CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury
Do not use insert tools that are blunt or defec-
tive.
Wear protective gloves.
Swivel saw to 0° position before replacing the
saw blade and set maximum cutting depth.
Position saw on motor cover when replacing[5-
1].
Turn lever [5-4] as far as 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 saw blade[5-9].
Insert new saw blade.
The direction of rotation of the saw blade
[5-10] and saw [5-6] must match.
Insert the outer flange [5-11] so that the pin en-
gages in the recess on the inner flange.
Release retractor lever [5-5] and allow the pen-
dulum guard to swivel back [5-7] to its final po-
sition.
Tighten screw [5-8].
Reposition lever [5-4].
7.6
Dust extraction
WARNING
Dust hazard
Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.
Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.
Independent extraction
Secure the connection piece [6-2] of the dust
collection bag [6-3] at the extractor connector
with a clockwise rotation [6-1].
To empty remove the connection piece [6-2]of
the dust collection bag [6-3] from the extractor
connector with an anti-clockwise rotation [6-1].
Festool mobile dust extractor
A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extractor
hose diameter of 27 mm or 36 mm (36 mm is rec-
ommended due to the reduced risk of clogging) is
connected to the extractor connector at the elbow
[1-10].
– Static charge may occur if an anti-static suction
hose is not used. The user may suffer an electric
shock.
8
Working with the electric power
tool
Please observe all mentioned safety infor-
mations and the following rules when work-
ing:
– Only guide the power tool towards the workpiece
when it is switched on.
– Before each use, check that the pendulum
guard is working correctly. Only use this power
tool when it is in perfect working order.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being processed.
– Always hold the machine with two hands at the
handles [1-1] when performing work. This re-
duces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for
precise work.
– Always push the saw forwards [10-9], and never
towards yourself.
– Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cutters on
the saw blade from overheating and prevent
plastic materials from melting during cutting.
– Make sure that the knob [1-12] is tightened be-
fore starting work.
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 machine
switches off in the following operating states:
Battery low or machine overloaded:
peep
Change the battery
Reduce the machine load
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.
HKC 55 EB
GB
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