TS 55ebq problems

[kieran62]

Hi everyone,
I've been lurking here for some time; got lots of great ideas and tips from this forum.
Today I've come across a problem that I can't seem to fix.
I was making a shallow (15mm) cut in a length of sapele (1m long), the saw cut through it beautifully.
Put the saw down to adjust the guide rail, put the saw back on to start the next cut and ...nothing, no power.
So far I've checked and changed both the plug it cable and the extension lead; they're both working, opened the saw up and checked the bushes; plenty of carbon left and they're both moving easily.
Now I'm lost, I need the saw to cut approx 70 metres of white oak at the weekend and don't want to go back to my old stand by Makita and have to face up all the edges.
Has anyone come across the problem before and got a easy solution?

Kieran

 

[Troll]

Have you checked the main's power outlet with another appliance to verify you have voltage?

Have you another plug-it lead you can try, or an electrical screwdriver to verify you have power through the lead?

Ensure the plug-it lead is properly connected (I'm sure you've done that!)

Try moving the variable speed control, maybe there's a problem there (worth a try!)

That's about all you can do.

Troll

 

[kieran62]

Thanks Troll,
I've tried all of the things you mentioned, still no luck.
I even succumbed to taking my BS75 apart to check if the bushes from that would fit (fyi- they don't).
Oh well, back to the Makita and planer to finish the weekends job.
Kieran

 

[Curiouslywhacky]

I thought that my TS55 was misbehaving with the same problem you have. I realized that I had to depress the plunge switch in order to get the saw to turn on. Simple solution for me at least.
Good luck!

 

[kieran62]

Thanks for the idea Curiouslywhacky; I've since discovered that the electronics board is FUBBed, managed to get the saw to start again (removed and replaced bushes, blew out all of the debris, removed and rotated the blade, etc.) but now the electronic brake either kicks in straight away or doesn't work at all. Decided that it was a good excuse to buy the TS75 whilst waiting to get the 55 repaired. Looks like I'm on the slippery slope to Festooldom  [smile].
Kieran

 

[jmbfestool]

Thanks for the idea Curiouslywhacky; I've since discovered that the electronics board is FUBBed, managed to get the saw to start again (removed and replaced bushes, blew out all of the debris, removed and rotated the blade, etc.) but now the electronic brake either kicks in straight away or doesn't work at all. Decided that it was a good excuse to buy the TS75 whilst waiting to get the 55 repaired. Looks like I'm on the slippery slope to Festooldom  [smile].
Kieran

Soon as you sign up onto this forum your on a slippery slope to festooldom

 

[Sam Murdoch]

Off thread a little as I haven't had any problems with getting my TS 55 to start but have experienced lots of frustration with my Domino &  RO125 Sander.
All of these are operated off a CT Midi. After about 6 months of trouble free operating it started that both tools would kick off or fail to start. Swapped out the cords from one machine to the other with inconsistent results. Used a short length of extension cord and that worked OK with both tools. Finally, I just added a adaptor plug directly to the Midi and have absolutely no more problems. When I use the saw I take out the adaptor but with the other two I always use the adaptor. Easy fix.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Off thread a little as I haven't had any problems with getting my TS 55 to start but have experienced lots of frustration with my Domino &  RO125 Sander.
All of these are operated off a CT Midi. After about 6 months of trouble free operating it started that both tools would kick off or fail to start. Swapped out the cords from one machine to the other with inconsistent results. Used a short length of extension cord and that worked OK with both tools. Finally, I just added a adaptor plug directly to the Midi and have absolutely no more problems. When I use the saw I take out the adaptor but with the other two I always use the adaptor. Easy fix.

Sam, if you're in N. America the problem is likely to be the receptacle on the vac. Over time they can loosen up and not make contact from time to time. Your adapter plug probably has the third ground prong that helps hold it in the receptacle and that's why you're have better luck with it. Call Festool's service number (it's on all of your tools) if you want to try to find a better solution.

 

[Sam Murdoch]

You say adapter - I say adaptor...
Thanks Brice, I'll give them a call. Never think to do so because I can't be without these tools. If they work I don't want to send them away.
But worth a chat anyway. And yes, I am in North America - Maine to be somewhat precise.

 

[tbellemare]

Sam:

If it is the receptacle, it's real easy to replace. There's no need to send it off.

Tom