Problems With a Festool t75 and t55 cutting out

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by Lewis Hughes-Evans, Sep 28, 2014.

  1. Lewis Hughes-Evans

    Lewis Hughes-Evans New Member

    Hey Guys

    I was using my t75 to cut through 19mm ply, with the T75 Ive had this tool for 3 years, never really had a problem, I got about 30 cm into the cut when the saw stopped as if it had been unplugged, the blade didnt snag or struggle and there was no burning smell or smoke. literally nothing I left it an hour or so and still nothing, another guy on site had a t55 so he used that for around 6 hours then exactly the same thing happened to that both power chords are working fine and neither have turned back on. Is there an internal fuse to the saws? we thought there may have been a power surge or something along those lines, its seems a little strange to happen to both saws on the same day. anyone experienced anything like this before?

    thanks in advance Lewis
     
  2. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    There is a cut out on the saws but I would think this is a problem with your supply
     
  3. Lewis Hughes-Evans

    Lewis Hughes-Evans New Member

    @chippie244 I used the same power source for a festool jigsaw and sander with no problems, its a little confusing
     
  4. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    Were the power tools 110V?

    I am thiningk along the lines of an underrated transformer...

    What is the continuous rating in KVA of the transformer used?
     
  5. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    Taken fro manual


    Speed control

    You can regulate the speed steplessly within the
    speed range using the adjusting wheel [1-10](see
    Technical data). This enables you to optimise the
    cutting speed to suit the surface (see table 1).

    Temperature cut-out
    The machine power supply is limited and the speed
    reduced if the motor exceeds a certain temperature. The machine continues operating at reduced
    power to allow the ventilator to cool the motor
    quickly. If the machine temperature exceeds the
    maximum permitted value for longer periods, the
    machine switches off completely after approx. 40
    seconds and can only be switched on again once the
    motor has cooled sufficiently.

    Current limiting
    Current limiting prevents permissibly high current
    consumption under extreme overload, which can
    lead to a decrease in the motor speed. The motor
    immediately restarts after the load is removed.

    Brake
    The TS 55 REBQ is fitted with an electronic brake.
    When the saw is switched off, the brake stops the
    saw blade electronically within approx. 2 seconds.
     
  6. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Lewis, I had the TS55 and it has a protection cut out for overload as Chippie says. Sound as he says like a supply issue, interested to hear the outcome.
     
  7. metrokitchens

    metrokitchens Screwfix Select

    Mine has become very slow. Suspect it is time for a new blade :D
    Trouble is they are not cheap! Bloody solid oak tops!
     
  8. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Have a search, you can get compatible blades for a third of the price.
     
  9. Ricky Johnson

    Ricky Johnson New Member

    yeah but make sure its exactly the same width because if not it will mess up the edge on the guild rail and you will not notice until you put a festool blade back in
     
  10. Jolly Joiner

    Jolly Joiner New Member

    Haven't you considered resharpening them? Works with ANY TCT sawblade. As to the anti-splinter guides, they can be peeled back gently, moved across and re-stuck at least 2 or 3 times (necessary because mine always seem to shrink) - and Makita anti-splinter strips work as well, but are much cheaper. If the double-sided tape comes off that can be replaced using d/s carpet tape. For a more economical blade consider buying Atkinson-Walker blades - Festool blades are good, but even they aren't made in-house
     
  11. metrokitchens

    metrokitchens Screwfix Select

    I always used to have my Elu flip over saw blades sharpened. Now i seem to just buy replacements. I had a couple that were not that good and the cost of sharpening is about half a new blade.
    Will have a go at moving the splinter strip. Cheers.
     

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