Metabo KSAP 18 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when making a cut into
existing walls or other blind areas. The blade may
cut objects that can cause kickback.
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a) Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open posi-
tion. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and
does not touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not oper-
ating properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of
debris.
c) Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will
cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after switch is released.
Riving knife:
a) Use the appropriate riving knife for the blade
being used. For the riving knife to work, it must be
thicker than the body of the blade but thinner than
the tooth set of the blade.
b) Adjust the riving knife as described in this
instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective
in preventing kickback.
c) Always use the riving knife.
d) For the riving knife to work, it must be
engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is
ineffective in preventing kickback during short cuts.
e) Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent.
Even a light interference can slow the closing rate of
a guard.
5 Overview
See page 3 (please unfold).
1 Guide plate
2 Battery pack
3 Battery pack release
4 Trigger
5 Locking button
6 Depot for hexagon wrench
7 Locking screw (parallel guide)
8 Cutting indicator
9 Parallel stop
10 Movable safety guard
11 Splitting wedge
12 Hex screw (splitting wedge setting)
13 Scale (diagonal cut angle)
14 Locking screw (diagonal cuts)
15 Adjusting screw (adjust saw disc angle)
16 Lock nut (adjust saw disc angle)
17 Scale (depth of cut)
18 Locking screw (depth of cut)
19 Spindle locking button
20 Saw blade fixing screw
21 Outer saw blade flange
22 Saw blade
23 Inner saw blade flange
24 Extraction connection piece / dust ejection
6 Initial Operation, Setting
6.1 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use.
NiCd and NiMH: The battery pack reaches its
full capacity only after being charged and
discharged 5 times (charge cycles).
The maximum number of charge cycles can
only reached if an exhaustive discharge of the
battery pack is avoided. If performance dimin-
ishes, recharge the battery pack.
Store NiMH battery packs when charged and
recharge after 6 months at the latest.
Li-Ion battery packs (18 V)
have a capacity and signal display:
- Press the button and the charge level is
displayed by the LEDs.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is
almost flat and must be recharged.
- If all LEDs are flashing, the electronic system
has switched off the battery pack (self-
protection mode).The battery pack is either
flat (the electronic system protects the
battery pack against exhaustive discharge),
or has become overloaded or too warm
during operation (temperature monitoring).
To continue using the battery pack: Press the
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