PSC 400 EB
1-5
1-2
1-1
PSBC 400 EB
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-91-101-111-12
1-51-3 1-4
1-2
1-1
1
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-91-101-111-12
klick
2
3
4 mm
96 mm
3-1
4-1
4-2
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5
5-1
5-2
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Original operating manual
1 Symbols .................................. 15
2 Machine features ...................... 15
3 Intended use............................ 15
4 Technical data .......................... 15
5 Safety instructions .................... 16
6 Operation ................................ 17
7 Settings................................... 18
8 Working with the machine.......... 19
9 Service and maintenance ........... 20
10 Accessories .............................. 21
12 Disposal .................................. 22
13 Warranty ................................. 22
14 EU Declaration of Conformity...... 22
The illustrations specified are located at the beginning and end of the operating manual.
1Symbols
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/
Notes!
Wear a dust mask.
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective goggles.
Wear protective gloves.
Do not throw in the household waste.
2 Machine features
[1-1] Chip guard
[1-2]
[1-3]
[1-4]
[1-5]
[1-6]
[1-7] Extractor connector
[1-8] Saw table change lever
[1-9] Saw blade ejection
[1-10]Replaceable saw table
[1-11]Pendulum stroke switch
[1-12]Base runner
On/Off switch
Variable speed trigger (only PSBC 400 EB)
Switch lock (only PSBC 400 EB)
Adjusting wheel for stroke speed control
Buttons for releasing the battery pack
3Intended use
Jigsaws are designed for sawing wood and similar materials similar to wood. With the special
saw blades offered by Festool, these machines
can also be used for sawing plastic, steel, aluminium, non-ferrous metal and ceramic plates.
The charger TRC 3 is designed for charging the
battery packs listed.
The user bears the responsibility for damage and accidents caused by improper
use.
4 Technical data
Cordless jigsaws PSC 400 EB PSBC 400 EB
Motor voltage 10.8 - 18 V
Stroke speed 1500 - 3800 rpm 1000 - 3800 rpm
Stroke length 26 mm
Pendulum stroke 4 steps
max. inclination (only with accessory
angle table WT-PS 400)
max. cutting depth (depending on saw blade)
Wood 120 mm
Aluminium 20 mm
Steel 10 mm
Weight without battery pack 1.8 kg
Safety class /II
45° to both sides
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Charger TRC 3
Mains voltage (input) 220 - 240 V ~
Mains frequency 50/60 Hz
Charging voltage (output) 7.2 - 18 V=
Rapid charging max. 3 A
Conservation charging current, pulsating (only NiCd, NiHM) approx. 0.06 A
Charging times for LiIon 1.3 Ah/ 2.6 Ah, 80 % approx. 22/ 45 min
LiIon 1.3 Ah/ 2.6 Ah, 100 % approx. 35/ 70 min
Permitted charging temperature range -5 °C to +45 °C
Temperature monitoring via NTC resistor
Battery pack BPS 12 Li BPC 12 Li BPS 15 Li BPC 15 Li BPS 18 Li
Voltage 10.8 V 10,8 V 14.4 V 14,4 V 18 V
Capacity 1.3 Ah 1,5 Ah 2.6 Ah 3,0 Ah 2.6 Ah/ 3,0 Ah
Weight 0.49 kg 0.30 kg 0.58 kg 0.55 kg 0.67 kg
5 Safety instructions
5.1 General safety instructions
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2 Machine-related safety instruc-
tions
–
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surface, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
The charger and power tool are not in-
–
tended for use by persons (including
children) with limited physical, sensory
or mental ability or without sufficient
experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how the charger or power
tool is to be used.
Children should always be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the charger or the power tools.
–
Festool electric power tools must only be
installed on work tables provided by Festool for this purpose.
If the tool is installed in
–
– Do not open the battery pack or the charger. Even
– Make sure that metal objects (such as metal
– Do not charge battery packs from external
– Protect the battery pack from excessive heat
– Never use water to extinguish burning LiIon
– Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw
– Always place the pendulum jigsaw on the
– Wear suitable protection such as ear pro-
another, or self-made, work table, it can become unstable and result in serious accidents.
Wait until the power tool stops completely until placing it down.
