Metabo KGS 303 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 18)

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1. Components and Parts

(standard delivery) ....................17

2. Please read first! .......................18

3. Safety .........................................18

3.1 Specified conditions of use .........18

3.2 General safety instructions..........18

3.3 Symbols on the machine.............19

3.4 Safety devices.............................20

4. Installation and transport .........20

5. Special product features ..........21

6. Machine details .........................21

7. Initial operation .........................22

7.1 Connection of a dust collector.....22

7.2 Mains connection ........................22

8. Operation ...................................22

8.1 Standard cross cuts ....................22

8.2 Mitre cuts.....................................23

8.3 Bevel Cuts...................................23

8.4 Compound mitre cuts ..................24

8.5 Grooving......................................24

8.6 Auxiliary Fence............................24

9. Care and maintenance..............25

9.1 Changing the Saw Blade.............25

9.2 Drive belt tensioning....................26

9.3 Kerf plate replacement ................26

9.4 Adjustments ................................26

9.5 Machine cleaning ........................27

9.6 Machine storage..........................27

9.7 Maintenance................................27

10. Tips and tricks...........................27

11. Available accessories..........27/60

12. Repairs.......................................27

13. Environmental Protection ........28

14. Trouble Shooting ......................28

15. Technical specifications...........28

15.1 Available saw blades...................29

These instructions have been written in

a way which facilitates learning of how to

safely operate your saw. These instruc

tions should be used as follows:

− Read these instructions before use.

Pay special attention to the safety

information.

− These instructions are intended for

persons having a basic technical

knowledge of the operation of

machines such as the one

described herein. If you have no

experience whatsoever, we strongly

recommend to seek the advise of an

experienced person.

− Keep all documents supplied with

this machine for future reference.

Retain proof of purchase in case of

warranty claims.

− This machine must not be sold or

lent to someone else without being

accompanied by these operating

instructions and all other machine

documents.

− The equipment manufacturer is not

liable for any damage resulting from

neglect of these operating instruc-

tions.

Information in these instructions is

denoted as under:

Danger!

Risk of personal injury or

environmental damage.

Risk of electric shock!

Risk of personal injury

by electric shock.

Drawing-in/trapping haz-

ard!

Risk of personal injury

by body parts or clothing

being drawn into the

rotating saw blade.

Caution!

Risk of material damage.

Note:

Additional information.

− Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3, ...)

− denote component parts;

− are consecutively numbered;

− relate to the corresponding

number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3)

... in the neighbouring text.

− Instructions to be carried out in a

certain sequence are numbered.

− Instructions which can be carried

out in any order are indicated by a

bullet point (•).

− Listings are indicated by an

En Dash (–).

3.1 Specified conditions of

use

This saw is intended for cross cuts,

bevel cuts, mitre cuts, and compound

mitre cuts of strips, profiled ledges, etc.

Grooving is also possible as well. Only

such materials suitable for cutting by the

saw blade fitted may be cut (see "Tech

nical specifications" for available saw

blades).

The permissible workpiece dimensions

must be observed (see "Technical speci-

fications").

Stock having a round or irregular cross

section (such as firewood) must not be

cut, as it can not be securely held during

cutting. When sawing thin stock layed on

edge, a suitable auxiliary fence must be

used for firm support.

Any other use is not as specified.

Unspecified use, alteration of the

machine, or use of parts not approved

by the equipment manufacturer can

cause unforeseeable damage!

3.2 General safety instruc-

tions

• When using this machine observe

the following safety instructions, to

minimize the risk of personal injury

or material damage.

• Please also observe the special

safety instructions in the respective

chapters.

• Where applicable, follow the legal

directives or regulations for the pre

vention of accidents pertaining to

the use of crosscut saws.

General hazards!

• Keep your work area tidy – a messy

work area invites accidents.

• Be alert. Know what you are doing.

Set out to work with reason. Do not

operate the tool while under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medi

cation.

• Consider environmental conditions:

keep work area well lighted.

• Prevent adverse body positions.

Ensure firm footing and keep your

balance at all times.

• Do not operate the tool near inflam-

mable liquids or gases.

• This tool shall only be started and

operated by persons familiar with

crosscut saws, and who are at any

time aware of the dangers associ

ated with the operation of such tool.

Persons under 18 years of age shall

use this tool only in the course of

their vocational training, under the

supervision of an instructor.

• Keep bystanders, particularly chil-

dren, out of the danger zone. Do not

permit other persons to touch the

tool or power cable while it is run

ning.

• Do not overload the machine – see

chapter 15, "Technical Specifica

tions", for more information on the

performance range and limitations

of this machine.

Danger! Risk of electric shock!

• Do not expose tool to rain.

Do not operate tool in damp or wet

environment.

Prevent body contact with earthed

objects such as radiators, pipes,

cooking stoves, refrigerators when

operating this tool.

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