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TS 55 REQ
Maintenance
WARNING!
Any maintenance or repair work
that requires opening of the motor or gear hous-
ing should be carried out only by an authorized
Customer Service Center (see your dealer for
information on locating a service center).
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electrocution or
other personal injury, always unplug the tool from
the power supply outlet before performing any
maintenance or repair work on the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not use compressed air to clean the
motor housing of the tool, as you could inject for-
eign objects into the motor through the ventilation
openings.
NOTICE:
Certain cleaning agents and solvents are
harmful to plastic parts. Some of these include, but
are not limited to: Gasoline, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl
Ketone (MEK), Carbonyl Chloride, cleaning solutions
containing Chlorine, Ammonia, and household clean-
ers containing Ammonia.
Routine Maintenance
Keep the Saw Clean
Dust and debris from some materials can be extremely
abrasive and cause components within the saw to wear
prematurely. It is important to keep moving parts cleared of
abrasive dusts.
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As a general rule, keep the saw clean of all dust and
debris. Even soft-wood dust can be abrasive over time.
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Examine all moving parts for dust and debris.
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Keep the bevel hinges clean of dust using compressed
air or cotton swabs. If the hinges wear due to abrasive
particles, the saw will not perform optimally.
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Keep the blade area and dust extraction port clean of
debris. Debris can cause wear and reduce the effective
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ness of the dust extraction system.
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Periodically remove the blade cover (5 screws), the blade,
and the inboard arbor flange; and clean any built up
debris from the inside of the saw.
Keep the Sawblades Sharp
Using a dull sawblade can be extremely dangerous and
provide poor cut quality.
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Never attempt to sharpen a sawblade manually. Special
equipment is necessary to properly sharpen a circular
sawblade. An improperly sharpened sawblade can injure
the operator, destroy the saw, and damage the workpiece.
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The sawblades should be sharpened regularly, and only by
a qualified sharpening service.
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Improper grinding of the carbide teeth of a sawblade can
result in serious injury to the saw operator.
Adjust and Inspect the Saw
To ensure the saw is in proper working order, periodically
inspect the operation of the saw and ensure it is properly
adjusted.
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Observe the function of the saw during normal operation.
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Unusual sounds are indicative of pending problems.
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A reduction in the cut quality indicates the saw is either
improperly adjusted or not functioning properly.
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A reduction in cutting power or speed may indicate a dull
blade or a motor problem.
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If any of the safety devices on the saw are inoperable
or disabled, immediately stop using the saw and have it
serviced.
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Periodically inspect the wear bars for the guide rail cams
for wear.
