Festool TS 55 EBQ - Manual (Page 18)

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Procedure:
Place the machine onto the workpiece and position
it against a stop (kickback stop), switch the ma-
chine on, slowly press it down onto the set cutting
depth and push it forward in the cutting direction.
The markings [4-2] display the absolute front and
the absolute rear cutting points of the saw blade
(dia. 160 mm) at maximum cutting depth and using
the guide rail.
5.4 Sawing aluminium
When sawing aluminium, the following
measures must be taken for safety rea-
sons:
- Pre-connect a residual current circuitbreaker.
- Connect the machine to a suitable dust extrac-
tor.
- Clean the machine regularly of dust deposits in
the motor housing and in the protective cover.
Wear protective goggles.
- Aluminium must only be sawed with the special
saw blades from Festool designed for this pur-
pose.
When sawing panels, they must be lubricated with
petroleum, thin-walled profi les (up to 3 mm) can
be sawed without lubrication.
5.5 Plaster and cement-bonded fibre
boards
Due to the high build-up of dust, using a cover
(accessories) that is mounted on the side of the
protective cover is recommended.
6 Accessories
The order numbers of the accessories listed below
can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the
Internet under “www.festool.com”.
6.1 Parallel stop, table widener
A parallel stop can be used for section widths up
to 180 mm. The parallel stop can also be used as
a table widener.
6.2 Side-mounted cover, false joints
The cover that can be mounted on the side of the
protective cover improves the effect of dust extrac-
tion for 0° cuts. Simultaneously, the cover can be
used as a false joint stop for false joint widths from
18 mm onwards.
6.3 Guide system
The guide rails, which are available in different
lengths, allow for precise, clean cuts and simul-
taneously protect the workpiece surface against
damage.
In conjunction with the extensive range of acces-
sories, exact angled cuts, mitre cuts and fi tting
work can be completed with the guide system. The
option of securing using G-clamps [4-4] ensures a
fi rm hold and safe working.
The guide clearance of the saw table on the guide
rails can be set with the two setting jaws [1-3].
The guide rails are equipped with a splinterguard
[1-5], which has to be cut to size before the fi rst
use:
- Set the speed of the machine to level 6,
- Place the machine on the rear end of the guide
rail,
- Switch the machine on, press it down to the set
cutting depth and cut the splinterguard along the
full length without interruption.
The edge of the splinterguard now corresponds
exactly to the cutting edge.
6.4 Multifunction table
The mutifunction table MFT/3 makes clamping
the workpiece easy and allows you to saw large
and small workpieces safely and precisely using
the guide system. Its many fi elds of application
make economical and ergonomically convenient
work possible.
6.5 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to be able to saw different materials
quickly and cleanly, Festool offers saw blades that
are specially designed for your machine.
The order numbers for these and for other acces-
sories that allow you to use your Festool portable
circular saw effectively and in many ways, can be
found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet
under “www.festool.com”.
7 Maintenance and care
Always remove the plug from the mains
supply socket before carrying out any
work on the machine!
Any maintenance or repair work requir-
ing the motor housing to be opened may
only be carried out by an authorised serv-
ice workshop.
Always keep the machine and the ventilation slots
clean.
The tool is fi tted with special motor brushes with