Making daily work safer –

A KickbackStop, also referred to as kickback control, is an accessory fitted to tools to protect users against sudden kickbacks. The installed KickbackStop function helps to detect if the tool abruptly kicks back or lifts. The motor is then stopped by emergency braking in order to avoid dangerous kickbacks. However, the way the KickbackStop works varies from tool to tool.

Saws with button-based KickbackStop (TSC 55 K, TS 60 K, TSV 60 K):
Here, the KickbackStop is a switch. If a kickback occurs when plunging into the workpiece or during sawing, it recognises this immediately and triggers rapid braking practically at the same time. The backward movement of the Plunge-cut saw is stopped, minimising the risk of injury.

Saws with sensor-based KickbackStop (HKC 55 K, TSC 55 KS)
During sawing, a special sensor in the electronics permanently monitors the machine. If a kickback occurs during sawing, the sensor recognises this immediately and simultaneously triggers rapid braking. The backward movement of the saw is stopped, minimising the risk of injury.

Drilling and screwing with KickbackStop (TPC 18/4, TDC 18/4 and KHC 18):
When drilling and screwdriving, a sensor in the electronics permanently monitors the speed of the rotary movement and the angle of twist. If the tool jams, the machine immediately recognises the critical condition - and switches off immediately.

This varies from tool to tool.

The button-based Kickback Stop on the TSC 55 K, TS 60 K and TSV 60 K saws can be deactivated. This is mainly used when working without a Guide rail when sawing uneven workpieces. It is recommended to deactivate the KickbackStop function, as processing the uneven workpiece with KickbackStop activated would lead to false triggering. When the Plunge-cut saw is switched on again, the KickbackStop function is immediately active - for maximum user protection.

The sensor-based KickbackStop on the HKC 55 K and the TSC 55 KS no longer needs to be deactivated. As it works without a physical sensing wedge, it also provides protection during work where the saw is not resting on the Guide rail or the material. All applications can therefore be carried out without restriction with KickbackStop activated.

When drilling and screwing with the TPC 18/4, the TDC 18/4 or the KHC 18, the KickbackStop function cannot be deactivated for safety reasons.

Pendulum cover saws in particular are often used for freehand cutting, where the previous solution with a KickbackStop wedge would often lead to false triggering and offer insufficient protection. We have therefore developed a new sensor-based KickbackStop technology for the HKC 55 K.

The KickbackStop technology works non-destructively and is ready for use again immediately after triggering without having to replace the Saw blade or other components. After a kickback, however, it is advisable to determine and eliminate possible reasons for the saw lifting. The saw should also be checked for damage.

The sensing wedge only protects when the material is jammed, whereas the new KickbackStop technology protects both when the material is immersed and when it is jammed. The user is therefore better protected against kickback during the entire work process.

When sawing with the button-based KickbackStop (TSC 55 K, TS 60 K and TSV 60 K), the KickbackStop sensing wedge rests on the Guide rail or the material to be processed. If a kickback occurs when plunging into the workpiece or sawing, the wedge recognises this immediately and triggers rapid braking practically at the same time. The Plunge-cut saw's backward movement is stopped, minimising the risk of injury.

When sawing with sensor-based KickbackStop (HKC 55 K, TSC 55 KS), a special sensor in the electronics permanently monitors the machine. If a kickback occurs during sawing, the sensor recognises this immediately and simultaneously triggers rapid braking. The saw's backward movement is stopped, minimising the risk of injury.

Saw blades from other manufacturers can generally also be used with Festool saws, provided they match the specifications of the saw. However, the full functionality of the KickbackStop technology can only be guaranteed with original Festool Saw blades. The functionality of the KickbackStop technology has only been extensively tested with Festool Saw blades.

The button-based KickbackStop function on the TSC 55 K, TS 60 K and TSV 60 K saws can be tested. How the function test can be performed is described in the operating instructions and in the QuickGuides for these machines.

The HKC 55 K and TSC 55 KS with sensor-based KickbackStop function perform a self-test every time they are started and automatically check the function. If the green LED light is illuminated, the KickbackStop function is guaranteed.

The parameters for switching the machine off for the KickbackStop function were fine-tuned in our customer tests with professional tradespeople such as to avoid injuries, while also not causing the machine to accidentally switch off.

No, it cannot. We spent a long time checking and testing the sensitivity for triggering the KickbackStop function and ultimately calibrated the ideal setting.

No. A single beep indicates that a kickback would have occurred if the KickbackStop had not been triggered.

If the QUADRIVE switches off due to the overload protection, you should only hear a single beep and the LED light will not flash. In the case of a torque shut-off, the machine will beep twice once the set torque is reached. If the screwdriver switches off because the KickbackStop has been activated, the LED light will flash and you will also hear a single beep.

With the KHC 18 rotary hammer drill, a suitable movement detection system is used to detect if the tool rotates too quickly around the machining axis. If the KickbackStop is activated, the LED light flashes and a single beep also sounds.

The switch-off parameters for the KickbackStop function were agreed in our customer tests with professional tradespeople in order to prevent injuries and at the same time avoid unintentional switch-off.

No, that is not possible. We spent a long time checking and testing the sensitivity for triggering the KickbackStop function. In the end, we made the ideal setting.

If the overload protection switches off, you will only hear a single beep. The LED light does not flash in this case.