Page 2 - Warranty; Conditions of 1+2 Warranty
2 TS 55 EQ Circular Saw Warranty Conditions of 1+2 Warranty You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1 year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping costs during the first year of the warranty. During the second and third year of the warran...
Page 3 - Contents
Instruction Manual 3 Contents Warranty .............................................................................. 2 Conditions of 1+2 Warranty ......................................... 2 Festool Limited Warranty ............................................. 2 Liability Statement ...................
Page 4 - General Safety Rules; Save These Instructions
4 TS 55 EQ Circular Saw General Safety Rules WARNING: Read and understand all instructions listed below. Failure to heed instructions may result in personal injury, electrocution, or fire hazard. Save These Instructions Work Area Safety ► Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and...
Page 5 - Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws
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...
Page 6 - Tool Description; Technical Specifications
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...
Page 7 - Setup and Adjustments; Setting up a New Saw
Single-Point Entry Single point entry means that the sawblade always enters the cut at the same location regardless what the bevel angle is set to. The pivot point of the bevel adjustment is located at the bottom edge of the splinter guard. This means that the cut will always be along the splinter g...
Page 10 - Changing the Sawblade
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...
Page 11 - Setting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole Plate
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...
Page 13 - Operation; Setting the Blade Depth; Setting the Motor Speed
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...
Page 16 - Using Dust Extraction
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 ...
Page 17 - Applications; Straight-Lining Rough Lumber
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...
Page 18 - Crosscutting and Trimming
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...
Page 19 - Plunge Cutting
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...
Page 20 - Cutting Non-Wood Materials
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...
Page 21 - Accessories; Sawblades
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...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 25 - Maintenance; Routine Maintenance
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...
Page 27 - Changing the Motor Brushes
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...
