Festool 578826 Cordless plunge-cut saw TSC 55 KSEB-Basic-FS

Festool 578826 Cordless plunge-cut saw TSC 55 KSEB-Basic-FS

Available from March

Created for professionals like you. The cordless plunge-cut saw TSC 55 KS. Since 1980, you have been able to rely on Festool plunge-cut saws for dependable quality and absolute precision. The result of this expertise? A new generation of cordless plunge-cut saws – as versatile as your challenges, as precise as you have come to expect.

The TSC 55 KS delivers full power and maximum flexibility for your daily tasks: with just one battery pack, it is immediately ready for use, fits perfectly in your hand and supports you in every application. You will experience its full power especially when paired with the high-performance 8.0 Ah battery pack. Combined with the 1.6 mm thin-kerf saw blades, you not only enjoy exceptional cutting performance, but the specially designed tooth configuration also ensures particularly clean cutting results. To ensure your safety while sawing, the sensor-based KickbackStop reliably protects you from kickbacks when cutting or plunging into the workpiece. Your sawing experience is rounded off with intelligently designed system accessories: guide rails, angle stops, and sawing tables deliver precise results even with demanding applications – without the need for complex preparations or rework. Powerful: Brushless EC-TEC motor running at 5,200 rpm, paired with lithium-ion batteries for top-notch cutting performance.18 V power: Perfect when teamed up with the 8.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack for ultimate run time and top performance. It's also compatible with the 5.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack.

1.6 mm thin saw blades: Designed just for cordless saws, so you can get through your work quicker and enjoy longer battery life.

Safe sawing: The innovative KickbackStop minimises the risk of injury caused by kickback when sawing or plunging into the workpiece.
Precise: Simple, precise and repeatable mitre cuts can be achieved by setting mitre angles from -1° to 47°.

Convenient: The FastFix spindle stop and sophisticated design make it extremely easy to change the saw blade.Best orientation: A transparent sliding viewing window provides a good view of the saw blade.

Top-class sawing system: Simplifies tasks with a range of accessories, light module, dust bag and guide rail. Precise circular in materials up to 55 mm thickCutting recesses in doors, kitchen worktops, or wall cladding.

Trimming interior doors to size – Guide rail with plunge saw.

Producing expansion joints and making repairs to parquet flooring, as well as shadow gaps. Lightweight, compact, immediately ready for use.

Performance that keeps pace with you.Protects you from setbacks. The TSC 55 KS brings together all the essential features a cordless saw needs to support you in your on-the-go tasks. Its compact design, lightweight construction and full performance with just one battery pack make it a versatile tool. The sleek design not only feels exceptionally comfortable in your hand but also broadens its applications: precise cuts directly against the wall and flush alignment with the guide rail. With one battery pack on the saw and a second charging, you can work without interruptions throughout the day.

One battery pack and excellent cutting performance. Harmoniously paired, the power electronics and the brushless EC-TEC motor of the TSC 55 KS extract the maximum potential from your 8.0 Ah battery pack. Combined with the thin-kerf saw blades, specially designed for the cordless circular saw and featuring a cutting width of just 1.6 mm, you achieve unparalleled efficiency and quality. Ensuring effortless operation and outstanding cutting results.

You focus on sawing, and we’ll handle the safety: Kickback is the most frequent cause of severe injuries when using a plunge-cut saw. That’s why the innovative KickbackStop halts the saw blade on our cordless plunge-cut saw faster than the blink of an eye, protecting not only your workpiece but also significantly reducing the risk of injury to your hands.

• Greater power and endurance
• Exceptional torque
• More safety thanks to KickbackStop
• Exact depth settingLow-dust mobile working
• Optimal lighting conditions
• Lockable angled fitting
• Stay connected
• Edge sawing
• Perfect cuts reduce the need for reworking
• Easier saw blade changing

Systems of possibilities The TSC 55 KS is equipped with a brushless EC-TEC motor delivering 5,200 rpm. Combined with the power electronics and the 8.0 Ah battery pack, it ensures optimal cutting performance and extended operating durations.In line with the concentrated power of our plunge-cut saw: The 1.6 mm thin-kerf saw blades. Specifically designed for cordless saws to deliver clean cutting results, swift progress and prolonged battery life.