The tool can
become entangled and lead to a loss of control of the power tool.
after disconnection from the mains, there is still a
high capacitor voltage inside the charger.
chips) or fluids do not collect in the battery pack
retaining slots or enter the machine through the
air vent slits (danger of short circuit).
manufacturers. The charger is designed for
charging original battery packs only. Never
charge the battery packs in chargers from
external manufacturers. Otherwise there is a
danger of fire and explosion.
or constant heat sources such as sunlight or
naked flames. There is a risk of explosion.
battery packs, always use sand or a fire blanket.
blades with blunt or broken cutting edges
must not be used.
workpiece with the saw blade running.
tection, safety goggles, a dust mask for
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work which generates dust, and protective
gloves when working with raw materials
and when changing tools.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a man-
ner that it cannot move while being sawed.
– Always connect the machine to a dust ex-
tractor when work involves dust generation.
–
Stroboscopic light can cause epileptic
seizures.
Do not use this machine if you are
susceptible to epileptic seizures.
– Do not look into the stroboscope light. Looking
into the light source can damage your vision.
5.3 Metal processing
When processing metal, the following
measures must be taken for safety reasons:
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex-
tractor.
– Regularly remove dust deposits in the motor
housing.
– Use a metal saw blade.
– Close the chip guard.
Wear protective goggles.
5.4 Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN
60745 are typically:
Sound pressure level L
Noise level L
Measuring uncertainty
= 88 dB(A)
PA
= 99 dB(A)
WA
K = 3 dB
allowance
CAUTION
Operating noise
Damage to hearing
X
Use ear protection!
Vibration emission value a
three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 60745:
(vector sum for
h
PSC 400 EB PSBC 400 EB
Sawing wood
Handle ah= 6,0 m/s2ah= 10.0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
Gear
head
K = 2,0 m/s
ah= 11,0 m/s
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
Sawing metal
Handle ah= 7,0 m/s2ah= 11.0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
Gear
head
K = 2,0 m/s
ah= 12,0 m/s
K = 2,0 m/s
2
2
The emission values specified (vibration, noise)
were measured in accordance with the test
conditions stipulated in EN 60745 and are intended for machine comparisons. They are also
used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise loads during operation.
The emission values specified refer to the main
applications for which the power tool is used. If
the electric power tool is used for other applications, with other tools or is not maintained sufficiently prior to operation, however, the vibration and noise load may be higher when the tool
is used. Take into account any machine idling
times and downtimes to estimate these values
more accurately for a specified time period.
This may significantly reduce the load during
the machine operating period.
6Operation
6.1 Changing the battery pack [2]
L
The cordless jigsaws can be charged using
any Festool battery pack from the
Ion and BPC
Risk of injury!
series.
Always remove the belt
clip from battery packs from the BPC series prior to use.
6.2 Switch on/off
The electric power tool has one button [1-2] on
each side for switching on/off.
The PSBC 400 EB also has a variable speed trigger [1-3] with switch lock [1-4]. For continuous
operation, use the button [1-2].
BPS Li-
6.3 Charging the battery pack [3]
L
The battery pack is delivered partially
charged. To guarantee the full battery power, charge it completely before using it for
the first time.
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The charger TRC 3 can be used to charge all
Festool battery packs of the BPS and BPC series. The charger automatically detects the type
of the inserted battery (NiCd, NiMH or LiIon). A
microprocessor controls the charging process in
line with the charging state, temperature and
voltage of the battery pack.
The LED [3-1] on the charger indicates the respective operating status of the charger.
LED yellow - lit continuously
Charger is ready to use.
LED green - flashing quickly
Battery pack is charged to maximum capacity.
LED green - flashing slowly
Battery pack is charged with reduced current,
LiIon is charged to 80 %.
LED green - lit continuously
Battery pack is fully charged, or charging is not
started again, because the battery is charged
to more than 80 %.
LED red - flashing
General fault display, e.g. incomplete contact,
short circuit, battery pack faulty, etc.
LED red - lit continuously
Battery temperature is outside the permitted
range.
6.4 Charger wall mount
The charger TRC 3 has two elongated holes on
its back. It can be mounted on a wall using two
screws (e.g. round head or flat head screw with
shank diameter of 5 mm) (see Fig. [3]).
7 Settings
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X
Always disconnect the battery pack before
any type of work on the machine!
7.1 Changing tools
Selecting saw blade
Only use saw blades with a T-shank. The
saw blade should not be longer than that
required for the intended cut. To ensure
safe guidance, during the cut the saw blade
should emerge at the bottom of the workpiece
at every point.
L
Only use cross-set saw blades when using
the angle and adapter table. We recommend
Festool saw blade S 105/4 FSG.
Inserting saw blade
Always disconnect the battery pack from
the machine before every tool change!
X
If necessary, push the chip guard [4-1] upwards.
X
Push the saw blade [4-4] into the opening as
far as the stop with its teeth in cutting direction [4-2].
