Festool 18V Cordless Hand-held Circular Saw HKC 55 KEB-Basic (578302)

Experience Unrestricted Power and Precision for Every Cut.

• Unrivaled Power: Brushless EC-TEC motor with 5200 min⁻¹ and Li-ion batteries ensures maximum cutting performance.
• Mobile Cross-Cutting System: Achieve fast, precise angle cuts with the FSK cross-cut rail, boosting job-site efficiency.
• Optimized Thin Blades: 1.6 mm saw blades, specifically designed for cordless saws, ensure faster work progression and extended battery life.
• Enhanced Safety & Control: Innovative KickbackStop and integrated guide wedge provide safer operation and superior control during every cut.

The Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic 18V Cordless Hand-held Circular Saw redefines portable precision. Engineered for professionals who demand power and flexibility, this tool liberates you from cords without compromising performance. Whether you’re working on a rooftop, navigating a busy construction site, or making intricate cuts in the workshop, the HKC 55 KEB-Basic delivers consistent, high-quality results.

Experience exceptional versatility with its ability to perform rapid cross-cuts using the FSK cross-cut rail, or perfectly guided straight cuts with the FS guide rail. Its intuitive design allows for repeatable, accurate angle cuts, ensuring every project meets your exacting standards. This saw is a testament to Festool’s commitment to efficiency and precision in every application.

At its heart lies a powerful brushless EC-TEC motor that delivers an impressive 5200 min⁻¹ for maximum cutting power. Paired with high-performance 18V Li-HighPower battery packs (optimal with 8.0 Ah, also compatible with 5.0 Ah), it provides extended runtime. The specially designed 1.6 mm-thick saw blades minimize resistance, enabling faster work progression and further extending battery life, maximizing your productivity.

Safety and comfort are paramount. The innovative KickbackStop mechanism intelligently prevents dangerous kickbacks, while the integrated guide wedge enhances stability during cuts. Convenient features like depth adjustment with a plunge function and a remote control for the pendulum hood simplify operation, making your work not just faster but also safer and more ergonomic.

Choose the HKC 55 KEB-Basic for a cordless circular saw that offers more than just mobility. It’s a complete system designed for power, precision, safety, and durability, ensuring you can tackle any woodworking or carpentry task with confidence and unmatched efficiency.

Product information

• Antistatic function: Protects against static charge during operation.
• FastFix: Enables quick, easy tool changes across various applications.
• Guide System: Patented system ensures safe and precise guidance for sawing and routing.
• Saw Guide Rails: Dedicated system for repeatable, accurate angle cuts.
• CLEANTEC: Integrated bayonet connector for efficient dust extraction.
• EC-TEC Motor: Brushless motor delivers impressive power with minimal energy consumption.
• Quick Brake: Ensures safe operation by rapidly stopping the saw blade.
• KickbackStop: Intelligent anti-kickback function for enhanced user safety.
• No-load speed: 5200 min⁻¹
• Battery Voltage: 18V
• Saw Blade Diameter: 160 mm
• Max. Cutting Depth at 90°: 55 mm
• Angle Adjustment Range: 0-50°

Usage

• For rapid, precise cross-cuts, use the FSK cross-cut rail and ensure the saw is securely attached.
• For long, straight, and accurately guided cuts, connect the saw to an FS guide rail.
• Adjust the cutting depth and angle (0-50°) using the central fixation for perfect bevel cuts.
• Always engage the innovative KickbackStop and ensure the integrated guide wedge is correctly positioned for maximum safety and control.
• Connect a Festool dust extractor via the CLEANTEC bayonet connector to maintain a clean and healthy working environment.
• For optimal performance and extended battery life, use Festool’s 1.6 mm thin saw blades, specifically designed for cordless applications.

Frequently asked questions

• What types of cuts can the HKC 55 KEB-Basic perform?
  The HKC 55 KEB-Basic excels at precise cross-cuts, rip cuts, and repeatable angle cuts, especially when paired with guide rails.
• What safety features does this saw offer?
  It features an innovative KickbackStop mechanism to prevent dangerous kickbacks and an integrated guide wedge for stable and controlled operation.
• Which battery is recommended for maximum performance?
  The saw achieves maximum performance and runtime with the 8.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack, but is also compatible with 5.0 Ah Li-HighPower batteries.
• How does this saw help manage dust?
  The integrated CLEANTEC bayonet connector provides a direct, secure connection to a Festool dust extractor, ensuring a clean workspace.

Always follow safety guidelines and consult the user manual before operating any power tool. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.