Festool 204875, Original Instructions Manual

[1-9]

Split scale for cutting depth stop 

(with/without guide rail)

[1-10] Extractor connector
[1-11] Angle scale
[1-12] Knob for angle setting
[1-13] Cutting depth adjuster
[1-14] Mains power cable
[1-15] Adjustable jaws
[1-16] Speed control

The illustrations specified are located at the be­

ginning and end of the operating instructions.

6

Operation

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 name plate.

► In North America, only Festool machines 

with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz 

may 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 [1-14] see Fig. [2].
6.1

Switch on/off

► Slide switch-on lock [1-2] upwards.

► Press the ON/OFF switch [1-7].

Press = ON
Release = OFF

7

Settings

WARNING

Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always pull the mains plug out of the sock­

et before performing any type of work on 

the machine!

7.1

Electronics

Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up 

function ensures that the power tool starts up 

smoothly.
Speed control
You can regulate the speed steplessly within 

the speed range using the adjusting 

wheel [1-16] (see chapter 

 4

). This enables you 

to optimise the cutting speed to suit the surface 

(see chapter 

 8.4

).

Current limiting
Current limiting prevents excessive current 

consumption under extreme overload, which 

can lead to a decrease in the motor speed. The 

motor immediately restarts after the load is re­

moved.
Brake
The HK 55 EBQ is fitted with an electronic 

brake. When the saw is switched off, the saw 

blade slows to a stop electronically within ap­

prox. 2 seconds.
Restart protection
The integral restart protection prevents the 

electric power tool from automatically starting 

up again after an interruption in power when 

the ON/OFF switch is pressed. In this case the 

electric power tool must be switched off and 

then switched back on again.
Temperature cut-out
When exceeding a certain engine temperature 

level, the machine power supply and speed are 

capped. The power tool continues operating at 

reduced power to allow the ventilator to cool 

the motor rapidly. The power tool resumes to 

full performance automatically once the motor 

has cooled sufficiently.
7.2

Adjusting the cutting depth

The cutting depth can be set at 0 – 55 mm.
► Press cutting depth adjustment [3-1].

► Pull up or push down saw at main handle.

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