Festool TS 55 R - Manual (Page 18)

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8.2 Cutting sections
Place the machine with the front part of the saw ta-
ble on the workpiece, switch the machine on, press
it down to the preset cutting depth and push it for-
ward in the cutting direction.
8.3 Sawing cut outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following in-
structions must be observed without fail
when plunge cutting:
– Always place the machine with the rear edge of
the saw table against a fixed stop.
– When working with the guide rail, place the ma-
chine against the kickback stop FS-RSP (acces-
sory) [9-4] clamped to the guide rail.
Procedure
 Position the machine on the workpiece and
push up against a stop (kickback stop).
 Switch on the machine.
 Push down the machine slowly to the preset
cutting depth and then push forwards in the cut-
ting direction.
The markings [7-1] indicate the absolute front and
the absolute rear cutting points of the saw blade
(dia. 160 mm) when using the saw at maximum cut-
ting depth with the guide rail.
8.4 Plaster and cement-bonded fibre boards
Due to the high build-up of dust, use of a cover
ABSA-TS55 (accessory) mounted to the side of the
protective cover is recommended.
9 Service and maintenance
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at:
www.festool.com/Service
Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at:
www.festool.com/Service
The machine is equipped with special carbon
brushes. If they are worn, the power is interrupted
automatically and the machine comes to a stand-
still.
Observe the following instructions:
 To ensure constant air circulation, always keep
the cooling air openings in the housing clean
and free of blockages.
 Use an extractor on all the openings of the ma-
chine to remove wood chips and splinters.
9.1 Resharpened saw blades
The cutting depth of resharpened saw blades can
be adjusted accurately using the adjusting screw
[8-1].
 Adjust the cutting depth stop [8-2] to 0 mm
(with guide rail).
 Unlock the saw unit and push downwards until
it reaches the stop.
 Turn in the adjusting screw [8-1] until the saw
blade touches the workpiece.
10 Accessories
The order numbers of the accessories and tools can
be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet
under "www.festool.com".
In addition to the accessories described, Festool
also provides a comprehensive range of system ac-
cessories that allow you to use your machine more
effectively and in diverse applications, e.g.:
• Parallel stop, table widener PA-TS 55
• Side-mounted cover, false joint ABSA-TS 55
• Kickback stop FS-RSP
• Parallel stop FS-PA and guide extension FS-PA-
VL
• Multifunction table MFT/3
• Compact Module System CMS-GE with CMS-TS-
55-R
10.1 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to saw different materials quickly and
cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all applica-
tions that are specially designed for your Festool
portable circular saw.
10.2 Guide system
The guide rail enables you to make clean, accurate
cuts while simultaneously protecting the surface of
the workpiece from damage.
In conjunction with the extensive range of accesso-
ries, exact angled cuts, mitre cuts and fitting work
can be completed with the guide system. The option
of attaching the guide rail securely using clamps
[9-5] ensures safer working conditions.
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
 Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance work on
the machine!
 All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor housing to be opened must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
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