Adjusting The Scale; Adjusting The Mitre Fence; Saw Storage; Maintenance - Metabo PK 255 Original Operating Instructions

the saw blade aligned at right an-
gles:
 Adjust the stop screw by loose-
ning and counter-tightening the
two nuts (89) until the saw blade
is precisely at right angles when
it is against the 0° stop.
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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 analogously
to adjust the 45° stop (88).
4. Readjust the angle scale on the
front if necessary. To do this loosen
the screws (90) and slide the angle
scale in the oblong holes.

10.6 Adjusting the Scale

The scale must be adjusted according
to the position and thickness of the saw
blade.
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1. Hold the rip fence against the right
flank of the saw blade and
clamp.The 0° line on the scale must
be below the left edge (arrow) of the
rip fence extrusion; if not:
 Loosen the fastening screw (91),
adjust the scale and tighten the
fastening screw.
2. Remove the rip fence.

10.7 Adjusting the mitre fence

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Note:
Use a protractor to align the mitre
fence.
1. Align the mitre fence at right angles
to the saw blade and secure in
place with the locking lever (92).
The 0° line on the angle scale (95)
must point to the middle line on the
vernier scale (94).
2. If necessary loosen the fastening
screws (93), adjust the angle scale
and tighten the fastening screws
again.

10.8 Saw storage

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Danger!
Store saw so that
– it cannot be started by unautho-
rised persons and
– nobody can get injured.
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Caution!
Do not store saw unprotected out-
doors or in damp environment.

10.9 Maintenance

Before switching ON
– Visually check whether the di-
stance between the saw blade and
the riving knife is 3 to 8 mm.
– Visually check whether the blade
guard on the riving knife is tilted
slightly downward on the operator
side.
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93 95 94
ENGLISH
– Visual check of power cable and po-
wer cable plug for damage; if ne-
cessary have damaged parts re-
placed by a qualified electrician.
– Visually check whether the saw slot
is free from sawdust and chips; if
necessary clear debris with a vacu-
um cleaner or brush.
After switching OFF
Check to see if the saw blade post-runs
for more than 10 seconds; if so, have
the electronic motorbrake replaced by a
qualified electrician.
Monthly (if used daily)
Remove saw dust and chips with vacu-
um or brush; apply light coat of oil to
guide elements:
– threaded rod of height adjustment;
– swivel segments.
Every 300 hours of operation
– Check all screwed connections and
tighten if necessary (except the ad-
justing nuts on the two swivel seg-
ments for saw blade alignment).
– Check the saw blade drive belt.
11.

Repair

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Danger!
Repairs to power tools may only be car-
ried out by qualified electricians!
Electric tools in need of repair can be
sent to the Service Centre of your
country. The address can be found in
the spare parts list.
Please attach a description of the fault
to the electric tool.

12. Transport

 Lower saw blade fully.
 Dismount add-on parts (fence, sli-
ding carriage, table extension).
 If possible, use the original card-
board box for shipping.
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