TS 55
GB
a.Maintain a firm grip with both hands
on the saw and position your arms to
resist kickback forces. Position your
body to either side of the blade, but
not in line with the blade. Kickback
could cause the saw to jump backwards,
but kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are tak-
en.
b.When blade is binding, or when inter-
rupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motion-
less in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never at-
tempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while
the blade is in motion or kickback may
occur. Investigate and take corrective ac-
tions to eliminate the cause of blade bind-
ing.
c. When restarting a saw in the work-
piece, centre the saw blade in the kerf
and check that saw teeth are not en-
gaged 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.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades pro-
duce narrow kerf causing excessive fric-
tion, blade binding and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting lock-
ing 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 en-
close 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
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touch the blade or any other part, in all an-
gles and depths of cut.
b.Check the operation and condition of
the guard return spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating prop-
erly, they must be serviced before use.
Guard may operate sluggishly due to dam-
aged 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 shifting side-
ways will cause binding and likely kick
back.
d.Always observe that the guard is cov-
ering 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 properly, 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 prob-
lem can cause the protective cover to close
more slowly.
5.3
Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN
60745 are typically:
Sound pressure level
Noise level
Measuring uncertainty
allowance
CAUTION
Operating noise
Damage to hearing
Use ear protection!
Vibration emission value a
three directions) and uncertainty K measured
in accordance with EN 60745:
L
= 88,5 dB(A)
PA
L
= 99,5 dB(A)
WA
K = 3 dB
(vector sum for
h