Festool PD561593 User Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 

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The speed of the saw can be varied from 1500 to 3800 

strokes per minute. The two D-handle models have a 

broader speed range of 1000 to 3800 strokes per minute 

when the variable speed trigger is utilized. 
The Carvex jigsaws also include an automatic speed setting, 

designated with an “A” on the speed dial. In this setting, the 

saw will operate at maximum speed during a cut, but will 

operate at a reduced speed before the blade makes contact 

with the workpiece. This reduced speed makes it easier to 

line up the sawblade with your cut line at the beginning of 

your cut.
To set the speed of the saw, rotate the speed dial to the 

desired setting from 1 to A. The speed may be adjusted 

while the saw is running. 
For the D-handle models, the speed control dial acts as a 

maximum speed limit when the variable trigger is used. The 

more you press in on the variable trigger, the faster the saw 

will operate, until it reaches the speed setting of the speed 

dial.
The optimal speed of the saw is somewhat subjective, but is 

predominately determined by the type of material being cut. 

The actual speed that delivers the best results for a specific 

cut may depend on other factors, such as blade type, work-

piece brittleness, desired smoothness of cut, etc. The table 

to the right provides a general guideline for blade speeds, 

but your actual speeds may vary (“A” indicates maximum 

speed).

Soft wood products and veneer plywoods

4-A

Hard wood products

3-A

Plastic laminate countertops

4-A

Hard plastics

3-A

Soft plastics

1-4

Plaster and cementitious hardboard

2-A

Aluminum, Ceramic

3-5

Steel

1-4

Variable 

Trigger

Speed 

Dial

All saw models have power switches on the left and right 

side of the main housing. The D-handle saws also have a 

variable speed trigger in the handle.
To use the power switches on the barrel, slide either switch 

forward to start the saw, and then release the switch. The 

saw will continue to run until you slide either of the switches 

forward again. 

 

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The speed of the saw will be determined by the speed 

control dial described above.

 

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It is not necessary to hold the switch forward while the 

saw is running. 

 

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Either switch may be used to turn the saw on or off.

To use the variable speed trigger on a D-handle model, 

press in on the trigger release and pull up on the trigger.

 

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The speed of the saw will be controlled by how much the 

trigger is pulled, but the speed control dial determines the 

maximum available speed.

 

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It is not necessary to continue to hold the trigger release 

button, but it is necessary to continue to hold the trigger 

depressed for the saw to run.

 

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The automatic speed control function is not available when 

the trigger is used. 

Variable 

Trigger

Trigger 

Release

Left Power 

Switch

Right Power 

Switch