Cleaning The Device; Tips And Tricks - Metabo KGS 254 Plus Manual Original

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Danger!
– Mount saw blade using only genuine parts.
– Do not use loose-fitting reducing rings; the saw
blade could work loose.
– 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 (11).
12.Slide on the outer flange (46) – The pins must
show in direction of the saw blade (pay
attention to Fig. Y).
13.Turn the saw blade until the pins engage in the
secondary holes.
Machines with a tensioning screw (40):
14.Screw on the tensioning screw (40) in anti-
clockwise direction (left-hand thread!) and
tighten by hand.
15.Lock saw blade: press the locking button (8)
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 (1).
– Do not tighten the tensioning screw by hitting
the hexagon wrench (1) .
16.Firmly tighten the tensioning screw (40) using
the hexagon wrench (1).
Machines with tool-free clamping module (41):
17.Reset the clamping module (Fig. N): Plug the
threaded pin (47) into the bore of the cutting
depth limitation and turn the handwheel (48)
of the clamping module in clockwise direction
until the display shows (49) "0".
18.Screw on the clamping module onto the saw
blade shaft (43) . Turn the handwheel (48)
(left-hand thread!), until the saw blade also
turns, lock the saw blade (locking button (8))
and firmly (48) tighten.
The display must then be yellow.
Danger!
The display must not be red after attaching the
clamping module. If the display is still red:
· Repeat steps 17 and 18.
· Check threaded pin and saw blade shaft for
damage.
Check function:
19.Loosen the safety lock (4) and fold the saw
downwards:
– when folding down the retractable blade guard
(11), 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
(11) 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.
9.2 Table insert change
Danger!
With a damaged table insert (50) 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. Fig. O: Lever out the table insert (50) using a
screwdriver. The table insert will be destroyed
and cannot be reused.
2. Insert a new table insert and latch into place.
9.3 Adjustments
Adjusting the turntable (Fig. P)
1. Latch the turntable (16) in 0° position.
2. Loosen the screw (51) by two turns.
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3. Swivel saw head downwards and engage
transport lock (23).
4. Align the turntable (16) on the parallel guide /
ripping fence in such a way that the parallel
guide / ripping fence (24) is exactly
perpendicular to the saw blade.
5. Tighten the locking handle (14) of the
turntable.
6. Tighten the screw (51) again.
Adjust the pointer for the mitre angle (Fig. Q)
1. Undo the screw (53) for about one turn.
2. Adjust the pointer (52) in such a way that the
value shown corresponds to the set latching
position of the turntable.
3. Tighten the screw (53).
Adjust the shifting force of the traction
function (Fig. R)
1. Release the counter nut (55).
2. Adjust the stud bolt (54) until the desired
shifting force has been achieved.
3. Retighten the counter nut.
Adjust the latching position for the mitre
angle
1. Latch the swivel arm in 0° position, do not
tighten the lock lever (29).
2. Fig. S: Undo the upper screw (56) or 2 screws
(56) (only KGS 216 Plus) and remove swivel
arm.
3. Fig. T: Undo two Allen screws (57) on the rear
side of the device by about one turn.
4. Align the swivel arm in such a way that the
saw blade exactly perpendicular to the
turntable.
5. Retighten the two Allen screws (57).
6. Tighten the locking lever (29) .
7. Replace the swivel arm cover and fix with
screws.
8. Undo the screws (59) for about one turn.
9. Adjust the pointer (58) in such a way that the
value shown corresponds to the set latching
position of the swivel arm.
10.Tighten the screws (59).
Readjust mitre clamping
If the mitre angle of the swivel arm can be
changed by pressing against it from the side
despite tightened locking lever (29), the mitre
clamping must be readjusted.
1. Latch the swivel arm in 0° position. The
locking lever (29) is released.
2. Dismantle the swivel arm cover (see previous
section).
3. Fig. U: Retighten the hexagon nut (60) until
the desired clamping force is achieved.
4. Tighten the locking lever (29) for the
inclination setting. It must be possible to
tighten the lever noticeably.
5. Undo the latch lever (27) for the swivel arm 0°
position (pull in direction of the operator side).
6. Check the swivel arm by pressing on the
sides. It must be not be possible to tighten the
lever noticeably.
If the swivel arm still cannot be moved afterwards:
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6. Loosen or tighten the
hexagon nut (60) accordingly.
8. Replace the swivel arm cover and fix with
screws.
Adjust the cutting laser
Danger!
LASER BEAM
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE BEAM
Use the supplied Allen key (2.5 mm) to adjust the
laser.
1. Fig. V: Loosen or tighten the screws (61),
(62), (63) to align the laser as shown.

9.4 Cleaning the device

Remove chips and saw dust with vacuum cleaner
or brush from:
– adjustment devices and safety devices;
– retractable blade guard;
– controls;
– motor vent slots;
– space under table insert;
– space under turntable;
– cutting laser;
9.5 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 saw outdoors, in unprotected
areas or in damp or wet locations.
9.6 Maintenance
Prior to each use
· Remove saw chips with vacuum or brush.
· Check power cable and power cable plug 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.
· Check whether the retractable blade cover (11)
works properly and does not stick. It has to
provide free access to the saw blade without
touching other parts. When folding the saw
upwards into the starting position, it has to cover
the saw blade automatically. If parts are
damaged or not working correctly, have the
device repaired before using.
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.

10. Tips and Tricks

– Use appropriate supports on the left and right of
the saw for long workpieces.
– 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).
– Fig. W: When cutting a curved (contorted)
board place the convex side at the parallel
guide/ripping fence.
– Do not cut workpiece upright, but flat on the
turntable.
11. Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories that 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 Metabo all-purpose vacuum cleaner (see
catalogue)
C Stands:
KSU 251 Mobile:
KSU 251:
KSU 401:
Saw blades for KGS 254 Plus and
KGS 254 I Plus:
D Saw blade Power Cut:
HW/CT 254 x 30 x 2.4/1.8, 24 WZ 5° neg.
For coarse and medium-fine cuts. Good cutting
results for longitudinal cuts in solid wood Partly
suitable for construction timber with nails and
concrete residues.
Saw blade Precision Cut
HW/CT 254 x 30 x 2.4/1.8, 48 WZ 5° neg.
For very good, clean cutting results for straight and
cross cuts in soft and hard wood. Perfectly suited
for hard wood and plywood, untreated chipboards,
coated or veneered, MDF, composite materials.
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