Festool PN561438 - Manuals

Service ► Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. ► When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructi...

Tool Description Figures 1a and 1b a. Dust Collection Port. b. Spring Loaded Riving Knife. c. Arbor Bolt. d. Outrigger Splinter Guard. e. Depth Stop and Gauge. f. Blade Wrench Storage. g. FastFix Arbor/Plunge Lock. h. Auxiliary Handle. i. Bevel Gauge and Lock Knob. j. Guide Rail Gib Cams. k. Sole Pl...

Intended Use The TS 55 EQ, 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, oth...

Changing the Sawblade The TS 55 saw features the FastFix system for easier blade changing. The FastFix system is engaged by raising the FastFix latch lever and plunging the saw down. The system includes the following features: ► For safety, the power switch is locked out. ► The plunge depth is locke...

Setting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole Plate This adjustment ensures that cuts are made square to the workpiece surface. This adjustment is completed at the factory and shouldn’t need to be adjusted unless the tool has been modified or serviced. Instruction Manual 11 The most accurate method fo...

Operation Setting the Blade Depth The TS 55 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. Instruction Manual 13 Effects of Too Shallow of a Setting ► Higher drag on the s...

Using Dust Extraction The TS 55 can be used with or without a dust extraction system. The chip diverter swivels to direct the sawdust away from the work area when a dust extraction system is not used. For best results, however, a dust extraction system (such as the Festool CT 22 shown below) should ...

Applications The TS 55 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 capabilities of the saw, but should not be considered as a comprehensive list of its capabilities. Straight-Lining...

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 achieving a splinter- free cut. The TS 55 handles these problems effortlessly. 18 TS 55 EQ Circular Saw Tips for S...

Instruction Manual Plunge Cutting Plunge cutting is used when the cut does not start at the edge of the workpiece; it starts in the middle of the workpiece. There is a wide variety of applications for plunge cuts. The example shown below is for insetting a maple butcherblock into an existing counter...

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 will reduce the melting. ► Too shallow of a blade depth and the plastic will be more prone to melting. ► Too deep of a blade depth a...

Accessories Sawblades Description Coarse Crosscut Ripping (Panther) Combination Purpose With a low tooth count and a high hook angle, this blade easily cuts through general construction materials. The high hook angle of the Panther blade makes for effortless ripping without burning the cut. With a m...

24 TS 55 EQ Circular Saw Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start 1. Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. 2. Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet. 3. If used with a Festool dust extractor, make sure the selector switch...

Instruction Manual 25 Maintenance Routine Maintenance Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear housing should be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (name supplied by your dealer)! Maintenance or repair work carried out by an unauthorized person...

Changing the Motor Brushes The motor brushes wear out over time and need to be replaced by an authorized service center. Festool does not condone brush replacement by the end-user. Completion of this procedure by an unauthorized service center will void the tool's warranty. The motor brushes are gra...