Festool Kapex KS 120 User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

Basic Operation

Setting the Motor Speed

The Kapex saw has electronic speed control with soft-start

circuitry. The electronic controller will maintain the motor

speed even as the load changes. The speed control is

infinitely variable from 1400 to 3400 RPM. The optimal

speed of the saw is predominately determined by the type

of material being cut.

Material Speed

Soft wood products and veneer plywoods 6

Hardwood products 3-6

Plastic laminate countertops 6

Hard plastics 3-5

Soft plastics 1-4

Aluminum 4-6

Turn the speed control dial to the number shown in the

table to the left. The speeds listed in the table are just

rough guidelines, and actual results may vary.

Using the Laser Guides

CAUTION! Laser Radiation. Do not look

directly into the laser beam.

The Kapex saw contains a low-power solidstate laser system

that scans across the path of the sawblade to indicate to the

user where the blade will cut the workpiece. (The laser does

not cut the workpiece.)

The two laser beams shine down on the workpiece on either

side of the sawblade. The sawblade will cut the workpiece

between the two laser lines.

To turn on the laser, press the On/Off button on the rear of

the motor near the speed control dial. Pressing the button a

second time will turn the laser off. The laser will also

automatically shut off if left on for more than approximately

30 minutes.

Power Trigger and Plunge Release

The power trigger turns on the saw but also releases the

motor head to plunge downward. To help prevent

accidental starting of the saw, the trigger lock must be

pushed to release the trigger to power the saw.

► To start the saw (activate the sawblade), press the

trigger lock and squeeze the trigger. The saw head can

then be plunged downward.

► To plunge the saw head down without starting the saw,

squeeze the power trigger, but do not press the trigger

lock.

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