Tips And Tricks; Accessories; Repairs; Environmental Protection - Metabo KGS 216 Original Instructions Manual

– Saw blades have to be mounted in such way
that they do not wobble or run out of balance
and cannot work loose during operation.
11.Close again retractable blade guard (6).
12.Slide on outer flange (44) – The flat side has
to point towards the motor!
13.Put on the tensioning screw with the washer
(43) in anti-clockwise direction (left-hand
thread) and tighten by hand.
14.Lock saw blade: press the locking button (18)
and turn the saw blade with the other hand
until the locking button engages. Hold down
the locking button.
Danger!
– Do not extend the hexagon wrench.
– Do not tighten the tensioning screw by hitting
the hexagon wrench.
15.Firmly tighten the tensioning screw (43) using
the hexagon wrench (14).
16.Check function. Loosen the safety lock (26)
(only for mains-powered devices) and fold the
saw downwards:
– when folding down the retractable blade
guard, it has to provide free access to the saw
blade without touching other parts.
– When folding the saw upwards into the
starting position, the retractable blade guard
has to cover the saw blade automatically.
– Rotate the saw blade manually. You should be
able to rotate the saw blade into any possible
position without touching other parts.
10.2 Table insert change
Danger!
With a damaged table insert (10) there is a risk of
small parts getting stuck between table insert and
saw blade, blocking the saw blade. Replace
damaged table inserts immediately!
1. Remove screws at table insert. If required,
rotate turntable and incline saw head to be
able to reach the screws.
2. Remove table insert.
3. Insert new table insert.
4. Tighten the screws at the table insert.
10.3 Adjust parallel guide/ripping fence
1. Loosen Allen screws (49).
2. Adjust the parallel guide/ripping fence (25) in
such a way that it is exactly perpendicular to
the saw blade when the turntable engages in
the 0° position.
3. Tighten the Allen screws (49).
10.4 Adjust the cutting laser
Align the laser perpendicularly
– Loosen the middle screw (40). Rotate laser.
Tighten the middle screw (40).
Align laser laterally
– Loosen the right (42) and the left screw (41).
Shift the laser horizontally. Tighten the right (42)
and left screw (41).
10.5 Cleaning the tool
Remove chips and saw dust with vacuum cleaner
or brush from:
– adjustment installations
– controls;
– motor vent slots;
– space under table insert;
– cutting laser;
– illumination of cutting line
10.6 Storage of device
Danger!
 Store the device in such a way that it cannot be
put into operation by unauthorised personnel.
 Ensure that the stationary device cannot cause
injury.
Caution!
 Do not store the tool outdoors or in damp
conditions without protection.
10.7 Maintenance
Prior to each use
 Remove saw chips with vacuum or brush.
 Check power cable and power cable plug or
battery pack for damage; if necessary have
damaged parts replaced by a qualified
electrician.
 Check all movable parts if they can be moved
freely across the entire range of movement.
Regularly, depending on conditions of use
 Check all screwed joints, retighten if necessary.
 Check reset function of the saw head (saw head
has to return to the upper starting position by
means of spring force), if required have spring
replaced.
 Slightly oil guide elements.

11. Tips and Tricks

– Use appropriate supports on the left and right of
the saw for long workpieces.
– Hold workpiece on the right of the saw blade for
suitable cuts.
– When cutting small pieces, use additional guide
(a suitable wooden board attached with screws
to the guide of the device, can be used as
additional guide).
– When cutting a curved (contorted) board (52)
place the convex side at the parallel guide/
ripping fence.
– Do not cut workpiece upright, but flat on the
turntable.

12. Accessories

Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless
Alliance System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating
instructions.
A Spray for maintenance and care for the
removal of resin residues and to preserve the
metal surfaces.
B Extraction adapter "Multi" for the connection of
extraction hoses with 44, 58 or 100 mm adapter
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C Metabo all-purpose vacuum cleaner (see
catalogue)
D Stands:
Universal machine stand UMS
Mobile stand KSU 251 Mobile
Stand KSU 251
Stand KSU 401
E Roller stand:
RS 420 G
RS 420 W
F Chargers: ASC 145, etc.
G Battery packs with different capacities. Buy
battery packs only with voltage suitable for your
power tool.
Order no.: 625369000 (8.0 Ah, LiHD)
Order no.: 625368000 (5.5 Ah, LiHD)
etc.
Saw blades for KGS 216 / KGS 216 M /
KGSV 216 M:
H Saw blade Power Cut 6.28009
216 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 24 WZ 5° neg
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in solid wood
I Saw blade Precision Cut Classic
216 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 40 WZ 5° neg
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in solid wood
and chipboard
J Saw blade Multi Cut Classic 6.28066
216 × 2.4 / 1.8 × 30 60 FZ/TZ 5° neg
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in coated
materials, laminate, plastic and aluminium profiles
Saw blades for KGS 254 M:
K Saw blade Precision Cut Classic 6.28061
254 × 30 x 2.4 / 1.8,48 WZ 5° neg
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in solid wood
and chipboard
L Saw blade Multi Cut
254 × 30 x 2.4 /1.6, 80 FZ/TZ 5° neg
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in coated
materials, laminate, plastic and aluminium profiles
Saw blades for KGS 305 M:
M Saw blade Precision Cut Classic 6.28064
305 × 30 x 2.4 /1.8,56 WZ 5° neg
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in solid wood
and chipboard
N Saw blade Multi Cut
305 x 30 x 2.8/2.0 96 FZ/TZ 5° neg,
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in coated
materials, laminate, plastic and aluminium profiles
Saw blades for KGS 18 LTX 216:
O Saw blade Precision Cut Classic 6.28065
216 × 1.8 / 1.2 × 30 40 WZ 5°
for longitudinal and transverse cuts in solid wood
and chipboard
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the catalogue.

13. Repairs

Danger!
Repair of power tools must be carried out by
qualified electricians only!
A defective mains cable must only be replaced
with a special, original mains cable from metabo,
which is available only from the Metabo service.
If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it
must be replaced by a specially prepared supply
cord available through the service organization.
If you have Metabo power tools that require
repairs, please contact your Metabo service
centre. For addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.

14. Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of
disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Directive 2012/
19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
0911018691 equipment and its implementation in national
legal systems, used power tools must be
collected separately and handed in for
environmentally compatible recycling.

15. Troubleshooting

Following you will find a description of problems
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and faults that you may remedy yourself. If the
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corrective measures described here do not help,
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kindly refer to chapter 13. "Repairs".
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0910053345
Danger!
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There are particularly many accidents in
connection with problems and faults. Therefore
keep in mind:
 Prior to each correction of faults, pull the mains
plug or remove the detachable battery pack
(33).
 Check that all safety devices are operational
again after each fault service.
No trimming function
Transport lock activated:
 pull out transport lock.
Safety lock activated:
6.28060
 loosen safety lock.
Cutting power too low
Saw blade blunt (possibly tempering marks on
blade body);
Saw blade unsuitable for the material (see
chapter 12. "Accessories");
Saw blade contorted:
 Replace saw blade (see chapter 10.
"Maintenance").
Saw vibrates a lot
Saw blade contorted:
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