Please Read First; Safety Instructions; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo BKS 400 Originalbetriebsanleitung

ENGLISH
Table of Contents
1. Overview of the Saw .............. 17
2. Please Read First!.................. 18
3. Safety Instructions ................ 18
3.1 Specified conditions of use ...... 18
3.2 General safety instructions ...... 18
3.3 Symbols on the machine ......... 20
3.4 Safety devices ......................... 20
4. Special Product Features...... 21
5. Operating elements ............... 21
6. Set-up...................................... 21
6.1 Setting up the machine ............ 22
6.2 Aligning the saw blade to the
table insert ............................... 22
6.3 Adjusting the mitre fence ......... 22
6.4 Table extension ....................... 23
6.5 Mains connection ..................... 23
7. Operation................................ 24
7.1 Sawing with the rip fence......... 24
7.2 Sawing with the mitre fence ..... 26
7.3 Cutting wedges ........................ 26
8. Tips and tricks ....................... 26
9. Care and maintenance .......... 26
9.1 Changing the saw blade .......... 26
9.2 Aligning the riving knife............ 27
9.3 Saw storage............................. 28
9.4 Maintenance ............................ 28
10. Transport ................................ 28
11. Available Accessories...... 28/61
12. Repair...................................... 29
Protection of the 
13.
Environment........................... 29
14. Troubleshooting .................... 29
15. Technical Data ....................... 30
2.

Please Read First!

These operating instructions have been
written so that you can quickly learn
how to operate your saw safely. Here is
a guide on how you should read these
instructions:
- Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety
information.
- These instructions are intended for
persons with basic technical knowl-
edge regarding the operation of a
device like the one described here-
in. Inexperienced persons are
strongly advised to seek competent
advice and guidance from an expe-
18
rienced person before operating this
machine.
- Keep all documents supplied with
the tool so that you and all other us-
ers can access them at any time.
Retain proof of purchase for any fu-
ture warranty claims.
- If you lend or sell this device be
sure to have these operating in-
structions go with it.
- The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
disregard of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in these instructions is des-
ignated as follows:
A
Danger!
Risk of personal injury or environmental
damage.
B
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric
shock.
c
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body parts or
clothing being drawn into the rotating
saw blade.
A
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
3
Note:
Additional information.
- Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3
etc.)
- indicate component parts;
- are consecutively numbered;
- relate to the corresponding
number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3)
etc. in the neighbouring text.
- Numbered steps must be carried
out in sequence.
- Instructions which can be carried
out in any order are indicated by a
bullet point (  ).
- Listings are marked by a dash (-).
3.

Safety Instructions

3.1 Specified conditions of
use
This machine is intended for ripping,
cross-cutting and cutting to size of solid
wood, particle board, fibreboard, ply-
wood and these materials provided
they have plastic laminate surfaces or
edge trim or are veneered.
Round workpieces may not be sawed
as they can be twisted by the rotating
saw blade.
Any other use is considered to be not
as specified and not permitted. The
manufacturer is not liable for any dam-
age caused by unspecified use.
Reconstruction of this machine or use
of parts that have not been tested and
released by the manufacturer can lead
to unforeseen damage and dangers
during operation.
3.2 General safety instruc-
tions
 When using this machine observe
the following safety instructions to
minimise the risk of personal injury
or material damage.
Please also observe the special

safety instructions in the respective
sections.
 Where applicable, follow the legal
directives or regulations for the pre-
vention of accidents pertaining to
the use of circular saws.
A
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 device while under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
 Consider environmental conditions.
Keep work area well lighted.
Avoid unnatural body positions. En-

sure firm footing and keep your bal-
ance at all times.
 Use suitable workpiece supports
when cutting long stock.
 Do not operate the machine near in-
flammable liquids or gases.
 The saw shall only be started and
operated by persons familiar with