After i diagnosed the core problem and purchased most of the identified missing parts i.
Festool kapex blade guard broken.
August 30 2019 10 45 am citrus based cleaners work well remember the guard is polycarbonate and will scratch easily.
After i diagnosed the core problem and purchased most of.
Broken plastic on kapex dust guard reply 6 on.
To reduce the risk.
I came across a disassembled festool kapex 120 eb saw with unknown fault and missing damaged parts.
Reattach kapex blade guard read 2498 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic.
That is inherent to the operation of the saw in my mind.
The guards and the parts that control and operate them are subject to grime wear and damage.
But it has performed better than the other ones i have had a chance to use.
Enclosed is a picture with the bearing circled.
There was quite sticky grease here with quite a lot of saw dust.
Logged festool usa does not pre approve the contents of this website nor endorse the application or use of any festool product in any way other than in the manner described in the.
June 02 2012 03 31 am i had the same thing just a few more parts in bits one call to festool uk and they sent out the parts under warranty just hope to avoid doing the same again i guess back up is the key here as i have seen other posts here regarding the kapex and broken plastics.
I was experience similar problems and noises with 120 kapex plunge operation and i was able to fix this problem 90 by disassembling the blade guard and cleaning the thin metal band marked by red arrow in photo.
After a cut i hold the blade down til it stops but sometimes the cut piece jumps out.
To learn more check out our site.
Quickly and safely remove the blade from your festool kapex miter saw with this brief tutorial from a tool pro.
Festool usa does not pre approve the contents of this website nor endorse the application or use of any festool product in any way other than in the manner described in the festool instruction manual.
Can someone confirm that i have the bearing arm in the correct position on the kapex blade guard.
One piece splintered and flew up along the blade into the housing.
My kapex guard has required cleaning and lubrication.
I came across a disassembled festool kapex 120 eb saw with unknown fault and missing damaged parts.
I got the pieces out but now when i start the blade spinning and go to plunge down and cut the clear blade guard won t retract.