Festool PN561593 User Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 

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The standard Carvex base can be fitted with one of 5 

optional base inserts (shown below). Each base insert is 

described below.

 

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Standard Insert: This is a general purpose insert that is 

supplied with the saw, and may be used in all applications. 

 

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Felt Insert: The felt insert provides a soft felt surface 

to the base of the jigsaw for mar-free cutting on finished 

materials. The bottom of the felt insert has a tight hook-

&-loop surface that holds the replaceable/disposable felt 

pads in place.

 

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Phenolic Insert: This insert provides a smooth, hard, 

and low-friction base for abrasive environments that could 

scratch softer inserts. 

 

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Dimpled Insert: This insert is designed to provide 

smooth operation on rough surfaces, such as rough-sawn 

lumber. The dimples (rounded studs) glide over and 

between the rough features of the workpiece surface.

 

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Stainless Steel Insert: This insert is ideal for working on 

steel, aluminum, and other very hard materials that would 

scratch even the phenolic insert. 

  NOTE: The optional Base Accessory Kit may include 

a small key and lanyard. This is for a 

European configuration to lock the power 

button, and is not used in North America.

1.  Remove the dust collection port as described below. The 

release tab on the base insert cannot be pressed in when 

the dust collection port is in place.

2.  Either remove the main base from the saw as described 

, or remove the sawblade described on 

3.  Press down on the back of the release tab and slide the 

base insert forward about 1/2 inch.

4.  Lift the base insert off the main base to remove it.

Release 

Tab

Base 

Insert

The dust port is used to connect a dust extractor to the 

jigsaw. Refer to “

It may be used with the standard base or the guide rail 

base. However, the dust port cannot be used with the 

angled base. See 

 for more information on the 

different bases.

 

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To remove the dust port from the base, press down on the 

release tab and slide the port out from the base.

 

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To install the dust port, slide it into the base until the 

release tab clicks into place.

Release 

Tab

Dust 

Port