Festool TS 55 BROCHURE

Simply perfect.

The TS 55 circular saw
and guide rail.

Tools for the
toughest demands

Festool

The direct way

Extra long life: the triple­supported motor shaft ensures
that the saw runs much quieter.

So reliable.

With the attachable splinterguard, you can
saw virtually splinter-free on both sides in
combination with the guide rail. Your benefit:
no reworking and significantly less rejects.

So splinter-free.

Save time: the spring-supported
riving knife even makes light
work of plunge cuts because
it retracts into the housing
automatically when plunge­cutting.

So adaptable.

The adjustable extractor
connector gives you the necessary
freedom of movement to work.
Up to 30% higher suction power
significantly reduces dust when
sawing – and prevents damage
to your health.

So flexible.

Make yourself comfortable:
the Softgrip is particularly
soft and non-slip.

So convenient.

With the TS 55, the scribe
line is always the cutting
edge. Even for mitre cuts.

So accurate.

One for all: the plug it cable
can be inserted into the tool
and removed from it at any
time. Practical, eg if you
change tools or the cable
breaks.

So versatile.

With the TS 55 you can saw even more accurately, even more
conveniently and above all in combination with the guide rail.
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Saw accurately and conve

The TS 55 circular saw

All benefits at a glance

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Always the optimum saw blade:
the FastFix spindle stop makes
saw blade changing really easy.
The saw blade can be changed
conveniently in just a few moves.

So easy.

Constantly flexible:
the MMC Electronic can
set the optimum speed
for the material – and
keep the speed constant
automatically.

So intelligent.

Optimum coordination:
the guidance jaws allow you to
adjust the TS 55 to the guide rail
tightly, quickly and without tools.
This saves you time and prevents
unnecessary spoiled workpieces.

So precise.

Precise to the millimetre:
thanks to the notched depth
stop, you can set the saw
depth required exactly.

So exact.

The adjustable cutting
indicator can be used to
accurately set the cutting
angle between 0° and 45°
on the easy-to-read angle
scale.

So clear.

Pure stability: thanks to the
segments and the ribbing, the
magnesium die-cast plate is not
only torsionally rigid, but also
stable and sturdy. And all at a
significantly reduced weight.

So light.

By the way: a circular saw is definitely a worthwhile purchase. With
Festool circular saws not only is your work accurate and particularly
time-saving, you also get more out of your circular saw for longer
than you do from a conventional saw. Sawing complex light cut-outs
or apertures is no problem for circular saws. As long as they are
made by Festool, that is. Ask your partner dealer or visit us on the
Internet under www.festool.co.uk.

niently.

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Festool

The direct way

Fast Fix saw blade changing Riving knife

A riving knife is essential for safe working. It’s just annoying that
you normally have to attach/detach the riving knife before and
after the plunge cut. This wastes valuable time.

It’s different with the TS 55. The riving knife on the TS 55
retracts into the housing automatically when plunge-cutting.
The saw then moves forward and the knife slips into the saw
notch behind the saw blade. This means that you can enjoy
the benefits of the riving knife, even during plunge-cutting!

The riving knife on the TS 55:
maximum safety even for plunge cutting.

We all know the problem: if you
want to change the saw blade, you
normally have to go through an
awkward procedure.

It’s different with the TS 55.
The FastFix spindle stop ensures
quick and easy saw blade changing.
And also ensures that you saw with
the right saw blade and the right
speed setting for the material.

And this is how it works: open the
FastFix lever. Make a plunge-cut
until the you hear the saw latch into
place. You now have free access to
the Allan screw. You now have both
hands free and can replace the saw
blade easily. The result speaks for
itself: sawing with the right blade
means sawing better.

FastFix saw blade changing:
always the right saw blade.

So easy. So adaptable.

The TS 55 really shows its true power when

Retracted riving knife

for plunge-cutting.

Lowered riving knife

for sawing.

The TS 55 circular saw

In Detail and in Action

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Step 2:

Unscrew the Allen screw, change the
saw blade and drive the Allen screw
back in.

Step 3: close FastFix lever.

Step 1: open the FastFix lever.

Every tenth of a millimetre matters for an accurate result.
You had better make sure you’re sawing with a guide rail.

The result becomes even more accurate with the TS 55.
Here, the rail and the machine fit tightly thanks to the eccentric
guidance jaws. And all of this without tools. In this way, you
always guide cleanly and exactly parallel. This saves you time
and prevents unnecessary spoiled workpieces.

