Special Product Features; Machine Details - Metabo KGS 305 Original Operating Instructions

Transportation
Engage cutting depth limiter (39) in
1.
outer position.
2. Swing sawhead down and push
transport locking pin (38) in.
Slide movable fence halves (40)
3.
together and arrest.
4. Slide table side extension back into
the saw table.
5. Lift saw holding it on both sides of
the table.

5. Special Product Features

− 94° cutting angle range for bevel
cuts (47° left thru 47° right) with
seven positive stops.
− 110° cutting angle range for mitre
cuts (50° left thru 60° right) with ten
positive stops.
− Individually adjustable stops for
mitre cuts.
− Soft start.
− Motor brake.
− Integrated fold-away cutting depth
limiter for grooving.
− Precise and sturdy die-cast alumin-
ium construction.
− TCT saw blade.
− Unproblematic saw blade change by
saw blade lock; no dismounting of
the retractable blade guard required.
− Maximum dept of cut 106 mm.
− The track arm provides for up to 320
mm cutting width.
− Ergonomic control for both left-
handers and right-handers.
− Fence with adjustable fence halves.
− Installation of auxiliary fence possi-
ble.
− Build-in table side extension.

6. Machine Details

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Note:
In this chapter the essential oper-
ating elements of the machine are intro-
duced.
The proper use of the saw is detailed in
chapter "Operation". Read this chapter
before using the saw for the first time.
ON/OFF switch
•
To turn the motor ON:
Press and hold the ON/OFF switch
(41).
•
To turn the motor OFF:
Release the ON/OFF switch.
41
Rotating table
The rotating table (42) rotates through
50° to the left and 60° to the right, with
positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°,
45° and 60°. The pointer allows for
adjustment in 1° or 0.5° increments.
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42
To rotate the rotating table the locking
screw (44) needs to be loosened and, if
necessary, the notch lever (43) pushed
down.
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Caution!
In order to prevent the mitre
angle from changing during cutting,
the rotating table's locking screw
must be tightened (also when enga-
ged at the positive stops!).
Push/pull action
The track arm permits the cutting of
workpieces having a larger cross sec-
tion. The track can be used for all type of
cuts (standard cross cuts, mitre cuts,
bevel cuts, compound mitre cuts).
44
When it is not required, arrest the track
arm with the locking screw (46). The
track arm guiding can be adjusted by the
setting screws (45) .
ENGLISH
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46
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