Festool TS 55 EQ instruction manual Accessories, Sawblades

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Accessories

Sawblades

Description

Coarse Crosscut

Ripping (Panther)

Combination

 

With a low tooth count and a high

The high hook angle of the

With a moderate tooth count and

Purpose

hook angle, this blade provides good

hook angle, this blade easily cuts

Panther blade makes for effortless

results when a single blade is needed

 

through general construction materials.

ripping without burning the cut.

 

for crosscutting and ripping.

 

 

 

Tooth Type

ATB, 12 teeth

ATB, 14 teeth

ATB, 28 teeth

Hook Angle

20°

37°

15°

Item Number

487 377

439 685

490 516

Description

Fine Crosscut

Fine Laminate

Aluminum and Plastic

 

With a high tooth count, this blade

The ultra-hard TCG teeth on this

The negative hook angle and high

Purpose

provides excellent, chip-free

blade provide chip-free cutting of

TCG tooth count of this blade

crosscutting of lumber and fine

laminates and solid surface

provides grab-free control for cutting

 

 

(cabinet-grade) plywood.

materials without dulling.

aluminum and hard plastic.

Tooth Type

ATB, 48 teeth

TCG, 48 teeth

TCG, 56 teeth

Hook Angle

12°

-5°

Item Number

491 952

489 457

439 686

Notes

 

 

ATB: Alternate Top Bevel. The ATB type blade slices through wood fibers,

 

first on one side and then on the other for clean cuts in natural and

 

manmade materials.

 

TCG: Triple Chip Grind. The TCG type blade is designed to cut through hard

 

materials. The trapezoidal tooth cuts the center of the kerf and the flat

 

raker tooth cuts the edges. This type of blade design is more resistant to

 

dulling.

 

26-a Bevel Angle: All of the ATB-type blades shown above have a bevel

 

angle of 15°. This moderate bevel angle provides good chip-free cutting

 

without rapidly dulling.

 

26-b Hook Angle: The higher the hook angle, the more the tooth grabs the

 

material and pulls it into the cut. Ripping blades have a very high hook

 

angle to cut aggressively. Lower hook angles are used for harder

 

materials where greater control is needed.

 

Tooth Count: The more teeth a blade has, the smoother it will cut. Conversely,

 

blades with fewer teeth cut more aggressively.

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Contents TS 55 EQ Conditions of 1+2 Warranty WarrantyFestool Limited Warranty Liability StatementContents General Safety Rules Service Specific Safety Rules for Circular SawsCauses and Prevention of Kickback Respiratory Exposure WarningTool Description Technical SpecificationsSetup and Adjustments Setting up a New SawSingle-Point Entry Trimming the Guide Rail Splinter Guard Adjusting the Guide Rail Gib CamsTrimming the Outrigger Splinter Guard Replacing and Adjusting the Riving KnifeSawblade Checks and Warnings Changing the SawbladeRemoving the Sawblade Replacing the SawbladeAdjustment Procedure Setting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole PlateMatching the TS 55 to an Existing Guide Rail Adjusting the 45º Bevel StopSetting the Blade Depth Setting the Motor SpeedOperation Turning On the Saw Using the Outrigger Splinter GuardUsing the Guide Stop Setting the Bevel AngleUsing Dust Extraction Applications Straight-Lining Rough LumberTips for Successful Straight-Lining Tips for Successful Crosscutting Crosscutting and TrimmingPlunge Cutting General ProcedureSoft Plastics Cutting Non-Wood MaterialsBrittle Plastics Thin AluminumSawblades AccessoriesGuide Rails Guide Rail Accessory KitDust Cover Rip Fence Parallel GuideSystainer System Container Parts of the SystainerStacking Systainers Symptom Possible Causes TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceKeep the Saw Clean Adjust and Inspect the SawReplacing the Guide Rail Splinter Guard Replacing the Guide Rail Gib CamsChanging the Motor Brushes Procedure