Handheld Circular Saw Introduction: Difference between revisions

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This is the content required for an introduction to our handheld circular saws - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Patrick, Lukas, Martin, Keno, Johannes, Luzian, Utis

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual:

Festool TS 75 EBQ (plunge saw)

Safety

Personal protection:

(a dust mask could also be necessary depending on your material)

Dangers	Precautions
sharp and rotating exposed blade - will keep spinning for a bit after turning the power off!	keep the saw secure after your cut until is has come to a complete stop make sure the cutting path is free of obstacles (except your workpiece of course)
kickback: if the blade binds with the material it can push the saw back towards the user - this usually happens when the blade is pinched or the saw is started while already touching the wood (see video)	let the saw start before the blade touches the workpiece plunge saw (Festool TS 75): when doing a plunge cut, make sure the rail/workpiece can't move sideways. This could cause the blade to bind and kickback. attach the endstop to the rail to reduce the chance of kickback use an appropriately sized riving knife (DE: Spaltkeil) for the blade you're using
sawdust and small splinters can fly towards the operator and others	hook up a shop vac, taking care that the hose can move freely when you push the saw wear goggles dust mask: depending on the material you're cutting

Whenever you are cutting larger pieces, get a helper who can hold your cutoff so it doesn't fall down!

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

using the proper circular saw guide

Festool TS 75:

change cutting angle
change cutting depth

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-This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Circular Saws|circular saws]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
+This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Handheld Circular Saws|handheld circular saws]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
-If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]], [[Tutor::User:Lukas|Lukas]], [[Tutor::User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[Tutor::User:Keno|Keno]], [[Tutor::User:Johannes|Johannes]]
+If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]], [[Tutor::User:Lukas|Lukas]], [[Tutor::User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[Tutor::User:Keno|Keno]], [[Tutor::User:Johannes|Johannes]], [[Tutor::User:Luzian|Luzian]], [[Tutor::User:Utis|Utis]]
 Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual:
-* [https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1230277/Einhell-E-Hks.html#manual Herkules BHK 1600LE "Laser Beam"]
 * [https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1311650/Festool-Ts-75-Ebq.html Festool TS 75 EBQ] (plunge saw)
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 ** attach the endstop to the rail to reduce the chance of kickback
 ** use an appropriately sized riving knife ''(DE: Spaltkeil)'' for the blade you're using
-*** remove the riving knife for plunge cuts, otherwise it can get in the way
 |-
 | sawdust and small splinters can fly towards the operator and others ||
-* hook up a [[Shop Vac|shop vac]], but be aware the dust extraction from our "Herkules" saw is very incomplete
+* hook up a [[Shop Vac|shop vac]], taking care that the hose can move freely when you push the saw
 * wear [[goggles]]
 * [[Dust Mask|dust mask]]: depending on the material you're cutting
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 '''Festool TS 75:'''
 * change cutting angle
-* change and lock cutting depth
+* change cutting depth
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   | checklist_before=**Must** check that path underneath the saw is clear (no table, floor, etc)
   | checklist_before=**Should not** plunge into workpiece unless necessary (kickback)
- | checklist_before=**Must** remove riving knife for plunge cut
   | checklist_before=**Must** check blade height
-  | checklist_before=Think about your setup once the cut-off if removed (can it tip/fall?)
+  | checklist_before=Think about your setup once the cut-off is removed (can it tip/fall?)
   | checklist_during=**Must** make sure the rail can't slide
   | checklist_after=Put Festool saw back into systainer and underneath the chop saw