Working With The Electric Power Tool; Switch On/Off; Acoustic Warning Signal - Festool HKC 55 EB Guide D'utilisation

Please observe all mentioned safety infor-
mations and the following rules when work-
ing:
– Only guide the power tool towards the workpiece
when it is switched on.
– Before each use, check that the pendulum
guard is working correctly. Only use this power
tool when it is in perfect working order.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being processed.
– Always hold the machine with two hands at the
handles [1-1] when performing work. This re-
duces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for
precise work.
– Always push the saw forwards [8-9], and never
towards yourself.
– Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cutters on
the saw blade from overheating and prevent
plastic materials from melting during cutting.
– Make sure that the knob [1-12] is tightened be-
fore starting work.

Switch on/off

Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.

Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].

Press = ON
Release = OFF

Acoustic warning signal

Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine
switches off in the following operating states:
Battery low or machine overloaded:
peep
Change the battery

Reduce the machine load

Sawing along the scribe mark
The cut indicators display the cutting sequence
without a guide rail:
0° cuts: [7-1]
45° cuts: [7-2]
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Working with the electric power tool

Cutting sections
Position the saw with the front part of the saw table
on the workpiece, switch on saw and push forward
in cutting direction.
Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following in-
structions must be observed without fail
when plunge cutting:
– Always position saw with the rear edge of the saw
table against a fixed stop.
– When working with the guide rail, place the saw
against the kickback stop FS-RSP (accessories)
[8-6] clamped to the guide rail.
Caution! Danger of crushing!
Always keep a firm grip on the machine with
your free hand when adjusting plunge cuts. Never
position your fingers behind or below the saw
blade.
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7-1
0°
45°
7-2