Festool HKC 55 EB, Оригинальное руководство по эксплуатации

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HKC 55 EB
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8.5 Sawing cut-outs (plunge cuts)
In order to avoid kickbacks, the following in-
structions must be observed without fail
when plunge cutting:
– Always position saw with the rear edge of the saw
table against a fixed stop.
– When working with the guide rail, place the saw
against the kickback stop FS-RSP (accessories)
[8-6] clamped to the guide rail.
Caution! Danger of crushing!
Always keep a firm grip on the machine with
your free hand when adjusting plunge cuts. Never
position your fingers behind or below the saw
blade.
Procedure

Adjusting cutting depth, see section 7.2 .

Press lever [8-1] down.
Sawing unit swivels upwards to plunge-cut po-
sition.

Hold retractor lever [8-2] downwards as far as
stop.
Pendulum guard [8-4] opens and the saw blade
is exposed.

Position saw on workpiece and position against
a stop (kickback stop).
 Switch on saw.

Slowly press down saw to the set cutting depth
until the saw engages, release retractor lever
[8-2] and push forward in cutting direction [8-
9] .
The notch [8-3] indicates the absolute rear cutting
point of the saw blade (Ø 160 mm) when using the
saw at maximum cutting depth with the guide rail.
9 Service and maintenance
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at: www.festool.com/service
Only use original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at: www.festool.com/service
Regular cleaning of the machine, above all
the adjustment devices and the guides, is an
important safety factor.
Observe the following instructions:
 To ensure constant air circulation, always keep
the cooling openings in the housing unobstruct-
ed and air accessible.

Use an extractor on all openings of the power
tool to remove chips and splinters.

The pendulum guard must always be able to
move freely and close independently. Always
keep the area around the pendulum guard
clean. Clear from dust and chippings by blowing
out with compressed air or using a brush.

Keep the contacts on the machine, charger and
battery pack clean.
For service, maintenance, disposal and
transport of the battery pack, note enclosed
instructions of the battery pack!
10 Accessories
The order numbers of the accessories and tools can
be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet
under "www.festool.com".
In addition to the accessories described, Festool
also provides a comprehensive range of system ac-
cessories that allow you to use your saw more ef-
fectively and in diverse applications, e.g.:
• Parallel stop, extension table PA-HKC 55
• Kickback stop FS-RSP
• Parallel stop FS-PA and guide extension FS-PA-
VL
• Side-mounted cover, false joint ABSA-TS 55
10.1 Saw blades, other accessories
In order to saw different materials quickly and
cleanly, Festool offers saw blades for all applica-
tions that are specially designed for your Festool
portable circular saw.
10.2 Guide rail
The guide rail enables you to make clean, accurate
cuts while simultaneously protecting the surface of
the workpiece from damage.
In conjunction with the extensive range of accesso-
ries, exact angled cuts, mitre cuts and fitting work
can be completed with the guide system. The option
of attaching the guide rail securely using clamps
[8-7] ensures safer working conditions.
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock

Always disconnect the battery pack from the
machine before any cleaning or maintenance!

All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor housing to be opened, must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
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