Festool KS 60 E Original Operating Manual - page 21
KS 60 E
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Clamping set for MFT [5C]: Use the clamping set
[5C-2] to secure the machine on the Festool MFT 3
or MFT/Kapex (SZ-KS) multifunction table. The
hexagonal holes [5C-1] close to the table extension
on both sides are used for this.
Base frameUG-KAPEX KS 60 [5D]: Observe the in-
stallation instructions that are enclosed with the
base frame.
6.3
Transport
Risk of injury! The machine may slip out of
your hands when you are carrying it. Always
carry the machine with both hands, using the
carrying handles [6] provided.
Securing the machine (transport position)
Wind up the mains cable on the cable winder [2-
11] and use the cable clamp [2-1] to secure it.
Move the saw unit into the rear position and lock
it in place using the rotary knob [1-5].
Swivel the saw unit into a vertical position.
Loosen the star handle [2-9].
Move the saw unit into a vertical position.
Tighten the star handle.
Lock the saw unit in place.
Press and hold the safety button [1-2].
Push the saw unit downwards until it reach-
es the limit stop.
Pull the lever for the transport locking de-
vice [1-6].
Release the safety button.
The saw unit remains in the lower position.
Swivel the rotary base into the right-hand posi-
tion.
Release the rotary knob [2-6].
Press and hold the detent lever [1-11].
Swivel the rotary base [1-12] as far to the
right as it will go.
Release the detent lever, close the rotary
knob.
The machine is in the transport position
[6]
.
The machine has several carrying handles:
Handles on the saw unit[6-1], in the cable wind-
er [6-3] and the table extensions [6-2] (when
they are securely in place.).
6.4
Working position
Unlock the machine (working position)
Swivel the saw unit into a vertical position (saw
blade is vertical) [10].
Push the saw unit downwards as far as the limit
stop and hold it there.
Pull the lever for the transport locking device
[1-6].
Slowly guide the saw unit upwards.
Unwind the mains cable and plug in the mains
plug.
The machine is ready for operation.
6.5
Switch on/off
Check the electrical safety of the power connec-
tion.
Move the machine into the working position or
release the lock on the saw unit.
Press and hold the safety button [1-2].
Press and hold the On/Off switch [1-3].
Press = ON
Release = OFF
7
Settings
7.1
Electronics
The machine features electronics with the following
properties:
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up en-
sures that the machine starts up jolt-free.
Speed control
You can continuously adjust the speed within the
speed range using the adjusting wheel [2-5]. As a
result, you can adapt the cutting speed in a way that
best suits the relevant material (see table).
CAUTION
Risk of crushing
The saw unit may swing out/extend
The machine must always be transported in the
transport position that has been provided for this
purpose.
Recommended position of the adjusting wheel
Wood
3 - 6
Plastic
3 - 5
Fibrous material
1 - 3
Aluminium and non-ferrous pro-
files
3 - 6