Festool PM561608 User Manual

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Carvex PS420 Series

     

The corded Carvex jigsaws (PS 420 EBQ and PSB 420 EBQ) 

come equipped with a removable Plug-It power cord. The 

cord can be removed for easier storage of the tool. The 

Plug-It port on the PS 420 EBQ model can also be rotated 

when used inverted under a workpiece, or for fitting in 

tighter corners.
To install the power cord, insert the cord into the inlet (port) 

on the tool with the key and keyway aligned, and twist the 

locking ring ¼-turn until it clicks. Reverse the procedure to 

remove the cord.

  NOTICE: Make sure to fully tighten the plug-it cord 

a full quarter-turn until it clicks. If the plug is not 

fully locked, the socket and cord can overheat and be 

damaged.

  NOTE: The 18 gauge plug-it cord is interchangeable 

with other tools that use the same size cord, but it 

cannot be used with larger tools, such as routers and 

saws. The plug has an extra key to prevent it from 

being used on a larger tool that would otherwise 

damage the cord. Larger cords may be used with 

smaller tools, but not the reverse.

The clear plastic splinter guard serves as a zero-clearance 

throat along the blade to reduce splintering of the topside of 

the workpiece. The splinter guard is a consumable com-

ponent that is replaced when it wears or when blades of 

different thicknesses are used.

            

 WARNING! This procedure requires the saw to be 

powered and in operation during a portion of the 

installation procedure. Care must be taken to pre-

vent personal injury. Remove the battery or unplug 

the saw when instructed to do so.

1.  Unplug the saw or remove the battery to prevent 

accidental starting.

2.  Rotate the pendulum stroke lever to the zero position.
3.  Slide the plastic splinter guard onto the ribs on the main 

base, but not far enough to touch the blade.

4.  Turn the saw on, and press the front of the splinter guard 

against a table to allow the sawblade to cut into the 

splinter guard as it slides the rest of the way on the base.

5.  For added life, as the splinter guard wears, you can push 

it farther back into the base until the gap is gone.

Plug-It 

Cord

Plug-It 

Port

Port rotates on 

PS 420 EBQ 

model.

Lock

Key & 

Keyway

Unlock

Locking 

Ring

Ribs

Grooves

Gap