Working With The Electric Power Tool; Switch On/Off; Acoustic Warning Signal; Kickback Stop Function - Festool TSC 55 KEB Manual De Instrucciones Original

Blockages in the guard may impair safety fea­
tures. To avoid blockages, it is therefore better
to work with a mobile dust extractor at full suc­
tion power.
Static charge may occur when sawing (e.g.
MDF). If this is the case, work with a mobile
dust extractor and an antistatic suction hose.
Festool mobile dust extractor
A Festool mobile dust extractor with a suction
hose diameter of 27/32 mm or 36 mm (36 mm
recommended due to the reduced risk of clog­
ging) can be connected to the extractor connec­
tor [7-1].
The adapter on a 27 diameter suction hose is
inserted into the angle adapter [7-4]. The
adapter on a 36 diameter suction hose is inser­
ted over the angle adapter [7-4].
CAUTION! A static charge may build up if no
antistatic suction hose is used. The user may
receive an electric shock and the power tool's
electronics may be damaged.
8 Working with the electric
power tool
When working on the machine, observe
all of the safety warnings that are listed
at the start as well as the following rules:
Before starting
– Before each use, check whether the drive
unit with the saw blade correctly and fully
swivels back up into its initial position in
the protective housing. Do not use the saw
if the upper end position is not secured.
Never clamp or secure the swivelling drive
unit at a specific cutting depth. This would
mean that the saw blade is not protected.
– Check the plunging mechanism prior to use
and do not use the machine if it does not
work correctly.
– Check that the saw blade is securely in
place.
– Before each use of the saw, check that the
kickback stop is functioning properly (see
Section 8.7).
CAUTION! Risk of overheating. Before use,
–
make sure that the battery pack is securely
clicked into place
Make sure that the rotary knob [1-2] is
–
tightened before starting work.
– Make sure that the extractor hose does not
snag the entire saw cut, either on the work­
piece, the workpiece support or hazards on
the ground.
– Always secure the workpiece in such a way
that it cannot move during machining.
– Position the workpiece so that it is stress-
free and level.
During work
– Position the saw's plate such that it is al­
ways completely level during any work.
– When working, always hold the power tool
with both hands on the handles [1-1]. This
is a prerequisite for precise work and is es­
sential for plunge-cutting. Plunge into the
workpiece slowly and evenly.
– Only guide the power tool towards the
workpiece when it is switched on.
Always push the saw forwards [10-2], and
–
never towards yourself.
– Adapt the infeed speed to prevent the cut­
ters on the saw blade from overheating and
prevent plastic materials from melting dur­
ing cutting. The harder the material to be
sawn, the lower the feed speed needs to be.
– Make sure that the guard completely sur­
rounds the saw blade before placing the
saw on the worktop or on the ground.
8.1

Switch on/off

Pressing the switch-on lock unlocks the plung­
ing mechanism.
► Slide the switch-on lock [1-6] upwards and
press the on/off switch [1-7] (press = ON /
release = OFF).
The saw unit can then be moved downwards.
This causes the saw blade to emerge from the
protective cover.
8.2

Acoustic warning signal

Acoustic warning signals sound and the ma­
chine switches off in the following operating
states:
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► Change the battery
► Reduce the machine load
8.3

Kickback stop function

WARNING
Risk of injury
The kickback stop does not guarantee com­
plete protection against a kickback.
► Always concentrate on your work and refer
to the safety instructions and warnings.
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Battery flat or machine
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