Festool Hand Circular Saw HK 85 EB-Plus 1900W 230mm (576147)

The Timber Construction All-Rounder for Unrivalled Precision and Power

• High-Torque Performance: The powerful 1900W motor with MMC electronics delivers constant power and speed under load, ensuring consistent, high-quality cuts across various materials.
• Exceptional Versatility: Seamlessly transform this saw into a groove cutter with optional accessories, and effortlessly handle rip, cross, and mitre cuts up to 60°, adapting to diverse applications.
• Superior Safety & Control: Benefit from precise cutting depth adjustment with plunge function, remote-controlled pendulum hood, and a quick-acting brake for secure, precise operation and enhanced user safety.
• Systematic Precision: Designed for seamless integration with Festool guide rails and trimming rails, guaranteeing fast, accurate, and perfectly straight cuts every time, boosting your efficiency.

For demanding timber construction projects, you need a tool that combines raw power with pinpoint accuracy and exceptional versatility. The Festool Hand Circular Saw HK 85 EB-Plus is engineered to be that indispensable partner on your job site, offering a robust solution for a multitude of tasks.

From precisely cutting solid timber beams and creating complex joints to effortlessly handling planks, square timber, and various panel materials, the HK 85 EB-Plus excels. Its high-torque 1900W motor, coupled with advanced power electronics, ensures unwavering performance even through the toughest materials, maintaining constant speed for cleaner, more consistent results.

Experience unparalleled ease of use and safety thanks to thoughtful design features like the cutting depth adjustment with a convenient plunge function, a remotely controlled pendulum hood for quick blade exposure, and a reliable guide wedge. Angle adjustments are swift and secure, allowing you to achieve perfect mitre cuts from 0 to 60 degrees.

Expand your capabilities further with unique Festool accessories. Convert your HK 85 into a dedicated groove cutter for efficient routing tasks. When combined with Festool trimming rails or guide rails, this circular saw delivers fast, accurate, and mobile cross cuts, as well as perfectly straight rip cuts, making it the ultimate all-rounder for any timber construction professional.

Product information

• Power consumption: 1900 W
• Idle engine speed: 3500 min⁻¹
• Diameter of the saw blade: 230.00 mm
• Angular range: 0 – 60 °
• Cutting depth 0°, 90°: 0 – 86 mm
• Cutting depth at 45°/60°: 62/47 mm
• Dust extraction connection diameter: 27/36 mm
• Cable length: 4.30 m
• Product weight without accessories: 7.90 kg
• Transport weight incl. accessories: 11.84 kg
• Drive type: Mains
• Included saw blade: HW 230×2,5×30 W24
• Included parallel side fence: PA-HK 85
• Included hex key: WAF 5
• Included Systainer³: SYS3 M 437
• Features: Antistatic function, MMC Multi Material Control electronics, FastFix, Guide system, Cross cutting guide rails, CLEANTEC, Quick-acting brake

Usage

The Festool HK 85 EB-Plus is engineered for diverse timber construction applications. For rip and cross cuts in materials up to 85 mm thick, ensure the workpiece is securely clamped and use the parallel side fence for consistent width. When performing mitre cuts, utilize the central clamping mechanism to set angles from 0 to 60 degrees. For maximum precision and safety, always use the saw in conjunction with Festool guide rails or trimming rails, especially for long or repetitive cuts. To create grooves, attach the optional conversion kit accessories. Connect to a CLEANTEC-compatible dust extractor to maintain a clean workspace and prevent static charge buildup, enhancing both safety and visibility during operation.

Frequently asked questions

• What types of materials can the HK 85 cut?
  It is ideal for cutting solid timber, square timber, boards, various panel materials, wood fibre insulating materials, and sandwich panels up to 85 mm thick.
• Can this saw be used for grooving applications?
  Yes, with the optional conversion kit accessories, the HK 85 can be efficiently transformed into a groove cutter, significantly expanding its utility.
• What safety features does the HK 85 EB-Plus offer?
  Key safety features include cutting depth adjustment with plunge function, a remote-controlled pendulum hood for blade protection, a guide wedge for splinter-free cuts, and a quick-acting brake for immediate blade stop.
• Is the saw compatible with dust extraction systems?
  Absolutely. The HK 85 features CLEANTEC integration with a bayonet fitting for easy connection to Festool dust extractors, complemented by an antistatic function to prevent static charge accumulation.

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety guidelines when operating power tools.