Festool TS 55 R: 8 Working with the machine

TS 55

17

GB



Both positions (0° and 45°) are set at the factory

and can be readjusted by the after-sales service

team.

When making angled cuts, slide the viewing

window/splinterguard to the highest posi-

tion!

to undercut -1° and 47°:



Swivel the saw unit to the end position (0°/45°)

as described above.



Pull out the release button 

[4-3]

 slightly.

The saw unit engages in the -1°/47° position.



Tighten the rotary knobs 

[4-1]

.

7.4

Changing the saw blade



Before changing the saw blade, set the machine

to the 0° position and select the maximum cut-

ting depth..



Fold over the lever 

[5-2]

 to its end position.



Push up the switch-on lock 

[5-1]

 and push down

the saw unit until it engages. 



Loosen the screw 

[5-5]

 using the Allen key 

[5-

3]

.



Remove the saw blade 

[5-7]

.



Insert a new saw blade.

The rotational direction of the saw blade

[5-8]

 and machine 

[5-6]

 must be the

same!



Insert the outer flange 

[5-9]

 so that the pin en-

gages in the recess on the inner flange.



Tighten the screw 

[5-5]

 firmly.



Fold back the lever 

[5-2]

.

7.5

Fitting the viewing window/splinter-

guard [6]

The 

viewing window

 (transparent) 

[6-1]

 provides a

view of the saw blade and optimises dust ex-

traction.

With 0° cuts, the 

splinterguard

 (green) 

[6-2]

 also

improves the quality of the cutting edge of the

sawn-off workpiece on the upper side.



Insert the splinterguard 

[6-2]

.



Screw the rotary knob 

[6-3]

 through the long

hole in the splinterguard.



Make sure that the nut 

[6-4]

 is seated securely

in the splinterguard.

You must bed in the splinterguard before using it:



Set the machine to maximum cutting depth.



Set the machine speed to 6.

7.6

Dust extraction

A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extractor

hose diameter of 27 mm or 36 mm (36 mm recom-

mended due to the reduced risk of clogging) can be

connected to the extractor connector 

[1-8]

.

8 Working with the machine

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 installation fixture prior to use and do

not use the machine if the fixture does not func-

tion correctly.

– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner

that it cannot move while being processed.

– Always hold the machine with two hands on the

handles 

[1-4]

 when performing work. This re-

duces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for

precise work.

– Always push the machine forwards 

[9-2]

, never

draw the machine towards yourself.

– Adapt the fast-feed speed to prevent the cutters

on the saw blade from overheating and prevent

plastic materials from melting during cutting.

– Make sure that all rotary knobs 

[4-1]

 are tight-

ened before starting work.

– Do not use the machine when the electronics are

faulty because the machine may operate at ex-

cessive speeds. An absence of the smooth start-

up function or speed control indicates that the

electronics are faulty.

For work that generates dust, wear a dust

mask.

8.1

Sawing along the scribe mark

The cutting indicator 

[7-2]

 displays the cutting line

for 0° and 45° cuts (without guide rail).

CAUTION

Hot and sharp tools

Risk of injury



Wear protective gloves.

WARNING

Dust hazard



Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work

with a dust extractor.



Always read applicable national regulations be-

fore extracting hazardous dust.