PRECISIO CS 70 EG - Saw FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PRECISIO CS 70 EG FESTOOL

EC-Declaration of Conformity. We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with all relevant provisions of the fol- lowing directives including their amendments and complies with the following standards:

The specified illustrations appear at the begin- ning of the multilingual operating instructions. 1 Symbols Warning of general danger Risk of electric shock Wear ear protection. Wear a dust mask. Wear protective gloves. Wear safety goggles. Read the manual/instructions Safety class II MMC Multi Material Control electronics Dust extraction Do not dispose of with household waste disposal Handle area Saw blade direction of rotation

CS 70 EG (GB 110 V) 1300 W Table dimensions (L x W) 690 x 500 mm Table height, legs unfolded 900 mm Table height, legs folded away 375 mm Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014 38.0 kg Saw blades to be used You can find the recommended saw blades for the various materials in the catalogue or at www. festool.com/service. Table saw with sliding function

• 1 Symbols p. 22
• 2 Technical data p. 22
• 3 Parts of the machine p. 23
• 4 Intended use p. 23
• 5 Safety instructions p. 23
• 6 Set-up, operation p. 27
• 7 Settings on the machine p. 28
• 8 Scope of application p. 28
• 9 Working with the machine p. 31
• 10 Service and maintenance p. 33
• 11 Accessories, tools p. 34
• 12 Disposal GB22 3 Parts of the machine The specified illustrations appear at the begin- ning of this operating manual. [1-1] Foldaway legs [1-2] On/off switch [1-3] Extra feet [1-4] Clamping screws [1-5] Fence position marking [1-6] Preset profile setting rail position marking [1-7] Table insert [1-8] Guard [1-9] Notch lever [1-10] Cutting height setting [1-11] Knobs for adjusting the foldaway legs [1-12] End cap [1-13] Handle area 4 Intended use The PRECISIO is designed as a transportable power tool for sawing wood, plastics, panel ma- terials made of wood and similar materials. When fitted with the special saw blades for alumin- ium that are offered by Festool, these machines can also be used for sawing aluminium. Materials containing asbestos must not be processed. The user is liable for damage and acci- dents caused by improper and non-intended use. 5 Safety instructions p. 34

5.1 General safety instructions

WARNING! Read all safety warn- ings, instructions, 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. Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" used in the safety instruc- tions refers to mains-powered power tools (with power cable) or battery-powered power tools (without power cable).

5.2 Safety instructions for table saws

Guarding related warnings a. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not func- tioning correctly must be repaired or replaced. b. Always use saw blade guard and riving knife for every through–cutting operation. For through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices help reduce the risk of injury. c. Immediately reattach the guarding system af- ter completing an operation (such as rabbet- ing, dadoing or resawing cuts) which requires removal of the guard and/or riving knife. The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback device help to reduce the risk of injury. d. Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a hazardous condition. e. Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, po- sitioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of kickback. f. For the riving knife to work, it must be en- gaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective when cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife. g. Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the saw blade diameter must match the ap- propriate riving knife and the body of the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife. Cutting procedures warnings

hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade. A moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and result in serious personal inju- ry. b. Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade. P R E C I S I O - GB23 P R E C I S I O -

c. Never use the mitre gauge to feed the work- piece when ripping and do not use the rip fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the mitre gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre gauge at the same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback. d. When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150 mm, and use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm. “Work helping” devices will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade. e. Use only the push stick provided by the man- ufacturer or constructed in accordance with the instructions. This push stick provides suf- ficient distance of the hand from the saw blade. f. Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your hand to slip into the saw blade. g. Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the mitre gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand” means using your hands to sup- port or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre gauge. Freehand sawing leads to misalignment, binding and kickback. h. Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the moving saw blade.

i. Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the

rear and/or sides of the saw table for long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback. j. Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the tool off immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor. k. Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops before removing material. l. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than 2 mm thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback. Kickback causes and related warnings Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object. Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and is propelled towards the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or in- correct operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. a. Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw blade. b. Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kick- back may drag your fingers into the saw blade c. Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a binding condition and kickback. d. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw blade and create kickback. e. Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non- through cuts such as rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback. f. Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The protruding saw blade may cut objects that can cause kickback. g. Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight.24 Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the panel overhanging the table top. h. Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a straight edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade, binding and kickback.

i. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked

vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback. j. When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted. k. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with suf- ficient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades minimise binding, stalling and kickback. Table saw operating procedure warnings a. Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table insert, changing the saw blade or making adjust- ments to the riving knife or saw blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended. Precautionary measures will avoid accidents. b. Never leave the table saw running unattend- ed. Turn it off and don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard. c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors invite accidents. d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust collection device. Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite. e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not properly secured may move or tip over. f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before the table saw is turned on. Dis- traction or a potential jam can be dangerous. g. Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of ar- bour holes. Saw blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing loss of control. h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting means such as flanges, saw blade washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for your saw, for safe operation and optimum performance.

i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as

a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is acci- dentally contacted. j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories not recom- mended may cause serious injury.

