Festool HKC 55 EB User manual

de Originalbetriebsanleitung - Akku-Handkreissäge 9
en Original Instructions - Cordless circular saw 19
fr Notice d'utilisation originale - Scie circulaire à capot basculant sans fil 28
es Manual de instrucciones original - Sierra circular de batería 38
it Istruzioni per l'uso originali - Sega circolare a batteria a cappa oscillante 48
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пила 114
cs Originální návod k obsluze – akumulátorová okružní pila 124
pl Oryginalna instrukcja obsługi - akumulatorowa ręczna pilarka tarczowa 133
HKC 55 EB
Festool GmbH
Wertstraße 20
73240 Wendlingen
Germany
+49 (0)70 24/804-0
www.festool.com 719333_E / 2022-08-31

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Akku-Handkreissäge
Cordless ircular saw
Scie circulaire à capot
basculant sans fil
Seriennummer 1)
Serial number 1)
N° de série 1)
(T-Nr.)
HKC 55 EB 204137
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Richtlinien einschließlich ihrer Änderungen ent-
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under our sole responsibility that this product is in
conformity with all relevant provisions of the fol-
lowing directives including their amendments and
complies with the following standards:
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menty:
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że produkt ten spełnia następujące normy lub
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2006/42/EG, 2014/30/EU2), 2014/53/EU3),
2011/65/EU
EN 62841-1: 2015 + AC:2015,
EN 62841-2-5:2014,
EN 55014-1: 20172),EN 55014-2: 20152),
EN 300 328:2016 V2.1.13),
EN 301 489-1:2017 V2.1.13),
EN 301 489-17:2017 V3.1.13),
EN 50581: 2012
Festool GmbH
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen
GERMANY
Wendlingen, 2019-04-12
Markus Stark
Head of Product Development
Ralf Brandt
Head of Product Conformity
1) im definierten Seriennummer-Bereich (S-Nr.) von 40000000 - 49999999/
in the specified serial number range (S-Nr.) from 40000000 - 49999999/
dans la plage de numéro de série (S-Nr.) de 40000000 - 49999999
2) gilt in Kombination mit Akku/
valid in combination with battery pack/
valable en combinaison avec batterie
BP 18 Li 5,2 AS, BP 18 Li 6,2 AS, BP 18 Li 3,1 C
3) gilt in Kombination mit Bluetooth®Akku/
valid in combination with Bluetooth®battery pack/
valable en combinaison avec Bluetooth®batterie
BP 18 Li 5,2 ASI, BP 18 Li 6,2 ASI, BP 18 Li 3,1 CI
720611_A

Contents
1 Symbols.....................................................19
2 Safety warnings.........................................19
3 Intended use..............................................22
4 Technical data........................................... 22
5 Parts of the device.....................................23
6 Battery pack.............................................. 23
7 Settings......................................................23
8 Working with the electric power tool........25
9 Service and maintenance..........................26
10 Accessories............................................... 26
11 Environment..............................................27
12 General information..................................27
1 Symbols
Warning of general danger
Warning of electric shock
Read the operating instructions and
safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective gloves when changing
tools!
Wear a dust mask.
Wear protective goggles.
Do not dispose of it with domestic
waste.
Direction of rotation of saw and the
saw blade
STOP
Electro-dynamic run-down brake
Saw blade dimensions
a = diameter
b ... Locating bore
Tool contains a chip which stores data.
See section 12.1
CE marking: Confirms the conformity
of the power tool with the European
Community directives.
UKCA marking: The United Kingdom
Conformity Assessed symbol is a
marking for products being placed on
the market in the United Kingdom. It is
a manufacturers indication that the
product is in conformance with the rel
evant regulations in the UK.
Tip or advice
Handling instruction
Removing the battery pack.
Inserting the battery pack.
Risk of pinching fingers and hands!
Danger area! Keep hands away!
2 Safety warnings
2.1 General power tool safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in
structions, illustrations and specifica
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Follow the operating manual for the charger
and the battery pack.
