Operation; Settings - Festool HK 55 EBQ Original Instructions Manual

[1-6]
Pendulum guard
[1-7] On/Off switch
[1-8] Lever for plunge function
[1-9]
Split scale for cutting depth stop
(with/without guide rail)
[1-10] Extractor connector
[1-11] Angle scale
[1-12] Knob for angle setting
[1-13] Cutting depth adjuster
[1-14] Mains power cable
[1-15] Adjustable jaws
[1-16] Speed control
The illustrations specified are located at the be­
ginning and end of the operating instructions.
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Operation

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.
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 [1-14] see Fig. [2].
6.1 Switch on/off
► Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.
► Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].
Press = ON
Release = OFF
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Settings

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always pull the mains plug out of the sock­
et before performing any type of work on
the machine!
7.1 Electronics
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up
function ensures that the power tool starts up
smoothly.
Speed control
You can regulate the speed steplessly within
the speed range using the adjusting
wheel [1-16] (see chapter 4). This enables you
to optimise the cutting speed to suit the surface
(see chapter 8.4).
Current limiting
Current limiting prevents excessive current
consumption under extreme overload, which
can lead to a decrease in the motor speed. The
motor immediately restarts after the load is re­
moved.
Brake
The HK 55 EBQ is fitted with an electronic
brake. When the saw is switched off, the saw
blade slows to a stop electronically within ap­
prox. 2 seconds.
Restart protection
The integral restart protection prevents the
electric power tool from automatically starting
up again after an interruption in power when
the ON/OFF switch is pressed. In this case the
electric power tool must be switched off and
then switched back on again.
Temperature cut-out
When exceeding a certain engine temperature
level, the machine power supply and speed are
capped. The power tool continues operating at
reduced power to allow the ventilator to cool
the motor rapidly. The power tool resumes to
full performance automatically once the motor
has cooled sufficiently.
7.2 Adjusting the cutting depth
The cutting depth can be set at 0 – 55 mm.
► Press cutting depth adjustment [3-1].
► Pull up or push down saw at main handle.
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