Festool Kapex KS 120 - Manual (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.
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To start the saw (activate the sawblade), press the
trigger lock and squeeze the trigger. The saw head can
then be plunged downward.
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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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