2.2 Safety instructions for specific circular
saws
Cutting procedures
–DANGER: Keep hands away from cut
ting area and the blade. Keep your second
hand on auxiliary handle, or motor hous
ing. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
–Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the
blade below the workpiece.
–Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
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–Never hold the workpiece in your hands or
across your leg while cutting. Secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. It is impor
tant to support the work properly to mini
mise body exposure, blade binding, or loss
of control.
–Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring .Contact with a "live" wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
–When ripping, always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the ac
curacy of cut and reduces the chance of
blade binding.
–Always use blades with correct size and
shape (diamond versus round) of arbour
holes. Blades that do not match the mount
ing hardware of the saw will run off-centre,
causing loss of control.
–Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and
bolt were specially designed for your saw,
for optimum performance and safety of op
eration.
Causes of kickbacks and corresponding safety
instructions
– kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator;
– when the blade is pinched or jammed tight
ly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls
and the motor reaction drives the unit rap
idly back toward the operator;
– if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the
wood causing the blade to climb out of the
kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or in
correct operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
–Maintain a firm grip with both hands on
the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to ei
ther side of the blade, but not in line with
the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can
be controlled by the operator, if proper pre
cautions are taken.
–When blade is binding, or when interrupt
ing a cut for any reason, release the trig
ger and hold the saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes to a com
plete stop. Never attempt to remove the
saw from the work or pull the saw back
ward while the blade is in motion or kick
back may occur. Investigate and take cor
rective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
–When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf so that
the saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk
up or kickback from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
–Support large panels to minimise the risk
of blade pinching and kickback. Large pan
els tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the panel
on both sides, near the line of cut and near
the edge of the panel.
–Do not use dull or damaged blades. Un
sharpened or improperly set blades pro
duce narrow kerf causing excessive fric
tion, blade binding and kickback.
–Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making the cut. If blade adjustment shifts
while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
–Use extra caution when sawing into exist
ing walls or other blind areas. The pro
truding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Lower guard function
–Check the lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position. If the
saw is accidentally dropped, the lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it
moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
–Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate slug
gishly due to damaged parts, gummy de
posits, or a build-up of debris.
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–The lower guard may be retracted man
ually only for special cuts such as "plunge
cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise the low
er guard by the retracting handle and as
soon as the blade enters the material, the
lower guard must be released. For all oth
er sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
–Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing the saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after switch is released.
Function of the guide wedge [1-5]
–Use the correct saw blade for the guide
wedge, where possible. The function of the
guide wedge is restricted if using saw
blades with a thicker blade core. To en
sure that the guide wedge functions prop
erly, make sure the blade core of the saw
blade is thinner than the guide wedge and
that the tooth width is greater than the
thickness of the guide wedge. Expect in
creased risk of kickback when using a
thicker saw blade.
–Do not operate the saw if the guide wedge
is bent. Even the slightest problem can
cause the guard to close more slowly.
Further safety instructions
–This electric power tool cannot be instal
led in a work bench. The electric power
tool may become unsafe and cause serious
accidents if installed in benches from other
manufacturers or self-manufactured work
benches.
–Never place your hands into the chip ejec
tor. You may injure yourself on rotating
parts.
–Use suitable detectors to determine if util
ity lines are hidden in the work area or
call the local utility company for assis
tance. Aontact with electric lines can lead
to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas
line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a
water line causes property damage or may
cause an electric shock.
–Wait until the power tool stops completely
until placing it down. The tool can become
entangled and lead to a loss of control of
the power tool.
– Do not use the machine for overhead work.
–Harmful/toxic dust may be produced dur
ing your work (e.g. paint containing lead,
certain types of wood and metal). Inhaling
or coming into contact with this dust may
represent a hazard for operating personnel
or persons in the vicinity. Comply with the
safety regulations that apply in your coun
try.
Wear a P2 dust mask to protect your
health.
