PSB 300 EQ
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PS 300 EQ
PSB 300 EQ
Instruction manual
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before using.
Guide d’utilisation
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Manual de instrucciones
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Contents
Safety rules 2
Technical data 3
Symbols 3
Functional description 4
Use for intended purpose 4
Electrical connection and operation 4
Extension cord 4
Tool settings 4
Electronic control 4
Pendulum stroke 5
Adjusting the base runner 5
Fitting the splinterguard 5
Fitting the chip guard 5
The chip extractor 6
Adjusting the sawblade guide 6
Changing the sawblade 6
Working with the tool 6
Metalworking 6
Free hand according to the scribe mark 6
Plunge cutting without pilot drilling 6
Accessories, tools 7
Festool guide system FS 7
Parallel guide 7
Circle cutter 7
Systainer 7
Other accessories, saw blades 8
Maintenance and care 8
Warranty 8
Safety rules
Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
General safety rules
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a
„live“ wire will make exposed metal parts of the
power tool „live“ and shock the operator.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are
tired or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off position before plugging
in. Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the
switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of these devices can reduce dust re-
lated hazards.
4) Tool use and care
Specifi c Safety Rules
a) Hold the tool only by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own power cord. Contact with a
“live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the
tool “live” and shock the operator.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The cor-
rect power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.
Various dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the
State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products,
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals work in a well ventilated
area and use approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to fi lter out micro-
scopic particles.
Technical data
Wattage: 720 W
No load speed: 1 000 – 2 900 spm
Stroke length: 26 mm (1.02 in.)
Pendulum stroke: 3 stages
Bevel adjustment: 45° to both sides
Cutting depth (depending on saw blade)
• wood: 120 mm (4.7 in.)
• aluminium: 20 mm (0.8 in.)
• steel: 10 mm (0.4 in.)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.2 lbs)
Safety standard:
/ II
Symbols
V volts
A amperes
Hz hertz
W watt
~ alternating current
n
no load speed
0
3
Class II Construction
spm strokes per minute
Functional description
PS 300 EQ
1.7
1.6
PSB 300 EQ
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.1
1.5 1.4 1.3
1.1
1.5 1.4 1.3
1.2
1.2
1.1 On/Off switch
1.2 Speed controller
1.3 Extractor connection piece
1.4 Allen key
1.5 Pendulum stroke switch
1.6 Chip guard
1.7 Chuck lever
1.8 Locking button (only PSB 300 EQ)
Use for intended purpose
The PS 300 EQ has a slide switch [1.1] to switch
the tool on and off (I = ON, 0 = OFF).
The PSB 300 EQ has a pushbutton switch [1.1]
to switch the tool on and off. This can be locked
with the locking button [1.8] for continuous
operation. Press the pushbutton switch again to
release the lock.
Extension cord
If an extension power cord is required, it must
have suffi cient cross-section to prevent an exces-
sive drop in voltage or overheating. An excessive
drop in voltage reduces the output and can lead
to failure of the motor. The table below shows you
the correct cord diameter as a function of the cord
length for the PS/PSB 300 EQ.
Total Extension Cord
Lenght (feed)
25 50 100 150
Cord size (AWG) 18 16 12 10
Use only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
Never use two extension cords together. Instead,
use one longer one.
Note: The lower the A.W.G. number, the thicker
the cord.
Tool settings
Always disconnect the plug from the
power supply before making any adjustments to
the tool or installing or removing any accessory!
These pendulum jigsaws are designed for sawing
wood and wood-like materials. Plastics, steels,
aluminum, non-ferrous metals and ceramic tiles
can also be cut using special sawblades as recommended in the Festool sales documents for the
specifi c materials.
The user shall be liable for damages
and accidents resulting from incorrect use.
Electrical connec-
tion and operation
The mains (supply) voltage must correspond to
the voltage on the rating plate!
See the following Fig. for connecting or disconnecting the power cord of the tool.
Always switch the machine off before
connecting or disconnecting the power cable!
