Intended Use; Technical Specifications; Setup; Setting Up A New Saw - Festool TS 55 REQ Supplemental User's Manual

Intended Use

The TS 55 REQ, hand-operated circular saw, is designed
exclusively for sawing of wood, wood-like materials, and
plastics. The saw may also be used for cutting aluminum
when a Festool aluminum-cutting sawblade is installed. The
tool should not be altered or used for any other purpose,

Technical Specifications

Power Consumption
Speed Range
Blade Diameter
Arbor Diameter
Depth of Cut (without guide rail)
Bevel Angle
Weight

Setup

Setting Up a New Saw

There are some simple setup procedures to follow before a
new saw can be used. Follow this sequence of inspections
and adjustments before using the saw for the first time. It
is important that these instructions be followed sequentially
before cutting the zero-clearance splinter guards.
WARNING! Always disconnect the saw from the
power supply before making any adjustments to the
saw or installing or removing any accessory.
CAUTION! Check regularly whether the saw blade
is in good condition, and the arbor bolt is firmly
tightened. Saw blades which are cracked, damaged,
or deformed should no longer be used.

Adjusting the Guide Rail Cams

The guide rail cams tighten against the rib of the guide rail
to remove any side-play from the saw during a cut. Knobs
on the top of the cams permit easy adjustment.
1. Place the saw on the guide rail.
2. Loosen both cams by rotating the knobs
counterclockwise.
3. Working with one cam at a time, jiggle the saw side-to-
side while turning the cam clockwise until the saw fits
snugly to the rail.
4. Repeat for the second cam.
5. Make sure the cams are not over tightened by
sliding the saw down the guide rail. If the saw
does not slide easily, loosen the cams.
Supplemental Owner's Manual
other than as specified in these operating instructions. Using
the tool in contravention to this manual will void your war-
ranty and may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible
and liable for damages and accidents resulting from misuse
or abuse of this saw.
1200 Watts (10 amps @ 120 volts)
2,000 to 5,200 RPM (no load)
160 mm
20 mm, Round
55 mm (2.2") @ 90°, 43 mm (1.7") @ 45°
0° to 45°, plus -1° to 47°
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
1. With the saw unplugged, inspect the blade for damage
2. Perform the guide rail gib cam adjustment procedure
3. Install the power cord into the Plug-It receptacle on the
4. After completing all of the inspections and adjustments
Notes:
The cams do not need to be very tight for normal opera-
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tions. A tiny amount of side-play will not impact the
quality of a cut.
Over tightening the cams or operating the saw in abrasive
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environments can cause premature wear of the wear
bars. Periodically inspect the wear bars for flat spots, and
replace if necessary.
and make sure it is properly secured to the arbor. (Refer
to "Changing the Sawblade" on page 9 for more
information).
described below.
saw (refer to page 15 for more information).
listed above, cut the zero-clearance splinter guards as
described on page 8.
Replaceable
Wear Bars
Guide Rail
Cams
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