Festool PSB 400 EBQ User manual

477219_009
Originalbetriebsanleitung/Ersatzteilliste 6
Original operating manual/Spare parts list 14
Notice d’utilisation d’origine/Liste de pièces de rechange 21
Manual de instrucciones original/Lista de piezas de repuesto 29
Istruzioni per l'uso originali/Elenco parti di ricambio 37
Originele gebruiksaanwijzing/Lijst met reserveonderdelen 44
Originalbruksanvisning/Reservdelslista 51
Alkuperäiset käyttöohjeet/Varaosaluettelo 58
Original brugsanvisning/Reservedelsliste 65
Originalbruksanvisning/Reservedelsliste 72
Manual de instruções original/Lista de peças sobresselentes 79
   /   87
Originál návodu k obsluze/Seznam náhradních díl 96
Oryginalna instrukcja eksploatacji/Lista czci zamiennych 103
CARVEX
PS 400 EBQ
PSB 400 EBQ

2
1-1
1-101-11
1-121-13
1-101-11
1-121-13
1-9
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-7
1-8
1-2
1-1
1-2
1-5
1
1-5
1-3 1-4
PS 400 EBQ
PSB 400 EBQ

1.
2. ca. 3 mm
5-3
5-1
5-2
5
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3
4-2
4-1
4

A
B
C
7
6
6-1
7-1
7-2

88-1
10-2
10-3
10-410-5
10-1
9
10

14
CARVEX
GB
Original operating manual
The specified illustrations appear at the begin-
ning of the Operating Instructions.
1Symbols
2 Machine features
3 Intended 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 ce-
ramic plates.
The user bears the responsibility for
damage and accidents caused by im-
proper use.
4 Technical data
1 Symbols.................................. 14
2 Machine features...................... 14
3 Intended use ........................... 14
4 Technical data.......................... 14
5 Safety instructions.................... 15
6 Operation................................ 16
7 Settings .................................. 16
8 Working with the machine ......... 18
9 Service and maintenance .......... 18
10 Accessories ............................. 18
11 Disposal.................................. 20
12 Warranty................................. 20
13 EU Declaration of Conformity ..... 20
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.
[1-1] Chip guard
[1-2] On/Off switch
[1-3] Variable speed trigger (only PSB 400
EBQ)
[1-4] Switch lock (only PSB 400 EBQ)
[1-5] Adjusting wheel for stroke speed
control
[1-6] Swivel plug-it connection (only PS
400 EBQ)
[1-7] Mains power cable
[1-8] Extractor connector
[1-9] Saw table change lever
[1-10] Saw blade ejection
[1-11] Replaceable saw table
[1-12] Pendulum stroke switch
[1-13] Base runner
Jigsaws PS 400 EBQ PSB 400 EBQ
Power 500 W
(110 V version) 400 W
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) 45° to both sides
max. cutting depth (depending on saw blade)
Wood 120 mm
Aluminium 20 mm

CARVEX
15
GB
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 fu-
ture 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
surfaces, when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
–
Festool electric power tools must only
be installed on work tables provided by
Festool for this purpose.
If the tool is in-
stalled in another, or self-made, work table,
it can become unstable and result in serious
accidents.
–
Wait until the power tool stops com-
pletely until placing it down.
The tool can
become entangled and lead to a loss of con-
trol of the power tool.
– Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw
blades with blunt or broken cutting edges
must not be used.
– Always place the pendulum jigsaw on the
workpiece with the saw blade running.
– Wear suitable protection such as ear protec-
tion, safety goggles, a dust mask for 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.
– Check the plug and the cable regularly and
should either become damaged, have them
replaced by an authorised after-sales ser-
vice workshop.
–
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 Metalworking
The following precautions are to be tak-
en when processing metals for safety
reasons:
– Pre-connect a residual current circuit-break-
er (FI, PRCD).
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex-
tractor.
– Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in
the motor housing.
5.4 Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN
60745 are typically:
Vibration emission value a
h
(vector sum for
three directions) and uncertainty K measured
in accordance with EN 60745:
Steel 10 mm
Weight 1,9 kg
Safety class /II
Jigsaws PS 400 EBQ PSB 400 EBQ
Wear protective goggles.
Sound pressure level L
PA
= 88 dB(A)
Noise level L
WA
= 99 dB(A)
Measuring uncertainty
allowance K = 3 dB
CAUTION
Operating noise
Damage to hearing
X Use ear protection!

