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A0327IVZ.fm
KGS 303
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .5
Instructions d'utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Manual de uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
115 170 8400 / 0105 - 1.2
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Warranty Terms and Conditions Dear Customer: Thank you very much for selecting a product from METABO, the leading name in power tools. The name METABO has been known for decades for proven quality and first class service. We offer our customers a wide array of high performance products for the professional user as well as the hobbyist. Our quality control, constant innovation and extensive measures to assure quality at every step of the design and manufacturing processes, lead to the high qu
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Any repairs performed or payments made under this limited warranty do not extend the warranty period beyond the date of one (1) year from the original purchase. This limited warranty shall be null and void in case of abuse, neglect, accident, disaster, misuse, mishandling, mispackaging for shipping, improper operation, unauthorized repair or modification, use of non-proprietary, after market or non-OEM spare parts, or failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions with respect to the prope
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XA0053E3.fm Betriebsanleitung ENGLISH 1. Components and Parts (base model; optional equipment not shown) 12 3 4 5 17 6 16 7 15 8 14 9 10 18 12 11 13 19 20 22 21 1 Handle 12 Table insert Tools 2 ON/OFF switch 13 Rotating table lock screw 22 Allen wrench 6 mm; use metric tools only when 3 Holder for Allen wrench 6 mm 14 Saw base adjusting, repairing or maintain- ing this machine 4 Motor 15 Fence 5 Track arm guide bars 16 Retractable blade guard Machine documents 6 Track arm lock screw 17 Saw
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ENGLISH electrical power tools. Inexperi- LAR WARNING SIGNS USED IN THIS Table of Contents enced persons are strongly advised MANUAL INDICATE A HAZARDOUS to seek competent advice and guid- SITUATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO 1. Components and Parts (base ance from an experienced person THE WARNING AND THE INSTRUC- model; optional equipment not before operating this machine. TIONS GIVEN MAY RESULT IN PER- shown)..........................................5 SONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY Keep all documen
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ENGLISH regarding the permissible dimensions of work pieces. A CAUTION A WARNING Do not cut pieces having an irregular Do not overload the machine. For Keep your work area clean at all cross section, such as firewood, more information on the perform- times. Always remove small wood because such pieces cannot be held ance range and limitations of this chips and small pieces from the securely during cutting and pose serious machine, see chapter 15, "Techni- machine. A messy work area tends dange
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ENGLISH A WARNING A WARNING A CAUTION Before plugging the machine in, Make sure your work pieces are Wear suitable work clothes. check the voltage and cycle rating secured in place during cutting so (120 V, 60 Hz) on the nameplate of that they cannot move. When working outdoors wearing the machine and make sure you of non-slip shoes is recom- Work stock only in the direction have a proper power source with mended. intended for the machine. the same rating. If not, consult a Ensure a fire e
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ENGLISH 3.3Specific Safety Instruc- A WARNING A DANGER tions Minimize the amount of wood dust Any damaged parts or protection escaping from the machine and the devices must be replaced by fully A DANGER job site: qualified and factory authorized When using this machine, observe personnel only. Remove dust deposits from the the following safety instructions to work area. DO NOT BLOW THE Damaged switches may only be avoid the risk of personal injury or DUST AWAY WITH COM- replaced at a facto
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ENGLISH Personal injury by damaged saw blades A WARNING A CAUTION Cut only work pieces that have Hold the handle of the sawhead A DANGER dimensions which allow them to be firmly because the momentum safely and securely held (or Do not use blunt, damaged or generated by the motor may clamped) during cutting. warped saw blades. cause the sawhead to move Long work pieces require support. Never attempt to cut any work slightly up or down at start-up. pieces which contain Do not cut bundle
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ENGLISH Electricity (28) UL Mark with UL - number– A WARNING machines cfarrying this symbol meet the safety requirements of A WARNING Make sure all adjustment and set- Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. ting devices are securely tightened Make sure the power cord does not UL number of this machine: before starting the machine. come in contact with the running E250735 saw blade. Make sure that the machine is on a (29) Dimensions of permissible saw level and solid surface to prevent blades