The guidance jaws for the TS 55:
maximum cutting precision for high-quality results.

A perfect result is straight and splinter-free. Until you reach this
stage, it often requires a lot of reworking.

It’s different with the TS 55. The attachable splinterguard offers a
bilateral splinterguard in combination with the guide rail. And this
is how it works: simply mount the splinterguard supplied in the
Systainer onto the housing of the TS 55 and adjust it to the
surface of the workpiece. And off you go!

The attachable splinterguard for the TS 55:
for outstanding cutting quality.

Splinterguard Guidance jaws

So splinter-free. So accurate.

It is really easy to attach the green splinterguard

onto the housing and to adjust it to the right

height.

By turning without tools, the guidance jaws

can be set to a tight fit on the guide rail.

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The TS 55 circular saw

Specialist in all areas

Durability Precision

The electronics and mechanics of the saw are designed for the
lowest possible wear. The intelligent electronics and the stable
magnesium die-cast construction contribute considerably to the
exceptionally long life of the TS 55.

The alloyed material and the ribbed construction make the
magnesium die-cast plate high-strength and particularly
stable. Other advantages: the bilateral fitting for the parallel stop
and cover or false joint stop, the low weight and the integrated
guidance jaws.

The speed can be adjusted to suit the material: the MMC
Electronic protect the motor against overload and allow the
speed to be set individually to different workpieces. Together with
the SSB quick-acting safety brake system this offers you more
safety and more durability.

Thanks to the triple-supported armature shaft on the TS 55,
the motor and gears are given lasting protection. The result:
the motor has a longer service life.

The exact angle indicator, the newly designed swivelling
segments and the depth indicator make sawing with the
TS 55 extremely accurate.

Exact adjustment: thanks to the very easy-to-read angle scale
and the adjustable angle indicator, setting the angle accurately
between the end positions 0° and 45° is really easy.

Swivel right on the cutting edge: the enforced swivelling
segments on the TS 55 make this possible. They ensure that
the swivel point of the cutting edge is always positioned exactly
on the rubber lip of the splinterguard on the guide rail – and that
the result is as accurate as possible. This makes sawing along the
scribe mark continuously possible.

The TS 55 does not just saw dead-straight, it also saws to the
correct depth. Thanks to the accurate depth stop, you can set
the depth to which you want to saw right down to the millimetre.
This is particularly useful for demanding jobs such as repairing
parquet floors. The TS 55 is not just a professional like any
other: it is a professional with depth.

So reliable. So clear.

Sturdy and precise:

Magnesium die-cast plate.

Variable and safe:

MMC Electronic.

Stable and quiet:

triple-supported motor shaft.

Easy-to-read and accurate:

angle indicators.

Intelligent and exact:

swivelling segments.

Precise and advanced:

depth indicator.

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Carbide-tipped zigzag tooth/positive for all
woods, building panels, soft plastics and
coarse cuts

Dimensions: 160 x 2.5 x 20 mm,
Number of teeth: 12, tooth shape: W

160x2.5x20 W12
Order no. 487377

Standard saw blade Description and application

Carbide-tipped zigzag tooth/positive for
all woods, building panels, soft plastics
and medium cuts

Dimensions: 160 x 2.5 x 20 mm,
Number of teeth: 28, tooth shape: W

160x2.5x20 W28
Order no. 490516

Universal saw blade Description and application

Carbide-tipped panther zigzag tooth/
positive for quick sawing with less force,
particularly for rip cutting in solid wood

Dimensions: 160 x 2.5 x 20 mm,
Number of teeth: 14, tooth shape: PW

160x2.5x20 PW14
Order no. 439685

Panther saw blade Description and application

Carbide-tipped zigzag tooth/positive for
veneered and coated panels, solid wood,
MDF, clean cuts

Dimensions: 160 x 2.2 x 20 mm,
Number of teeth: 48, tooth shape: W

160x2.2x20 W48
Order no. 491952

Fine tooth saw blade Description and application

Carbide-tipped flat trapezoidal tooth/
negative for aluminium panels and
profiles, hard and fibre-reinforced
plastics

Dimensions: 160 x 2.5 x 20 mm,
Number of teeth: 56, tooth shape: TF

160x2.5x20 TF56
Order no. 439686

Special saw blade Description and application

Carbide-tipped flat trapezoidal tooth/
positive for laminate floor machining
and polymer materials (Corian, Varicor)