X
Turn the saw blade [4-4] approx. 30° clockwise until it engages.
The guidance jaws adjust automatically to the
saw blade used.
Check that the saw blade is secure. A
loose saw blade can fall out and cause an
injury.
L
In the case of very short saw blades, it is advisable to remove the saw table (see chap-
7.4
ter
) before inserting the saw blade.
Ejecting saw blade
L
When ejecting the saw blade, hold the electric power tool such that no persons or animals can be injured.
X
Push the saw blade ejection [4-3] forwards
as far as the stop.
If the saw blade is not ejected:
run jigsaw 3
- 10 seconds at a high speed. Actuate saw
blade ejector mechanism [4-3] once again.
7.2 Using the chip guard
The chip guard [4-1] prevents chips flying away
and improves the efficiency of the chip extraction system.
X
Using minimal pressure, push the chip guard
[4-1] downwards.
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury
X
Wear protective gloves!
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7.3 Inserting splinterguard
The splinterguard makes cuts with splinter-free
cutting edges possible, even on the exit side of
the saw blade.
X
With the machine switched off, push the
splinterguard [5-1] onto the guide up to the
saw blade [5-2],
X
switch on the jigsaw,
X
with the machine running (Speed range 5),
push the splinterguard in on a flat plane until it is flush with the front edge of the saw
table. This beds in the splinterguard.
L
When it is worn, push the splinterguard approx. 3 mm further to the rear and continue
using it.
L
To guarantee reliable operation of the splinterguard, it must seal tightly on both sides
of the saw blade. For splinter-free cuts,
therefore, a new splinterguard should also
be used after every saw blade change.
7.4 Changing saw table
X
Open the change lever [1-8].
X
Removing the saw table downwards.
L
Assembly is performed in reverse sequence
to removal. Ensure that the saw table is
firmly seated in the guide.
Instead of the saw table, the angle table WTPS 400 or adaptation table ADT-PS 400 can be
installed at the support.
Never saw without the saw table, or one
of the other tables offered in the Festool
accessories program.
7.5 Dust extraction
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7.6 Adjusting the pendulum stroke
The pendulum stroke on pendulum jigsaws can be
adjusted to machine different materials with the
correct rate of advance. Select the required setting using the pendulum stroke switch [1-11]:
Position 0 = pendulum stroke off
Position 3 = maximum pendulum stroke
Recommended pendulum stroke setting
Softwood, chip board, wood fibreboard 1 - 3
Blockboard, plywood, plastic 1 - 2
Ceramics 0
Aluminium, non-ferrous metals 0 - 2
Steel, hardwood 0 - 1
7.7 Stroke speed control
The number of strokes can be adjusted steplessly with the adjusting wheel [1-5] between
1500
and 3800 rpm (PSBC 400 EB:
rpm). This enables you to optimise the
3800
1000 -
cutting speed to suit the respective material.
A
In position
, the automatic load detection is
activated: The stroke speed is reduced in idling
and is controlled to the highest value when the
blade enters the workpiece.
WARNING
Dust hazard
X
Dust can be hazardous to health. Always
work with a dust extractor.
X
Always read applicable national regulations before extracting hazardous dust.
The extraction adapter [6-3] allows jigsaws to
be connected to a dust extractor (hose diameter 27 mm).
X
Insert the extraction adapter into the rear
opening of the saw table so that the hook
[6-2] engages in the [6-1] recess.
X
To remove the extraction adapter, press the
hook [6-2].
L
Due to the low power consumption of the
machine (low energy consumption), dust
extractors with an automatic switch-on
function will sometimes only start up
when the actual cut is made.
X
Set the dust extractor to continuous operation for special applications (e.g. low
stroke rate, soft wood).
Recommended stroke speed (position
of the adjusting wheel)
Hard and soft wood, plywood board,
A
plywood, chip board
Hardboard 4 - A
Plastic 3 - A
Ceramic, aluminium, non-ferrous metals
3 - 5
Steel 2 - 4
8 Working with the machine
CAUTION
Material with high dust generation (e.g.
plasterboard)
Damage to machine through dust penetration, risk of injury
X
Do not work overhead!
When working on small or thin workpieces, always use a stable base, or the CMS module (accessory).
When working, hold the electric power tool by
the handle and guide it along the desired cutting line. For precise cuts and smooth running,
use two hands to guide the electric power tool.
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Freely guided sawing along a scribe mark
The triangular shape of the splinterguard [5-1]
points to the cutting line of the saw blade. This
facilitates sawing along a scribe mark.
