Festool Cordless Plunge-Cut Saw TSC 55 KSEB-Basic 18V (577988)

Unrivaled Precision and Power in a Cordless Plunge-Cut Saw

• Cordless Freedom & Power: The brushless EC-TEC motor and 18V Li-ion batteries deliver exceptional cutting performance with maximum flexibility on any job site.
• Enhanced Safety: The intelligent KickbackStop minimises the risk of injury from kickback during plunging or cutting, protecting both you and your workpiece.
• Effortless Precision: Achieve simple, repeatable mitre cuts from -1° to 47° with precise angle settings and a clear viewing window for optimal control.
• Optimized Efficiency: 1.6 mm thin-kerf saw blades are specifically designed for cordless saws, ensuring quicker work progress and extended battery life.

For over four decades, professionals have trusted Festool plunge-cut saws for their unwavering quality and absolute precision. The Festool Cordless Plunge-Cut Saw TSC 55 KSEB-Basic represents the pinnacle of this expertise – a new generation crafted to meet your diverse challenges with unparalleled accuracy and power.

The TSC 55 KSEB-Basic offers full power and maximum flexibility for your daily tasks. It’s immediately ready for use with just one battery pack, perfectly balanced in your hand, and supports you in every application. Experience its full potential, especially when paired with the high-performance 8.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack, ensuring ultimate runtime and top performance. It is also compatible with the 5.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack.

Combined with the specially designed 1.6 mm thin-kerf saw blades, you not only achieve exceptional cutting performance but also benefit from a unique tooth configuration that guarantees particularly clean cutting results. Your safety is paramount: the sensor-based KickbackStop reliably protects you from dangerous kickbacks when making plunge cuts or sawing into the workpiece, minimising injury risk and protecting your material.

This sawing experience is further elevated by intelligently designed system accessories. Guide rails, angle stops, and sawing tables ensure precise results even in demanding applications, eliminating the need for complex preparations or rework. The transparent sliding viewing window provides an unobstructed view of the saw blade, enhancing control and accuracy.

Product information

• Battery voltage (rated voltage): 18 V
• Idle engine speed: 3,500 – 5,200 min⁻¹
• Diameter of the saw blade: 160.00 mm
• Angular range: -1 – 47 °
• Cutting depth: 0 – 55 mm
• Cutting depth 45°: 43 mm
• Dust extraction connection diameter: 27/36 mm
• Product weight without accessories: 3.30 kg
• Transport weight incl. accessories: 6.52 kg
• Drive type: Battery
• A-weighted sound pressure level, LpA (Sawing metal/wood): 91.00 dB(A)
• Total vibration average, Ah (Sawing metal/wood): 2.50 m/s²
• A-weighted sound power level, LWA (Sawing metal/wood): 99.00 dB(A)
• Standards series EN (Sawing metal): 62841
• Standards series EN (Sawing wood): 62841-2-5
• Uncertainty (noise) K (Sawing metal/wood): 3.00 dB
• Uncertainty (vibration) K (Sawing metal/wood): 1.50 m/s²
• Performance Features:
• Antistatic function: Prevents static charge accumulation.
• MMC Multi Material Control electronics: Constant adjustable speed with temperature monitor.
• Splinter guard: Patented system for splinter-free cuts on both sides.
• FastFix: Simplifies tool and saw blade changes.
• Guide system: Patented for safe guidance.
• CLEANTEC: Integrated bayonet fitting for extractor connection.
• EC-TEC motor: High power, low energy consumption.
• Quick-acting brake: For safe work.
• Kickback stop: Prevents dangerous kickbacks.
• Included:
• Saw blade: HW 160×1,6×20 FWWW35
• Chip collection bag: SB/2-TSC/HKC
• Flag window; vision panel; splinterguard
• Hex key, WAF 5
• Systainer³: SYS3 M 337

Usage

• Achieve precise circular cuts in materials up to 55 mm thick.
• Effortlessly cut recesses in doors, kitchen worktops, or wall cladding.
• Trim interior doors to size with precision using a guide rail.
• Produce expansion joints and perform repairs to parquet flooring, as well as create perfect shadow gaps.
• Utilize the system accessories like guide rails and angle stops for complex applications.

Frequently asked questions

• What type of battery does the TSC 55 KSEB-Basic use? This saw is an 18V cordless tool. It is perfectly teamed with 8.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery packs for optimal performance and runtime, and is also compatible with 5.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery packs.
• How does the KickbackStop feature work? The intelligent, sensor-based KickbackStop reliably minimises the risk of injury caused by kickback when the saw is plunged into the workpiece or during cutting, protecting both the user and the material.
• Is the saw blade easy to change? Yes, the FastFix spindle stop and sophisticated design ensure extremely easy and quick saw blade changes, enhancing your workflow efficiency.
• What is included with the basic version of the TSC 55 KSEB? The basic version typically includes the HW 160×1,6×20 FWWW35 saw blade, a chip collection bag, flag window, splinterguard, hex key, and a Systainer³ SYS3 M 337 for organized transport.
• Can I make angled cuts with this saw? Absolutely. The saw allows for simple, precise, and repeatable mitre cuts with an adjustable angular range from -1° to 47°.

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection, when operating power tools. Follow all safety instructions provided in the user manual.