Festool PD561593 User Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 

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The Carvex jigsaw can be used with or without a dust 

extraction system. For best results, however, a dust extrac-

tion system (such as the Festool CT 22 shown below) should 

be used. Festool dust extractors have the added features 

of variable speed, and sensing when the corded model saw 

is turned on. When a corded model saw is plugged into the 

electrical outlet on the vacuum, the vacuum will automati-

cally start when the saw is turned on, and will remain run-

ning for a couple of seconds after the saw turns off to clear 

the remaining dust. 

  NOTE: A battery operated saw will not activate the 

automatic function of the vacuum. The vacuum will 

have to be activated manually.

  NOTE: The Angled Base (see 

) does 

Therefore, dust collection will not be available.

1.  To use the dust extraction system, install the dust collec-

tion port as described on 

. 

2.  For improved air flow of the vacuum, slide the chip guard 

down.

Dust 

Collection Port

Chip 

Guard

Slide

3.  Slide the vacuum hose over the dust collection port. The 

outside diameter of the port is approximately 27 mm.

Dust 

Collection Port

Vacuum 

Hose

4.  For corded models, plug the jigsaw into the electrical 

receptacle on the front of the dust extractor, and turn the 

power switch to “Auto”.

 

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When the power switch is in the manual or off position, 

the electrical outlet will not have any power.

5.  For cordless models, turn the power switch to manual.

Saw’s 

Power Cord

Power Switch 

Set to Auto

When the optional guide rail base (see 

installed on the jigsaw, the saw may be used with a Festool 

guide rail for performing straight cuts. In this configura-

tion, the distance from the rear edge of the guide rail to the 

center of the blade is approximately 1⅜" (35mm).
1.  Install the optional guide rail base as described on 

2.  Position the guide rail parallel to the desired cut line, and  

1⅜” (35mm) away from the center of the cut. Note, you 

will need to subtract ½ the thickness of the blade to set 

the distance to the edge of the cut instead of the center 

of the cut.

3.  Clamp the guide rail to the workpiece.

  NOTE: The body of the jigsaw does not press down 

on the guide rail. To reduce the chance of slipping, it 

is recommended to clamp the guide rail.

4.  For best results, it is recommended to use a blade with a 

wide tooth side set, such as the FSG blades.

5.  Place the jigsaw base over the rear T-slot of the guide rail  

and perform the cut as normal.

Guide Rail 

Base

1⅜" (35mm)