Festool PM561608 User Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 

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The Carvex jigsaw, is designed for sawing of wood, wood-

like materials, and plastics. With special saw blades offered 

by Festool, the saw may also be used for cutting aluminum, 

steel, non-ferrous metals, and ceramic. The tool should 

not be altered or used for any other purpose, other than 

as specified in these operating instructions. Using the tool 

in contravention to this manual will void your warranty and 

may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible and liable 

for damages and accidents resulting from misuse or abuse 

of this saw.

Description

Barrel Grip 

Corded

D-Handle 

Corded

Barrel Grip 

Battery

D-Handle 

Battery

Speed Range (strokes per minute)

1500-3800

1000-3800

1500-3800

1000-3800

Voltage

120 V, 50/60 Hz

10.8-18.0 VDC

Power Consumption

400 W

N/A

Stroke Length

26 mm (1.02")

Pendulum Stroke

Off plus 3 orbit settings

Maximum Depth of Cut 

(with appropriate blade)

Wood

120 mm (4.72")

Aluminum 

20 mm (0.79")

Steel

10 mm (0.39")

Bevel Angle

0° to 45° both sides, with optional angle base

Weight

1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) w/o battery

The battery powered jigsaws can be operated using any 

Festool BPC or BPS class battery pack, from 10.8 volts to 

18.0 volts. The TRC 3 battery charger is capable of charging 

any Festool BPC or BPS class battery pack from 7.2 volts to 

18.0 volts.

 

TRC 3 Battery Charger
Input voltage

120 V, 60Hz

Output Voltage

7.2 to 18.0 VDC

Rapid Charge Rate

3 A max.

Maintenance Charge Rate

0.06 A, pulsating

LiIon Charging Rates

1.5 Ah

25 Min to 80%, 36 Min to 100%

3.0 Ah

55 Min to 80%, 70 Min to 100%

Permitted charging Temperature

-5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F)

Voltage

14.4 V

18 V

Capacity

3.0 Ah

3.0 Ah

Weight

0.55 kg (1.21 lb)

0.67 kg (1.48 lb)