Technical Data; Machine Features; Intended Use; Operation - Festool TSC 55 REB Operating Manual

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Technical data

Cordless plunge-cut saw
Motor voltage
Speed (idle) 1 x 18 V
Speed (idle) 2 x 18 V
Inclination
Cutting depth at 0°
Cutting depth at 45°
Saw blade dimensions
Weight without battery pack
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Further technical data on the charger and the
supplied battery pack can be found on page 6.
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Machine features

[1-1] Handles
[1-2] Rotary knobs for angle adjustment
[1-3] Angle scale
[1-4] Lever for changing blades
[1-5] Switch-on lock
[1-6] On/Off switch
[1-7] Extractor connector
[1-8] Release buttons for undercuts
-1° to 47°
[1-9] Adjustable jaws
[1-10] Speed control
[1-11] Battery packs
[1-12] Capacity display
[1-13] Split scale for cutting depth stop (with/
without guide rail)
[1-14] Cutting depth adjusting screw for resharp-
ened saw blades
[1-15] Cutting depth stop
[1-16] Cut indicator
[1-17] Viewing window / chipguard
[1-18] Splinterguard
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Intended use

Cordless plunge-cut saws are designed for sawing
wood, materials similar to wood, plaster and ce-
ment-bonded fibre materials and plastics. When
fitted with special saw blades for aluminium of-
fered by Festool, the machines can also be used for
sawing aluminium.
TSC 55 REB
14,4 - 2 x 18 V
2650 - 3800 rpm
2650 - 5200 rpm
-1° to 47°
0 - 55 mm
0 - 43 mm
160 x 2,2 x 20 mm
3,9 kg
Only saw blades with the following specifications
may be used: Saw blade diameter 160 mm, cutting
width 2,2 mm, location hole 20 mm, max. standard
blade thickness 1,8 mm, suitable for speeds up to
9500 rpm. Never use abrasive wheels in the ma-
chine.
The machine is designed and approved for use by
trained persons or specialists only.
Charger TCL 3 suitable for
– charging Festool battery packs: BP, BPS and
BPC (NiMH, NiCd, li-ion are recognised automat-
ically.)
– indoor use only.
The user is liable for improper or non-in-
tended use.
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Operation

6.1 Changing the battery pack
Removing the battery pack [2 A]
Inserting the battery pack [2 B]
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Please note! Machine operation is only possible
under the following conditions [2 C]:
Both battery packs are used. Maximum
power with two battery packs (36 V).
Only the lower battery pack is used. Less
power with one battery pack (14.4 V/18 V).
6.2 Charging the battery pack [3]
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The battery pack is delivered partially charged.
Charge the battery pack completely before us-
ing for the first time.
The capacity display [1-12] automatically displays
the charge state of the battery pack [1-6] when the
ON/OFF switch is actuated:
70 - 100 %
40 - 70 %
15 - 40 %
< 15 %
Recommendation: Charge bat-
tery pack before further use.
LED red – lit continuously: bat-
tery, electronics or motor tem-
perature is outside the permitted
range.
LED red – flashing: indicates a
general fault, e.g. incomplete
contact, short circuit, battery
pack faulty, etc.
TSC 55 REB
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