Festool HK 55 EBQ Original Operating Manual page 22

HK 55
GB
Connect saw to the cross cutting guide rail
Slide saw onto the cross cutting guide rail in saw-

ing direction.
The saw engages in the sliding block [9-2] .
The quick fastener [9-1] locks in behind the saw
table.
The saw is securely connected to the cross cutting
guide rail.
Loosen saw from the cross cutting guide rail.
Push saw forward slightly in sawing direction.

Turn quick fastener [9-1] to the front.

Remove saw towards the rear against the sawing

direction.
Cutting with the compound mitre saw
Open knob at adjustable stop [10-1].

Adjust angle at the scale [10-3].

Close knob at adjustable stop [10-1].

Adjust depth and angle of the saw, see ch. 7.3 and

7.3.
The saw's play on the cross cutting guide rails can

be set with the two setting jaws [10-2].
The saw must slide easily across the rail.
Place the adjustable stop [10-1] and the fixed

stop against the work piece and position the cross
cutting guide rail.
Switch saw on.

Push saw in direction of cutting.

Pendulum guard opens. Sawing commences.
WARNING
Protruding rotating saw blade
Risk of injury
Do not position hands near cutting area and saw

blade.
Do not place hands below the work piece.

Do not hold the workpiece in hand or place it on

your leg.
After cutting, switch off saw.

Pull back saw into initial position.

Remove cross cutting guide rail from work piece.

do not place down. If the saw or the pendulum guard
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WARNING! Risk of
injury! Saw with
exposed saw blade;
fails to return to its initial position, stop the sawing
process, disconnect the mains plug, check whether
the tool is functioning properly and remove any
trapped wood splinters.
be placed down when in this position.
11 Environment
Do not dispose of the device in house-
hold waste! Recycle devices, accesso-
ries and packaging. Observe applicable
national regulations.
EU only: In accordance with European Directive on
waste electrical and electronic equipment and imple-
mentation in national law, used electric power tools
must be collected separately and handed in for envi-
ronmentally friendly recycling.
Information on REACh: www.festool.com/reach
Parked position – pendulum
guard closed. The saw with
cross cutting guide rail may