Dimensions: 160 x 2.6 x 20 mm,
Number of teeth: 48, tooth shape: TF

160x2.6x20 TF48
Order no. 489457

Special saw blade
for laminate

Description and application

Systems

Sawing with the TS 55 means sawing with system because our
top product is integrated into a high-quality system. The suction
hose and power cable are combined into just one hose at Festool.
This makes it easy to change the cable and hose at the machine.
Thanks to the construction of the extraction channels on the
TS 55, the suction power is up to 30% higher

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One cable for all tasks: when changing tools you can simply change
the plug it connection with the extractor hose. Quick and
convenient. The bayonet fitting ensures a safe contact between
the tool and the cable. Even cable breaks are no longer a problem
with plug it.

Finally free: with the rotating extractor connector from Festool
you can now work without being interrupted. The extractor
connector can be swivelled by 360° and can be adapted ideally to
any work position. It can, for example, be fed on the left or right
of the guide rail, making it more convenient to guide the circular
saw. Extractor hoses with 27 mm and 36 mm diameters are easy
to mount on the extractor connector – and this does not require
an adapter.

So flexible.

Easy and direct:

plug it cable.

Flexible and effective:

rotating extractor connector.

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available as accessory

The guide rail

All benefits at a glance

Proven and improved.

With the combi-bevel, not only can
angles be measured, they can also be
transferred directly onto the workpiece.
The integrated, easy-to-read scale
provides the necessary clarity.

Direct angle transfer
thanks to the combi-bevel

The sliding surfaces on the top
side of the guide rail reduce push
resistance and save your energy.

Smooth working:
the sliding surfaces

The FS Rapid makes it possible
to clamp and position workpieces
with just one hand.

Clamping with just one
hand: the FS Rapid

Mounted on the guide rail,
the return stop is used as an
exact guide stop and helps with
precise plunge-cutting. Simply
mount it in the second, open
groove on the guide rail.

Safety without lifting
the blade out:
the return stop

The guide edge with elastic rubber lip
is used as an essential splinterguard.
It presses along the cutting edge onto
the workpiece, ensuring precise and
virtually splinter-free cutting edges
without reworking. In conjunction
with the attachable splinterguard on
the TS 55, even virtually splinter-free
cuts on both sides are possible.

Splinter-free on both sides:
the splinterguard

We have now significantly improved our established guide rail. Well-designed details make your day-to-day work easier and lead to
high-quality results in little time. The previous guide rails together with their accessories are completely compatible with the guide rail.
As usual, working with Festool means working with a system.

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The deflector prevents
the suction hose and the
cable getting tangled on
the end of the guide rail.

Keeps things tidy:
the deflector

Using the connector, two guide
rails can be conveniently joined
together and aligned.

A comfortable fit:
the jointing system

PS 300 OF 1010 OF 2000

The previous guide rails can be joined
with the guide rails without any
problems. The previous accessories
can, of course, also continue to be
used with the guide rail.

Completely compatible

The guide rail can easily be combined with the previous guide rail system. The accessories and guide rails
can be used together with the appropriate adapters. The LR 32 hole series system makes routing a row of
holes for shelves and false floors amazingly simple. As usual, you can also use the guide rail for circular saws,
jigsaws and routers. For example, for our OF 1010 and OF 2000 routers or our PS 300 jigsaw.

Easy-to-combine

A secure and stable hold on workpieces can be achieved with the
clamp and the lever clamp, which can be conveniently secured
in the groove on the guide rail. The notches on the lever clamp
guarantee stability even in the event of strong movement.

Secure fixing:
clamp and lever clamp

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TS 55 EBQ circular saw

Version Order no.

Festool

The direct way

Using the TS 55 to saw MDF: clean, quick and tested for use on building sites.

Scope of delivery: HW fine-tooth saw blade Z48,
operation tool

With electronics

TS 55 EBQ-Plus-FS Guide rail FS 1400/2 561192

In a Systainer (with splinterguard)

TS 55 EBQ-Plus In a Systainer (with splinterguard) 561171
TS 55 EQ-Plus-FS 110V Guide rail FS 1400/2 561311

In a Systainer (with splinterguard)

TS 55 EQ-Plus 110V In a Systainer (with splinterguard) 561173

Scope of delivery: HW universal saw blade Z28,
operation tool

Without electronics

TS 55 Q-Plus-FS Guide rail FS 1400/2 561242

In a Systainer (with splinterguard)

TS 55 Q-Plus In a Systainer (with splinterguard) 561302

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Technical data with electronics without electronics

Power output 1200 W 1050 W

Saw blade speed 2000 – 5200 rpm 6500 rpm

Saw blade diameter 160 mm 160 mm

Inclined position 0° – 45° 0° – 45°

Cutting depth at 90° 0 – 55 mm 0 – 55 mm

Cutting depth at 45° 0 – 43 mm 0 – 43 mm

Connection for dust extraction, dia. 27/36 mm 27/36 mm

Weight 4.4 kg 4.4 kg

Unique in its versatility!