5.3 Machine-specific safety instructions

- Only use tools that meet standard EN 847-1. - This includes the saw blades recommended by the manufacturer in this operating manual. - Only use saw blades with the following dimen- sions: Saw blade diameter 225 mm; cutting width 2.5 mm, location hole 30 mm; standard blade thickness < 2.2 mm; suitable for speeds of up to 4200 min

- Saw blades made of high-alloy high-speed steel (HSS steel) must not be used. - The cutting width of the saw blade must be greater and the standard blade thickness must be smaller than the thickness of the riving knife of 2.2 mm. - The tool must be suitable for the material you are working on. - Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw blades with blunt or faulty cutting edges must not be used. - When assembling the tools, ensure that the clamping takes place on the tool hub or the clamping surface of the tool, and that the cutting edges do not come into contact with one another or the fixed clamps. - Retaining screws and nuts must be tightened using suitable keys, etc. and with the torque specified by the manufacturer. P R E C I S I O - GB25 P R E C I S I O -

- Clean any contamination, grease, oil and water off the clamping surfaces. - Clamping screws must be tightened according to the manufacturer's instructions. - Do not lengthen the key or tighten by hitting with a hammer. - The tools must be stored and transported in a suitable container. - Only use the machine if all safety devices are in their correct positions, the machine is in good condition and has been well maintained. - Replace worn or damaged (e.g. by saw blade cuts) plates without delay. - Operating personnel must have received ade- quate training in the use, set-up and operation of the machine. - Faults on the machine, including the separating guards or the tool, must be reported to main- tenance staff immediately upon discovery. The machine must not be used until the fault has been eliminated. - Wear suitable personal protec- tive equipment: Ear protection to reduce the risk of hearing loss, safety goggles, a dust mask to prevent inhala- tion of harmful dust, protective gloves when working with raw materials and when handling tools. - To minimise noise, the tool must be sharpened and all noise-reducing elements (covers, etc.) must be properly adjusted. - When cutting wood, connect the machine to a dust extractor corresponding to EN 60335-2-69, dust class M. - To minimise the release of dust, the machine should be connected to a suitable dust extractor. All dust extraction elements (dust extraction attachments, etc.) must be properly adjusted. - Never process material that contains asbestos. - Make sure that you have enough light in the room or work place. - When sawing, adopt the correct working posi- tion: - At the front on the side of the operator; - Head-on to the saw; - Beside the line of cut. - Use the accompanying push stick to guide the workpiece accurately past the saw blade. - Always use the supplied riving knife and the guard. Ensure that they are set correctly as described in the operating instructions. If the riving knife is set incorrectly and components that are required for safety reasons (such as the guards) are removed, this may result in serious injuries. - Use a suitable device to support long workpieces and ensure that they are horizontal. - Pull the plug from the mains power socket be- fore changing tools and rectifying faults such as removing trapped splinters. - Do not remove offcuts or other workpiece parts from the cutting area while the machine is still running or before the saw blade stops moving. - If the saw blade jams, switch the machine off immediately and disconnect the mains plug. Do not remove the jammed workpiece until you have done this. - Cutting rebates or grooves is only permitted when a suitable protective device has been fitted, e.g. a protective tunnel over the saw table. - Reinstall the safety equipment immediately af- ter work that requires the guard to be removed, see section 6.2b. - Do not use circular saws for cutting slots (grooves in workpiece). - Before transporting the machine, make sure that the top guard covers the top section of the saw blade. - Do not use the top guard as a handle for trans- portation. - When not in use, store the push stick in the accessory holder provided on the machine. - Use only original Festool accessories and aids. - Use of your own aids e.g. push stick, rulers, etc. is not permitted. - Before commencing work, check that the guard and splinter guard can move freely and are rest- ing on the table. - To prevent the saw blade from overheating or the plastic from melting, set the correct speed for the cutting material and do not use excess pressure when cutting. - When cutting metal, switch on the saw using a residual current circuit breaker. - Check the plug and the cable regularly and should either become damaged, have them replaced by an authorised after-sales service workshop. - Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be sup- plied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.26 6 Set-up, operation