8.1 Lighting
WARNING
The stroboscope light may make it difficult to determine the saw blade position
Risk of injury
X
Ensure the work area is well illuminated.
A continuous light or stroboscope is installed for
illuminating the cutting line:
up to approx. 2100 rpm: continuous light
from approx. 2100 rpm: stroboscope light
L
In overhead position (+/- 45°), the lighting
is switched off completely.
If required, you can adjust the lighting:
X
Press both buttons simultaneously [1-2] and
hold for approx. 10 s until a beep sounds.
X
Release both buttons [1-2].
X
Press the left button (on the pendulum
stroke side) to select the required mode:
Mode Display during
configuration
1 Light flashes with stroboscope
2Light on
3 Light off Light switched off
X
Press the right button to save the setting.
8.2 Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine switches off in the following operating
states:
peep ― ―
– Battery flat or machine overloaded.
X
Change the battery.
X
Place the machine under reduced stress.
peep peep ―
– Machine is overheating.
X
You must allow the machine to cool before
using again.
peep peep peep
Performance during operation
(standard)
Permanent light
without stroboscope
– LiIon battery pack is faulty or has overheated.
X
Once the battery pack has cooled, perform a
functional check using the charger.
9 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X
Always disconnect the battery pack from the
machine before any maintenance or care work!
X
All maintenance and repair work which requires the motor housing to be opened,
must only be carried out by an authorised
service workshop.
Damaged safety devices and components must
be repaired or replaced in a recognised specialist workshop, unless otherwise indicated in the
operating manual.
Observe the following instructions:
– Keep the air slits on the machine and the
charger free and clean to ensure adequate
cooling.
– Keep the contacts on the machine, charger
and battery pack clean.
– Check the guidance roller regularly for wear.
– Regularly remove dust deposits from the chip
guard.
– Regularly clean the base runner to prevent
scratches and cores on the surface.
Information on battery packs
– Where possible, store the battery pack in a
cool, dry place at a temperature between
5°C and 25 °C.
– Battery packs are most efficient at tempera-
tures between 20 °C and 30 °C.
– Protect the battery pack from moisture, wa-
ter and heat.
– Significantly shorter operating times after
each charge indicate that the battery pack is
worn and should be replaced with a new one.
– The LiIon battery pack is fully compatible
with the charger! Integrated electronics pre-
vent overloading and overheating during the
charging process.
– Do not leave flat battery packs in a charger
disconnected from the mains power supply
for longer than one month. There is a risk of
total discharge and the maximum power of
the battery pack may decrease.
– Store the battery pack in its packaging to re-
duce the risk of short circuits..
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– If LiIon battery packs are to be stored for
long periods without use, they should be
charged to 40 % capacity (approx. 15 mins.
charging period).
10 Accessories
Angle table position Application
Picture [8A] Angle, interior angle
Picture [8B]
Picture [8C]
Use only original Festool accessories and Festool consumable material intended for this machine because these components are designed
specifically for the machine. Using accessories
and consumable material from other suppliers
will most likely affect the quality of your working results and limit any warranty claims. Machine wear or your own personal workload may
increase depending on the application. Protect
yourself and your machine, and preserve your
warranty claims by always using original Festool accessories and Festool consumable material!
The order numbers of the accessories and tools
can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the
Internet under "www.festool.com".
10.1 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to saw different materials quickly and
cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all applications that are specially designed for your Festool jigsaw.
10.2 Sawing with special base runners
The special base runners protect high-quality
surfaces against scratches and scores.
X
Press in the base runner at position [7-1].
X
At the same time, push the base runner forwards.
X
Mount another base runner and push it to
the rear until it engages.
10.3 Sawing with the angle table
The angle table WT-PS 400 is used for sawing interior and exterior angles up to 45° and pipes.
Dust extraction is not possible when
sawing with the angle table!
Installing the angle table
X
Remove the saw table [1-10], (see chapter
X
Position the angle table against the saw ta-
7.4
).
ble support.
X
Close the change lever [1-8].
Ensure that the angle table is firmly seated in
the guide.
Setting the angle
X
Turn the adjusting wheel [8-1] to set the desired angle.
You can set the values -45°, 0° and +45° using
the scale [8-2].
Angle
Exterior angle, pipes
WARNING
Sawing cutting depths
Risk of injury
X
Select the saw blade length and cutting
depth so that the saw blade always stays
in the workpiece.
L
For 90° cuts, we recommend setting the angle table to a small negative degree value to
guarantee stable running.
