Festool ATF 55E manual

ATF 55E Circular Saw Instruction Manual Important: Read and understand all instruct ions bef ore usin g this tool.[...]

2 ATF 55E Circular Saw Contents General Safety Rules........................................................................................................... ................................................................ 3 Specific Safety Rules for Ci rcular Saws...................................................................................[...]

Instruction Manual 3 General Safety Rules Important: Read and understand all instructions listed below. Failure to heed instructions may result in personal inju ry, electrocution, or fire hazard. Save These Instructions Work Area ► Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ► Do not operate power [...]

Service ► Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. ► When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or inj[...]

Tool Description Instruction Manual 5 Figure 1 1-a Plunge Release and Trigger Safety Release. Press this lever upward to release the plunge lock and move the sawblade into the work. This lever must be pressed before the power trigger can be engaged. 1-b Trigger (On/Off Switch). Pull back on the trigger to turn the saw on. Release the trigger to tur[...]

Motor Controls Figure 4 4-a Speed Control Knob . The ATF 55E has electronic variable speed control that maintains a constant speed under varying loads. Turn this dial to change speed from 2100 to 5100 RPM. 4-b Speed Control Pointer. When setting the speed control, line up the numbers on the speed control knob with this pointer. 4-c Motor Power (Gre[...]

Systainer (System Container) Every Festool product is shipped in its own unique system container, called a "Syst ainer". This provides protection and storage for the tool and accessories. All Systainers are stackable and can be interlocked together, including stacking and locking atop Festool dust extract ors. Instruction Manual 7 Figure [...]

Adjusting the Guide Rail Gibs The guide rail gibs keep the saw's sole plate tightly aligned with the rib of the guide rail system. There is one adjustment gib at the front of the saw and one at the rear. Both need to be adjusted. Figure 8 8-a Adjustment Gib 8-b Adjustment Screw (not visible) 8-c St[...]

Setting the Blade Perpendicular to the Sole plate This adjustment ensures that cuts are made square to the workpiece surface. This adjustment is completed at the factory and shouldn’t need to be adjusted unless the tool has been modified or serviced. The most accurate method for checking the square of the blade is to make a cut with the sa w and [...]

Adjusting the Blade Position Adjusting the position of the blade with respect to the guid e rail system consists of two interrelated adjustment s—Blade Distance and Blade Skew. Both of these adjustments are completed at the factory and should be altered only if the saw is damaged, modified, or needs to match other Festool products. 10 ATF 55E Cir[...]

4. After the cut is complete, unplug the saw for safety, but leave it on the guide rail. 5. Lower the sawblade to its maximum depth and examine the gap between the blade and the workpiece using a regular piece of paper as a thickness gauge. ► The front of the blade should be tight to the workpiece. You should not be able to slip the paper between[...]

Changing the Sawblade Sawblade Checks and Warnings ► Use only sawblades that are approved for use with the saw, and appropriate for the type of materia l being cut. ► Use only sawblades with a diameter of 160 mm , and an arbor bore of 20 mm. 12 ATF 55E Circular Saw ► Do not use a sawblade that is bent or warped. ► Do not use a sawblade with[...]

Speed Control The ATF 55E has electronic speed control so the speed of the blade remains constant regardless how much the motor is loaded. The speed of the motor should be set according to the type of material being cut. Figure 18 18-a Speed Control Knob 18-b Pointer 18-c Power Indicator Adjustment Settings Turn the speed control knob ( 18-a) so th[...]

Dust Extraction Figure 21 21-a Diverter Storage 21-b Dust Port 21-c Retaining Ribs Figure 22 Figure 22 shows the diverter (22-a) installed and directing the dust to the side. The diverter can be rotated so dust can be directed downward or to the side. The ATF 55E can be used with the standard dust extraction diverter or with a vacuum system. When n[...]

Safety Checks ► Inspect the saw for loose parts and for proper operation. ► Inspect the area underneath the cutting path to make sure you will not cut through other objects. ► Make sure the power cord is behind the saw and not within the cutting path. ► Before beginning the cut, make sure the sawblade is at operating speed. ► During the c[...]

16 ATF 55E Circular Saw Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start and no indicator lights come on ► Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. ► Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet. ► If used with a Festool dust extractor, ma ke sure the selector switch is pointing to[...]

Instruction Manual 17 Maintenance Routine Maintenance Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear housing should be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (name supplied by your dealer)! Maintenance or repair work carried out by an unauthorized person can lead to improper connection of electrical wir[...]

Changing the Motor Brushes This procedure should be completed only by an authorized Festool service representative. Opening the motor cover WILL void your warrantee. This procedure is presented as informational only. The motor brushes are graphite bars t hat provide an electrical connection between the motor controller and the rotating armature. Th[...]

Accessories Sawblades Description Coarse Crosscut Ripping (Panther) Combination Purpose With a low tooth count and a high hook angle, this blade easily cuts through general construction materials. The high hook angle of the Panther blade makes for effortless ripping without burning the cut. With a moderate tooth count and hook angle, this blade pro[...]

Guide Rail Accessory Kit 20 ATF 55E Circular Saw Item Number: 492 396 Contains: Miter Gauge, Splinter Guard, Guide Stop, Cord Guide, Guide Rail Connection Bars, Guide Rail Clamps, Systainer. Rip Fence Item Numbers: 483 278 and 484 583 Use the rip fence instead of the guide rail for making a rip using the edge of the workpiece as a reference. Univer[...]

ATF 55 E 21 Warranty Conditions of 1+2 Warranty You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1 year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping cost s during the first year of the warranty. During the second and third year of the warranty the customer is responsible for shipping the tool to Festo[...]