WARNING Risk of accident if the machine is operated us- ing the incorrect voltage or frequency. fThe line voltage and frequency of the power supply must match those specified on the machine's rating plate. fOnly Festool machines with a rated voltage of 120 Volt may be used in North America. fBefore use always inspect the flexible lead and the plug. Have the defects repaired by a specialist repair shop. fOutside the premise use only approved ex- tension leads and cable connections.

6.1 Setting up the machine

Ensure that the floor around the machine is lev- el, in good condition and free of loose objects (e.g. chips and offcuts). L The machine can be set up with or without the legs unfolded. fTo unfold the legs: Loosen the four rotary knobs [1-11] all the way. fUnfold the legs [1-1] and tighten the rotary knobs [1-11] again. If the machine wobbles, the length of one leg can be adjusted by turning the end cap [1-12] until the machine stands securely.

6.2 Prior to initial operation

6.2a Fitting the knob fScrew the supplied rotary knob [2-6] anti- clockwise into the guide rod. 6.2b Installing the guard (fig. 12) fRemove the yellow safety sticker [12-4]. fSet the saw to maximum cutting depth and the mitre to 0°. fPull the riving knife [12-1] into the upper po- sition.

Take hold of the guard [12-3] and com- pletely unscrew the screw [12-2].

Place the guard [12-3] on the riving knife [12-1]. In doing this, guide the length- wise pin that is located in the guard [12-3] into the groove [12-6] on the riving knife [12-1] and push the screw [12-2] into the hole [12-5] in the riving knife [12-1] and tighten it.

Typically, the noise levels that are determined in accordance with EN 62841 (see EC declaration of conformity) are as follows: Sound pressure level L

= 98 dB(A) Measuring uncertainty allowance K = 3 dB

CAUTION The noise produced during work may damage your hearing. fWear ear protection! - The specified noise emission levels have been measured in accordance with the standard test- ing method and can be used to compare tools. - The specified noise emissions can also be used for making preliminary estimates regarding noise load.

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. fIdentify safety measures to protect the oper- ator that are based on an estimation of ex- posure in the actual conditions of use (tak- ing 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).

In spite of compliance with all relevant design regulations, dangers may still present them- selves when the machine is operated, e.g.: - Workpiece parts being thrown off, - Parts of damaged tools being thrown off, - Noise emissions, - Wood dust emissions. P R E C I S I O - GB27 P R E C I S I O -

6.2c Installing the preset profile setting rail Push the handle of the preset profile setting rail into the zero position (fig. 15). Tighten the screw [3-6] (fig. 3) and attach it to the table.

When transporting the power tool, hold it by the handle areas on the sides [1-13]. Never take hold of or transport the power tool by the protective cover. fClick the saw unit into place in the zero posi- tion. fRemove all attachments from your saw and wind the cable around the cable holder. fFold up the legs if necessary. 6.3a Transport rollers The machine is equipped with transport rollers for moving it over short distances. fTake hold of the power tool by the handle area [1-13] and pull it to the desired place.

L We recommend using a 16 A fuse because of the high power of the motor. fTo switch the machine on: Press the green "On" switch [1-2]. The red button is the "Off" switch. 7 Settings on the machine

WARNING Risk of accident, electric shock fAlways disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine.

The machine has full-wave electronics with the following properties: Smooth start-up The electronically controlled smooth start-up function ensures that the machine starts up smoothly. Speed control The speed (CS 70 EBG, CS 70 EG (110 V) only) can be set anywhere between 2000 and 4200 min

using the adjusting wheel [2-1]. This enables you to optimise the cutting speed to suit the re- spective material.

