Initial Operation; Connection Of A Dust Collector; Mains Connection; Operation - Metabo KGS 303 Manual De Uso

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Bevel tilt setting
After loosening the tilt lock lever (46) at
the rear, the sawhead assembly can be
tilted continuously to
between vertical (0°) up to 48° from ver-
tical, both to the left and the right sides.
46
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CAUTION
There is a risk of crushing your fin-
gers between the tilt lock lever and
the track arm holder. Always posi-
tion the tilt lock lever (by pulling it
out and turning) so that there is suf-
ficient space between the lock lever
and the track arm holder.
The track arm holder has preset stops
and engages at the 0°, 22.5°, and 45°
positions.
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WARNING
any setting Ensure all setting devices are fully
tightened before making a cut.
Once you have found your desired tilt
angle, TIGHTEN THE TILT LOCK
LEVER (46) before starting to cut, so
that the angle setting does not change,
even if you are using one of the pre-
set stops at 0°, 22.5 °, or 45°.

7. Initial Operation

7.1 Connection of a Dust Col-
lector
A
WARNING
Some types of wood dust (e.g.
maple, oak, cedar) may cause aller-
gic reactions and other health prob-
lems, including but not limited to
skin rashes and other skin prob-
lems. If possible, work with a suita-
ble dust collector connected to the
saw. The dust collector must comply
with the data stated in chapter 15,
entitled "Technical Specifications".
Dust spout adapter installation
Before a dust collector can be con-
nected, the dust spout adapter (47),
which comes with the machine,
must be installed on the machine by
pushing it into its holder as illus-
trated.
7.2
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Do not expose machine to rain.
Do not operate the machine in a
damp or wet environment.
Make sure that the power cord is
out of the way, so that it does
not interfere with the work and
does not pose a tripping hazard.
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Before plugging the machine in,
check the voltage and cycle rat-
ing (120 V, 60 Hz) on the name-
plate of the machine and make
sure you have a proper power
source with the same rating.
Only operate the machine if you
have the correct power source!
Connect to properly installed
und grounded outlets only.
Be careful not to kink, squeeze
or pull the power cord and/or
any extension cord.
Protect the cord(s) from damage
caused by objects rolling over
them, heat, aggressive substances
such as acid, or other potential
damage arising at the work site.
Use only suitable U.L. or CSA
approved extension cords. Mini-
mum gauge:
Do not pull on the power cord to
unplug the machine. This can
damage the cord and lead to a
hazard.

8. Operation

47
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Before
always check for possible dam-
age. Every time you want to use
the machine make sure that all
safety devices and protective
guards are undamaged and fully
operational.
Any damaged parts or protection
devices must be replaced by
fully
authorized personnel BEFORE
THE MACHINE CAN BE USED.

Mains Connection

DANGER
WARNING
cord length up to 50 ft:
AWG #12
cord length up to 100 ft:
AWG #10
DANGER
using the machine
qualified and factory