Adjust the guide play between the saw table and
the guide rail using the two adjustable jaws [8-
8].
The splinterguard [8-5] requires breaking in be-
fore first usage:
Position saw at the very end of the guide rail, so
that the guide plate is level.
Swivel saw to 0° position and set to maximum
cutting depth.
Switch on saw.
Slowly push saw along the entire length of the
rail.
The edge of the splinterguard now corresponds ex-
actly to the cutting edge.
10.3
Cross cutting guide rail
The cross cutting guide rail's intended use is saw-
ing wood and panel materials.
It allows precise and clean cuts, especially angled
cuts can be carried out easily and a high repeat ac-
curacy. The saw retreats automatically into the ini-
tal position.
The splinterguard must be broken in before
first use, see chap. 10.2.
Every time before use, check that the cross
cutting guide rail is retracted correctly and
have it repaired, if necessary. Never use if
automatic retraction is not operating cor-
rectly.
Connect saw to the cross cutting guide rail
Slide saw onto the cross cutting guide rail in
sawing direction.
The saw engages in the sliding block [9-2] .
The quick fastener [9-1] locks in behind the saw
table.
The saw is securely connected to the cross cutting
guide rail.
Loosen saw from the cross cutting guide rail.
Push saw forward slightly in sawing direction.
Turn quick fastener [9-1] to the front.
Remove saw towards the rear against the saw-
ing direction.
Cutting with the compound mitre saw
Open knob at adjustable stop [10-2].
Adjust angle at the scale [10-4].
Close knob at adjustable stop [10-2].
Adjust depth and angle of the saw, see ch. 7.2
and 7.3.
The saw's play on the cross cutting guide rails
can be set with the two setting jaws [10-3].
The saw must slide easily across the rail.
Place the adjustable stop [10-2] and the fixed
stop against the work piece and position the
cross cutting guide rail.
Switch saw on.
Push saw in direction of cutting.
Pendulum guard opens. Sawing commences.
WARNING
Protruding rotating saw blade
Risk of injury
Do not position hands near cutting area and saw
blade.
Do not place hands below the work piece.
Do not hold the workpiece in hand or place it on
your leg.
After cutting, switch off saw.
Pull back saw into initial position.
Remove cross cutting guide rail from work
piece.
not lay down! If the saw or the pendulum guard
does not retreat to initial position, interrupt sawing
process and check functionality, possibly remove
jammed woodchips.
laid down with the cross cutting guide rail.
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Environment
Do not dispose of the device in house-
hold waste! Recycle devices, accesso-
ries and packaging. Observe applica-
ble national regulations.
EU only: In accordance with European Directive on
waste electrical and electronic equipment and im-
plementation in national law, used electric power
tools must be collected separately and handed in
for environmentally friendly recycling.
Information on REACh: www.festool.com/reach
HKC 55 EB
Warning! Danger
of
injury!
blade exposed, do
Parking position - pendu-
lum guard closed! In park-
ing position the saw can be
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