Mounting The Splinterguard; Operation; Switching The Machine On And Off; Support Of The Workpieces - Festool TS 55 EQ Manual De Instrucciones

9.1
A Festool dust extractor with an extractor hose
diameter of 36 mm or 27 mm (36 mm recom-
mended due to the reduced risk of clogging) can
be connected to the rotating extractor connec-
tor (9.1)

Mounting the splinterguard

10.1
10.2
The splinterguard (accessories) signifi cantly im-
proves the quality of the cutting edge of the sawn
workpiece on the upper side for 0° cuts.
- Attach splinterguard (10.1) onto the protective
cover,
- Place machine onto the workpiece or the guide
rail,
- Press splinterguard down until it sits on the
workpiece and tighten it with the rotary knob
(10.2).
- Saw splinterguard in (machine to maximum
cutting depth and speed range 1).
Use the splinterguard only for 0° cuts. Al-
ways remove the splinterguard for mitre
cuts. When making mitre cuts, the splinterguard
raises the portable circular saw from the work-
piece, which can lead to serious injuries.

Operation

Read and understand the safety in-
structions before starting work!

Switching the machine on and off

11.1
Keep the machine steady during
switching and during use by holding the handle
(11.2) and the additional handle (11.1) with both
hands.
To switch on, fi rst push the cut-in and release
block (11.4) forwards, and then press the „On"-
"Off" switch (11.3). You can then press the ma-
chines down for sawing, and release the cut-in
and release block.
To switch off, release the „On"-"Off" switch.
After the machine has been switched
off, the saw blade will still rotate for a time. Take
care that parts of your body do not come into con-
tact with the saw blade while it is still rotating!
As soon as you remove the machine from the
workpiece once sawing has been completed, the
machine automatically returns to its basic posi-
tion and the saw blade is again completely cov-
ered by the protective covering.

Support of the workpieces

Ensure that your workpieces are securely fi xed
and cannot move during sawing. Otherwise, there
is an increased risk of accident. Never hold the
workpiece to be cut with your hands or between
your legs. Use instead screw clamps (12.1) or
some other suitable devices to fi x your work-
piece.
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11.4
11.3
11.2
12.1