CARVEX
GB
In position A, the automatic load detection is
activated: The stroke speed is reduced in
idling and is controlled to the highest value
when the blade enters the workpiece.
Recommended stroke speed (position
of the adjusting wheel)
Hard and soft wood, plywood board,
plywood, chip board
Hardboard
Plastic
Ceramic,
aluminium,
metals
Steel
8
Working with the machine
CAUTION
Material with high dust generation (e.g.
plasterboard)
Damage to machine through dust pene-
tration, risk of injury
X
Do not work overhead!
When working on small or thin workpieces, al-
ways use a stable base, or the CMS module
(accessory).
When working, hold the electric power tool by
the handle and guide it along the desired cut-
ting line. For precise cuts and smooth running,
use two hands to guide the electric power tool.
Freely guided sawing along a scribe mark
The triangular shape of the splinterguard
1]
points to the cutting line of the saw blade.
This facilitates sawing along a scribe mark.
8.1
Lighting
WARNING
The stroboscope light may make it diffi-
cult to determine the saw blade posi-
tion
Risk of injury
X
Ensure the work area is well illuminated.
A continuous light or stroboscope is installed
for illuminating the cutting line:
up to approx. 2100 rpm: continuous light
from approx. 2100 rpm: stroboscope light
18
A
4 - A
3 - A
non-ferrous
3 - 5
2 - 4
[4-
L In overhead position (+/- 45°), the lighting
is switched off completely.
If required, you can adjust the lighting:
X
Plug in the electric power tool.
X
Press both buttons simultaneously
and hold for approx. 10 s until a beep
sounds.
X
Release both buttons [1-2].
X
Press the left button (on the pendulum
stroke side) to select the required mode:
Mode Display during
configuration
1
Light flashes
2
Light on
3
Light off
X
Press the right button to save the setting.
9
Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X
Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance
work on the machine!
X
All maintenance and repair work which re-
quires the motor housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorised
service workshop.
Damaged safety devices and components
must be repaired or replaced in a recognised
specialist workshop, unless otherwise indicat-
ed in the operating manual.
To ensure constant air circulation, always keep
the cooling air openings in the motor housing
clean and free of blockages.
– Check the guidance roller regularly for wear.
– Regularly remove dust deposits from the
chip guard.
– Regularly clean the base runner to prevent
scratches and cores on the surface.
10
Accessories
Use only original Festool accessories and Fes-
tool consumable material intended for this
machine because these components are de-
signed specifically for the machine. Using ac-
[1-2]
Performance dur-
ing operation
with stroboscope
(standard)
Permanent light
without strobo-
scope
Light switched off