Festool PD561593 Setting the Variable Speed, Turning on the Saw, Variable Trigger Speed Dial

Setting the Variable Speed

The speed of the saw can be varied from 1500 to 3800 strokes per minute. The two D-handle models have a broader speed range of 1000 to 3800 strokes per minute when the variable speed trigger is utilized.

The Carvex jigsaws also include an automatic speed setting, designated with an “A” on the speed dial. In this setting, the saw will operate at maximum speed during a cut, but will operate at a reduced speed before the blade makes contact with the workpiece. This reduced speed makes it easier to line up the sawblade with your cut line at the beginning of your cut.

To set the speed of the saw, rotate the speed dial to the desired setting from 1 to A. The speed may be adjusted while the saw is running.

For the D-handle models, the speed control dial acts as a maximum speed limit when the variable trigger is used. The more you press in on the variable trigger, the faster the saw will operate, until it reaches the speed setting of the speed dial.

The optimal speed of the saw is somewhat subjective, but is predominately determined by the type of material being cut. The actual speed that delivers the best results for a specific cut may depend on other factors, such as blade type, work- piece brittleness, desired smoothness of cut, etc. The table to the right provides a general guideline for blade speeds, but your actual speeds may vary (“A” indicates maximum speed).

Material	Speed
Soft wood products and veneer plywoods	4-A
Hard wood products	3-A
Plastic laminate countertops	4-A
Hard plastics	3-A
Soft plastics	1-4
Plaster and cementitious hardboard	2-A
Aluminum, Ceramic	3-5
Steel	1-4

Variable

Trigger

Speed

Dial

Turning on the Saw

All saw models have power switches on the left and right side of the main housing. The D-handle saws also have a variable speed trigger in the handle.

To use the power switches on the barrel, slide either switch forward to start the saw, and then release the switch. The saw will continue to run until you slide either of the switches forward again.

►► The speed of the saw will be determined by the speed control dial described above.

►► It is not necessary to hold the switch forward while the saw is running.

►► Either switch may be used to turn the saw on or off.

Right Power

Switch

To use the variable speed trigger on a D-handle model, press in on the trigger release and pull up on the trigger.

►► The speed of the saw will be controlled by how much the trigger is pulled, but the speed control dial determines the maximum available speed.

►► It is not necessary to continue to hold the trigger release button, but it is necessary to continue to hold the trigger depressed for the saw to run.

►► The automatic speed control function is not available when the trigger is used.

Trigger

Release

Variable

Trigger

Left Power

Switch

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