Service And Maintenance - Festool TS 55 FEBQ Original Instructions Manual

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– Check that the saw blade is securely in
place.
– Make sure that the rotary knob [1-3] is
tightened before starting work.
– Make sure that extractor hose and mains
power cable do not snag the entire saw cut,
either on the workpiece, the workpiece
support or hazards on the ground.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a way
that it cannot move during machining.
– Position the workpiece so that it is stress-
free and level.
During work
– When working, always hold the power tool
with both hands on the handles [1-4]. This
is a prerequisite for precise work and is es­
sential for plunge-cutting. Plunge into the
workpiece slowly and evenly.
– Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
Always push the saw forwards [9-2], 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. The harder the material to be
sawn, the lower the feed speed needs to be.
– Do not work with the machine if the elec­
tronics are defective, because this may lead
to excessive speeds. You can tell if the
electronics are defective if there is no
smooth start-up or if it is not possible to
regulate the speed.
– Make sure that the guard completely sur­
rounds the saw blade before placing the
saw on the worktop or on the ground.
8.1 Sawing along the scribe mark
The gauge marker [7-2] displays the cutting
line for 0° and 45° cuts (without a guide rail).
8.2 Cutting sections
Position the machine with the front part of the
saw table on the workpiece, switch on the ma­
chine, push it down to the set cutting depth and
push it forward in the cutting direction.
8.3 Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following
instructions must always be followed
when plunge cutting:
– Always position the machine with the rear
edge of the saw table against a fixed stop.
– When working with the guide rail, position
the machine at the FS-RSP kickback stop
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(accessory) [9-4], which is clamped to the
guide rail.
Procedure
► Place the machine on the workpiece and
position it at a stop (kickback stop).
► Switch on the machine.
► Slowly push the machine down to the set
cutting depth and push it forward in the cut­
ting direction.
The marks [7-1] indicate the absolute front and
rear cutting points of the saw blade (Ø 160 mm)
when using the saw at maximum cutting depth
with the guide rail.
8.4 Gypsum and cement-bound fibreboards
Due to the high volume of dust, it is recommen­
ded to use the cover ABSA-TS55 (accessories)
which can be mounted at the side at the protec­
tive cover and a Festool mobile dust extractor.
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Service and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always pull the mains plug from the socket
before performing any servicing and main­
tenance work.
► All maintenance and repair work which re­
quires the housing to be opened should al­
ways be carried out by an authorised serv­
ice workshop.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac­
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
Always use original Festool spare
EKAT
4
parts. Order no. at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
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The tool is equipped with special self-discon­
necting carbon brushes. If they wear out, the
power supply is disconnected automatically and
the tool stops.
Observe the following instructions:
► Damaged safety devices and parts, such as
a faulty lever for changing tools [1-5], must
be properly repaired or replaced in a recog­
nised specialist workshop, unless otherwise
indicated in the operating manual.
► Check the condition and fault-free function­
ing of the recuperating springs, which push