Dust Extraction; Working With The Electric Power Tool; Sawing Cut-Outs (Plunge Cuts) - Festool HK 55 EBQ Manual De Instrucciones

HK 55
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
Remove saw blade[5-9].

Insert new saw blade.
The direction of rotation of the saw blade
[5-7] and saw [5-6] must match.

Insert the outer flange [5-8]so that the pin en-
gages in the recess on the inner flange.

Release retractor lever [5-5] and allow the pen-
dulum guard to swivel back [5-11] to its final
position.

Tighten screw [5-10].

Reposition lever [5-4] .
Risk of injury! Whenever you replace a saw
blade, always check that it is securely in
place. If a clamping flange is loose, the cut-
ting edges of the saw blade may break off, and if a
screw is loose, the saw blade may become de-
tached.
7.6

Dust extraction

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.
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) can
be connected to the extractor connector [1-10] at
the elbow.
– Static charge may occur if an anti-static suction
hose is not used. The user may suffer an electric
shock.
Independent extraction

Secure the connection piece [6-2] of the dust
collection bag [6-3] at the extractor connector
with a clockwise rotation [6-1].

To empty remove the connection piece [6-2]of
the dust collection bag [6-3]from the extractor
connector with an anti-clockwise rotation [6-1].
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.
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– 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 [8-9], 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.
– 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.
8.1 Sawing along the scribe mark
The cut indicators display the cutting sequence
without a guide rail:
0° cuts: [7-1]
45° cuts: [7-2]
8.2 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.
8.3

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)
[8-6] clamped to the guide rail.
Caution! Danger of crushing!
Always keep a firm grip on the machine with
your free hand when adjusting plunge cuts. Never
position your fingers behind or below the saw
blade.
Procedure

Adjusting cutting depth, see section 7.2.

Press lever [8-1] down.
Sawing unit swivels upwards to plunge-cut po-
sition.