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HK 55
Vibration emission level (3 directions)
Cutting wood
a
h
< 2.5 m/s
2
Cutting metal
a
h
= 3.0 m/s
2
Uncertainty
K = 3 m/s
2
The specified emission values (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary
estimates regarding vibration and noise loads
during operation.
– They represent the primary applications of the
power tool.
Increase possible for other applications, with
other insertion tools or if not maintained
adequately. Take note of idling and downtimes of
machine!
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Intended use
Portable circular saw designed for sawing
– wooden materials and wood-based materials,
– plaster and cement compoud fibres,
– plastic materials,
– aluminium (only with a special saw blade for
aluminium offered by Festool)
Only saw blades with the following specifications
can be used: saw blade diameter 160 mm; rec-
ommended cutting width 1.8 mm, max. 2.2 mm
with restricted function of guide wedge; locating
bore 20 mm; recommended steel blade thickness
1.5 mm, max. 1.8 mm; suitable for speeds up to
9500 rpm. Never use machine with any sanding
disc.
The machine is designed and approved for use by
trained persons or specialists only.
The user is liable for improper or non-
intended use.
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Technical data
Portable circular saw
HK 55
Power
1200 W
No-load speed
2000 – 5200 rpm
Max. speed *
7300 rpm
Inclination
0° to 50°
Cutting depth at 0°
0 – 55 mm
Cutting depth at 50°
38 mm
Saw blade dimensions
160 x 1.8 x 20 mm
Weight (without mains
cable)
4.4 kg
Safety class
/ II
* Max possible speed with faulty electronics
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Machine features
[1-1]
Handles
[1-2]
Switch-on lock
[1-3]
Lever for changing blades
[1-4]
Retractor lever for pendulum guard
[1-5]
Guide wedge
[1-6]
Pendulum guard
[1-7]
ON/OFF switch
[1-8]
Lever for plunge function
[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]
Insulated gripping surfaces (grey shaded
area)
[1-17]
Speed control
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Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accidents
X
Observe the specifications on the machine’s
name plate.
X
Observe country-specific regulations.
Always switch the machine off before
connecting or disconnecting the mains
power cable!
Connecting and detaching the mains power cable
[1-14]
see Fig.
[2]
.
6.1
Switching on/off
X
Slide switch-on lock
[1-2]
upwards.
X
Press the ON/OFF switch
[1-7]
.
Press = ON
Release = OFF
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Settings
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X
Always pull the mains plug out of the socket
before performing any type of work on the
machine!
