Festool TS 55 REQ User Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 3
About This Manual
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It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, can result in property
damage or damage to the tool.
Note: Indicates information, notes, or tips for improving your success using the tool.
Tool Symbols
V Volts
W Watts
Hz Hertz
~ Alternating Current (AC)
n
o
No-load Speed
Ø Diameter
Class II Double Insulated
Contents
About This Manual ........................................... 3
Tool Symbols ................................................... 3
General Power Tool Safety Warnings .............. 4
Work Area Safety .......................................... 4
Electrical Safety ............................................ 4
Personal Safety ............................................. 4
Power Tool Use and Care ................................ 4
Service ........................................................ 5
Specic Safety Rules for Circular Saws ................ 5
Causes and Prevention of Kickback ..................... 5
Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings ................ 5
Functional Description ..................................... 6
Intended Use ................................................... 7
Technical Specications ..................................... 7
Setup ............................................................... 7
Setting Up a New Saw ...................................... 7
Adjusting the Guide Rail Cams ........................... 7
Trimming the Guide Rail Splinter Guard ............... 8
Installing the Outrigger Splinter Guard ................ 8
Changing the Sawblade .................................... 9
Sawblade Selection ........................................ 10
Tooth Shape ............................................... 10
Number of Teeth and Spacing ........................ 10
Hook Angle ................................................. 10
TS 55 REQ Sawblades .................................. 10
Guide Rails .................................................... 11
Tips for Choosing Guide Rail Lengths .............. 11
Joining Rails ................................................ 11
Operation ...................................................... 12
Setting the Blade Depth .................................. 12
Setting the Bevel Angle ................................... 13
Setting the Motor Speed ................................. 13
Using the Limit Stop ....................................... 14
Using Dust Extraction ..................................... 14
Connecting the Plug-it Cord ............................. 15
Turning on the Saw ........................................ 15
Applications .................................................. 16
Straight-Lining Rough Lumber ......................... 16
Crosscutting and Trimming .............................. 17
Plunge Cutting ............................................... 18
Cutting Non-Wood Materials ............................ 19
Soft Plastics ................................................ 19
Brittle Plastics ............................................. 19
Thin Aluminum ............................................ 19
Extruded Aluminum ..................................... 19
Maintenance .................................................. 20
Routine Maintenance ...................................... 20
Replacing the Guide Rail Splinter Guard ............ 21
Changing the Motor Brushes ............................ 21
Adjustments .................................................. 22
Matching Multiple Saws to Shared Guide Rails . 22
Installing the Imperial Depth Gauge ............... 23
Troubleshooting ............................................ 24

Festool TS 55 REQ Specifications

General

Brand	Festool
Model	TS 55 REQ
Category	Saw
Language	English