HKC 55 EB
GB
To empty remove the connection piece [8-2]of
the dust collection bag [8-3]from the extractor
connector with an anti-clockwise rotation [8-1].
Festool mobile dust extractor
A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extractor
hose diameter of 27 mm or 36 mm (36 mm is rec-
ommended due to the reduced risk of clogging) is
connected to the extractor connector at the elbow
[1-10].
– Static charge may occur if an anti-static suction
hose is not used. The user may suffer an electric
shock.
8
Working with the electric power
tool
Please observe all mentioned safety infor-
mations and the following rules when work-
ing:
– Only guide the machine against the workpiece
when it is switched on.
– Check the function of the pendulum guard prior
to use and do not use the electric power tool if it
does not slide in and out easily.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being processed.
– Always hold the machine with two hands at the
handles [1-1] when performing work. This re-
duces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for
precise work.
– Always push the saw forwards [10-9], and never
towards yourself.
– Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cutters on
the saw blade from overheating and prevent
plastic materials from melting during cutting.
– Make sure that the knob [1-12] is tightened be-
fore starting work.
8.1
Switch on/off
Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.
Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].
Press = ON
Release = OFF
8.2
Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine
switches off in the following operating states:
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Battery low or machine overloaded:
peep
Change the battery
Reduce the machine load
8.3
Sawing along the scribe mark
The cut indicators display the cutting sequence
without a guide rail:
0° cuts: [9-1]
45° cuts: [9-2]
8.4
Cutting sections
Position the saw with the front part of the saw table
on the workpiece, switch on saw and push forward
in cutting direction.
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)
[10-6] clamped to the guide rail.
Caution! Crushing Hazard!
While plunge cutting do not position fingers
behind or below the cutting blade.
Procedure
Adjusting cutting depth, see section 7.2.
Press lever [10-1] down.
Sawing unit swivels upwards to plunge-cut po-
sition.
Hold retractor lever [10-2] downwards as far as
stop.
Pendulum guard [10-4] 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
[10-2] and push forward in cutting direction
[10-9].
The notch [10-3] 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.