Dust Collector; Mains Connection; Operation; Circular Saw - Metabo UK 333 Original Operation Instructions

Installing the twist knob on the pull bar
1. Screw twist knob (54) on the pull bar
(57).
2. Fix twist knob by the lock nut (56) on
the pull bar. To do so, hold nut (55)
with open jaw wrench and turn lock nut
(56) hand-tight against the twist knob.
54
55
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6.3

Dust collector

A
Danger! 
Some types of wood dust (e.g.
beech, oak, ash) may cause cancer
when inhaled. Use suitable dust col-
lector when working in enclosed
spaces. The dust collector must meet
the following requirements:
 hoses to fit outer diameter of dust
extraction ports (blade guard 38
mm; chip case 58/43 mm);

 air flow volume
460 m
 vacuum at dust extraction port of

saw 530 Pa;
 air speed at dust extraction port

of saw 20 m/ s.
The dust extraction ports are located at
the chip case assembly and at the saw
blade guard.
Follow the operating instructions sup-
plied with the dust collector as well! 
Operation without a dust collector is only
possible:
 outdoors;
 for short-term operation 
(up to a maximum of 30 minutes);
 when wearing a dust respirator.
A
Danger!
By the revolving motion of the
saw blade saw dust is blown from the
chip case.
A
Caution!
The dust extraction port must
not be blocked by objects.
6.4

Mains connection

B

Danger! High voltage

Operate this machine only in a
dry environment.

Operate machine only on a power
source meeting the following
requirements (see also "Techni-
cal Specifications"):
 outlets properly installed,
earthed, and tested.
 mains voltage and system fre-
quency conform to the voltage
and frequency shown on the
machine´s rating label;
 fuse protection by a residual
current operated device (RCD)
of 30 mA sensitivity;
 system impedance Z
interconnection point (house
service connection) 0.35 Ohm
maximum.
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Note: 
Check with your local Electric-
ity Board or electrician if in doubt
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whether your house service connec-
tion meets these requirements.

Make sure that the power supply
cable is out of the way, so that it
does not interfere with the work
and can not be damaged.

Protect the power supply cable
from heat, aggressive liquids and
sharp edges.

Use only rubber-jacketed exten-
sion cables of sufficient lead
cross-section (see "Technical
3
/h;
Specifications").

Do not pull on the power supply
cable to unplug.

7. Operation

A

Danger!

This machine shall only be oper-
ated by one person at a time.
Other persons must stay at a dis-
tance to the machine, and only for
the purpose of feeding or remov-
ing stock.

Before starting work, check to
see that the following are in
proper working order:
 power cable and plug;
 ON/OFF switch,
 riving knife,
 blade guard,
 push stick.

Use personal protection gear:
 dust respirator;
 hearing protection;
 safety goggles.

Assume proper operating posi-
tion:
 at the front of the saw;
 in front of the machine;
 to the left of the line of cut;
 when working with two per-
sons, the other person must
remain at an adequate distance
to the saw.

If the type of work requires, use
the following:
 table extension (optional
accessory) – if otherwise work
pieces would fall off the table
after cutting;
 sliding carriage (optional
accessory);
 work clamp – for work pieces
at the that do not rest securely on the
max
saw table – such as round
stock;
 dust collector.

Avoid typical operator mistakes:
 Do not try to slow down the
saw blade or stop it by pushing
the work piece against it from
the side. Risk of kickback.
 Always hold the work piece
down on the table and do not
jam it. Risk of kickback.
 Never cut more than one work
piece at a time – and also no
bundles containing several
individual pieces. Risk of per-
sonal injury if individual pieces
are caught by the saw blade
uncontrolled.
 When working in crosscut saw
mode check prior to each cut,
with the saw blade at standstill,
if the blade will clear the fence
extrusion when cutting fully
through the stock.
c

Drawing-in/trapping hazard!

Never cut work pieces to which
ropes, cords, strings, cables or
wires are attached or work pieces
which contain any of the above.
7.1

Circular saw

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Note: 
When used as circular saw the
work piece is pushed through the saw-
blade, to the rear of the saw.
This operating mode is particularly suita-
ble for:
 trimming,
 long cuts.
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