Please Read First; Safety; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo KGS 216 M Original Operating Instructions

Table of Contents
Parts Identification 
1.
(standard delivery) .................18
2. Please Read First! ..................19
3. Safety.......................................19
3.1 Specified conditions of use.......19
3.2 General Safety Instructions ......19
3.3 Symbols on the machine ..........21
3.4 Safety Devices .........................21
4. Installation and Transport .....22
5. Special Product Features ......23
6. Machine Details ......................23
7. Initial Operation ......................24
7.1 Installing the chip bag...............24
7.2 Installing the work clamp ..........24
7.3 Mains connection .....................24
8. Operation ................................24
8.1 Standard Cross Cuts ................25
8.2 Cutting of Small Cutoffs............25
8.3 Mitre cuts..................................25
8.4 Bevel Cuts ................................26
8.5 Compound Mitre Cuts ..............26
8.6 Grooving...................................26
9. Care and Maintenance ...........27
9.1 Saw Blade Change...................27
9.2 Replacing the Table Insert .......28
9.3 Adjusting the Fence..................28
9.4 Adjusting the laser guide ..........28
Checking and Replacing the 
9.5
Carbon Brushes .......................29
9.6 Machine Cleaning.....................29
9.7 Storage.....................................29
9.8 Maintenance.............................29
10. Tips and Tricks .......................29
11. Available Accessories ......29/64
12. Repairs ....................................30
Environmental 
13.
Considerations .......................30
14. Trouble Shooting....................30
15. Technical Specifications .......31
16. Available Saw Blades.............32
2.

Please Read First!

These instruction have been written in
a way which facilitates learning of how
to safely operate your saw. Here is a
guide on how you should read these in-
structions:
- 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
advise and guidance from an expe-
rienced person before operating this
machine.
- Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain proof of purchase in case of
warranty claims.
- This device must not be sold or lent
to someone else without being ac-
companied by these Operating In-
structions and all other documents
supplied with the device.
- The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
neglect of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in these instructions is des-
ignated as under:
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.
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Note:
Additional information.
- Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3
etc.)
- denote component parts;
- are consecutively numbered;
- relate to the corresponding
number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3)
etc. in the neighbouring text.
ENGLISH
- 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

3.1 Specified conditions of
use
This saw can be used for making rip
and cross cuts, bevel cuts, mitre cuts
and compound mitre cuts. It can also
be used for grooving.
Work only materials suitable for cutting
by the saw blade fitted (see "Technical
Specifications" for available saw
blades).
Do not cut work pieces unless they
conform to the permissible dimensions
(see chapter "Operation").
Stock having a round or irregular cross
section (such as firewood) must not be
cut, as it cannot 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. Un-
specified use, modifications to the ma-
chine, or use of parts not tested and
approved by the manufacturer may
cause unforeseeable damage!
3.2 General Safety Instruc-
tions
 When using this machine, observe
the following safety instructions to
exclude 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 crosscut 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 machine while under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion.
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