saw table until you get to the mi tre angle you want. ► Release the notch lever. You must feel the notch lever engage. ► Press the clamping lever downwards. Optional horizontal mitre angles ► Move the machine into the working position. ► Pull the clamping lever [13.5] upwards. ► Press the notch lever [13.4] downwards. ► Rotate the saw table until you get to the mi tre angle you want. ► Press the clamping lever downwards. ► Release the notch lever.

7.8 Vertical mitre angle

► Move the machine into the working position. ► Open the clamping lever [14.1]. ► Turn the selector switch [14.2] to the ad justment range you would like (0°–45°, +/-45° or +/-47°). ► Swivel the saw unit until the indicator [14.3] points to the mitre angle you would like. KS 120 REB only: You can fine-tune the setting of the vertical mitre angle using the rotary handle for precision adjustment [14.4]. ► Close the clamping lever[14.1] again.

7.9 Special cutting position

Besides the usual position for cutting or trim ming boards/panels, the machine has a special cutting position for trimming slats with heights of up to 120 mm. ► Pull the saw unit forwards. ► Swivel the lever [15.3] downwards. ► Push the saw unit back until the metal bracket [15.1] hooks into the rear opening of the saw unit. ► In this position, you can now trim slats of up to 120 mm in height at the stop. The pull function and the vertical swivel function of the mitre saw are deactivated, however. ► To bring the machine back into its standard position, press the release lever [15.2] and pull the saw unit forwards. This will unhook the metal bracket [15.1] and the lev er [15.3] will swivel back. English

267.10 Cutting depth limiter

The continuously adjustable cutting depth limit er can be used to set the vertical swivelling range of the saw unit. Doing this enables work pieces to be grooved or faced. Be aware of the limited grooving range: Continuous adjustment is only possible within the range 0 to 45 mm. The possible length of the groove is also limited. E.g.: At a groove depth of 48 mm and a workpiece thickness of 88 mm, this range lies between 40 and 270 mm. ► Move the machine into the working position. ► Swivel the lever for the cutting depth limit er [16.1] downwards until it clicks into place. The saw unit can now be swivelled down only as far as the preset cutting depth. ► Set the cutting depth you would like by turn ing the cutting depth limiter lever. ► To deactivate the cutting depth limiter, swivel the cutting depth limiter lever back up again.

7.11 Fixed horizontal position

You can clamp the saw unit in place in any posi tion you want along the guide rods [16.3] using the rotary knob [16.2].

7.12 Switching on the laser (KS 120 REB

only) The machine has two lasers which mark the kerf to the left and right of the saw blade. You can use them to align the workpiece on both sides (left or right side of the saw blade/kerf). ► Press the button [2.1] to switch the laser on or off. If the machine is not in use for 30 mi nutes, the laser will automatically switch it self off and must be switched on again. 8 Working with the power tool WARNING Flying tool parts/workpiece parts Risk of injury ► Wear protective goggles. ► Ensure that no other persons are close to the machine while it is being used. ► Always clamp workpieces tightly. ► The clamps must be fully laid out. WARNING The pendulum guard does not close Risk of injury ► Stop the sawing process. ► Unplug the mains cable and remove the wood waste. If the pendulum guard is dam aged, replace it. WARNING Risk of injury ► Observe the following instructions: – Correct working position: – At the front on the side of the operator; – Head-on to the saw; – Beside the line of cut. – During operation, always hold the power tool tightly by the handle [1.1] in your oper ating hand. Always keep your free hand outside of the hazardous area. – Always use and fix extension table [1.8] during operation (see chapter 7.5 ) – Only guide the power tool towards the workpiece when it is switched on. – Adjust the feed speed in order to prevent the machine from overloading and to pre vent the plastic from melting if you are cut ting plastics. – Do not work on the power tool if its elec tronics are defective as this may lead to ex cessive speeds. Defective electronics mean that there is no smooth start-up and the speed regulation fails. – Before beginning work, ensure that the saw blade cannot touch the stop rulers, work piece clamp, fastening clamps or other ma chine parts. Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket when the power tool is not in use. This optimises the serv ice life of the electronics.

