Festool ATF 55E - Table of Contents

2 ATF 55E Circular Saw
Contents
General Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws........................................................................................................................................ 4
Tool Description.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Motor Controls................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Riving Knife..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Systainer (System Container) ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Setup and Adjustments...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting up and Adjusting a New Saw.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Guide Rail Gibs ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Trimming the Splinter Guard........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Setting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole plate....................................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Blade Position....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Replacing the Splinter Guard...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing/Replacing/Adjusting the Riving Knife ................................................................................................................. 11
Changing the Sawblade ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting the Blade Depth................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Speed Control................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Power Switch................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Bevel Setting .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Dust Extraction.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Basic Sawing.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Making Plunge Cuts..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Routine Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Changing the Motor Brushes ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Accessories......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Sawblades ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Guide Rail Accessory Kit ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Rip Fence........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Universal Tool (Toolie)................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Conditions of 1+2 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Festool Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Liability Statement........................................................................................................................................................................ 21