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3.4
Aluminium processing
When sawing aluminium, the following
measures must be taken for safety reasons:
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Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex
tractor.
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Regularly remove dust deposits from the
motor housing.
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Use an aluminium saw blade.
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Close the viewing window/chipguard.
Wear protective goggles.
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When sawing panels, they must be lubri
cated with paraffin but thin-walled profiles
(up to 3 mm) can be sawed without lubrica
tion.
3.5
Health hazard by dust
WARNING! various dust created by pow
er sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause can
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
lead from lead-based paints,
•
crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
•
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies, depend
ing on how often you do this type of work. To re
duce your exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic par
ticles. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER
MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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Intended use
Portable circular saw designed for sawing
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wooden materials and wood-based materi
als,
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plaster and cement compoud fibres,
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plastic materials,
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aluminium (only with a special saw blade
for aluminium offered by Festool)
Only saw blades with the following
specifications can be used:
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saw blades according to EN 847-1
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saw blade diameter 6-1/4" (160 mm)
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recommended cutting width 5/64"
(1.8 mm), max. 3/32" (2.2 mm) with re
stricted function of guide wedge
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locating bore 25/32" (20 mm)
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recommended steel blade thickness 1/16"
(1.5 mm), max. 5/64 (1.8 mm)
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suitable for speeds up to 9500 rpm
Never use machine with any abrasive wheels.
Only saw materials for which the relevant saw
blade has been designed.
This power tool may only be used by experts or
instructed persons.
The user is liable for improper or non-in
tended use.
This power tool is suitable for use with
BP Festool battery packs of the same voltage
class.
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Technical data
Cordless circular
saw
Motor voltage
No-load speed
Inclination
Cutting depth at 0°
Cutting depth at 50°
Saw blade dimen
sions
recommended 6-1/4" x 5/64" x 25/32"
max. 6-1/4" x 3/32" x 25/32"
Weight without bat
tery pack
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Functional description
[1-1]
Handles
[1-2]
Switch-on lock
[1-3]
Lever for changing blades
[1-4]
Retractor lever for pendulum guard
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HKC 55 EB
14.4 - 18 V
4500 rpm
0° to 50°
0 - 2-1/8" (0 - 55 mm)
1-1/2" (38 mm)
(160 x 1.8 x 20 mm)
(160 x 2.2 x 20 mm)
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)