Saw Cleaning; Checking And Replacing The Carbon Brushes; Storage; Maintenance - Metabo UK 333 Original Operation Instructions

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8.5

Saw Cleaning

Remove chips and saw dust with

vacuum cleaner or brush:
 from saw blade setting guide ele-
ments;
 from motor vent slots.
Cleaning the chipcase.
If there is sawdust build-up in the chip-
case, the chipcase needs cleaning:
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Note:
The chipcase is only accessible
from the underside of the machine. For
cleaning, both table insert and saw blade
may be removed.
1. Loosen both Allen head screws (67)
only slightly.
2. Slide cover plate (68) up and
unhook from the upper bracket.
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3. Clean chipcase.
4. Replace cover plate (68).
5. Then tighten both hexagon socket
screws (67) hand-tight.
8.6 Checking and replacing
the carbon brushes
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Note:
Worn carbon brushes are recog-
nizable by
 intermittent operation of motor;
 Interference in radio and TV recep-
tion while motor is running;
 motor stalling.
To check or replace carbon brushes:
1. Unplug power cable.
2. Remove plug (69) holding the car-
bon brushes (70) from motor hous-
ing with a suitable screwdriver. 
Illustrated is the replacement of the
right-hand brush. The left-hand car-
bon brush is located on the opposite
side.
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3. Pull carbon brushes (70) out and
check. Each carbon brush should be
at least 6 mm long.
4. Put intact carbon brushes back into
the brush holder. The two lugs on
the sides of the small metal plate
must fit into the grooves in the brush
holder.
5. Replace the plug (69).
6. Check functioning of the saw.
8.7

Storage

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Danger!

Store the machine in a way that it
cannot be used or tampered with
by unauthorized persons.

Make sure that nobody can get
hurt by the stored machine.
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Caution!

Never store the machine out-
doors, in unprotected areas or in
damp or wet locations.
8.8

Maintenance

Before switching ON
Perform a visual check to see if the dis-
tance saw blade – riving knife is 3...5 mm.
Perfom a visual check of power cable
and power cable plug for damage; if nec-
essary, have damaged parts replaced by
a qualified electrician.
Monthly (if used daily)
Remove saw dust and chips with vac-
uum or brush; apply light coat of oil to
guide elements:
 threaded rod and guide rods of
blade rise and fall mechanism;
 connecting rods;
 swivel segments;
 damper.
Every 300 hours of operation
Check all nuts, bolts and screws for
proper fit and tightness and retighten
where necessary.

9. Transport

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Danger! 
Before each transport:

Turn machine OFF.

Wait until the saw has come to a
complete stop.

Unplug power cable.
Ensure that the upper part of the saw
blade is covered during transport.
Never use the safety installations for
handling or transport.
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1. Lower saw blade fully.
2. Remove the universal fence.
3. Wind up power supply cable on the
cable take-up unit (73).
4. Lay saw on its side as illustrated.
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5. Loosen lock screws and swing up
the rear legs (72).
6. Loosen lock screws (74), swing front
legs (75) over the rear legs (72) and
secure with the locking clip (71).
7. Put saw into upright position.
8. Hold and transport saw at the cross-
struts on the sides of the saw table.
If possible use original carton for ship-
ping.

10. Tips and Tricks

Before cutting a work piece to size

make trial cuts on pieces of scrap.
Always place a work piece on the

saw table in such way that it cannot
tilt or rock (e.g. always place a
curved board on the table with the
convex side up).
When working long stock use suita-

ble supports, such as table rear or
side extensions (optional accesso-
ries).
To simplify repetitive cut-off work,

use a stock stop (optional acces-
sory).
Keep the surfaces of saw table and

supports clean – in particular,
remove resin residue with a suitable
Cleaning and Maintenance Spray
(optional accessory).
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