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ENGLISH Before proceeding, be sure that Transport the machine is standing firmly in 1. The transport locking pin (37) must place even while tipped over. be inserted for transport. 3. Fit the nut (36) into the hole on the 2. Depending on what kinds of cuts bottom of the rubber foot. were made previosuly, it may be necessary to adjust the limit screw 4. Insert the Allen head screw (33) into (38) for the adjustment of the cutting the machine’s foot from the top. Fit depth. This allows the saw he
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ENGLISH Hinged fence The hinged fence (44) permits the saw- A WARNING head assembly to tilt up to 48° to the Ensure all setting devices are fully right for bevel cuts. tightened before making a cut. To prevent the miter angle from chang- 39 ing while cutting, the rotating table lock screw must be securely tightened even if you are using one of the preset stops ( 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, or 60°). 44 Push/pull action The track arm permits the cutting of work Rotating table pieces having a lar
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ENGLISH Bevel tilt setting 7.2 Mains Connection After loosening the tilt lock lever (46) at A WARNING the rear, the sawhead assembly can be A DANGER tilted continuously to any setting Ensure all setting devices are fully Do not expose machine to rain. between vertical (0°) up to 48° from ver- tightened before making a cut. Do not operate the machine in a tical, both to the left and the right sides. damp or wet environment. Once you have found your desired tilt angle, TIGHTEN THE TILT LOCK M
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ENGLISH 6. Release the ON/OFF switch and let the sawhead slowly return to its A WARNING A WARNING upper starting position. When tilting the sawhead assem- Use eye protection. Always wear bly to the side, hold the sawhead 8.2 Miter Cuts ANSI approved impact safety by the handle and keep your fin- goggles. If you are producing gers away from the track arm Note: metal filings or wood chips, wear holder and out of its tilting 3 A miter cut cuts the work piece at a full face shield. range. an ang
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ENGLISH Lock screw of the track arm loos- ened. Cutting the work piece: 1. Loosen the lock screw (49) of the rotating table (48). 50 Maximum work piece cross section (dimensions in inches): 3. Grip the handle and slowly tilt the sawhead assembly to the desired Width Height position. approx. approx. 48 49 22.5° 11 7/32 2 3/4 Note: 2. Turn the rotating table (48) to either left 3 The track arm holder has preset the right or left to desired angle. stops and engages at the 0°, 22.5°, and
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ENGLISH piece is cut at an angle other than 90° to Cutting the work piece: the fence and material surface. 1. Hold the work piece against the A WARNING fence. During the groove cutting operation 2. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch . it is especially important no lateral A DANGER 3. Slowly swing the sawhead assembly pressure is applied to the saw blade. all the way down, holding the handle When making compound miter cuts Otherwise the sawhead may be firmly. When sawing exert only mod- the saw
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ENGLISH 9. Care and Maintenance A DANGER Make sure the machine is unplugged before you do any servicing, mainte- nance, repair or troubleshooting. 53 6. Cut the groove in a single pass. Any repair and maintenance work 7. Release the ON/OFF switch and let not described in this section must the sawhead slowly return to its be performed only by trained and upper starting position. factory authorized personnel. All defective or worn parts, espe- 8.6 Auxiliary Fence 4. Set the fence extrusions
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ENGLISH A WARNING A WARNING 57 If resin residue is to be removed or Never use grinding or cut-off 58 for any other cleaning, do NOT use wheels instead of saw blades. any cleaning agents that contain Use only saw blades approved acids or caustic or corrosive sub- by the manufacturer. Do not use stances which would tend to corrode super-speed steel (HSS) saw the light metal components of the blades. machine if splashing occurs. The Do not use loose-fitting reduc- stability and safety of the mac
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ENGLISH 3. Adjust the position of the indicator 67 (74) until it points exactly to the cor- Note: 3 responding angle value. This will destroy the kerf plate (71). Once removed from the machine, a 4. Tighten the metric Allen head screw kerf plate must never be re-used. (73). 68 69 73 74 Bevel tilt positive stop adjustment 1. Lock the track arm holder (75) in the 71 70 0° position. 75 76 4. Insert the new kerf plate, making 2. Check the drive belt with your sure it snaps into place. thumb. I