Ensure that enclosed spaces are adequately
ventilated and, if necessary, connect a mobile
dust extractor.
–
Wear suitable personal protective equip
ment: Ear protection, safety goggles, a dust
mask for work that generates dust.
–Harmful/toxic dust may be produced dur
ing your work (e.g. paint containing lead,
certain types of wood or metals). Contact
with or inhalation of this dust may pose a
risk for the operating personnel or persons
in the vicinity. Comply with the safety regu
lations that apply in your country.
–Check whether there are any signs of
damage to the housing components, such
as cracks or stress whitening. Have any
damaged components repaired before us
ing the power tool.
–Do not use power supply units or third-
party battery packs to operate cordless
power tools. Do not use third-party charg
ers to charge the battery packs. The use of
accessories not expressly authorised by the
manufacturer can result in electric shocks
and/or serious accidents.
2.3 Residual risks
In spite of compliance with all relevant design
regulations, hazzards while operating the ma
chine still occur e.g.:
– Touching the saw blade in the area of the
front opening below the saw table,
– Touching the parts of the saw blade that
protrude below the saw table while cutting,
– Touching rotating parts from left and right
sides: saw blade, clamping flange, flange
screw.,
– Kickback of machine due to jamming in the
workpiece,
– Touching live parts when the casing is
opened and the mains plug is in the socket,
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– the flying off of parts,
– the flying off of machine parts from a dam
aged machine,
– noise emission,
– dust emission.
2.4 Sawing aluminium
When sawing aluminium, the following meas
ures must be taken for safety reasons:
– Wear protective goggles.
– Connect the power tool to a suitable dust
extractor with an antistatic suction hose.
– Regularly clean dust deposits from the mo
tor housing on the power tool.
– Use an aluminium saw blade.
– When sawing panels, they must be lubrica
ted with petroleum, but thin-walled profiles
(up to 3 mm) can be sawed without lubrica
tion.
2.5 Emission levels
The levels determined in accordance
with EN 62841 are typically:
Sound pressure level LPA = 96 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA = 107 dB(A)
Uncertainty K = 4 dB
CAUTION
Noise generated when working
Risk of damage to hearing
► Use ear protection.
Vibration emission level ah (vector sum for
three directions) and uncertainty K measured in
accordance with EN 62841:
Sawing wood ah ≤ 2.5 m/s2
K = 1.5 m/s2
Sawing aluminium ah ≤ 2.5 m/s2
K = 1.5 m/s2
The specified emission levels (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary
estimates regarding vibration and noise
load during operation.
– They represent the primary applications of
the power tool.
CAUTION
The emission values may deviate from the
specified values. This is dependent on how
the tool is used and the type of workpiece
being machined.
► The actual load during the entire operating
cycle must be evaluated.
► Depending on the actual load, suitable pro
tective measures must be defined in order
to protect the operator.
3 Intended use
Portable circular saw designed for sawing
– wooden materials and wood-based materi
als,
– plaster and cement compoud fibres,
– plastic materials,
When fitted with the special saw blades offered
by Festool, the machines can also be used for
sawing unhardened ferrous metal and non-fer
rous metal.
Only use saw blades with the following
dimensions:
– Saw blades in accordance with EN 847-1
– Saw blade diameter 160 mm
– Recommended cutting width 1.8 mm, max.
2.2 mm with restricted function of the guide
wedge
– Location hole 20 mm
– Recommended standard blade thickness
1.2 mm, range of 1.1 to max. 1.25 mm pos
sible
– Suitable for speeds of up to 9500 rpm
Do not use cutting or abrasive wheels.
Only saw materials for which the saw blade in
question has been designed.
The user is liable for improper or non-in
tended use.
This power tool is suitable for use with
BP Festool battery packs of the same voltage
class.
