Working With The Electric Power Tool - Festool HKC 55 EB Original Instructions Manual

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8.7 Dust extraction
WARNING
Heath hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
Independent extraction
► Secure the connection piece [6-2] of the
dust collection bag [6-3] at the extractor
connector [6-1] with a clockwise rotation.
► To empty remove the connection piece [6-2]
of the dust collection bag from the extractor
connector [6-3] with an anti-clockwise rota­
tion [6-1].
Festool mobile dust extractor
A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extrac­
tor hose diameter of 1-1/16" (27 mm) or 1-7/16"
(36 mm) (36 mm recommended due to the re­
duced risk of clogging) can be connected to the
extractor connector [6-1]
The adapter on a suction hose Ø 27 mm is in­
serted into the angle adapter . The adapter on a
suction hose Ø 36 mm is inserted over the an­
gle adapter .
Static charge may occur if an anti-static suction
hose is not used. The user may suffer an elec­
tric shock.
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6-1
6-2
6-3
9 Working with the electric
power tool
Please observe all mentioned safety in­
formations and the following rules when
working:
– Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
– Before each use, check that the pendulum
guard is working correctly. Only use this
power tool when it is in perfect working or­
der.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a
manner that it cannot move while being
processed.
– Always hold the machine with two hands at
the handles [1-1] when performing work.
This reduces the risk of injury and is a pre­
requisite for precise work.
Always push the saw forwards [8-9], and
–
never towards yourself.
– Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cut­
ters on the saw blade from overheating and
prevent plastic materials from melting dur­
ing cutting.
Make sure that the knob [1-12] is tightened
–
before starting work.
9.1 Switch on/off
► Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.
► Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].
Press = ON
Release = OFF
9.2 Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the power
tool switches off in the following operating
states:
Battery flat or power tool overloaded:
peep
► Change the battery.
► Reduce the power tool load.
9.3 Sawing along the scribe mark
The cut indicators display the cutting sequence
without a guide rail:
0° cuts: [7-1]
45° cuts: [7-2]