Festool TS 55 R: CAUTION

TS 55

15

GB

cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold

the saw motionless in the material until the

blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt

to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw

backward while the blade is in motion or kick-

back may occur.

 Investigate and take corrective

actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

c.

When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre

the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw

teeth are not engaged into the material. 

If saw

blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from

the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

d.

Support large panels to minimise the risk of

blade pinching and kickback. 

Large panels tend

to sag under their own weight. Supports must be

placed under the panel on both sides, near the

line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

e.

Do not use dull or damaged blades.

 Unsharp-

ened or improperly set blades produce narrow

kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and

kickback.

f.

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers

must be tight and secure before making cut.

 If

blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may

cause binding and kickback.

g.

Use extra caution when sawing into existing

walls or other blind areas. 

The protruding blade

may cut objects that can cause kickback.

Guard function

a.

Check guard for proper closing before each use.

Do not operate the saw if guard does not move

freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never

clamp or tie the guard so that the blade is ex-

posed. 

If saw is accidentally dropped, guard may

be bent. Check to make sure that guard moves

freely and does not touch the blade or any other

part, in all angles and depths of cut.

b.

Check the operation and condition of the guard

return spring. If the guard and the spring are

not operating properly, they must be serviced

before use. 

Guard may operate sluggishly due to

damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of

debris.

c.

Assure that the base plate of the saw will not

shift while performing the “plunge cut” when

the blade bevel setting is not at 90°. 

Blade shift-

ing sideways will cause binding and likely kick

back.

d.

Always observe that the guard is covering the

blade before placing saw down on bench or

floor. 

An unprotected, coasting 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.

Function of the guide wedge [5-4]

a.

Use the correct saw blade for the guide wedge.

To ensure that the guide wedge functions proper-

ly, make sure the blade core of the saw blade is

thinner than the guide wedge and that the tooth

width is greater than the thickness of the guide

wedge.

b.

Do not operate the saw if the guide wedge is

bent. 

Even the slightest problem can cause the

protective cover to close more slowly.

5.3

Emission levels

Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are

typically:

Vibration emission value a

h

 (vector sum for three

directions) and uncertainty K measured in accor-

dance with EN 60745:

The specified emissions values (vibration, noise) 

– are used to compare machines.

– They are also used for making preliminary esti-

mates regarding vibration and noise loads during

operation.

– They represent the primary applications of the

power tool.

Increase possible for other applications, with other

insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take

note of idling and downtimes of machine!

5.4

Aluminium processing

When processing aluminium, the following

measures must be taken for safety reasons:

Sound pressure level

L

PA

 = 88,5 dB(A)

Noise level 

L

WA

 = 99,5 dB(A)

Measuring uncertainty allow-

ance

K = 3 dB

CAUTION

Operating noise

Damage to hearing



Use ear protection!

Vibration emission level (3 directions)

Sawing wood

a

h

 < 2,5 m/s

2

Sawing metal

a

h

 = 2,8 m/s

2

Uncertainty

K = 1,5 m/s

2