Festool PM561608, PM561593 Intended Use, Technical Specifications, Jigsaws, Batteries and Charger

Intended Use

The Carvex jigsaw, is designed for sawing of wood, wood- like materials, and plastics. With special saw blades offered by Festool, the saw may also be used for cutting aluminum, steel, non-ferrous metals, and ceramic. The tool should not be altered or used for any other purpose, other than

as specified in these operating instructions. Using the tool in contravention to this manual will void your warranty and may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible and liable for damages and accidents resulting from misuse or abuse of this saw.

Technical Specifications

Jigsaws

		PS 42O EBQ	PSB 420 EBQ	PSC 420 EB		PSBC 420 EB
Description		Barrel Grip	D-Handle	Barrel Grip		D-Handle
		Corded	Corded	Battery		Battery
Speed Range (strokes per minute)		1500-3800	1000-3800	1500-3800		1000-3800
Voltage		120 V, 50/60 Hz		10.8-18.0 VDC
Power Consumption		400 W			N/A
Stroke Length			26 mm (1.02")
Pendulum Stroke			Off plus 3 orbit settings
Maximum Depth of Cut	Wood		120 mm (4.72")
	Aluminum		20 mm (0.79")
(with appropriate blade)
	Steel		10 mm (0.39")
Bevel Angle		0° to 45° both sides, with optional angle base
Weight		1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)		1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) w/o battery

Batteries and Charger

The battery powered jigsaws can be operated using any

Festool BPC or BPS class battery pack, from 10.8 volts to

18.0volts. The TRC 3 battery charger is capable of charging any Festool BPC or BPS class battery pack from 7.2 volts to

18.0volts.

TRC 3 Battery Charger

Input voltage				120 V, 60Hz
Output Voltage				7.2 to 18.0 VDC
Rapid Charge Rate				3 A max.
Maintenance Charge Rate			0.06 A, pulsating
LiIon Charging Rates	1.5 Ah	25	Min to 80%, 36 Min to 100%
	3.0 Ah	55	Min to 80%, 70 Min to 100%
Permitted charging Temperature		-5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Available Batteries		BPC 15 Li			BPC 18 Li
Voltage		14.4 V			18 V
Capacity		3.0 Ah			3.0 Ah
Weight		0.55 kg (1.21 lb)			0.67 kg (1.48 lb)

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