1 ~ 2000 4 ~ 3300 2 ~ 2400 5 ~ 3800 3 ~ 2800 6 ~ 4200 The preselected motor speed is kept constant through electronic control. This ensures a uni- form cutting speed even when under load. Overload safety device The power supply is restricted if the machine is overloaded to extremes. The power supply is disconnected completely if the motor jams for some time. You will need to remove the load and/ or switch off the machine before you can use it again. Temperature cut-out The power supply is restricted and the speed reduced if the motor exceeds a certain temper- ature. The machine continues operating at re- duced power to allow the ventilator to cool the motor quickly. The machine starts up again au- tomatically once the motor has cooled sufficiently. Brake (CS 70 EBG only) The saw blade is stopped electronically with- in 3 seconds of switching off the machine. Restart protection The built-in undervoltage release prevents the machine from starting up again automatically if the power is disconnected during continuous use. The machine will need to be switched back on if this happens. 8 Scope of application The machine can be used as a table saw or as a table saw with sliding function. 8a Table saw (fig. 1) fFirst release the saw lock by turning the rotary knob [2-6] anticlockwise. fThen pull the saw forward using the same rotary knob [2-6]. fYou can push the notch lever [1-9] down after a few millimetres. fIf the saw continues to slide back, the notch lever will engage in the guide rod and fix the saw in the centre of the table. The saw unit is now in a central position on the table and the machine can be used as a table saw.28 8b Table saw with sliding function (fig. 3) fRelease the saw lock by turning the rotary knob [2-6] anticlockwise. It can now be used to move the saw unit backwards and forwards for making cuts. The backwards mo- tion is supported by a spring force.

8.1 Extra feet [1-3]

Always use the extra feet with an extension table (width or length) or sliding table. fLoosen the screw [1-4], swivel the leg [1-3] down until it has settled on the floor and retighten the screw [1-4].

8.2 Fitting the accessory holder

See figures 13 and 14. fWhen connecting the two individual parts, make sure that the tabs on the latches fit together exactly and lock in place. fAlso check the back of the accessory holder to make sure the latches are in the correct posi- tion in the holding brackets.

8.3 Cuts along the mitre

For cuts along the mitre, the preset profile set- ting rail should be on the right-hand side of the table.

8.4 Switching on the machine when cutting

metal When cutting metal, switch on the saw using a residual current circuit breaker.

Always move the saw into the set-up position be- fore configuring any settings on the machine: The saw is locked in the off position upon deliv- ery. fTurn the rotary knob [2-6] anticlockwise to release the lock and pull the saw forwards. fPush the notch lever [1-9]. The saw is now locked in the middle position.

8.6 Setting the cutting height

To set the cutting height in set-up position any- where between 0-70 mm: fTurn the cutting height adjuster [1-10]. L To ensure a precise saw cut, set the cutting height 2-5 mm greater than the thickness of the workpiece.

8.7 Setting the mitre angle

The saw blade can be swivelled between 0° and 45° in set-up position: fUnscrew the rotary knob [2-4]. fSet the mitre angle using the rotary handle [2-3] with reference to the scale [2-5]. fTighten the rotary knob [2-4]. For precision trimming work (undercuts on abut- ting edges), the saw blade can be swivelled out 2° beyond the two end positions. fTo do this, press and hold the button [2-2] in the end position. The saw blade can now be swivelled to -2° or 47° using the rotary handle [2-3]. Releasing the but- ton [2-2] reactivates the 0° and 45° stops.

WARNING Risk of accident, electric shock fAlways disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine.

CAUTION Hot and sharp tools Risk of injury fWear protective gloves. Removing the saw blade fWear gloves when changing the tool, but not when cutting. fLock the saw in set-up position. fSet the greatest inclination and the maximum cutting height. fLoosen the clamp on the insert using the rota- ry knob [5-1]. fSlide the clamping plate forwards. fReach underneath the table insert [1-7] to lift the back and remove it towards the back of the table. fRemove the guard, see section 6.2b. fTake the hex key [5-3] out of the holder on the saw blade cover [5-10]. fRelease the locks [5-9] using the rotary knob and the hex key [5-3] and swivel the saw blade cover [5-10] downwards. fInsert the hex key [5-3] into the saw blade retaining screw. fPress and hold the spindle stop [5-2] (behind the saw blade) and use the hex key to turn the saw shaft until the spindle stop [5-2] engages and the saw shaft locks. P R E C I S I O - GB29 P R E C I S I O -

L The saw blade retaining screw has a left-handed thread. fLoosen the saw blade retaining screw by turn- ing it firmly clockwise and remove the clamp- ing flange and the saw blade. Fitting the saw blade

WARNING Risk of injury fWhen using a new saw blade, make sure that the direction of rotation is correct: The saw blade's direction of rotation [5-4] must match that of the machine, see arrow mark on the guard [5-10]. fPlace the saw blade in position. fSecure the saw blade and the flange to the saw shaft using the saw blade retaining screw. fTurn the saw blade twice by hand to make sure that it can move freely. fClose the saw blade cover [5-10] and fit the guard, see section 6.2b. fPlace the hex key [5-3] back in the holder. fTo place the table insert [1-7] into the table, move the protruding spring plate [5-5] of the insert forward in the table frame. Make sure that the contact surface is free of dust. fLay the insert in position and secure it with the clamp and the rotary knob [5-1].