4 Technical data
Cordless circular saw HKC 55 EB
Motor voltage 14.4–18 V
Speed (no-load) 4500 rpm
Inclination 0° to 50°
Cutting depth at 0° 0–55 mm
Cutting depth at 50° 38 mm
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Cordless circular saw HKC 55 EB
Saw blade dimensions
recommended 160 x 1.8 x 20 mm
max. 160 x 2.2 x 20 mm
Weight excl. battery pack 3.4 kg
5 Parts of the device
[1-1] Handles
[1-2] Switch-on lock
[1-3] Lever for changing blades
[1-4] Retractor lever for pendulum guard
[1-5] Guide wedge
[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] Capacity display button on battery
pack
[1-15] Capacity display
[1-16] Battery pack
[1-17] Button for releasing the battery pack
[1-18] Adjustable jaws
The specified illustrations appear at the begin
ning of the Operating Instructions.
Accessories shown or described are not always
included in the scope of delivery.
6 Battery pack
Before using the battery pack, check that the
battery interface is clean. Any contamination of
the battery interface may impair correct contact
and lead to the contacts being damaged.
A faulty contact may result in the machine over
heating or being damaged.
[2A] Remove the battery pack.
[2B]
klick
Insert the battery pack – until it
clicks into place.
Further information about the charger and
battery pack with capacity indicator can be
found in the corresponding operating
manual.
7 Settings
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the battery packs from
the machine before performing any type of
work on the machine!
7.1 Electronics
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up
ensures that the machine starts up jolt-free.
Constant speed
The motor speed remains constant through
electronic control to ensure a uniform cutting
speed even when under load.
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 HKC 55 EB 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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Cutting depth without guide rail/track
rail
max. 55 mm
+FS
Cutting depth with guide rail/track rail
max. 51 mm
7.3 Adjusting the cutting angle
The saw table must be on an even surface
when adjusting the cutting angle.
Between 0° and 50°:
► Open the rotary knob [4-2].
► Swivel the saw unit to the required cutting
angle [4-1].
► Close the rotary knob [4-2].
Both adjustments (0° and 50°) are set at
the factory and can be readjusted by the
customer service team.
For angled cuts, the cutting depth is
smaller than the value displayed on the
cutting depth scale.
7.4 Adjust pendulum guard
CAUTION
Risk of injury! Sharp edges!
The pendulum guard swings back quickly in
the event of sudden release.
► The pendulum guard [1-6] must only be
opened with the retractor lever [1-4].
7.5 Selecting the saw blade
Festool saw blades are identified by a coloured
ring. The colour of the ring represents the ma
terial for which the saw blade is suited.
WARNING! Risk of injury! Pendulum hood
mechanism not working correctly! Diamond
saw blades must not be used to saw cement-
bonded fibreboard.
Colour Material Symbol
Yellow Wood
Red Laminate, mineral ma
terial
HPL/TRESPA
®
Green Plaster- and cement-
bonded chipboard and
fibreboard
Blue Aluminium, plastic
"$3:-
7.6 Changing the saw blade
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Remove the battery pack from the power
tool before performing any work on the
power tool.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from hot and sharp insertion
tool
► Do not use any blunt or faulty insertion
tools.
► Wear protective gloves when handling an
insertion tool.
Removing the saw blade
► Swivel saw to 0° position before replacing
the saw blade and set maximum cutting
depth.
► Position saw on motor cover when replac
ing [5-1].
► Turn the lever [5-4] as far as the stop.
► Open the screw [5-8] using the Allen
key [5-3].
► Hold the pendulum guard open [5-7] only
with retractor lever [5-5].
► Remove the saw blade [5-9].
Inserting the saw blade
WARNING! Check the screws and flange for
contamination and only use clean and undam
aged parts.
► Insert the new saw blade.
WARNING! The direction of rotation of the
saw blade [5-10] and saw [5-6] must
match. Serious injuries may occur in the
event of non-compliance.
► Insert the outer flange [5-11] so that the pin
engages in the recess on the inner flange.
► Release retractor lever [5-5] and allow the
pendulum guard [5-7] to swivel back to its
final position.
► Tighten the screw [5-8].
