Festool TS 55 EBQ Notice D'utilisation D'origine page 15

5.3 Sawing cut outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following in-
structions absolutely must be observed when
plunge cutting:
- The machine must always be placed with the
rear edge of the saw table against a fi xed
stop.
When working with a guide rail, the machine
must be positioned against the kickback stop
(1.4), which is clamped on the guide rail.
- The machine must always be held securely
with both hands and only plunged slowly.
Procedure:
place the machine onto the workpiece and posi-
tion it against a stop (kickback stop), switch the
machine on, slowly press it down onto the set
cutting depth and push it forward in the cutting
direction. The markings (4.2) display the abso-
lute front and the absolute rear cutting points
of the saw blade (dia. 160 mm) at maximum
cutting depth and using the guide rail.
5.4 Sawing aluminium
When sawing aluminium, the following
measures must be taken for safety re-
asons:
- Pre-connect a residual current circuit-brea-
ker.
- Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex-
tractor.
- Clean the machine regularly of dust deposits
in the motor housing and in the protective
cover.
Wear protective goggles.
- Aluminium must only be sawed with the spe-
cial saw blades from Festool designed for this
purpose.
When sawing panels, they must be lubricated
with petroleum, thin-walled profi les (up to
3 mm) can be sawed without lubrication.
5.5 Plaster and cement-bonded fi bre
boards
Due to the high build-up of dust, using a cover
(accessories) that is mounted on the side of the
protective cover is recommended.
6 Accessories
The order numbers of the accessories listed
below can be found in the Festool catalogue or
on the Internet under "www.festool.com".
6.1 Parallel stop, table widener
A parallel stop can be used for section widths
up to 180 mm. The parallel stop can also be
used as a table widener.
6.2 Side-mounted cover, false joints
The cover that can be mounted on the side of
the protective cover improves the effect of dust
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extraction for 0° cuts. Simultaneously, the cover
can be used as a false joint stop for false joint
widths from 18 mm onwards.
6.3 Guide system
The guide rails, which are available in diffe-
rent lengths, allow for precise, clean cuts and
simultaneously protect the workpiece surface
against damage.
In conjunction with the extensive range of
accessories, exact angled cuts, mitre cuts and
fi tting work can be completed with the guide
system. The option of securing using G-clamps
(4.4) ensures a fi rm hold and safe working.
The guide clearance of the saw table on the
guide rails can be set with the two setting jaws
(1.3).
The guide rails are equipped with a splin-
terguard (1.5), which has to be cut to size
before the fi rst use:
- Set the speed of the machine to level 6,
- Place the machine on the rear end of the guide
rail,
- Switch the machine on, press it down to the
set cutting depth and cut the splinterguard
along the full length without interruption.
The edge of the splinterguard now corresponds
exactly to the cutting edge.
6.4 Multifunction table
The mutifunction table, which is available in two
sizes (MFT 800, MFT 1080), makes clamping
the workpiece easy and allows you to saw large
and small workpieces safely and precisely using
the guide system.
Its many fi elds of application make economical
and ergonomically convenient work possible.
6.5 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to be able to saw different materials
quickly and cleanly, Festool offers saw blades
that are specially designed for your machine.
The order numbers for these and for other
accessories that allow you to use your Festool
portable circular saw effectively and in many
ways, can be found in the Festool catalogue or
on the Internet under "www.festool.com".
7 Maintenance and care
Always remove the plug from the
mains supply socket before carry-
ing out any work on the machine!
Always keep the machine and the ven-
tilation slots clean. Any maintenance or repair
work requiring the motor housing to be opened
may only be carried out by an authorised ser-
vice workshop. The tool is fi tted with special
motor brushes with an automatic cut-out. When
the brushes become worn the power supply is
shut off automatically and the tool comes to a
standstill.