Festool PN561608 Manuel D’Utilisation

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 

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The battery powered Carvex jigsaws (PSC 420 EB and PSBC 

420 EB) use a removable BPC-series 18V LiIon battery pack 

for their power. However, if needed, the saw may also be 

powered using any BPC or BPS series battery from 12 to 18 

volts. However, performance may be reduced when using a 

smaller battery.

    

 WARNING! Do not use any battery clips to hang 

a jigsaw from your tool belt or waistband. The saw 

can start unexpectedly, causing serious personal 

injury. If a battery has the battery clip installed, it is 

recommended to remove the clip to prevent it from 

catching on objects during operation.

To install the battery, slide it into the receptacle on the rear 

of the saw until it clicks into place. To remove the batter, 

press in on both left and right release buttons, and slide the 

battery out of the receptacle. 

Battery equipped Carvex saws include a TRC 3 intelligent 

battery charger. This charger may be used to charge any 

Festool BPC (LiIon) or BPS (NiCd, NiMH) series battery. The 

charger is microprocessor controlled and will detect the 

type of battery being charged as well as the condition of the 

battery.
To charge a battery, slide it onto the battery slot until it is 

fully seated. The status light will change when the charger 

detects the presence of the battery (fully seated). The 

meanings of the status light indications are listed below:

 

►

Yellow, Steady: Charger is ready, no battery present.

 

►

Green, Rapid Flash: The battery is being charged at its 

maximum charging rate.

 

►

Green, Slow Flash: The battery is approaching full 

charge and is being charged at a reduced charging rate.

 

►

Green, Steady: The battery is fully charged. 

 

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Red, Flashing: General fault indication, such as faulty 

battery pack or faulty connection to battery. 

 

►

Red, Steady: The battery temperature is too high to 

safely charge. Charging will commence when the tempera-

ture returns to a lower level.

Status 

Light

Battery 

Slot

After the battery has been fully charged, the intelligent 

charger will switch to a maintenance mode to maintain a 

full charge on the battery. The battery may be left in the 

charger until needed. However, it is not recommended to 

leave a battery in the charger for long-term storage. 
For infrequently used batteries, overall battery life will 

be improved if they are stored with a partial charge, and 

recharged only before needed.

Release 

Button