► Reposition the lever [5-4].
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7.7 Dust extraction
WARNING
Health hazard posed by dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
► When sawing carcinogenic materials, al
ways connect a suitable extraction mobile
in accordance with national regulations. Do
not use the chip collection bag.
Independent extraction
► Secure the connection piece [6-2] of the
dust collection bag [6-3] at the extractor
connector [6-1] with a clockwise rotation.
► To empty, remove the connection piece of
the dust collection bag from the extractor
connector with an anti-clockwise rotation.
Festool mobile dust extractor
A Festool mobile dust extractor with a suction
hose diameter of 27/32 mm or 36 mm (36 mm
recommended due to the reduced risk of clog
ging) can be connected to the extractor connec
tor [6-1].
The adapter on a 27 diameter suction hose is
inserted into the angle adapter . The adapter on
a 36 diameter suction hose is inserted over the
angle adapter .
CAUTION! A static charge may build up if no
antistatic suction hose is used. The user may
receive an electric shock and the power tool's
electronics may be damaged.
8 Working with the electric
power tool
When working on the machine, observe
all of the safety warnings that are listed
at the start as well as the following rules:
– Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
–Before each use, check that the pendulum
guard is working correctly using the re
tractor lever [1-4]. Ensure that the pendu
lum guard can move freely and does not
come into contact with the saw blade or
other parts at any cutting angle or depth.
Only use this power tool when it is in per
fect working order.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a way
that it cannot move during machining.
– Make sure that the extractor hose does not
snag the entire saw cut, either on the work
piece, the workpiece support or hazards on
the ground.
– When working, always hold the power tool
with both hands on the handles [1-1]. This
is a prerequisite for precise work and is es
sential for plunge-cutting. Plunge into the
workpiece slowly and evenly.
– Always push the saw forwards [8-9], and
never towards yourself.
– Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cut
ters on the saw blade from overheating and
prevent plastic materials from melting dur
ing cutting. The harder the material to be
sawn, the lower the feed speed needs to be.
– Make sure that the rotary knob [1-12] is
tightened before starting work.
–CAUTION! Risk of overheating. Before use,
make sure that the battery pack is securely
clicked into place.
8.1 Switch on/off
► Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.
► Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].
Press = ON
Release = OFF
8.2 Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the power
tool switches off in the following operating
states:
peep
Battery flat or power tool overloaded:
► Change the battery
► Reducing the load on the power tool
8.3 Sawing along the scribe mark
The cut indicators display the cutting sequence
without a guide rail:
0° cuts: [7-1]
45° cuts: [7-2]
8.4 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.
8.5 Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following
instructions must always be followed when
plunge cutting:
– Always position saw with the rear edge of
the saw table against a fixed stop.
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– When working with the guide rail, place the
saw against the kickback stop FS-RSP (ac
cessories) 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.
Procedure
► Adjusting cutting depth, see section 7.2.
► Press lever [8-1] down.
Sawing unit swivels upwards to plunge-cut po
sition.
► Hold retractor lever [8-2] downwards as far
as stop.
Pendulum guard [8-4] opens and the saw blade
is exposed.
► Position saw on workpiece and position
against a stop (kickback stop).
► Switch on saw.
► Slowly press down saw to the set cutting
depth until the saw engages, release re
tractor lever [8-2] and push forward in cut
ting direction [8-9].
The notch [8-3] indicates the absolute rear cut
ting point of the saw blade (diameter 160 mm)
when using the saw at maximum cutting depth
with the guide rail.
9 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always remove the battery pack from the
power tool before performing any mainte
nance or service work.
► All maintenance and repair work which re
quires the motor housing to be opened
should always be carried out by an author
ised service workshop.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
Always use original Festool spare
parts. Order no. at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
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Cleaning the machine regularly, espe
cially the adjusting devices and guides, is
an important safety factor.
Observe the following instructions:
► Damaged safety devices and parts, such as
a faulty lever for changing tools [1-3], must
be properly repaired or replaced in a recog
nised specialist workshop, unless otherwise
indicated in the operating manual.
