2 ATF 55E Circular Saw
Contents General Safety Rules...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws........................................................................................................................................4
Tool Description..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Motor Controls................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Riving Knife..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Systainer (System Container)........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Setup and Adjustments...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting up and Adjusting a New Saw.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Guide Rail Gibs...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Trimming the Splinter Guard........................................................................................................................................................8
Setting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole plate.......................................................................................................................9
Adjusting the Blade Position....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Replacing the Splinter Guard...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing/Replacing/Adjusting the Riving Knife................................................................................................................. 11
Changing the Sawblade............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting the Blade Depth................................................................................................................................................................12
Speed Control................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Power Switch................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Bevel Setting.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Dust Extraction..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Basic Sawing.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Making Plunge Cuts..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................17
Changing the Motor Brushes...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Accessories.........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Sawblades...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Guide Rail Accessory Kit............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Rip Fence........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Universal Tool (Toolie).................................................................................................................................................................20
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Conditions of 1+2 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Festool Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Liability Statement........................................................................................................................................................................ 21