Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic-FSK 420 Cordless Circular Saw (incl. 420mm Guide)

Name: Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic-FSK 420 Cordless Circular Saw (incl. 420mm Guide)
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: FES578704
Price: 26073.38 ZAR
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Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic-FSK 420 Cordless Circular Saw (incl. 420mm Guide)

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Model: FES578704
UPC: 4014549461426

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R 26,073.38

Ex VAT: R 22,672.50

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Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic-FSK 420 Cordless Circular Saw

At a Glance: 18 V cordless circular saw with KickbackStop, 55 mm cutting depth and FSK 420 cross-cutting guide rail for accurate mobile cuts.

The Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic-FSK 420 is a powerful cordless circular saw designed for mobile carpentry, roofing, timber work and professional site cutting. Built around a brushless EC-TEC motor running at 5 200 rpm, this saw gives you strong cutting performance without being tied to a power cable. When paired with the included FSK 420 cross-cutting guide rail, the HKC 55 becomes a practical mobile mitre saw system for fast, repeatable cross-cuts and accurate angled cuts directly where the work happens.

Cordless cutting freedom with guide rail accuracy

The HKC 55 K combines the mobility of a cordless circular saw with the precision of the Festool guide rail system. It is ideal for cutting timber, boards, cladding, decking, shuttering and sheet materials on site with speed, safety and control.

Product highlights

Powerful cordless performance Brushless EC-TEC motor delivers strong cutting power with efficient battery use.
KickbackStop safety system Helps reduce the risk of injury during kickback situations.
FSK 420 cross-cutting guide rail included Creates a mobile mitre saw system for quick, accurate and repeatable cross-cuts.
55 mm cutting depth Suitable for a wide range of site materials and timber applications.
0 - 50° angular range Allows accurate bevel and mitre cutting for construction and installation work.
Thin-cut saw blade design The 1.6 mm thin-cut blade supports faster cutting and improved battery runtime.
Spring-assisted plunge function Allows controlled plunge cuts into preset cutting depth.
Pendulum hood remote control Improves visibility and control while keeping hands safely away from the blade area.
Festool system compatibility Works with Festool FSK cross-cutting rails and FS guide rails for flexible cutting setups.

Extra Information

The included FSK 420 cross-cutting guide rail turns the HKC 55 into a practical mobile mitre saw system.
The saw can also be used with compatible Festool FS guide rails for precise guided straight cuts.
The 160 mm saw blade diameter and 55 mm maximum cutting depth make this saw suitable for many common timber and board applications.
The saw is supplied in a Systainer³ SYS3 M 337 for organised storage and transport.
The listed Festool scope of delivery does not include a battery pack or charger.

Pro Tips

Use the FSK 420 rail for fast repeatable cross-cuts, especially when cutting battens, boards and framing timber.
For longer straight cuts in sheet material, use a compatible Festool FS guide rail for better accuracy.
Use the correct Festool saw blade for the material being cut to improve cut quality and preserve battery runtime.
Set the cutting depth only slightly deeper than the workpiece for cleaner, safer cutting.
Connect a suitable dust extractor when cutting indoors or when working with dusty board materials.

How to Use

Fit the correct saw blade for the material being cut and check that it is properly secured.
Insert a compatible Festool 18 V battery pack.
Set the required cutting depth using the depth adjustment scale.
Adjust the cutting angle if a bevel or mitre cut is required.
Attach the saw to the FSK 420 cross-cutting guide rail for repeatable cross-cuts, or use a compatible FS guide rail for longer guided cuts.
Secure the workpiece properly before starting the cut.
Connect dust extraction if required.
Start the saw and allow it to reach full speed before entering the material.
Guide the saw steadily through the cut without forcing the blade.
Allow the quick-acting brake to stop the blade before lifting or setting the saw down.

Features

18 V cordless drive Gives cable-free cutting freedom for site and workshop use.
EC-TEC brushless motor Provides efficient power delivery and long service life.
5 200 min⁻¹ idle speed Supports fast and clean cutting performance in wood-based materials.
KickbackStop Helps improve user safety when the saw detects a kickback situation.
Guide wedge Helps prevent the blade from binding during cutting.
FastFix system Makes saw blade changes quick and simple.
Quick-acting brake Stops the blade quickly after the cut for safer working.
CLEANTEC dust extraction connection Allows connection to compatible Festool dust extractors.
Depth adjustment with plunge feature Allows easy setting of cutting depth and controlled plunge cuts.
Central angle adjustment Makes angle setting fast and accurate from 0 to 50°.

Benefits

Fast mobile cutting: Ideal for work sites where power cables slow the job down or create a nuisance.
Improved accuracy: The included FSK 420 rail helps create straight, repeatable and controlled cross-cuts.
Safer operation: KickbackStop, guide wedge, quick-acting brake and pendulum hood control help support safer cutting.
Better runtime: The thin-cut blade design reduces cutting resistance and helps extend battery performance.
Flexible use: Suitable for rip cuts, cross cuts, angled cuts and guided cutting with Festool rail systems.

Application

Rip and cross cuts in materials up to 55 mm thick.
Mobile cutting on construction sites and installation jobs.
Cutting roof battens and profile boards for timber structures.
Cutting boarding and shuttering to size.
Cutting boards, cladding boards and decking to size.
Cutting sheet materials such as OSB, chipboard and pressure-resistant wood fibre insulation boards.
Accurate angled cross-cuts when used with the FSK cross-cutting guide rail.

Safety

Wear suitable eye, ear and dust protection when cutting.
Always use the correct blade for the material being cut.
Make sure the saw blade is correctly fitted and tightened before use.
Secure the workpiece properly before starting the cut.
Keep hands clear of the blade, cutting line and underside of the workpiece.
Use the guide rail correctly and make sure the saw moves freely before cutting.
Do not force the saw through the material; allow the blade and motor to cut at a controlled pace.
Allow the quick-acting brake to stop the blade completely before lifting or setting the saw down.
Disconnect the battery before changing blades, cleaning or making adjustments.
Use dust extraction where possible, especially when cutting dusty board materials or working indoors.

Specifications

Description	Spec
Brand	Festool
Cat No.	FES578704
Festool Article No.	578704
Model	HKC 55 KEB-Basic-FSK 420
Product Type	Cordless Circular Saw
Drive Type	Battery
Battery Voltage	18 V
Idle Speed	5 200 min⁻¹
Saw Blade Diameter	160 mm
Angular Range	0 - 50°
Cutting Depth at 0° / 90°	0 - 55 mm
Cutting Depth at 45° / 50°	42 / 38 mm
Dust Extraction Connection Diameter	27 / 36 mm
Motor Type	Brushless EC-TEC Motor
Blade Change System	FastFix
Safety Feature	KickbackStop
Guide Rail Included	FSK 420 Cross-Cutting Guide Rail
Guide Rail Compatibility	Festool FSK and FS Guide Rail Systems
Sawing Wood Vibration Value Ah	2.50 m/s²
Sawing Wood Sound Pressure Level LpA	91.00 dB(A)
Sawing Wood Sound Power Level LWA	99.00 dB(A)
Noise Uncertainty K	3.00 dB
Vibration Uncertainty K	1.50 m/s²
Standards Series	EN 62841-2-5