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Technical data
Portable circular saw
Output
Speed (no-load)
Inclination
Cutting depth at 0°
Cutting depth at 45°
Saw blade measurement
Weight (without power cable)
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Parts of the machine
[1-1]
Adjustable jaws
[1-2]
Scale
[1-3]
Rotary knobs for adjusting the angle
[1-4]
Handles
[1-5]
Lever for changing the tool
[1-6]
Safety lock
[1-7]
On/off switch
[1-8]
Extractor connector
[1-9]
Unlocking devices for undercuts -1°
to 47°
[1-10] Speed control (not on the TS 55 RQ)
[1-11] Mains power cable
[1-12] Split scale for the cutting depth stop
(with/without a guide rail)
[1-13] Cutting depth adjusting screw for re
conditioned saw blades
[1-14] Cutting depth stop
[1-15] Gauge marker
[1-16] Viewing window/chip guard
[1-17] Splinter guard
The illustrations specified are located at the be
ginning and end of the operating instructions.
Accessories shown or described are not always
included in the scope of delivery.
TS 55 REBQ, TS 55 REQ
1200 W
2000–5800 rpm
-1° to 47°
0–55 mm
0–43 mm
160 x 2.2 x 20 mm
4.5 kg
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Starting up
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency.
Risk of accidents
► The mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond to the
specifications on the machine's name
plate.
► In North America, only Festool machines
with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz
must be used.
CAUTION
Heating of the Plug it connection if bayonet
fitting is not completely locked
Risk of burns
► Before switching on the power tool, make
sure that the bayonet fitting at the mains
cable is closed fully and locked.
Always switch off the machine before
connecting and disconnecting the mains
power cable.
Connecting and detaching the mains power ca
ble [1-11] see Fig. [2].
Slide the safety lock [1-6] upwards and
press the on/off switch [1-7] (press =
ON / release = OFF).
Actuating the safety lock unlocks the plunging
mechanism. The saw unit can then be moved
downwards. This causes the saw blade to
emerge from the guard.
English
TS 55 RQ
1050 W
6500 rpm
-1° to 47°
0–55 mm
0–43 mm
160 x 2.2 x 20 mm
4.4 kg
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