16
CARVEX
GB
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 re-
garding vibration and noise loads during oper-
ation.
The emission values specified refer to the
main applications for which the power tool is
used. If the electric power tool is used for oth-
er applications, with other tools or is not main-
tained 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 esti-
mate these values more accurately for a spec-
ified time period. This may significantly reduce
the load during the machine operating period.
6Operation
Connecting and detaching the mains power
cable [1-7] see Fig. [2].
X Insert the plug into a socket.
The electric power tool has one button [1-2]
on each side for switching on/off.
The PSB 400 EBQ also has a variable speed
trigger [1-3] with switch lock [1-4]. For con-
tinuous operation, use the button [1-2].
7 Settings
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 recom-
mend Festool saw blade S 105/4 FSG.
Inserting saw blade
Always pull the mains plug out of the
socket before changing blades.
X If necessary, push the chip guard [3-1] up-
wards.
X Push the saw blade [3-4] into the opening
as far as the stop with its teeth in cutting
direction [3-2].
X Turn the saw blade [3-4] approx. 30° clock-
wise 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
chapter
7.4 ) before inserting the saw
blade.
PS 400 EBQ PSB 400 EBQ
Sawing wood
Handle a
h
=6,0 m/s
2
a
h
=10,0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
Gear
head a
h
=11,0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
Sawing metal
Handle a
h
=7,0 m/s
2
a
h
=11,0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
Gear
head a
h
=12,0 m/s
2
K = 2,0 m/s
2
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
X The mains voltage and the frequency of
the power source must correspond with
the specifications on the machine's name
plate.
X In North America, only Festool machines
with the voltage specifications 120 V/60
Hz may be used.
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X Always pull the plug out of the socket be-
fore performing any type of work on the
machine!
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury
X Wear protective gloves!

CARVEX
17
GB
Ejecting saw blade
L When ejecting the saw blade, hold the elec-
tric power tool such that no persons or an-
imals can be injured.
X Push the saw blade ejection [3-3] 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 [3-3]once again.
7.2 Using the chip guard
The chip guard [3-1] prevents chips flying
away and improves the efficiency of the chip
extraction system.
X Using minimal pressure, push the chip
guard [3-1] downwards.
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 [4-1] onto the guide up to
the saw blade [4-2],
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 ap-
prox. 3 mm further to the rear and continue
using it.
L To guarantee reliable operation of the splin-
terguard, 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 [1-9].
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 WT-
PS 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
The extraction adapter [5-3] allows jigsaws to
be connected to a dust extractor (hose diam-
eter 27 mm).
X Insert the extraction adapter into the rear
opening of the saw table so that the hook
[5-2] engages in the [5-1] recess.
X To remove the extraction adapter, press the
hook [5-2].
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 opera-
tion for special applications (e.g. low stroke
rate, soft wood).
7.6 Adjusting the pendulum stroke
In order to process different materials with an
optimum feed movement the pendulum jig-
saws have an adjustable pendulum stroke. Se-
lect the desired setting with the pendulum
stroke switch [1-12]:
setting 0 = pendulum stroke off
setting 3 = maximum pendulum stroke
7.7 Stroke speed control
The number of strokes can be adjusted step-
lessly with the adjusting wheel [1-5] between
1500 and 3800 rpm (PSB 400 EBQ: 1000 -
3800 rpm). This enables you to optimise the
cutting speed to suit the respective material.
WARNING
Dust hazard
X Dust can be hazardous to health. Always
work with a dust extractor.
X Always read applicable national regula-
tions before extracting hazardous dust.
Recommended settings of the pendu-
lum stroke
Hard and soft wood,chip board,
wood fibre board 1 - 3
Wood core plywood, plywood, plas-
tics 1 - 2
Ceramic 0
Aluminium, NF metals 0 - 2
Steel 0 - 1

