CAUTION
The emission values may deviate from the
specified values. This is dependent on how
the tool is used and the type of workpiece
being machined.
► The actual load during the entire operating
cycle must be evaluated.
► Depending on the actual load, suitable pro
tective measures must be defined in order
to protect the operator.
3 Intended use
Circular saw designed for sawing
– wooden materials and wood-based materi
als,
– plaster and cement compoud fibres,
– plastic materials,
– aluminium (only with a special saw blade
for aluminium offered by Festool)
The portable circular saw can be transformed
into a biscuit joiner using a groove unit conver
sion kit supplied by Festool.
This power tool may only be used by experts or
instructed persons.
The user is liable for improper or non-in
tended use.
3.1 Saw blades
Only use saw blades with the following dimen
sions:
– Saw blades in accordance with EN 847-1
– Saw blade diameter 230 mm
– Cutting width 2.5 mm
– Location hole 30 mm
– Recommended blade thickness 1.8 mm,
max. 2.0 mm
– Suitable for speeds of up to 6600 rpm
Do not use cutting or abrasive wheels.
Do not use a diamond saw blade for sawing ce
ment-bonded fibreboards.
Only saw materials for which the saw blade in
question has been designed.
4 Technical data
Circular saw HK 85 EB
Power 1900 W
Speed (no-load) 3500 rpm
Inclination 0 - 60°
Cutting depth at 0° 0 - 86 mm
Circular saw HK 85 EB
Max. cutting depth at 45° 62 mm
Max. cutting depth at 60° 47 mm
Saw blade dimensions 230 x 2.5 x 30 mm
Weight (without power ca
ble)
6.8 kg
5 Parts of the device
[1-1]
Handles
[1-2]
Safety lock
[1-3]
Lever for changing the tool
[1-4]
Retractor lever for pendulum guard
[1-5]
Guide wedge
[1-6]
Pendulum guard
[1-7]
Protective lid
[1-8]
On/off switch
[1-9]
Lever for plunge function
[1-10]
Split scale for the cutting depth stop
(with/without a guide rail)
[1-11]
Rotating extractor connector
[1-12]
Angle scale
[1-13]
Knob for angle setting
[1-14]
Cutting depth adjustment
[1-15]
Adjustable jaws
[1-16]
Mains power cable
[1-17]
Speed control
[1-18]
Insulated gripping surfaces (grey
shaded area)
The illustrations specified are located at the be
ginning and end of the operating instructions.
6 Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accidents
► Observe the specifications on the ma
chine’s name plate.
► Observe country-specific regulations.
Always switch the machine off before
connecting or disconnecting the mains
power cable!
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