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12 TS 55 REQ
Operation
Setting the Blade Depth
The TS55 is equipped with a depth stop for setting the
depth of the blade during a plunge cut. Using the correct
blade depth improves cutting safety, cut quality, and motor
efciency.
Multi-Function Tables
When the saw is used in conjunction with a Multi-Function
Table (MFT), the blade depth is typically limited to be 2mm
deeper than the thickness of the workpiece. This limits the
amount that the blade cuts into the table.
Off-table Cutting
When the saw is used for off-table cutting, the blade can be
set deeper without cutting into the worktable. The follow-
ing guidelines can be used to determine the optimal blade
depth.
Effects of Too Shallow of a Setting
► Higher drag on the sawblade, requiring more power and
effort to complete the cut.
► Increased chance for kickback.
► Increased chipping and splintering on the underside of the
cut, especially with melamine and veneers.
► Increased burning of the cut, especially in certain hard-
woods like cherry and maple.
► With the exception of underside chipping, all of these
effects are greatest with ner-toothed blades.
Effects of Too Deep of a Setting
► Increased danger with more of the blade exposed below
the workpiece.
► Increased sawtooth marks in the cut.
► Increased top-side chipping and splintering, especially
without using the guide rail and splinter guards.
Blade Depth Recommendations
There are no set rules for setting the depth of the blade with
respect to the underside of the cut. However, a common
industry guideline is to have the gullets of the blade even
with the underside of the workpiece. This will therefore be
used as a baseline to describe optional depth settings.
Gullet
► If a material is prone to burning in the cut, increase the
depth slightly. This includes ripping hardwoods such as
cherry and maple.
► Using a combination blade in solid wood may perform
better with a slightly deeper setting.
► Using a coarse blade in sheet materials may be improved
with a shallower cut.
► Cutting dense and/or hard materials may require a deeper
setting to decrease heat and load on the tool.
► Cutting fragile or shatter-prone materials such as plastics
or countertop laminates is best with a shallow setting (and
low speed).
► Cutting aluminum may be improved with a semi-shallow
setting, but not too shallow.
► When Used with the Multi-Function Table (MFT) you may
wish to keep the blade depth shallower.
► Cutting non-fragile, non-shattering plastics such as poly-
propylene or solid-surface countertops may be improved
with a deeper cut.
► More aggressive blades, such as the Panther ripping
blade, can be used at a shallower setting.
Using the Depth Stop
The depth stop has two index pointers 5mm apart. One is
used to indicate the blade depth when used without a guide
rail, and the other is used to indicate the blade depth when
used with a guide rail.
The TS 55 REQ also includes an optional imperial (inch)
depth gauge sticker. Refer to “Installing the Imperial Depth
Gauge” on page 23 for instructions on installing the
sticker.
► To change the depth setting, press in on the index pointer
and slide it up or down to the desired setting.
► When precise depth control is needed, rotate the ne
adjustment screw using the blade wrench. This is typically
needed only when making trenching cuts.
Depth With
Guide Rail
Depth Without
Guide Rail
Fine
Adjustment
Press In
to Slide