Electronic control
The PS 300 EQ and PSB 300 EQ have control
electronics which enable stepless adjustment of
the stroke rate between 1000 and 2900 strokes
per minute. The desired stroke rate is set with the
speed controller [3.1, 3.2]:
3.1 3.2
PS 300 EQ PS 300 EQ
Recommended stroke rate (speed controller
setting):
Hard and soft wood, wood core plywood: 6
4
Plywood, chip board: 6
Wood fi berboard: 4-6
Plastics: 3-6
Ceramic: 3-5
Aluminum, NF metals: 3-5
Steel: 2-4
Pendulum stroke
4.1
In order to cut different materials with an optimum
feed movement, these pendulum jigsaws have an
adjustable pendulum stroke. Select the desired
setting with the pendulum stroke switch [4.1]:
Setting 0 = pendulum stroke off
Setting 3 = maximum pendulum stroke
Recommended pendulum stroke settings:
Hard and soft wood: 1-3
Wood core plywood, plywood: 1-2
Chipboard, wood fi berboard: 1-3
Plastics: 1-2
Ceramic: 0
Aluminum, NF metals: 0-2
Steel: 0-1
Adjusting the base runner
5.1
5.2
- Release locking screw [5.1] with Allen key.
- Push base runner approx. 5 mm (1/5") forwards.
- Set desired inclination according to the scale
[5.4].
- Tighten locking screw [5.1].
The base runner can be moved back for sawing
close to edges.
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Remove chip guard and splinterguard.
- Release locking screw [5.1] with Allen key.
- Push base runner to rear position so that the
centering pin [5.2] fi ts in the opening [5.3].
- Tighten locking screw [5.1].
Fitting the splinterguard
6.2 6.1
The splinterguard allows cuts with splinter-free
edges, even on the exit side of the sawblade.
- With the tool switched off and unplugged, fi t the
splinterguard [6.1] on the guide [6.2] up to the
sawblade.
- Switch the jigsaw on and with the tool running,
use the tool to push the splinterguard in and cut
on a level surface until the splinterguard is fl ush
with the front edge of the base runner.
Note: The splinterguard must lie close to the
sawblade on both sides to ensure reliable operation. Thus, a new splinterguard should be fi tted
every time the sawblade is changed to ensure
splinter-free cuts.
5.3
5.4
The base runner can be swiveled to both sides by
up to 45° for bevel cuts:
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Remove chip guard and splinterguard.
Fitting the chip guard
7.1
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The chip guard prevents chips from fl ying off and
improves the effi ciency of the chip extractor.
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Insert the chip guard [7.1] between the base
runner and chuck lever, and push back with slight
pressure until it catches in place.
The chip extractor
8.28.1 8.48.3
Jigsaws can be connected to a dust extractor
(hose diameter 27 mm / 1.06”) using the extractor adapter [8.4].
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Insert the extractor adapter into the rear hole
of the base runner in so that the hook [8.2]
catches in the notch [8.1].
- Press the lever [8.3] to remove the extractor
adapter. The integrated blow-off system comes
into effect if working with a dust extractor. A directed jet of air ensues that chips do not obscure
the scribe mark.
Adjusting the sawblade guide
3
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Changing the sawblade
10.1 10.2
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Open chuck lever [10.1] up to the stop.
- Remove sawblade.
- Insert new sawblade all the way to the stop in
the sawblade holder [10.2].
- Close chuck lever.
Working with the tool
With the tool switched off and unplugged, check for tight fi t of the sawblade before
starting work.
Always apply the pendulum jigsaw to
the workpiece with the sawblade running.
Metalworking
Take the following safety precautions
when cutting metals:
• Connect a residual current operated device in
series before the tool.
• Connect tool to a suitable dust extractor.
• Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in the
motor housing.
• Wear protective goggles.
9.3 9.2 9.1
These pendulum jigsaws have an additional carbide guide [9.3] immediately above the workpiece for better blade guidance.
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Tighten the screw [9.2] with the Allen key
[9.1] until the jaws almost rest against the
sawblade.
The sawblade must still move easily!
Free hand accord-
ing to the scribe mark
11.1
The point at the leading edge of the splinterguard
[11.1] points to the blade cut line, making it
easier to cut to a scribe mark.
Plunge cutting with-
out pilot drilling
The base runner must be in the front position for
plunge cuts in wood materials (basic setting).
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Place the saw on the front edge of the runner.
Set saw to maximum stroke rate and pendulum
stroke setting 3, and start the plunge cut into the
workpiece [illustration 12].
