Festool ATF 55E User Manual

 

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 not in use, the 

diverter is stored on the sole plate of the saw (21-a). For best 

performance, a vacuum system is recommended. 

Connect either the diverter or a vacuum hose, by pressing 

the end into the dust port (21-b) of the saw. The dust port 

has two ribs (21-c) that hold the extractor in place. Tilting the 

hose slightly to engage one rib first and then the other works 

best.

Intended Use 
The ATF 55 E is designed exclusively for the sawing of 

wood, wood-like materials and plastics. With the special saw 

blades for aluminum offered by Festool, this tool can also be 

used for sawing aluminum. This tool should not be used for 

processing other materials. The saw should not be converted 

or modified for any other form of use, other than as specified 

in these operating instructions. 

 

!WARNING:

 The user is solely responsible for any damage 

or accident should the machine be used for other than its 

intended purpose

 

Figure 23 
23-a  The optional guide rail clamp holds the 

guide rail to the workpiece. 

23-b The blade is lowered to cutting depth before 

entering the cut. 

23-c  The optional cord guide prevents the power 

cord and vacuum hose from catching on the 

end of the guide rail. 

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ATF 55E Circular Saw