Please Read First; Safety; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo KGS 305 Original Operating Instructions

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1.
(standard delivery) ....................17
2.
Please Read First! .....................18
3.
Safety .........................................18
3.4 Safety Devices ............................20
4.
5.
6.
Machine Details .........................21
7.
Initial Operation.........................22
7.2 Mains connection ........................22
8.
Operation ...................................22
8.1 Standard cross cuts ....................23
8.3 Mitre cuts.....................................23
8.4 Bevel cuts....................................24
8.5 Compound mitre cuts ..................24
8.6 Grooving......................................25
9.
Care and Maintenance ..............25
9.1 Saw blade change.......................25
9.2 Drive belt tensioning....................26
9.3 Kerf plate replacement ................27
9.4 Adjustments ................................27
9.5 Machine cleaning ........................27
9.6 Machine storage..........................27
9.7 Maintenance................................27
10. Tips and Tricks..........................28
12. Repairs .......................................28
14. Trouble Shooting ......................28
15.1 Available saw blades...................30

2. Please Read First!

These instructions 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 instruc-
tions:
− Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety
information.
− These instructions are intended for
persons having a basic technical
knowledge of the operation of
machines
such
as
described herein. If you have no
experience whatsoever, we strongly
recommend to seek the advise of an
experienced person.
− Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
18
Retain proof of purchase in case of
warranty claims.
− If you lend or sell this machine be
sure to have these instructions go
with it.
− The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
neglect of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in these instructions is
denoted as under:
− Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3, ...)
− denote component parts;
− are consecutively numbered;
− relate
number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3)
... in the neighbouring text.
− Instructions to be carried out in a
certain sequence are numbered.
− Instructions which can be carried
out in any sequence are indicated
by a bullet (•).
− Listings are indicated by an En Dash
(-).

3. Safety

3.1
Specified conditions of
use
This saw is intended for cross cuts,
bevel cuts, mitre cuts, and compound
mitre cuts of strips, profiled ledges, etc.
Grooving is also possible as well. Only
such materials suitable for cutting by the
saw blade fitted may be cut (see "Tech-
the
one
nical Specifications" for available saw
blades).
The permissible workpiece dimensions
must be observed (see "Technical Spec-
ifications").
Danger!
Risk of personal injury or
environmental damage.
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury
by electric shock.
Drawing-in/trapping
hazard!
Risk of personal injury
by body parts or clothing
being drawn into the
rotating saw blade.
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
Note:
Additional information.
to
the
corresponding
Stock having a round or irregular cross
section (such as firewood) must not be
cut, as it can not 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.
Unspecified
use,
alteration
machine, or use of parts not approved
by the equipment manufacturer can
cause unforeseen damage!
3.2
General safety instruc-
tions
When using this tool observe the fol-
lowing
safety
instructions,
exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage.
Please also observe the special
safety instructions in the respective
chapters.
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 the tool while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation.
Consider environmental conditions:
keep work area well lighted.
Prevent adverse body positions.
Ensure firm footing and keep your
balance at all times.
Do not operate the tool near inflam-
mable liquids or gases.
This tool shall only be started and
operated by persons familiar with
crosscut saws, and who are at any
time aware of the dangers associ-
ated with the operation of such tool.
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this tool only in the course of
their vocational training, under the
supervision of an instructor.
Keep bystanders, particularly chil-
dren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit other persons to touch the
tool or power cable while it is run-
ning.
Do not overload tool - use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see "Technical Speci-
fications").
B
Danger! Risk of electric shock!
Do not expose tool to rain.
Do not operate tool in damp or wet
environment.
Prevent body contact with earthed
of
the
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