8.9 Adjusting the riving knife

fThe riving knife [6-1] needs to be adjusted so that the distance to the saw blade's teeth is 3 to 5 mm. fTake the hex key [5-3] out of the holder on the saw blade cover [5-10]. fUse the hex key to unscrew the screw [6-3] and remove it together with the clamping element [6-2]. fAfter unscrewing both screws [7-3], the guide piece [7-2] can be moved vertically to adjust the distance between the riving knife and saw blade. fAfter performing the adjustment, refit the riv- ing knife and clamping element and retighten all the screws.

The supplied fence can be attached to all four sides of the machine as shown in fig. 3. The fence can be adjusted in the following ways: The fence can be used as a rip fence (fig. 1) or as a cross-cutting fence or angle-cutting fence (fig. 3). Rip fence: fLoosen the screw [3-3] and lift the fixing pin [3-4], adjust the angle to 0° with the help of the scale, lock the fixing pin again and tight- en the screw [3-3]. fLoosen the screw [3-2] and adjust the rail [3-1] so that the triangular arrow is within the green sticker, see details [1-13]. Then tighten the screw [3-2]. fPush the preset profile setting rail into the groove on the side of the table (fig. 3 detail). Slide it until the preset profile setting rail’s handle covers the green marked area on the side of the table, see detail [1-5]. Then tighten the screw [3-5]. fLoosen the screw [3-6], set the desired cut- ting width and retighten the screw. The preset profile setting rail can be used as a high or low rip fence. For this adjust the rail [3-1] upright or flat. The low rip fence is used to avoid collision with the saw blade guard, e.g. for mitre cuts with a saw blade swivelled by 45°. Cross-cutting fence and angle-cutting fence: fSlide the preset profile setting rail into the groove in the table and retighten the screw [3-5]. fLoosen the screw [3-3] and lift the fixing pin [3-4], adjust to the desired angle on the scale (the fixing pin will click into place in the most common angle settings) and then retighten the screw [3-3]. fLoosen the screw [3-2] and adjust the rail [3-1] so that it does not reach into the cutting plane and then tighten the screw [3-2]. Make sure that all rotary knobs on the preset profile setting rail are tightened before starting work. The preset profile setting rail should always be used in a fixed position and must not be used to push the workpiece. When not in use, fold the preset profile setting rail [11-3] to the zero position (fig. 15) and put it in the accessory hold- er [11-4] [fig. 11].30

8.11 Fitting the splinter guard [10-3]

WARNING Risk of accident, electric shock fAlways disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine. NOTE The splinter guard cannot be used when making bevel cuts. Remove the splinter guard as neces-sary. fUnscrew the rotary knob [5-1]. fSlide the clamping plate forwards. fLift the table insert [1-7] at the rear and remove it. fSet the saw blade to the minimum cutting height. fFold the small cover [10-1] down. fPush the splinter guard [10-3] sideways all the way into the holder [1 0-4 fPlace the table insert [1-7] in position and tighten the rotary knob [5-1]. fSwitch on the machine and move the saw blade slowly upwards to the maximum cutting height.This cuts into the splinter guard. The raised sec-tion [10-2] of the splinter guard should protrude slightly (by approx. 0.3 mm) over the edge of the table so that it functions more effectively. fTo adjust the height of the holder [10-4], unscrew both screws [10-5].8.12 Dust extraction

