Parts Of The Device; Commissioning; Settings - Festool TS 55 FEBQ Original Instructions Manual

Plunge-cut saw
Saw blade dimensions
Weight as per EPTA procedure 01:2014 (without pow­
er cable)
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Parts of the device

[1-1] Adjustable jaws
[1-2] Scale
[1-3] Rotary knobs for adjusting the angle
[1-4]
Handles
[1-5] Lever for changing the tool
[1-6]
Safety lock
[1-7] On/off switch
[1-8] Extractor connector
[1-9] Unlocking devices for undercuts -1°
to 47°
[1-10] Speed control (not on the TS 55 FQ)
[1-11] Mains power cable
[1-12] Split scale for the cutting depth stop
(with/without a guide rail)
[1-13] Cutting depth adjusting screw for re­
conditioned saw blades
[1-14] Cutting depth stop
[1-15] Gauge marker
[1-16] Viewing window/chip guard
[1-17] Splinter guard
[1-18] Protective lid
The specified illustrations appear at the begin­
ning of the Operating Instructions.
Accessories shown or described are not always
included in the scope of delivery.
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commissioning

WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency.
Risk of accidents
► The mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond to the
specifications on the name plate.
► In North America, only Festool machines
with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz
may be used.
TS 55 FEBQ, TS 55 FEQ
160 x 1.8 x 20 mm 160 x 1.8 x 20 mm
CAUTION
Heating of the Plug it connection if bayonet
fitting is not completely locked
Risk of burns
► Before switching on the power tool, make
sure that the bayonet fitting at the mains
cable is closed fully and locked.
Always switch off the machine before
connecting and disconnecting the mains
power cable.
Connecting and detaching the mains power ca­
ble [1-11] see figure [2].
Slide the safety lock [1-6] upwards and
press the on/off switch [1-7] (press =
ON/release = OFF).
Pressing the safety lock unlocks the plunging
mechanism. The saw unit can then be moved
downwards. This causes the saw blade to
emerge from the guard.
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Settings

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing any work on the
machine.
7.1 Electronics
The machines TS 55 FEBQ, TS 55 FEQ come
with full-wave electronics with the following
properties:
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up
function ensures that the power tool starts up
smoothly.
Constant speed
The motor speed is electronically kept con­
stant. This ensures a uniform cutting speed
even when under load.
Speed control
You can continuously adjust the speed within
the speed range using the adjusting
wheel [1-10] (see "Technical data"). This ena­
English
TS 55 FQ
4.5 kg 4.4 kg
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