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Use the parallel guide (486719) to guide the jigsaw parallel to the workpiece edge.
The parallel guide can be fi tted on both sides of
the base runner:
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Slide clamping clip [14.2] onto the base runner
from the front.
- Insert parallel guide [14.3] through the clamping clip from the side to the desired position.
- Tighten rotary knob [14.1].
Circle cutter
Accessories, tools
For safety reasons, only use original
Festool accessories and tools!
Festool offers sawblades which are ideally matched
to your Festool jigsaw and application, to ensure
quick and clean cuts in a variety of materials.
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet under
www.festool-usa.com.
Festool guide system FS
13.2
13.1
The use of the Festool guide system FS facilitates
the production of straight and precise cuts, particularly with material thicknesses up to 20 mm
(1/4"). To do this, the jigsaw is placed in a guide
stop [13.1] (490031) and guided along the guide
rail.
The guide stop has two adjustable limit stops
[13.2] for a setting free from play.
15.1
15.3
15.2
15.4
circular cuts with a diameter between 120 mm
and 720 mm (4.7” - 28.3”).
The circle cutter can be fi tted to either side of the
base runner:
- Turn off and unplug tool.
- Slide clamping clip [15.2] onto the base runner
from the front.
- Insert circle cutter [15.3] through the clamping
clip from the side to the desired position.
- Tighten rotary knob [15.1].
- Insert circle tip [15.4] in the rear bore hole of
the circle cutter.
Systainer
Many Festool products are shipped in a unique
system container, called "Systainer". This provides
protection and storage for the tool and accessories. The Systainers are stackable and can be
interlocked together. They also can be interlocked
atop Festool CT dust extractors.
14.1
14.2
Parallel guide
14.3
16.3
16.2
16.1
- Place one systainer on top of the other.
- Release all four latches on the lower systainer
by pulling back at their top edges [16.1].
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- Slide all four latches upward [16.2].
- Snap all four latches back to their fl at position
[16.3] so they engage the stacking tabs of the
upper systainer.
Maintenance and care
Any maintenance or repair work requiring the motor housing to be opened may only
be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
Maintenance or repair work carried out by an
unauthorized person can lead to the wrong connection of the power leads or other components,
which in turn can lead to accidents with serious
consequences.
Always remove the plug from the
mains supply socket before carrying out any work
on the machine!
Always keep the machine and the ventilation slots
clean.
Warranty
Conditions of 1+2 Warranty
You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1
year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power
tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping
costs during the fi rst year of the warranty. Dur-
ing the second and third year of the warranty the
customer is responsible for shipping the tool to
Festool. Festool will pay for return shipping to the
customer using UPS Ground Service. All warranty
service is valid 3 years from the date of purchase
on your receipt or invoice.
Festool Limited Warranty
This warranty is valid only on condition that the
tool is used and operated in compliance with the
Festool operating instructions. Festool warrants,
only to the original consumer purchaser, that the
specifi ed tool will be free from defects in materi-
als and workmanship for a term of one year from
the date of procurement. Festool makes no other
warranty, express or implied, for Festool portable
power tools. No agent, representative, distributor,
dealer or employee of Festool has the authority
to increase or otherwise change the obligations
or limitations of this warranty. The obligations of
Festool in its sole discretion under this warranty
shall be limited to the repair or replacement of
any Festool portable power tool that is found to be
defective as packaged with the User Manual.
Excluded from coverage under this warranty are:
normal wear and tear; damages caused by misuse, abuse or neglect; damage caused by anything
other than defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to accessory items
such as circular saw blades, drill bits, router bits,
jigsaw blades, sanding belts, and grinding wheels.
Also excluded are “wearing parts”, such as carbon
brushes, vanes of air tools, rubber collars and
seals, sanding discs and pads, and batteries.
Festool portable power tools requiring replacement or repair are to be returned with the receipt
of purchase to Festool (call 800-554-8741 for
address details).
IN NO EVENT SHALL FESTOOL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WHATSOEVER. ALL WARRANTIES
IMPLIED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THREE YEARS.
Some states in the U.S. and some Canadian provinces do not allow the limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. With the exception of
any warranties implied by state or province law
as hereby limited, the foregoing express limited
warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of Festool.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state in the U.S. and province to province
in Canada.
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