The integrated KickbackStop minimises the risk of injury caused by kickback when sawing or plunging into the workpiece. This safeguards not only your workpiece but also your hands.

Easy to read and adjust: Cutting depth adjustment with dual pointer and fine adjustment for precise setting and parallax-free reading. Suitable for use with or without a guide rail.

We prioritise health in two ways: Whether using a dust collection bag or an extractor with Bluetooth® automatic start-up – with the Festool extraction system, you work virtually dust-free.

Quick and easy retrofitting for optimal illumination: The LED attachment light brightens your sawing area. Shadow-free illumination to the right of the plunge-cut saw – precisely where it matters: directly on the workpiece.

Fixed position or 360° flexibility: You decide whether the extraction hose is fixed in a desired position or whether it rotates flexibly to suit your application.

You can always get important info about the saw thanks to its connection with the Festool app. This covers a detailed view of the battery's charge level, plus data on the current motor temperature or the KickbackStop feature. You can also get software updates.The flat housing facilitates edge-proximate cuts. Owing to the saw's compact design, you can operate with a minimum wall clearance of only 12 mm.

When using the attachable splinter guard in combination with the guide rail, cuts on both sides can be made virtually splinter-free.

The FastFix spindle stop enables you to change the saw blade quickly and effortlessly. Its compact and well-thought-out design allows the saw to be laid on its side, further streamlining the blade-changing process.

Our sawing accessory system is as diverse as your needs. Ingenious accessories such as saw blades, dust extraction, angle stops, and splinter guards provide you with a first-class sawing system. 

Since 1980, you have been able to rely on Festool plunge-cut saws for dependable quality and absolute precision. The result of this expertise? A new generation of cordless plunge-cut saws – as versatile as your challenges, as precise as you have come to expect. The TSC 55 KS delivers full power and maximum flexibility for your daily tasks: with just one battery pack, it is immediately ready for use, fits perfectly in your hand and supports you in every application. You experience its full power when paired with the high-performance 8.0 Ah battery pack. Combined with the 1.6 mm thin-kerf saw blades, you not only enjoy exceptional cutting performance, but the specially designed tooth configuration also ensures particularly clean cutting results. To ensure your safety while sawing, the sensor-based KickbackStop reliably protects you from kickbacks when cutting or plunging into the workpiece. Your sawing experience is rounded off with intelligently designed system accessories: guide rails, angle stops, and sawing tables deliver precise results even with demanding applications – without the need for complex preparations or rework.

Strengths and benefits

• Convenient: The FastFix spindle stop and sophisticated design make it extremely easy to change the saw blade.
• Precise: Simple, precise and repeatable mitre cuts can be achieved by setting mitre angles from -1° to 47°.
• Best orientation: A transparent sliding viewing window provides a good view of the saw blade.
• 18V power: Perfect when teamed up with the 8.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack for ultimate run time and top performance. It's also compatible with the 5.0 Ah Li-HighPower battery pack.
• Powerful: Brushless EC-TEC motor running at 5,200 rpm, paired with lithium-ion batteries for top-notch cutting performance.
• 1.6 mm thin saw blades: Designed just for cordless saws, so you can get through your work quicker and enjoy longer battery life.
• Safe sawing: The innovative KickbackStop minimises the risk of injury caused by kickback when sawing or plunging into the workpiece.
• Top-class sawing system: Simplifies tasks with a range of accessories, light module, dust bag and guide rail.

Specifications

• Battery voltage (rated voltage): 18V
• Idle engine speed: 3 500 - 5 200 min⁻¹
• Saw blade diameter: 160 mm
• Angular range: -1 - 47 °
• Cutting depth: 0 - 55 mm
• Cutting depth 45°: 43 mm
• Drive type: Battery
• Dust extraction connection diameter: 27/36 mm
• Product weight without accessories: 3.328 kg

Supplied with:

• circular saw blade WOOD FINE CUT HW 160 x 1.6 x 20 FWWW35,
• chip collection bag,
• Flag window; vision panel,
• splinterguard,
• hex key,
• WAF 5,
• Systainer SYS3 M 337,
• guide rail FS 1400/2