Festool TS 55 REQ - Using the Limit Stop; Using Dust Extraction

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Before changing the saw blade, set the machine
to the 0° position and select the maximum cut-
ting depth.
X Fold over the lever [5-2] to its end position.
X Push up the switch-on lock [5-1] and push down
the saw unit until it engages.
X Loosen the screw [5-5] using the Allen key [5-3] .
X Remove the saw blade [5-7] .
X Insert a new saw blade.
The rotational direction of the saw blade
[5-8] and machine [5-6] must be the
same!
X Insert the outer flange [5-9] so that the pin en-
gages in the recess on the inner flange.
X Tighten the screw [5-5] firmly.
X Fold back the lever [5-2] .
Fitting the viewing window/ splinterguard
[6]
The viewing window (transparent) [6-1] provides a
view of the saw blade and optimises dust extrac-
tion.
With 0° cuts, the
splinterguard (green) [6-2] also
improves the quality of the cutting edge of the
sawn-off workpiece on the upper side.
X Insert the splinterguard [6-2] .
X Screw the rotary knob [6-3] through the long
hole in the splinterguard.
L Make sure that the nut [6-4] is seated securely
in the splinterguard.
You must bed in the splinterguard before using it:
X Set the machine to maximum cutting depth.
X Set the machine speed to 6.
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-7
5-6
5-5
5-9
5-8
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WARNING
Raise of the portable circular saw from the work-
piece, when making mitre cuts with the splinter-
guard or viewing window
Risk of injury
X Always lift the splinterguard/ view window when
making mtre cuts.
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6-3
6-4
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