WARNING Breathing in dust can damage the respiratory tract. fAlways connect the machine to a dust extractor. fAlways wear a dust mask when performing work that generates dust.The PRECISIO has two vacuum connections: Top vacuum connection with bayonet coupling (4-7) with a diameter of 27 mm and lower vacuum con-nection (4-3) with a diameter of 35 mm. To guide the top suction hose, attach the hose holder [4-6] to the clamping rail on the saw table.The CS 70 AB extractor set [4-4] (included with the CS 70 EBG) joins both suction connections to enable a Festool mobile dust extractor with a 50 mm adapter to be connected.8.13 ScaleUse retaining screws to set the scale to different saw blade widths as necessary.8.14 Adjusting the guardTo adjust the stops, the guard can be locked in place in the upper position. fLock the lateral splinter guard [8-3] with the catch in the upper position [8-2]. fLift the guard into the upper position [8-4] and tighten the screw [8-1]. fAfter adjusting the stops, loosen the screw [8-1] again and remove the lateral splinter guard [8-3]. NOTE: The guard and the splinter guard must lie freely on the plate (fig. 9). fWhen not in use, the guard should be attached to the accessory holder [11-4]. 9 Working with the machine WARNING Risk of injury fAlways read all safety instructions when working with the machine. fMake sure that all rotary knobs on the fence and the machine are tightened before starting work. fDo not work with oversized and heavy work- pieces that could damage the tool. fFor safety reasons, NEVER work without an upper guard [1-8] fitted (except for concealed cuts). fPerform measurement settings when the machine is at a stillstand.Set the top guard so that it is in contact with the workpiece.9.1 Using the machine as a table sawWhen bench sawing, the saw remains fixed in place and the workpiece is moved. fPull the saw forwards. fAllow the saw to slide back slowly. fYou can push the notch lever [1-9] down after a few millimetres.If the saw continues to slide back, the notch le-ver will engage in the guide rod and fix the saw in the centre of the table (bench sawing position).9.1a Rip cuts fPlace the saw blade on the centre of the table, see section 9.1.P R E C I S I O - GB31 P R E C I S I O -

fUse the preset profile setting rail as a length- wise ruler (fig. 1) to guide the workpiece. fYou can adjust the cutting width using the scales. fGuide the workpiece by hand, keeping your arms away from the saw blade’s centre line. fUse the push stick [11-2] to guide the work- piece accurately past the saw blade. fPlace the push stick in the accessory hold- er [11-4] when not in use. 9.1b Angled cuts The mitre angle of the saw blade needs to be adjusted for angled cuts, see section 8.7. 9.1c Non-through cuts If the guard has been removed, the riving knife can be adjusted by firmly pulling by two locking positions. The riving knife is used in the upper locking position for all applications, except for non-through cuts. Before starting work fRemove the upper guard [6-4]. fMove the riving knife [6-1] into the lower lock- ing position by pushing it down firmly. Creating non-through cuts When executing non-through cuts, pay particular attention that the tool is guided precisely. To do this, push the workpiece down firmly onto the table. Select the cutting sequence so that the workpiece side already sawed out is not the fence side (risk of kickback). Rabbeting fSet the cutting depth and fence of the first side of the rebate. fCarry out the first saw cut of the rebate by guiding the workpiece by hand. Keep your arms away from the saw blade’s centre line. fUse the push stick [11-2] to guide the work- piece past the saw blade. fTurn the workpiece. fSet the cutting depth and fence of the second side of the rebate. fMake the second saw cut of the rebate. fUse the push stick [11-2] to guide the work- piece past the saw blade. Rabbeting on workpieces ≤ 12 mm with a table saw with sliding function (with the saw blade locked) fUse the fence as a cross-cutting fence (fig. 3). fObserve the operating instruction for cross cuts (see section 9.2a). NEVER use the fence as a rip fence when rabbeting on the short side. Grooving fAdjust the cutting depth on the saw blade. fUse the fence as a guide. fGuide the workpiece by hand. Keep your arms away from the saw blade‘s centre line. fUse the push stick [11-2] to guide the work- piece past the saw blade. fRepeat the process until the required grooving depth is achieved. After finishing work fAfter executing the non-through cuts, move the riving knife [6-1] back into the upper posi- tion and attach the guard [6-4]. Complicated concealed cut process fe.g. plunge saws, resawing, dadoing, profile routing and fluting are not permitted. 9.1d Featherboard NOTE Use a featherboard for non-through cuts. Fit the featherboard on the fence and the table so that the featherboard pushes the workpiece down firmly onto the plate during cutting. Featherboards are not included with the delivery. 9.1e Longitudinal cuts at an angle fOnly use the left fence when making longitu- dinal cuts at an angle in material with an edge length of ≤ 150 mm. This creates more space between the fence and the saw blade.32