8.1 Workpiece dimensions

Maximum workpiece dimensions without ex tension using accessory parts Mitre angles according to scale, horizontal/ vertical Height x width [mm] 0°/0° 88 × 305 45°/0° 88 × 215 0°/45° right 35 × 305 English 27Mitre angles according to scale, horizontal/ vertical Height x width [mm] 0°/45° left 55 × 305 45°/45° right 35 × 215 45°/45° left 55 × 215 Maximum workpiece dimensions when instal ling together with the KA-KS 120 The maximum height and width of the work piece do not change if accessory parts are in stalled. Accessory part used Length KA-KS 120 (one side) Up to 2400 mm KA-KS 120 (both sides) Up to 4800 mm Long workpieces Provide extra support for any workpieces that protrude over the sawing surface:

Adjust the extension table (see section 7.5). ► If the workpiece still protrudes, retract the extension table and install the KA-KS 120 trimming attachment (see section

► Use additional clamps to secure the work piece. Thin workpieces During sawing, thin workpieces may wobble or break. ► During sawing, thin workpieces may wobble or break. ► Reinforce the workpiece: Clamp it together with wood offcuts. Heavy workpieces ► To guarantee the stability of the machine, even when sawing heavy workpieces, adjust the support foot so that it is flush with the base.

8.2 Check that the pendulum guard can

move The pendulum guard must always be able to move freely and close independently. ► Pull out the mains plug. ► Take hold of the pendulum guard and, as a trial run, slide it into the saw unit. The pendulum guard must be easy to move and must be almost fully lowered into the pendulum hood. Cleaning the area of the saw blade ► Always keep the area around the pendulum guard clean. ► Clear dust and chippings by blowing out with compressed air or using a brush.

8.3 Clamping the workpiece

WARNING Risk of injury ► Observe the following instructions: – Secure fit – always clamp the workpiece in position with the workpiece clamp. This re quires the hold-down clamp [17.2] to be resting securely on the workpiece. (Note: Aids may be required depending on the workpiece contours, e.g. round contours). Do not process any workpieces that have not been securely clamped. – Size – do not process workpieces that are too small. In the interests of safety, the cut piece remaining should be at least 30 mm long. Small workpieces may be pulled backwards by the saw blade and into the gap between the saw blade and the stop ruler. – Take particular care that workpieces are not pulled backwards by the saw blade and into the gap between the saw blade and the stop ruler. The risk of this happening is es pecially high with horizontal mitre cuts. – Reinforce very thin workpieces [24.1] by sawing through them together with an ad ditional wooden slat [24.2] to support them. During sawing, very thin workpieces may wobble or break. Proceed as follows to clamp the workpiece ► Place the workpiece on the saw table and push it against the stop rulers. ► Open the clamping lever [17.1] of the work piece clamp. ► Twist the work piece clamp until the hold- down clamp [17.2] is positioned over the workpiece. ► Lower the hold-down clamp onto the work piece. ► Close the clamping lever [17.1].

The speed can be continuously adjusted be tween 1400 and 3600 rpm using the adjusting wheel [2.2]. This enables you to optimise the cutting speed to suit each material. English 28Recommended position of the adjusting wheel Wood 3–6 Plastic 3–5 Fibre materials 1–3 Aluminium and non-ferrous profiles 3–6

8.5 Cuts without pull movement

► Adjust the machine settings to the settings you would like. ► Clamp the workpiece in position. ► Push the saw unit towards the rear all the way to the stop (in the direction of the work piece stop) and tighten the rotary knob [1.5] for clamping the pulling unit or secure the saw unit in the special cutting position (KS 120 REB only). ► Switch on the machine. ► Slowly guide the saw unit downward by the handle [1.1] and saw through the workpiece at an even feed rate. ► Switch the machine off and wait until the saw blade has come to a complete stand still. ► Swivel the saw unit back up.

8.6 Cuts with pull movement

► Adjust the machine settings to the settings you would like. ► Clamp the workpiece in position. ► Pull the saw unit forwards along the guide rods. ► Switch on the machine. ► Slowly guide the saw unit downwards by the handle [1.1]. ► Push the saw unit towards the rear at an even feed rate and saw the workpiece. ► Switch off the machine. ► Wait until the saw blade has come to a com plete standstill and only then swivel the saw unit upwards.

