Supplemental Owner’s Manual
7
Intended Use
The TS 55 REQ, hand-operated circular saw, is designed
exclusively for sawing of wood, wood-like materials, and
plastics. The saw may also be used for cutting aluminum
when a Festool aluminum-cutting sawblade is installed. The
tool should not be altered or used for any other purpose,
other than as specified in these operating instructions. Using
the tool in contravention to this manual will void your war-
ranty and may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible
and liable for damages and accidents resulting from misuse
or abuse of this saw.
Technical Specifications
Power Consumption
1200 Watts (10 amps @ 120 volts)
Speed Range
2,000 to 5,200 RPM (no load)
Blade Diameter
160 mm
Arbor Diameter
20 mm, Round
Depth of Cut (without guide rail)
55 mm (2.2”) @ 90°, 43 mm (1.7”) @ 45°
Bevel Angle
0° to 45°, plus -1° to 47°
Weight
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Setup
Setting Up a New Saw
There are some simple setup procedures to follow before a
new saw can be used. Follow this sequence of inspections
and adjustments before using the saw for the first time. It
is important that these instructions be followed sequentially
before cutting the zero-clearance splinter guards.
WARNING!
Always disconnect the saw from the
power supply before making any adjustments to the
saw or installing or removing any accessory.
CAUTION!
Check regularly whether the saw blade
is in good condition, and the arbor bolt is firmly
tightened. Saw blades which are cracked, damaged,
or deformed should no longer be used.
1.
With the saw unplugged, inspect the blade for damage
and make sure it is properly secured to the arbor. (Refer
to “
Changing the Sawblade
” on page 9 for more
information).
2. Perform the guide rail gib cam adjustment procedure
described below.
3.
Install the power cord into the Plug-It receptacle on the
saw (refer to
page 15
for more information).
4.
After completing all of the inspections and adjustments
listed above, cut the zero-clearance splinter guards as
described on
page 8
.
Adjusting the Guide Rail Cams
The guide rail cams tighten against the rib of the guide rail
to remove any side-play from the saw during a cut. Knobs
on the top of the cams permit easy adjustment.
1. Place the saw on the guide rail.
2. Loosen both cams by rotating the knobs
counterclockwise.
3.
Working with one cam at a time, jiggle the saw side-to-
side while turning the cam clockwise until the saw fits
snugly to the rail.
4.
Repeat for the second cam.
5.
Make sure the cams are not over tightened by
sliding the saw down the guide rail. If the saw
does not slide easily, loosen the cams.
Notes:
►
The cams do not need to be very tight for normal opera-
tions. A tiny amount of side-play will not impact the
quality of a cut.
►
Over tightening the cams or operating the saw in abrasive
environments can cause premature wear of the wear
bars. Periodically inspect the wear bars for flat spots, and
replace if necessary.
Replaceable
Wear Bars
Guide Rail
Cams
