Festool PM561556 - Manuals

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 5 conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ► To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the power tool. Service ► Have your power tool serviced by a ...

6 TS 55 REQ Functional Description R G S Q J F H G E I N C L D M K P O I L O F D A B Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) A Viewing Window 8 B Arbor Bolt 9 C Spring Loaded Riving Knife -- D Miter Release Button 13 E Dust Collection Port 14 F Plunge/Trigger Release 15 G FastFix Arbor/Plunge Lock 9 H...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 7 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 ...

8 TS 55 REQ Trimming the Guide Rail Splinter Guard The leading edge of the guide rail has a replaceable, rub- ber, zero-clearance strip. The first time the saw is used with the guide rail, this strip is trimmed to match the sawblade. When trimmed to size, this strip reduces chipping and tearout duri...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 9 Changing the Sawblade The TS55 saw features the FastFix system for easier blade changing. The FastFix system is engaged by raising the FastFix lever and plunging the saw down. The system includes the following features: ► For safety, the power switch is locked out. ► Th...

10 TS 55 REQ Sawblade Selection Festool sawblades are designed for optimal performance in a variety of applications. Choosing the correct sawblade is important for obtaining the best cuts and optimal blade life. There are several factors that determine which blades are best suited for the operation....

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 11 Guide Rails Guide rails come in a variety of lengths, ranging from 32 inches to 197 inches (800mm to 5000mm). It is always best to use the correct length rail for the cut, but sometimes it is necessary to join two smaller rails together to make a lon- ger rail. Guide r...

12 TS 55 REQ Operation Setting the Blade Depth The TS55 is equipped with a depth stop for setting the depth of the blade during a plunge cut. Using the correct blade depth improves cutting safety, cut quality, and motor efficiency. Multi-Function Tables When the saw is used in conjunction with a Mul...

14 TS 55 REQ Using the Limit Stop The limit stop serves two purposes: it controls the saw’s starting position and prevents a kickback during a plunge cut. The leading edge of the limit stop prevents the saw from lifting up at the beginning of a plunge cut. This is what prevents kickback during a plu...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 15 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. NOT...

16 TS 55 REQ Applications The TS55 is capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. The following sections provide information on some of these tasks. This is intended to be an introduction to the capabili- ties of the saw, but should not be considered as a compre- hensive list of its capabilities....

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 17 Crosscutting and Trimming No other saw on the market can outperform a Festool for splinter-free, fine crosscutting. With other saws, the problem is two-fold; getting a straight cut, and achiev- ing a splinter-free cut. The TS55 handles these problems effortlessly. Tips...

18 TS 55 REQ Plunge Cutting CAUTION! Never make a plunge cut without a limit stop. The back of the sawblade will lift the saw off the guide rail, and will result in a kickback situation. Plunge cutting is used when the cut does not start at the edge of the workpiece. Instead, it starts in the middle...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 19 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 w...

20 TS 55 REQ Maintenance WARNING! Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear hous- ing should be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (see your dealer for information on locating a service center). WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrocution or ot...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 21 Replacing the Guide Rail Splinter Guard The splinter guard prevents splintering and chipping of the workpiece by holding the top edge of the workpiece down as the teeth of the sawblade move upward against it. The splinter guard needs to be replaced if it becomes damage...

22 TS 55 REQ Adjustments Matching Multiple Saws to Shared Guide Rails If you own multiple saws that share common guide rails, you will want all of your saws calibrated to the same blade position. This will prevent one saw from cutting more guide rail splinter guard than another saw. Note : Depending...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 23 Installing the Imperial Depth Gauge The TS 55 REQ comes with an optional imperial depth gauge sticker to replace the standard metric depth gauge.1. Set the depth gauge pointer to its maximum setting.2. Using a sharp pencil, carefully mark the zero-depth posi- tion of t...

24 TS 55 REQ Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start ► Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. ► Make sure the Plug-it connector is properly inserted and fully tightened. ► Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet. ► If used...