• Non-tiring work thanks to particularly low weight.

• FastFix spindle stop for quick and easy saw blade changing.

• Virtually splinter-free cuts on both sides thanks to the
splinterguard on the guide rail and the attachable splinterguard.

The TS 55 circular saw and the guide rail

Data and Facts

Parallel stop/table widener for TS 55

Bilateral parallel stop, also usable as table
widener

PA-TS 55, Order no. 491469

Cover/false joint stop for TS 55

Cover for enhanced dust extraction, eg when
sawing MDF, also usable as a false joint stop
for sawing false joints

ABSA-TS 55, Order no. 491750

Splinterguard for TS 55

For splinter-free cuts, splinter-free on both
sides when used with guide rail
Qty. in pack: 5 x splinterguards,

1 x locking screw

SP-TS 55, Order no. 491473

Stops and accessories Description and application

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ELECTRONIC

Guide rails

Using the TS 55 to saw timber floors: clean and quick.

Version Order no.

FS 800/2 Length: 800 mm 491499

FS 1080/2 Length: 1080 mm 491504

FS 1400/2 Length: 1400 mm 491498

FS 1900/2 Length: 1900 mm 491503

FS 2400/2 Length: 2400 mm 491502

FS 3000/2 Length: 3000 mm 491501

FS 5000/2 Length: 5000 mm 491500

Rails for rows of holes

FS 1080/2-LR 32 Length: 1080 mm 491621

FS 2424/2-LR 32 Length: 2424 mm 491622

The Expert in Guidance.

• Clean, splinter-free cuts thanks to the guide system with the
splinterguard.

• Dead-straight results when sawing and routing with the guide rail.

• Convenient use of professional accessories thanks to the second

groove.

Combi-bevel

for mounting in the 2nd groove on the guide
rail, makes precise angled cuts between 0°
and 180° possible

FS-KS,

Order no.

491588

Return stop/Guide stop

is inserted into the 2nd groove on the guide rail
and overlaps the base plate of the circular saw
for TS 55, ATF 55, AP 55, AT 65, AP 65, AP 85

FS-RSP,

Order no.

491582

Sliding surface

Spare sliding surface for guide rail, 10 m roll

FS-GB 10M,

Order no.

491741

Quick-action clamp

for clamping and positioning the Festool
guide rails
Scope of delivery: blade clamps, fixed clamps
Qty. in pack: 1

FS-RAPID, Order no. 489790

Lever clamp

Quick and easy clamping
Fitting width: 60 mm

FS-HZ 160, Order no. 491594

Screw clamps

Polished steel version
Fitting width: 120 mm, Qty. in pack: 2

FSZ 120, Order no. 489570

Fitting width: 300 mm, Qty. in pack: 2

FSZ 300, Order no. 489571

Connector

for connecting two guide rails for long
workpieces,
Qty. in pack: 1

FSV, Order no. 482107

Deflector

prevents the suction hose and the cable
getting tangled on the end of the guide rail.

FS-AW, Order no. 489022

Splinterguard

Spare splinterguard for guide rail

Length: 800 mm
FS-SP 800, Order no. 488468

Length: 1400 mm
FS-SP 1400, Order no. 483164

Length: 3000 mm

FS-SP 3000, Order no. 488467

Adhesive sole plate

Spare adhesive sole plate for guide rails,
10 m roll

FS-HU 10M, Order no. 485724

System accessories Description and application

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Festool grants a 1 year guarantee from the
date of purchase, as long as the tool has
been used correctly. This guarantee is
automatically extended by a further two
years, provided that the warranty form
with every new tool is completed correctly
and returned to Festool GB within 30 days
of the date of purchase.

Three years guarantee –
that means three years security.

TTS Tooltechnic Systems GB Ltd

Saxham Business Park
Saxham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk, IP28 6RX
GREAT BRITAIN
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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