Initial Operation; Machine Installation; Assembly - Metabo UK 333 Original Operation Instructions

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In table saw mode the universal fence is
used as rip fence:
Loosen lock lever (42) and set to

required cutting width.
The fence extrusion can be removed
after loosening the eccentric clamp (39)
and its position shifted:
Wide edge = for cutting thick work

pieces (max. 70 mm).
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Note: 
In crosscut mode the fence extru-
sion must be installed with the wide
edge.
Small edge =

 for cutting thin work pieces;
 for bevel cuts (in table saw mode).

6. Initial Operation

6.1

Machine installation

1. Lift machine out of its packaging
with two persons.
2. Lay on the side as illustrated.
3. Loosen locking straps (43) and
swing legs down.
4. Swing all four lock screws (45) into
stop positions, loosen if necessary.
5. Tighten lock screws hand-tight to
clamp legs securely in their stop
position.
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6. Stand machine on its legs.
7. Compensate for any unevenness in
the floor with the adjustable foot (44).
6.2

Assembly

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Danger! 
Riving knife and blade guard
are part of the safety devices and
must be correctly installed for a safe
operation.
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Adjusting the riving knife
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Note:
The riving knife has been cor-
rectly set at the factory. Readjustment
prior to initial operation is only required
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should the riving knife have become mis-
adjusted in transit.
1. Raise saw blade fully.
2. To check the riving knife alignment:
 Distance between the saw
blade's outer edge and the riving
knife must be 3 – 5 mm.
 The riving knife must be in true
alignment with the saw blade.
Only when realignment of the riving knife
is necessary:
3. Loosen removable table section (46)
and remove from table.
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4. Loosen screws (47) holding the riv-
ing knife bracket.
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45
To set the distance to the saw blade:
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5. Move riving knife (48) into upper or
lower position:
 Upper position: for parting cuts
the riving knife must project over
the saw blade.
 Lower position: for grooving and
set-in work.
6. Tighten screws (47) of the riving
knife bracket.
7. Loosen Allen head screw (49) (to do so,
turn Allen head screw clockwise!) and
align riving knife: the distance between
the outer edge of the saw blade and riv-
ing knife must be 3 - 5 mm.
8. Tighten Allen head screw (49) (to do
so, turn Allen head screw clockwise!).
Lateral alignment: 
Riving knife (53) and saw blade must be
in true alignment.
9. Slightly loosen both Allen head
screws on the chipcase's cover plate.
10. Slide cover plate up and unhook
from the upper bracket.
11. Align riving knife with screws (50)
with the saw blade.
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12. Replace cover plate and tighten both
hexagon socket screw hand-tight.
13. Fasten removable table section.
Blade guard installation
1. Raise saw blade fully.
2. Push blade guard (52) on the riving
knife (53).
3. Secure blade guard in place by
tightening the lock lever (51).
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