Contents

About This Manual

3

Tool Symbols

3

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

4

Work Area Safety

4

Electrical Safety

4

Personal Safety

4

Power Tool Use and Care

4

Service

5

Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws

5

Causes and Prevention of Kickback

5

Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings

5

Functional Description

6

Intended Use

7

Technical Specifications

7

Setup

7

Setting Up a New Saw

7

Adjusting the Guide Rail Cams

7

Trimming the Guide Rail Splinter Guard

8

Installing the Outrigger Splinter Guard

8

Changing the Sawblade

9

Sawblade Selection

10

Tooth Shape

10

Number of Teeth and Spacing

10

Hook Angle

10

TS 55 REQ Sawblades

10

Guide Rails

11

Tips for Choosing Guide Rail Lengths

11

Joining Rails

11

Operation

12

Setting the Blade Depth

12

Setting the Bevel Angle

13

Setting the Motor Speed

13

Using the Limit Stop

14

Using Dust Extraction

14

Connecting the Plug-it Cord

15

Turning on the Saw

15

Applications

16

Straight-Lining Rough Lumber

16

Crosscutting and Trimming

17

Plunge Cutting

18

Cutting Non-Wood Materials

19

Soft Plastics

19

Brittle Plastics

19

Thin Aluminum

19

Extruded Aluminum

19

Maintenance

20

Routine Maintenance

20

Replacing the Guide Rail Splinter Guard

21

Changing the Motor Brushes

21

Adjustments

22

Matching Multiple Saws to Shared Guide Rails..

22

Installing the Imperial Depth Gauge

23

Troubleshooting

24

About This Manual

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It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage or damage to the tool.

Note: Indicates information, notes, or tips for improving your success using the tool.

Tool Symbols

VVolts

WWatts Hz Hertz

~ Alternating Current (AC)

oNo-load Speed

ØDiametern

Class II Double Insulated

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