Original Operating Instructions; Declaration Of Conformity; Please Read First; Safety - Metabo KGS 216 M Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Declaration of Conformity..... 12
Components in the layout 
2.
diagram................................... 12
3. Please Read First!.................. 12
4. Safety ...................................... 12
5. Installation and Transport..... 14
6. Machine Details...................... 14
7. Initial Operation ..................... 14
8. Operation................................ 15
9. Care and Maintenance........... 16
10. Tips and Tricks ...................... 17
11. Available Accessories........... 17
12. Repair...................................... 17
13. Disposal.................................. 17
14. Trouble Shooting ................... 18
15. Technical Data ....................... 18

1. Declaration of Conformity

We declare in full responsibility that this
product conforms woth the standards
and directives referred to on page 3.
2. Components in the layout
diagram
Figure see page 2.
1 Handle
2 Carrying handle
3 Carbon brushes
4 Motor
5 Chip bag
6 Dust extraction adapter
7 Transport locking pin
8 Cable hook
9 Holder for Allen key 6 mm
10 Track arm guide bars
11 Track arm lock screw
12 Cutting area illumination
13 Sawhead tilt lock lever
14 Fence
15 Table side extension
16 Stop lever for table extension
17 Lock screw for rotating table
18 Positive stop table lock lever
19 Table insert
20 Saw base (table)
21 Rotating table
22 Work clamp
23 Laser outlet
24 Retractable blade guard
25 Saw blade stop
26 Safety lock
27 Saw ON/OFF switch

3. Please Read First!

- Read instructions before use. Pay
special attention to the safety infor-
mation.
- These instructions are intended for
persons with basic technical knowl-
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edge regarding the operation of a de-
vice like the one described herein. If
you have no experience whatsoever,
you are strongly advised to seek com-
petent advise and guidance from an
experienced person before operating
this machine.
- Preserve all documents delivered to-
gether with this device. Retain proof
of purchase in case of warranty
claims. If you lend or sell this machine
be sure to have all machine docu-
ments supplied go with it.
- The equipment manufacturer is not li-
able for any damage resulting from
neglect of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in this manual is denoted
as follows:
A
Danger!
Risk of personal injury or environmental
damage.
B
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric
shock.
c
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body parts or
clothing being drawn into the rotating
saw blade.
A
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
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Note:
Additional information.
- The numbers in the figures at the be-
ginning of these instructions
- indicate component parts;
- are consecutively numbered;
- relate to the corresponding
number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3)
... in the text.
- Numbered steps must be carried out
in sequence.
- Instructions which can be carried out
in any sequence are marked with a
bullet (•).
- Listings are indicated by an En Dash (-).

4. Safety

4.1 Specified conditions of
use
The crosscut and mitre saw is suitable
for rip and cross cuts, bevel cuts, mitre
cuts and compound mitre cuts. It can
also be used for grooving.
Only materials for which the corre-
sponding saw blade is suitable may be

Original operating instructions

cut (for allowable saw blades please
see chapter 'Available accessories'.
Allowable workpiece dimensions must
be heeded (see chapter 'Technical
specifications'.
Stock having a round or irregular cross
section (such as firewood) must not be
cut, as it cannot 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. Un-
specified use, modifications to the ma-
chine, or use of parts not tested and
approved by the manufacturer may
cause unforeseeable damage!
4.2 General Safety Instruc-
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When using this machine observe the
following safety instructions, to mini-
mize the risk of personal injury or ma-
terial damage.
Please also observe the special safe-
ty instructions in the respective sec-
tions.
Where applicable, follow the legal di-
rectives or regulations for the preven-
tion of accidents pertaining to the use
of crosscut saws.
General hazards!
Keep your work area tidy - a messy
work area invites accidents. Halten
Sie den Fußboden frei von losen Par-
tikeln wie z. B. Spänen und Schnit-
tresten.
Be alert. Know what you are doing.
Set out to work with reason. Do not
operate tool while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Consider environmental conditions.
Keep work area well lit.
Prevent adverse body positions. En-
sure firm footing and keep your bal-
ance at all times.
Do not operate the machine near in-
flammable liquids or gases.
This tool may only be started and op-
erated by persons familiar with cross-
cut saws and who are aware of the
dangers associated with the operation
of such tools. 
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this device only in the course of
their vocational training, under the su-
pervision of an instructor.
Do not allow other people, especially
children, to touch the electric tool or
the cord. Keep them away from the
work area.
Do not overload device - use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see "Technical Specifi-
cations").
Use the correct electric tool. Do not
use inefficient machines for heavy du-
ties. Do not apply electric tools for
purposes they are not intended for.
Do for instance not use a circular