10.4 Sawing with the adaptation table
The adaptation table ADT-PS 400 is used for fitting your jigsaw on the Festool guide rail and
the circle cutter KS-PS 400.
Installing the adaptation table
X
Remove the saw table [1-10], (see chapter
7.4
).
X
Mount the adaptation table [9-1] on the saw
table support.
X
Close the change lever [1-8].
Ensure that the adaptation table is firmly seated in the guide.
L
Use the extractor connector [1-7] also with
the adaptation table.
Adaptation to the guide rail FS 2
Using the Festool guide system FS 2 (Fig.
[10]) makes it easier to produce straight and
precise cuts, in particular, with material thicknesses up to 20 mm.
X
Place the jigsaw with attached adaptation
table [9-1] on the guide rail.
Adaptation to the circle cutter
The circle cutter can be used to create circular
cuts with a diameter between 120 and 3000
mm. The circle cutter can be installed from both
sides on the adaptation table.
X
Place the jigsaw with attached adaptation
table on the adapter [11-1] on the circle
cutter.
X
Insert the centring mandrel [11-2] in the
hole [11-4] on the circle cutter aligned with
the saw blade.
X
Clamp the measuring tape to the circle cutter using the rotary knob [11-5].
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Recommended when using the circle cutter:
X
Cut in an anticlockwise direction.
X
Work at a slow rate of advance.
X
Set the pendulum stroke [1-11] to 0 - 1.
X
Set the stroke rate [1-5] to 1 - 5.
L
Store the centring mandrel in the depot [11-3].
11 Transport
The equivalent amount of lithium in the LiIon
battery pack is less than the applicable limit
value and certified as per UN manual ST/SG/
AC.10/11/rev. 3 part III, subsection 38.3. The
LiIon battery pack is therefore not subject to
national and international dangerous goods
regulations, neither as an individual component
nor as a fitted machine component. However,
dangerous goods regulations may apply when
several battery packs are transported, in which
case you may have to fulfil special conditions.
Refer to ADR special regulation 230 for more information relevant for the EU.
12 Disposal
Do not throw the power tool in your household
waste! Dispose of machines, accessories and
packaging at an environmentally responsible
recycling centre. Observe the valid national
regulations.
EU only:
ulates that used electric power tools must be
collected separately and disposed of at an environmentally responsible recycling centre.
Return used or faulty battery packs to your local
specialist retailer, Festool after-sales service or a
designated public waste management facility. The
battery packs will then be recycled. (Observe the
regulations applicable in your country). The batteries must be discharged on return.
EU only:
ulates that faulty or used battery packs/batteries must be recycled.
European Directive 2002/96/EC stip-
European Directive 91/157/EEC stip-
Complaints can only be accepted if the tool is
returned while still assembled to the supplier or
an authorised Festool Customer Service workshop. Keep the operating manual, safety instructions, spare parts list and purchase receipt
in a safe place. Otherwise the current warranty
conditions of the manufacturer shall apply.
Note
Due to continuous research and development
work, we reserve the right to make changes to
the technical content of this documentation.
14 EU Declaration of Conformity
Cordless jigsaw Serial no.
PSBC 400 EB 496059
PSC 400 EB 496058
Year of CE mark: 2010
We declare under sole responsibility that this
product complies with the following directives
and standards:
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, EN 60745-1, EN EN
60745-2-11, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2.
Charger Serial no.
TRC 3 494635, 494636, 494637
Year of CE mark: 2007
We declare under sole responsibility that this
product complies with the following directives
and standards:
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, EN 60335-1, EN EN
60335-2-29, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN
61204-3.
Festool GmbH
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany
13 Warranty
We offer a warranty for material and production
defects for all our tools in accordance with the
locally applicable legal provisions, but for a
minimum of 12 months. Within the EU member
states, the warranty period is 24 months (verification through invoice or delivery note). Damage caused by the operator, natural wear, overloading, incorrect handling or through the use
of the equipment not specified in the operating
manual, or damage which was known at the
time of purchase, is not covered by the warranty. Furthermore, damage caused by the use of
non-original accessories and consumable materials (e.g. sanding pads) is also excluded.
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Dr. Johannes Steimel
Head of Research, Development and Technical
Documentation
08.02.2010
REACh for Festool products, its accessories and consumable materials:
REACh is a European Chemical Directive that came into effect
in 2007. As "downstream users" and product manufacturers,
we are aware of our duty to provide our customers with information. We have set up the following website to keep you updated with all the latest news and provide you with information
on all the materials used in our existing products: www.fes-
tool.com/reach
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