Replacing The Table Insert; Adjusting The Fence; Adjusting The Laser Guide; Cleaning The Machine - Metabo KGS 216 M Originalbetriebsanleitung

– The retractable blade guard must
expose the saw blade without
touching the saw blade or any oth-
er parts.
– When the saw is being returned to
its starting position the retractable
blade guard must return automati-
cally so that the entire saw blade is
covered.
– Turn the saw blade by hand. The
saw blade must turn freely in all
possible sawhead positions with-
out touching other parts.

9.2 Replacing the table insert

A
Danger!
If the table insert is damaged there is a
risk that small parts may become stuck
between the table insert and the saw
blade, causing the saw blade to jam.
Replace damaged table inserts immedi-
ately!
1. Unscrew the screws on the table in-
sert (19). Rotate the rotary table and
tilt the sawhead if necessary to
reach the screws.
2. Remove the table insert.
3. Put in a new table insert.
4. Tighten the table insert fixing
screws.

9.3 Adjusting the Fence

1. Loosen Allen head screws (51).
2. Adjust fence (14) so that it is exactly
square with the saw blade when the
rotating table is locked in the 0 posi-
tion.
3. Tighten the Allen head screws.

9.4 Adjusting the laser guide

1. Unscrew and remove the laser cover
(52) and clean the outer surface of
the glass if necessary.
Setting the laser to 90 degrees
2. Loosen (or tighten) the right Allen
screw (55) and/or the left Allen
screw (56) to align the laser to 90
degrees.
Laser lateral adjustment
3. Unscrew the centre Allen screw
(54).
4. Slide the laser unit horizontally in the
oblong hole:
– To the right = cutting line marking
is moved to the right as viewed by
the operator.
– To the left = cutting line marking is
moved to the left as viewed by the
operator.
5. Tighten the centre Allen screw
again.
6. Screw the laser cover (52) back on.

9.5 Cleaning the machine

Remove chips and sawdust with brush
or vacuum cleaner from:
– the setting devices;
– the operating elements;
– the motor ventilation slots;
– the space below the table insert; and
– the area above the laser unit.
9.6 Storage
A
Danger!
Store the saw in such a way that it

cannot be started by unauthorised
persons.
Make sure that nobody can get in-

jured by the stored machine.
A
Caution!
Do not store saw unprotected out-

doors or in damp environments.
Observe the permissible ambient con-

ditions (see 'Technical Data').
9.7 Maintenance
Prior to every use
Remove sawdust with vacuum clean-

er or brush.
Check mains cable and plug for dam-

age; if necessary have damaged parts
replaced by a qualified electrician.
Check all moving parts to see that

they can move freely across their
whole range of travel.
Periodically, depending on operat-
ing conditions
Check all screwed joints, retighten if

necessary.
Check pull-back springs of the saw-

head (the sawhead must return by
spring force to its upper starting posi-
tion); replace if necessary.
Apply light coat of oil to all guide ele-

ments.

10. Tips and Tricks

– For long stock use suitable supports
on both sides of the saw.
– When performing bevel cuts, hold the
work piece on the right side of the
saw blade.
– When making cuts that will result in
small cutoffs, use an auxiliary fence (this
may be a suitable wooden board fixed to
the machine's fence with screws).
– When sawing a distorted board (56)
lay the outward bent side towards the
stock fence.
– Do not cut stock standing on edge; al-
ways place it flat on the rotating table.

11. Available Accessories

For special tasks the following accesso-
ries are available at your specialised
dealer – see back cover for illustrations:
A Saw Blade Depot
For safe storing of saw blades and
accessories.
B Care and Maintenance Spray 
For removing resin residue and pre-
serving metal surfaces.
ENGLISH
C Suction Adapter
For connecting of a dust extractor to
the dust extraction port.
D Machine Stands
Machine stands and table side ex-
tension with stable and robust con-
struction. Height-adjustable.
Saw Blades for KGS 216 M:
E TCT Saw Blade
216 x 2,4 x 1,8, 30 24 alternate bev-
el teeth
For rip and cross cuts in solid wood.
F TCT Saw Blade
216 x 2,4 x 1,8, 30 48 alternate bev-
el teeth
For rip and cross cuts in solid wood
and particle board.
G TCT Saw Blade
216 x 2,4 x 1,8, 30 60 trapezoidal
flat teeth
For rip and cross cuts in faced and
veneered sheets.
Saw Blades for KGS 254 M:
H TCT Saw Blade 
254 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 24 W
For rip and cross cuts in wood and
uncoated particle board.
I TCT Saw Blade 
254 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 48 W
For rip and cross cuts in wood and
panels.
J TCT Saw Blade 
254 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 60 W
For rip and cross cuts in solid wood,
panels and thick-walled plastic ex-
trusions.
K TCT Saw Blade 
254 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 80 FT
For rip and cross cuts in wood, pan-
els, cable ducts, high-quality ve-
neered panels and laminate.

12. Repair

A
Danger!
Repairs to power tools may only be car-
ried out by qualified electricians!
Please contact your Metabo represent-
ative if you have electric tools in need
of repairs. For adresses see www.me-
tabo.com.
Spare parts lists can be downloaded
under www.metabo.com.

13. Disposal

Separated collection! This product must
not be disposed of together with regular
household waste.
End-of-life power tools and accessories
contain large amounts of valuable raw
materials and plastics which must be
recycled.
Only for EU countries:
Do not throw electric tools in
the household waste! In ac-
cordance with European Direc-
tive 2002/96/EG regarding old
electric and electronic devices
and the respective adaptation
of national law, used electric tools must
be collected separately and recycled in
an ecologically sound manner.
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