Festool TS 55 REBQ, Original Instructions Manual

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er sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
– Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing the saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after switch is released.
Function of the guide wedge [5-4]
a. Use the correct saw blade for the guide
wedge. To ensure that the guide wedge
functions properly, make sure the blade
core of the saw blade is thinner than the
guide wedge and that the tooth width is
greater than the thickness of the guide
wedge.
b. Do not operate the saw if the guide wedge
is bent. Even the slightest problem can
cause the guard to close more slowly.
Aluminium processing
When sawing aluminium, the following
measures must be taken for safety reasons:
– Install an upstream residual-current circuit
breaker (RCD, PRCD).
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex­
tractor.
– Regularly remove dust deposits from the
motor housing.
– Use an aluminium saw blade.
– Close the viewing window/chip guard.
Wear protective goggles.
– When sawing panels, they must be lubrica­
ted with petroleum, although thin-walled
profiles (up to 3 mm) can be sawed without
lubrication.
2.3 Emission levels
The levels determined in accordance with
EN 62841 are typically:
Sound pressure level L
PA
= 90 dB(A)
Sound power level L
WA
= 101 dB(A)
Uncertainty K = 3 dB
CAUTION
Noise generated when working
Risk of damage to hearing
► Use ear protection.
Vibration emission level a
h
(vector sum for
three directions) and uncertainty K measured in
accordance with EN 62841:
Sawing wood
a
h
= < 2.5 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s 2
Sawing metal
a
h
= < 2.5 m/s 2
K = 1.5 m/s
2
The specified emission levels (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary
estimates regarding vibration and noise
load during operation.
– They represent the primary applications of
the power tool.
CAUTION
The emission values may deviate from the
specified values. This is dependent on how
the tool is used and the type of workpiece
being machined.
► The actual load during the entire operating
cycle must be evaluated.
► Depending on the actual load, suitable pro­
tective measures must be defined in order
to protect the operator.
3 Intended use
Only use saw blades with the following
dimensions:
– Saw blade according to EN 847-1
– Saw blade diameter 160 mm
– cutting width 2,2 mm
– location hole 20 mm
– standard blade thickness max. 1,8 mm
– suitable for speeds of up to 9500 min -1
Do not use abrasive discs.
This power tool may only be used by experts or
instructed persons.
The user is liable for damage and acci­
dents caused by improper and non-inten­
ded use.
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