Festool TS 55 REQ Supplemental User's Manual
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- Page 1 TS 55 REQ Guided Circular Saw Guided Circular Saw Supplemental User’s Manual WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, read and understand all safety precautions and instructions in this manual before using this tool.
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
Returns 1 The following is an exemplar Festool limited warranty. The actual warranty that comes with your power tool is controlling. If you need to return your Festool tools for any reason, please 2 Tool must be returned in complete and whole condition as supplied to include Systainer, return it to the dealer from which you originally bought the tool. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual ........... 3 Operation ............12 Tool Symbols ........... 3 Setting the Blade Depth ........12 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ....4 Setting the Bevel Angle ........13 Work Area Safety .......... 4 Setting the Motor Speed ......... 13 Electrical Safety .......... -
Page 4: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and Save all warnings and instructions instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and for future reference. instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Work Area Safety Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. -
Page 5: Service
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the ► tool for operations different from those intended could result power tool. in a hazardous situation. Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person the safety of the power tool is maintained. -
Page 6: Functional Description
Functional Description Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) Viewing Window Depth Stop and Gauge 12,23 Arbor Bolt Bevel Gauge and Lock Knob Spring Loaded Riving Knife Speed Control Miter Release Button Plug-It Power Cord Port Dust Collection Port Guide Rail Cams Plunge/Trigger Release... -
Page 7: Intended Use
The saw may also be used for cutting aluminum ranty and may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible when a Festool aluminum-cutting sawblade is installed. The and liable for damages and accidents resulting from misuse tool should not be altered or used for any other purpose, or abuse of this saw. -
Page 8: Trimming The Guide Rail Splinter Guard
Trimming the Guide Rail Splinter Guard The leading edge of the guide rail has a replaceable, rub- 2. Set the motor speed to 6. ber, zero-clearance strip. The first time the saw is used with 3. Place the guide rail on a stable surface with the strip the guide rail, this strip is trimmed to match the sawblade. -
Page 9: Changing The Sawblade
Replacing the Sawblade Festool offers a variety of sawblades for the many types of cuts the saw can be used for. These range from fine cross- cutting, ripping, and even a plastic and metal cutting blade. -
Page 10: Sawblade Selection
Sawblade Selection Festool sawblades are designed for optimal performance in Number of Teeth and Spacing a variety of applications. Choosing the correct sawblade is The more teeth a blade has, the less work each tooth has important for obtaining the best cuts and optimal blade life. -
Page 11: Guide Rails
Guide Rails Guide rails come in a variety of lengths, ranging from 32 Shorter guide rails are easier to work with for shorter ► inches to 197 inches (800mm to 5000mm). It is always best cuts. A cabinetmaker, for example, may want dedicated to use the correct length rail for the cut, but sometimes it shorter guide rails for crosscutting cabinet carcase is necessary to join two smaller rails together to make a lon-... -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Setting the Blade Depth The TS55 is equipped with a depth stop for setting the with a shallower cut. depth of the blade during a plunge cut. Using the correct Cutting dense and/or hard materials may require a deeper ►... -
Page 13: Setting The Bevel Angle
Setting the Bevel Angle The standard bevel range of the TS 55 REQ is between 0˚ 1. Loosen the front and rear bevel thumbscrews. and 45˚. However, an extended range is also available from 2. Tilt the saw until the index pointer is aligned with the -1˚... -
Page 14: Using The Limit Stop
For best results, however, a dust extraction system (such ⁄ ”). as the Festool CT 22 shown below) should be used. Festool 2. Plug the TS 55 power cord into the auxiliary outlet on the dust extractors have the added features of variable speed, extractor (if so equipped). -
Page 15: Connecting The Plug-It Cord
Connecting the Plug-it Cord The TS55 saw comes equipped with a removable Plug-It power cord. To install the power cord, insert the cord into the inlet on the tool with the key and keyway aligned, and twist the locking ring. Reverse the procedure to remove the cord. -
Page 16: Applications
Applications The TS55 is capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. ties of the saw, but should not be considered as a compre- The following sections provide information on some of these hensive list of its capabilities. tasks. This is intended to be an introduction to the capabili- Straight-Lining Rough Lumber Purchasing lumber directly from a saw mill is significantly Choosing a blade depth: When ripping hardwood lumber,... -
Page 17: Crosscutting And Trimming
Crosscutting and Trimming No other saw on the market can outperform a Festool triple-chip-grind will provide good cuts in wood veneers, for splinter-free, fine crosscutting. With other saws, the but not as good as the alternate-top-bevel fine crosscut problem is two-fold; getting a straight cut, and achiev- blade. -
Page 18: Plunge Cutting
Plunge Cutting CAUTION! Never make a plunge cut without a limit To control the position of the saw at both the beginning ► stop. The back of the sawblade will lift the saw off and end, you may use a second limit stop (part number the guide rail, and will result in a kickback situation. -
Page 19: Cutting Non-Wood Materials
Cutting Non-Wood Materials Soft Plastics Soft plastics such as polypropylene won’t chip, but they will melt. Therefore, a more aggressive cut with the blade set deeper and the motor speed set low will reduce the melting. Too shallow of a blade depth and the plastic will be more ►... -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance WARNING! Any maintenance or repair work NOTICE: Do not use compressed air to clean the that requires opening of the motor or gear hous- motor housing of the tool, as you could inject for- ing should be carried out only by an authorized eign objects into the motor through the ventilation Customer Service Center (see your dealer for openings. -
Page 21: Replacing The Guide Rail Splinter Guard
5. Make sure the splinter guard is firmly pressed down to Changing the Motor Brushes Festool does not condone brush replacement by the end user. Completion of this procedure by an unauthorized Used Brush service center will void the tool’s warranty. -
Page 22: Adjustments
Adjustments Matching Multiple Saws to Shared Guide Rails If you own multiple saws that share common guide rails, 7. Note: The TS 55 REQ FastFix has a second stop position you will want all of your saws calibrated to the same blade which is near full depth. -
Page 23: Installing The Imperial Depth Gauge
Installing the Imperial Depth Gauge The TS 55 REQ comes with an optional imperial depth gauge 5. Taking care not to kink the sticker, tuck the bottom under sticker to replace the standard metric depth gauge. the depth gauge pointer. 1. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet. ► If used with a Festool dust extractor, make sure the selector switch is pointing to “Auto”. ► The auxiliary outlet on the dust extractor has power only when the selector is at Auto. - Page 25 Supplemental Owner’s Manual...
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