AEG TS 55 E: English

English: AEG TS 55 E

TECHNICAL DATA Circular Saw

TS 55 E

Rated input ........................................................1500 W

Noise/Vibration Information

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No-load speed ....................................................5500 min

Measured values determined according to EN 60 745.

Saw blade dia. x hole dia . ............................ 160 x 20 mm

Typically, the A-weighted noise levels of the tool are:

Cutting depth at 45° ...........................................39 mm

Sound pressure level (K = 3 dB(A)) .............................93 dB (A)

Sound power level (K = 3 dB(A))...............................104 dB (A)

Cutting depth at 90° ...........................................55 mm

Wear ear protectors!

Weight without cable............................................5,4 kg

Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined

according to EN 60745.

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Vibration emission value a

........................................4,7 m/s

h

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Uncertainty K = .........................................................1,5 m/s

WARNING

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in

EN 60 745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

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The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for dierent applications, with

dierent accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may dier. This may signicantly increase the exposure level over the total

working period.

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched o or when it is running

but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the eects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep

the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

WARNING!

When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions, including those

This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade

given in the accompanying brochure. Failure to follow the

binding.

warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or

Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond

serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future

versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the

reference.

mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

control.

Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The

Danger:

blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for

optimum performance and safety of operation.

Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your

second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both

hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot

- kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw

protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece

Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.

toward the operator;

Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the

- when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing

workpiece.

down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly

Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg.

back toward the operator;

Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to

- if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at

support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding,

the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood

or loss of control.

causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

operator.

performing an operation where the cutting accessory may

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating

contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory

contacting a „live“ wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper

tool „live“ and could give the operator an electric shock.

precautions as given below.

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Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the saw and position

Riving knife function

your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to

Use the appropriate riving knife for the blade being used. For

either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.

the riving knife to work, it must be thicker than the body of the blade

Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces

but thinner than the tooth set of the blade.

can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction

When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any

manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can make the

reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in

riving knife ineective in preventing kickback.

the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never

Always use the riving knife, even when „plunge cutting“.

attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw

The riving knife is being pressed upwards during plunge cutting and

backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur.

springs back automatically into the kerf after plunge cutting when

Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade

you move the saw forward.

binding.

For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the

When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade

workpiece. The riving knife is ineective in preventing kickback

in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the

during short cuts.

material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from

Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent. Even a light

the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

interference can slow the closing rate of a guard.

Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching

and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight.

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line

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of cut and near the edge of the panel.

Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when

working with the machine. The use of protective clothing is

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly

recommended, such as dust mask, protective gloves, sturdy non-slip

set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade

footwear, helmet and ear defenders.

binding and kickback.

The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health.

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight

Do not inhale the dust. Use a dust absorption system and wear a

and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while

suitable dust protection mask. Remove deposited dust thoroughly,

cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

e.g. with a vacuum cleaner.

Use extra caution when making a „plunge cut“ into existing

Always disconnect the plug from the socket before carrying out any

walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects

work on the machine.

that can cause kickback.

Only plug-in when machine is switched o.

Keep mains lead clear from working range of the machine. Always

Function of the guard

lead the cable away behind you.

Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do not

Before use check machine, cable, and plug for any damages or

operate the saw if guard does not move freely and enclose

material fatigue. Repairs should only be carried out by authorised

the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard with the

Service Agents.

blade exposed. If saw is accidentally dropped, guard may be bent.

Do not use inserted tools not corresponding to the key data given in

Check to make sure that guard moves freely and does not touch the

these instructions for use.

blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

Please do not use abrasion disks in this machine!

Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring.

When sawing aluminium, the following measures must be taken for

If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they

safety reasons:

must be serviced before use. Guard may operate sluggishly due

- Pre-connect a residual current device (FI, RCD, PRCD.

to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.

- Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.

Assure that the guide plate of the saw will not shift while

- Clean the machine regularly of dust deposits in the motor housing

performing the “plunge cut” when the blade bevel setting

and in the protective cover.

is not at 90°. Blade shifting sideways will cause binding and likely

- Aluminium must only be sawed with the special saw blades

kick back.

designed for this purpose.

Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before

- When sawing panels, they must be lubricated with petroleum,

placing saw down on bench or oor. An unprotected, coasting

thin-walled pro les (up to 3 mm) can be sawed without lubrication.

blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its

path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch

is released.

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SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

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The plungecut circular saw can be used for sawing solid wood,

Please read the instructions carefully before starting

bonded wood, glued veneer, materials similar to wood, plaster and

the machine.

cement-bonded bre materials, aluminium proles, Non-ferrous

metals and plastics.

Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.

CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!

ECDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in

to health. Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust

conformity with the following standards or standardized documents.

protection mask.

EN 60745, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3,

in accordance with the regulations 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC

Always wear goggles when using the machine.

Rainer Kumpf

Always disconnect the plug from the socket before

Winnenden, 2010-10-25

Manager Product Development

carrying out any work on the machine.

Authorized to compile the technical le

MAINS CONNECTION

Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,

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available as an accessory.

Connect only to single-phase AC current and only to the

system voltage indicated on the rating plate. It is also possible

Solid wood (hard, soft), chipboards and hard bre

to connect to sockets without an earthing contact as the design

boards, laminated wood, blockboards, veneered and

conforms to safety class II.

coated boards

MAINTENANCE

Plastics, bre-reinforced plastics paper and fabric acrylic

The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.

glass

Clean only with dry cloth. Certain cleaning agents and solvents are

harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Keep the apparatus

Plaster and cement-bonded bre boards

handle clean, dry and free of oil or grease.

Use only AEG accessories and spare parts. Should components need to

be replaced which have not been described, please contact one of our

Aluminium panels and proles up to 15 mm

AEG service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).

If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state

the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label

Do not dispose of electric tools together with household

and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:

waste material! In observance of European Directive

AEG Elektrowerkzeuge, Max-Eyth-Straße 10, D-71364 Winnenden,

2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic

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equipment and its implementation in accordance with

national law, electric tools that have reached the end of

their life must be collected separately and returned to

an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

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