Festool PN561438, PD561438 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Causes

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Causes

Motor does not start

1. Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet.

 

2. Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet.

 

3. If used with a Festool dust extractor, make sure the selector switch is pointing to

 

"Auto". The auxiliary outlet on the dust extractor has power only when the

 

selector is at Auto.

 

4. Inspect the power cord (including extension cords) for damage or missing

 

prongs.

 

5. The motor brushes may have worn and need replacement.

 

 

The guide rail gib cams won’t stay

► The cams may be worn and have a flat-spot. Replace the cams.

tight

► The friction washers may be worn or missing.

The saw makes a "Growling" sound

This sound is normal and expected. It is the result of the gears in the saw's heavy

when it is first turned on or idling.

duty drivetrain reacting to the speed control of the motor.

 

The electronic controller in the motor controls the motor speed by turning it On

 

and Off very rapidly. This form of speed control is called "Pulse-Width

 

Modulation" (PWM), and is common in most power tools with a variable speed

 

control. When there is no load on the sawblade, the pulsations of the motor cause

 

the gears to rapidly engage and disengage (called backlash), and this is the sound

 

you are hearing.

The saw makes wavy cuts

► Make sure the guide rail gib cams are properly adjusted.

 

► Inspect the blade for damage.

 

► Make sure the sole plate is not rocking on the guide rail.

 

► Keep the blade depth consistent during the cut; don’t raise and lower the blade.

 

► Forcing an ATB-type blade into the cut too fast can cause the blade to deflect.

Saw cuts are burning

► Make sure to use the correct blade for the material.

 

► Make sure the blade is sharp.

 

► Make sure the blade is installed correctly (not turning backward).

 

► Reduce the motor speed.

 

► If possible, increase the blade depth.

Excessive chipping on the lower

► Make sure to use the correct blade for the type of material and type of cut.

edge of the cut

► A very shallow blade depth can cause chipping on the underside if the teeth are

 

barely protruding below the surface. Increase the blade depth.

Excessive chipping on the top edge

► Make sure to use the correct blade for the type of material and type of cut.

of the cut

► Inspect the splinter guard. Make sure it is flush with the cut line for its entire

 

length.

 

► Materials prone to splintering may splinter more if the blade is set too deep.

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Contents TS 55 EQ Warranty Conditions of 1+2 WarrantyFestool Limited Warranty Liability StatementContents General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws ServiceCauses and Prevention of Kickback Respiratory Exposure WarningTechnical Specifications Tool DescriptionSetup and Adjustments Setting up a New SawIntended Use Single-Point EntryAdjusting the Guide Rail Gib Cams Trimming the Guide Rail Splinter GuardReplacing and Adjusting the Riving Knife Trimming the Outrigger Splinter GuardChanging the Sawblade Sawblade Checks and WarningsRemoving the Sawblade Replacing the SawbladeSetting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole Plate Adjustment ProcedureAdjusting the 45º Bevel Stop Matching the TS 55 to an Existing Guide RailSetting the Blade Depth Setting the Motor SpeedOperation Using the Outrigger Splinter Guard Turning On the SawSetting the Bevel Angle Using the Guide StopUsing Dust Extraction Applications Straight-Lining Rough LumberTips for Successful Straight-Lining Crosscutting and Trimming Tips for Successful CrosscuttingGeneral Procedure Plunge CuttingCutting Non-Wood Materials Soft PlasticsBrittle Plastics Thin AluminumAccessories SawbladesGuide Rail Accessory Kit Guide RailsDust Cover Rip Fence Parallel GuideSystainer System Container Parts of the SystainerStacking Systainers Troubleshooting Symptom Possible CausesMaintenance Routine MaintenanceKeep the Saw Clean Adjust and Inspect the SawReplacing the Guide Rail Gib Cams Replacing the Guide Rail Splinter GuardProcedure Changing the Motor Brushes

PD561438, PN561438 specifications

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