8.7 Bevel (KS 120 REB only)

The bevel can be used to gauge any angle (e.g. between two walls). The bevel therefore forms the angle bisection. Gauging the interior angle ► Open the clamp [18.2]. ► Place the bevel with the two routers [18.1] against the interior angle. ► Close the clamp [18.2]. Gauging the exterior angle ► Open the clamp [18.3]. ► Push the aluminium profiles [18.4] of the two routers forwards. ► Place the bevel with the two routers [18.4] against the exterior angle. ► Close the clamp [18.3]. ► Push the aluminium profiles of the two routers back again. Transferring the angle ► Place the bevel with one router against the stop ruler of the mitre saw. ► To set the angle bisector (horizontal mitre angle), swivel the saw unit until the laser beam is congruent with the line [19.1] of the bevel. To do so, the bevel must be positioned so that it is parallel to the stop of the compound mitre saw. At the same time, apply pressure to the stop ruler by pressing in the recessed grip with your thumb. 9 Service and maintenance WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► Always pull the mains plug from the socket before performing any servicing and main tenance work. ► All maintenance and repair work which re quires the motor housing to be opened should always be carried out by an author ised service workshop. ► Damaged safety devices and components must be repaired or replaced in a recog nised specialist workshop, unless otherwise indicated in the operating manual. ► Regularly clean the table top insert [20.1] as well as the extraction channel of the chip deflector (see figure 10) by blowing out with compressed air or using a brush to remove wood chips, dust deposits and remains of workpieces. ► To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the cooling air openings in the housing clean and free of blockages. The tool is equipped with special self-discon necting carbon brushes. If they wear out, the power supply is disconnected automatically and the tool stops. English 29Customer service and repairs must only be carried out by the manufacturer or service work shops. 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

9.1 Adjusting the laser (KS 120 REB only)

The laser beam has been set correct ly during manufacture. Only turn the adjusting screws out of position in the cases that are specified. If the laser beams do not align with the cutting edge, you can readjust the two lasers. Use a screwdriver (2.5 mm width) to do this. ► Pierce the adhesive labels at the marked lo cations ([3.2] to [3.7]) with the screwdriver to access the adjusting screws underneath. ► Insert a sample workpiece into the machine to check the laser. ► Saw a groove into the workpiece. ► Swivel the head of the saw upward and check the setting. The laser beam is not visible ► Switch on the laser [1.2] ► Identify which of the lasers is not visible. ▷ Turn the adjusting screws [3.3] for the left and [3.5] for the right laser beam until the laser appears on your work piece. ▷ As described, first set the (a) parallel ism to the scribe mark, then (b) the in clination and finally, (c) the axial dis placement of the laser beam. a) The laser is not parallel to the scribe mark [figure 3A] Adjust the parallelism. Left laser beam Adjusting screw [3.4] Right laser beam Adjusting screw [3.6] b) During trimming, the laser beam migrates to the left or right [figure 3B] Set the inclination until the laser beam no lon ger migrates during trimming. Left laser beam Adjusting screw [3.3] Right laser beam Adjusting screw [3.5] c) The laser beam is not in the same place as the cut [figure 3C] Adjust the axial displacement. Left laser beam Adjusting screw [3.2] Right laser beam Adjusting screw [3.7]

9.2 Correcting horizontal mitre angles

If the indicator [13.2] of the snap-in mitre an gles no longer points to the set value, you can adjust the indicator after loosening the screw [13.1]. Should the actual (sawn) mitre angle deviate from the angle you set, this can be corrected: ► Lock the saw unit in the 0° position. ► Loosen the three screws [13.3] which se cure the scale onto the saw table. ► Move the scale with the saw unit until it matches the actual 0° value. You can check this against an angle between the stop ruler and the saw blade. ► Retighten the three screws [13.3]. ► Check the angle adjustment by making a sample cut.

9.3 Correcting vertical mitre angles

Should the actual value no longer correspond to the angle you set, this can be corrected: ► Lock the saw unit in the 0° position. ► Loosen the two screws [23.1]. ► Swivel the saw unit until it matches the ac tual 0° value. You can check this against an angle between the saw table and the saw blade. ► Retighten the two screws [23.1]. ► Check the angle adjustment by making a sample cut. Should the indicator [22.2] no longer point to the set value, you can adjust it after loosening the screw [22.1].

9.4 Replacing the table top insert

Do not work with a worn-out table top in sert [20.1]; replace it with a new one instead. ► Unscrew the six screws [20.2] to replace the table top insert.

9.5 Cleaning/replacing the window for the

laser (KS 120 REB only) The window [21.2] which protects the laser can become dirty during operation. You can remove the window to clean or replace it. English 30► Loosen the screw [21.5] by approx. two ro tations. ► At the same time, push the window in direc tions [21.3] and [21.4]. ► Remove the window. ► Clean the window or replace it with a new one. ► Insert the cleaned/new window. The two pins [21.1] of the window must engage in the recesses of the upper guard as show in figure 21. ► Tighten the screw [21.5]. 10 Accessories Use only original Festool accessories. The PO numbers of the accessories and tools can be found in the Festool catalogue or online at "www.festool.co.uk". In addition to the accessories described, Fes tool also provides a comprehensive range of system accessories that allow you to use your saw more effectively and in diverse applica tions, e.g.:

• Saw blades for different materials.