► To ensure constant air circulation, always
keep the cooling air openings in the housing
clean and free of blockages.
► Use an extractor on all openings in order to
remove wood chips and splinters from the
power tool. Never open the protective lid .
► The pendulum guard must always be able to
move freely and close independently. Al
ways keep the area around the pendulum
guard clean. Clear from dust and chippings
by blowing out with compressed air or using
a brush.
► Keep the contacts on the power tool, charg
er and battery pack clean.
► When working with plaster- and cement-
bonded fibreboards, clean the tool particu
larly thoroughly. Clean the vents of the
power tool and on/off switch using dry, oil-
free compressed air. Otherwise, gypsum
dust deposits may build up inside the power
tool's housing and on the on/off switch and
harden when exposed to humidity. This may
impair the switching mechanism.
10 Accessories
Refer to the Festool catalogue for the order
numbers of accessories and tools or find them
online at www.festool.co.uk.
In addition to the accessories described,
Festool also provides a comprehensive range of
system accessories that allow you to use your
saw more effectively and in diverse applica
tions, e.g.:
• Parallel stop, extension table PA-HKC 55
• Kickback stop FS-RSP
• Parallel stop FS-PA and guide extension
FS-PA-VL
• Side-mounted cover, false joint ABSA-TS
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10.1 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to saw different materials quickly and
cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all appli
cations and these are specially designed for
your Festool saw.
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10.2 Guide rail
The guide rail enables you to make clean, accu
rate cuts while simultaneously protecting the
surface of the workpiece from damage.
In conjunction with the extensive range of ac
cessories, exact angled cuts, mitre cuts and fit
ting work can be completed with the guide sys
tem. The option of attaching the guide rail se
curely using clamps [8-7] ensures safer work
ing conditions.
► Adjust the guide play between the saw table
and the guide rail using the two adjustable
jaws [8-8].
Bed in the splinter guard before using the
guide rail for the first time[8-5]:
► Position saw with the entire guide plate at
the rear end of the guide rail.
► Swivel saw to 0° position and set maximum
cutting depth.
► Switch on saw.
► Slowly drop the splinter guard across the
entire length without setting down.
The edge of the splinter guard now corresponds
exactly to the cutting edge.
Position the guide rail for sawing the
splinter guard on a test piece of wood.
10.3 Cross cutting guide rail
The cross cutting guide rail is designed for saw
ing wood and panel materials.
It enables precise and clean cuts, in particular
angled cuts can be performed simply and with
repeat accuracy. The saw automatically moves
back to the initial position after the sawing
process.
Observe the instructions in the operating man
ual for the FSK cross cutting guide rail
11 Environment
Do not dispose of the device in the
household waste! Recycle devices, ac
cessories and packaging. Observe appli
cable national regulations.
Before disposal, users must remove discharged
batteries, accumulators that are not enclosed
by the device and lights that can be removed
from the old device without causing damage, if
these are present. The old batteries and re
chargeable batteries can then be recycled sys
tematically.
In accordance with the European Directive on
waste electrical and electronic equipment and
implementation in national law, used power
tools must be collected separately and handed
in for environmentally friendly recycling.
Information about collection points for correct
disposal is available at www.festool.co.uk/
recycling .
Information on REACH: www.festool.co.uk/
reach
12 General information
Imported into the UK by
Festool UK Ltd
1 Anglo Saxon Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP30 9XH
Great Britain
12.1 Information on data privacy
The power tool contains a chip which automati
cally stores machine and operating data. The
data saved cannot be traced back directly to an
individual.
The data can be read in a contactless manner
using special devices and shall only be used by
Festool for fault diagnosis, repair and warranty
processing and for quality improvement or en
hancement of the power tool. The data shall not
be used in any other way without the express
consent of the customer.
12.2 Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® word mark and the logos are
registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.;
they are used by TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG &
Co. KG, and therefore by Festool, under licence.
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