Festool Kapex Blade Guard Broken

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.

Festool kapex blade guard broken.

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. Reattach kapex blade guard read 2498 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. Any ideas how to fix this. But it has performed better than the other ones i have had a chance to use.

I came across a disassembled festool kapex 120 eb saw with unknown fault and missing damaged parts. 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. Can someone confirm that i have the bearing arm in the correct position on the kapex blade guard. 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.

August 30 2019 10 45 am citrus based cleaners work well remember the guard is polycarbonate and will scratch easily. Broken plastic on kapex dust guard reply 6 on. After i diagnosed the core problem and purchased most of the identified missing parts i. After i diagnosed the core problem and purchased most of.

The guards and the parts that control and operate them are subject to grime wear and damage. My personal experiences and observations only. That is inherent to the operation of the saw in my mind. After a cut i hold the blade down til it stops but sometimes the cut piece jumps out.

My kapex guard has required cleaning and lubrication. Quickly and safely remove the blade from your festool kapex miter saw with this brief tutorial from a tool pro. I came across a disassembled festool kapex 120 eb saw with unknown fault and missing damaged parts. To learn more check out our site.

Enclosed is a picture with the bearing circled. Cleaning the kapex blade guard reply 4 on. 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.