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8.6
Fitting the viewing window/
splinterguard [6]
The viewing window (transparent) [6-1] pro
vides a view of the saw blade and optimises
dust extraction.
With 0° cuts, the splinterguard (green) [6-2]
also improves the quality of the cutting edge of
the sawn-off workpiece on the upper side.
► Insert the splinterguard [6-2].
► Screw the rotary knob [6-3] through the
long hole in the splinterguard.
Make sure that the nut [6-4] is seated
securely in the splinterguard.
Use only knob that comes with your cir
cular saw. The knob of an other saw may
be to long and block the blade.
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You must bed in the splinterguard before using
it:
► Set the machine to maximum cutting depth.
► Set the machine speed to 6.
Raise of the circular saw from the work
piece, when making mitre cuts with the
splinterguard or viewing window
Risk of injury
► Always lift the splinterguard/ view window
when making mitre cuts.
8.7
Dust extraction
Health hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► Wear a dust mask.
A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extrac
tor hose diameter of 1-1/16" (27 mm) or 1-7/16"
(36 mm) (36 mm recommended due to the re
duced risk of clogging) can be connected to the
extractor connector [1-8].
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WARNING
WARNING
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