Metabo BKS 400 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 3)

Note

Within the U.K., this machine falls under the Woodworking Machinery Regulations 1974, under which certain

operations, e.g. grooving, rebatting, tenoning and moulding are prohibited without special guards. For your own safety

it is recommended to follow the instructions given in the Health and Safety at Work booklet No.41, entitled “Safety in

the Use of Woodworking Machines” and “A Guide to Woodworking Machinery Regulations” HS(R)9. Both publications

are available from Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and other bookshops.

The information contained in this manual is intended to make the operator of this saw familiar with its safety features,

setting of guards and fences, and the safe performance of the different basic cutting operations normally carried out

with this type of saw. It does not teach the operator how to become an expert woodworker. Those persons interesting

in gaining a more intimate knowledge on the tasks which can be carried out on this type of saw are advised to refer to

commercially available literature on the subject.

4.0 Standard Accessories

Saw blade

Riving knife DIN 38820 Gr. 50x3

Saw blade guard

Rip fence

Mitre fence

Lifting eyes

Push stick

Tool set

Operating instructions

5.0 Optional Accessories

For the metabo Site Saws BKS the following accessories are available at extra cost:

Sliding Carriage BKS/BKH Stock-no. 0910 00666 5

Extension Table BKS/BKH Stock-no. 0910 00667 3

Dust Extraction Adaptor BKS 100mm Stock-no. 0910 00874 9

Log Cutting Attachment BKS/BKH Stock-no. 0910 00886 2

6.0 Assembly

Place table onto firm support (e.g. saw horses).

Attach table insert (aluminium extrusion) to table; use 10 pcs. countersunk flat-head screw 4.2x13. Bolt rip fence guide

extrusion to front of table.

Place carriage bolt M12x30 into slot of carrier

braand slide riving knife carrier onto bolt. The

imprint “Oben” must point towards the table.

Mount riving knife and secure in place with

pressure plate and self-locking hex. nut M12.

Align riving knife with saw blade, then fully tig-

hten the screws ficing the riving knife carrier

bracket to the mounting plate.

Attach riving knife carrier bracket loosely to

mounting plate.

Use 4 each

hex. head screw M6x16

washer 6.4

hex. nut M6

Bolt both support brackets to the motor. Use 4

each hex. head screw M8x16 hex. nut M8.

Attach the thus preassembled motor to the

table, but do not yet tighten fully. Use 4 each

countersunk screw M8x16

hex.nut M8

washer 8.4

Install saw blade onto motor, than align motor

so that the saw blade is centered in the table

insert’s slot.

When positioned correctly fully tighten the

motor on the table.

Attach mounting plate for the riving knife car-

rier bracket to the table.

Use 4 each

countersunk screw M6x16

hex. nut M6

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