18
CARVEX
GB
In position A , 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.
8 Working with the machine
When working on small or thin workpieces, al-
ways 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 cut-
ting line. For precise cuts and smooth running,
use two hands to guide the electric power tool.
Freely guided sawing along a scribe mark
The triangular shape of the splinterguard [4-
1] points to the cutting line of the saw blade.
This facilitates sawing along a scribe mark.
8.1 Lighting
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 Plug in the electric power tool.
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:
X Press the right button to save the setting.
9 Service and maintenance
Damaged safety devices and components
must be repaired or replaced in a recognised
specialist workshop, unless otherwise indicat-
ed in the operating manual.
To ensure constant air circulation, always keep
the cooling air openings in the motor housing
clean and free of blockages.
– 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.
10 Accessories
Use only original Festool accessories and Fes-
tool consumable material intended for this
machine because these components are de-
signed specifically for the machine. Using ac-
Recommended stroke speed (position
of the adjusting wheel)
Hard and soft wood, plywood board,
plywood, chip board A
Hardboard 4 - A
Plastic 3 - A
Ceramic, aluminium, non-ferrous
metals 3 - 5
Steel 2 - 4
CAUTION
Material with high dust generation (e.g.
plasterboard)
Damage to machine through dust pene-
tration, risk of injury
X Do not work overhead!
WARNING
The stroboscope light may make it diffi-
cult to determine the saw blade posi-
tion
Risk of injury
X Ensure the work area is well illuminated.
Mode Display during
configuration Performance dur- ing operation
1 Light flashes with stroboscope
(standard)
2 Light on Permanent light
without strobo-
scope
3 Light off Light switched off
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance
work on the machine!
X All maintenance and repair work which re-
quires the motor housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorised
service workshop.

CARVEX
19
GB
cessories 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 ap-
plication. 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 appli-
cations 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 [6-1].
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 [1-11], (see chapter
7.4 ).
X Position the angle table against the saw ta-
ble support.
X Close the change lever [1-9].
Ensure that the angle table is firmly seated in
the guide.
Setting the angle
X Turn the adjusting wheel [7-1] to set the
desired angle.
You can set the values -45°, 0° and +45° us-
ing the scale [7-2].
L For 90° cuts, we recommend setting the
angle table to a small negative degree val-
ue to guarantee stable running.
10.4 Sawing with the adaptation table
The adaptation table ADT-PS 400 is used for
attaching your jigsaw to the Festool guide rail,
the circle cutter KS-PS 400 and the CMS mod-
ular system.
Installing the adaptation table
X Remove the saw table [1-11], (see chapter
7.4 ).
X Mount the adaptation table [8-1] on the
saw table support.
X Close the change lever [1-9].
Ensure that the adaptation table is firmly seat-
ed in the guide.
L Use the extractor connector [1-8] also with
the adaptation table.
Adaptation to the guide rail FS 2
Using the Festool guide system FS 2 (Fig.
[9]) makes it easier to produce straight and
precise cuts, in particular, with material thick-
nesses up to 20 mm.
X Place the jigsaw with attached adaptation
table [8-1] 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 [10-1] on the circle
cutter.
X Insert the centring mandrel [10-2] in the
hole [10-4] on the circle cutter aligned with
the saw blade.
X Clamp the measuring tape to the circle cut-
ter using the rotary knob [10-5].
Recommended when using the circle cutter:
X Cut in an anticlockwise direction.
X Work at a slow rate of advance.
Angle table
position Application
Picture [7A] Angle, interior angle
Picture [7B] Angle
Picture [7C] 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.

20
CARVEX
GB
X Set the pendulum stroke [1-12] to 0 - 1.
X Set the stroke rate [1-5] to 1 - 5.
L Store the centring mandrel in the depot
[10-3].
Semi-stationary sawing with the Festool
CMS system
When combined with the Festool CMS system,
the jigsaw becomes a semi-stationary bench
saw for profiled cuts. See the CMS brochure
for more information.
X Install your jigsaw with adaptation table in
the CMS as described in the operating man-
ual for the CMS-PS.
11 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: European Directive 2002/96/EC stip-
ulates that used electric power tools must be
collected separately and disposed of at an en-
vironmentally responsible recycling centre.
12 Warranty
We offer a warranty for material and produc-
tion defects for all our tools in accordance with
the locally applicable legal provisions, but for
a minimum of 12 months. Within the EU mem-
ber 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 op-
erating 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 consum-
able materials (e.g. sanding pads) is also ex-
cluded.
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 re-
ceipt 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.
13 EU Declaration of Conformity
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
60745-2-11, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN
61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.
Festool GmbH
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany
Dr. Johannes Steimel
Head of Research, Development and Technical
Documentation
08.02.2010
REACh for Festool products, its accesso-
ries and consumable materials:
REACh is a European Chemical Directive that
came into effect in 2007. As "downstream us-
ers" and product manufacturers, we are aware
of our duty to provide our customers with in-
formation. We have set up the following web-
site to keep you updated with all the latest
news and provide you with information on all
the materials used in our existing products:
www.festool.com/reach
Jigsaw Serial no.
PSB 400 EBQ 496057, 496065
PS 400 EBQ 496056, 496064
Year of CE mark: 2010