9.2 Using the machine as table saw with

sliding function 9.2a Cross cuts fPlace the saw blade in the back table position, see section 8b. fUse the preset profile setting rail as a cross- wise or angle ruler (fig. 3) to position the workpiece and hold it in place. Fastening clamps (not included) can be inserted into the groove [3-8] to secure the workpiece. Make the saw cut: fFirst release the saw lock by turning the rotary knob [2-6] anticlockwise. fPull the saw forward using the same rotary knob [2-6]. fAfter completing the cut, move the saw unit right back to its starting position before re- moving the workpiece from the preset profile setting rail. NOTE To ensure that the control elements are easy to access for adjusting the saw settings, the saw can be locked in the middle position by push- ing the notch lever [1-9] down. Turn the rota- ry knob [2-6] anticlockwise to release the lock again. 9.2b Angled cuts The mitre angle of the saw blade needs to be ad- justed for angled cuts, see section 8.7. The pre- set profile setting rail is on the right-hand side of the table. The preset profile setting rail needs to be adjust- ed for mitre cuts, see section 8.10.

Place the push stick [11-2] in the accessory holder [11-4] when not in use. 10 Service and maintenance

WARNING Risk of accident, electric shock fAlways disconnect the mains plug before maintaining, servicing or making any kind of adjustment. fAll maintenance and repair work which re- quires the motor housing to be opened should always be carried out by an authorised ser- vice workshop. fDamaged safety devices and components must be repaired or replaced in a recognised specialist workshop in accordance with reg- ulations, unless otherwise indicated in the operating manual. Customer service and repairs: must only be carried out by the manufacturer or service workshops. Find the nearest ad- dress at: www.festool.co.uk/service EKAT

Always use original Festool spare parts. Order no. at: www.festool.co.uk/service The machine is equipped with special self-dis- connecting carbon brushes. If they wear out, the power supply is disconnected automatically and the tool stops. Maintain your machine regularly to make sure it functions properly: - Use an extractor to remove dust deposits. - Keep the guide rods clean and grease them regularly. - Keep the toothed gears behind the rotary han- dle [2-3] clean. - Replace worn or damaged table inserts [1-7]. - If wood chips block the extraction channel on the bottom guard, unscrew the rotary knob [5-8] and move the flap [5-6] approx. 8 mm to open up a gap so that the blockage can be removed. - If the blockage is serious or the saw seiz- es when the initial cut is made, use the hex key to unscrew the fasteners [5-7] so that the flap [5-6] can be opened completely. Close the flap again prior to use. - After completing work, wind the power ca- ble [11-1] around the accessory holder [11-4]. - A damper allows the saw unit to retract even- ly along the entire cutting length. If this is not P R E C I S I O - GB33 the case, the damper can be adjusted using the hole [4-5]. The dampening effect can be in- creased by turning the adjustment screw clock- wise. Filter cleaning (CS 70 EBG only) You should clean the air intake filter [4-2] if the tem- perature monitor (see section 7.1) triggers shut- down cycles more frequently without the machine being overloaded excessively. fUnscrew the rotary knob [4-1]. fRemove the filter insert. fKnock out the dust or use an extractor on the filter surface area. fPut the filter back in. L Replace a damaged filter with a new filter cartridge. 11 Accessories, tools Festool provides comprehensive accessories which allow you to use your machine effectively and for diverse applications, e.g.: Extension ta- bles (width and length), sliding table, trimming attachment, dust extraction set. In order to be able to saw different materials quickly and cleanly, Festool offers saw blades that are specially designed for your machine. Refer to the Festool catalogue for the order numbers of accessories and tools. 12 Disposal Do not throw the power tool out in your house- hold waste. Dispose of machines, accessories and packaging at an environmentally responsi- ble recycling centre. Observe the valid national regulations. EU only: In accordance with European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly recycling. Information on REACh: www.festool.com/reach. P R E C I S I O - GB34 Les figures indiquées se trouvent au début de la notice d’utilisation. 1 Symboles Avertit d'un danger général Avertit d'un risque de décharge électrique Porter une protection auditive ! Porter un masque antipoussière ! Porter des gants de protection ! Porter des lunettes de protection ! Lire la notice / les instructions ! Classe de protection II Electronique MMC (multi-matérial-control) Aspiration des poussières Ne pas jeter avec les ordures ménagères Zone de la poignée Sens de rotation lame de scie

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