Metabo KGS 254 I Plus, Original Instructions Manual

(swivel towards the rear),

the saw can be inclined between 0° and 45° to

the left and between 0° and 45° (KGS 254 l pLus:

22.5°) to the right to the vertical.
If the latch lever

(27)

is folded towards the rear,

the saw locks in particular positions.
Put the lilt limiter

(28)

into its lowest position in

order to also set angles up to 46° to the left of the

vertical/ up to 46° (depending on the model) to

the right of the vertical.

Danger!

In order for the mitre angle not to change during

cutting, the locking lever

of the turntable has

to be tightened (also in the stop positions!).

7.4 Turntable

Fig. H:

After loosening the locking handle

(14)

and activating the latch levers

, the turntable

can be turned to the left or to the right for mitre

cuts.
If the latch lever

is pushed upwards, the

turntable locks in particular angle levels. If the

latch lever

is pushed downwards all the way,

the locking function is deactivated.

Danger!

In order for the mitre angle not to change during

cutting, the locking handle

(14)

of the turntable has

to be tightened (also in the stop positions!).

7.5 Pulling device

Using the pulling device, also larger workpieces

with greater cross sections can be cut. The

pulling device can be used for all types of cuts

(straight cuts, mitre cuts, slanted cuts and double

mitre cuts, and cutting of grooves).
If the pulling device is not required, lock the

pulling device in the rear position using the set

screw

(9)

7.6 Cutting depth limitation

Fig. C:

Together with the pulling device the

cutting depth limitation

permits the cutting of

grooves.
Turn the set screw

(22)

and fix with the counter

nut

(21)

. To deactivate, turn the cutting depth

limitation

in anti-clockwise direction.

7.7 Speed setting

(Not for

KGS 254 I Plus)

Adjust the saw blade speed on the speed selector

(12)

to the material to be sawn.

– Position 1 - 2

for profiles made from copper, nickel, brass,

zinc and aluminium.

– Position 3 - 4

for plastic profiles.

– Position 5 - 6

for solid wood and blockboard.

7.8 Connect the chip and dust

extraction unit

Danger!

Some types of wood dust (e.g. beech, oak, ash)

may cause cancer when inhaled.
– Use only a suitable dust extraction unit when

working.

– In addition, use a dust mask, as not all saw dust

is collected or extracted.

Connection (Fig. I):

–

Possibility 1

: Insert suction adapter 35 mm /

44 mm

(30)

as shown. Connect the chip and

dust extraction unit.

–

Possibility 2

: Insert suction adapter 58 mm /

100 mm

(31)

including hose

(32)

as shown. If

needed, attach suction adapter 58 mm / 35 mm

(33)

. Connect the chip and dust extraction unit.

· Ensure that the dust extraction unit meets the

requirements stated in chapter 15. "Technical

Specifications".

· Observe the dust collector's operating

instructions as well!

7.9 Installing the workpiece clamping

device

The workpiece clamping device

can be

installed in two positions (

Fig. J + K

– For wide workpieces (

Fig. J

Insert the workpiece clamping device into the

rear bore

(37)

of the table and secure with the

locking screw

(38)

– For narrow workpieces (

Fig. K

Undo the locking screw

(35)

and insert the front

part of the workpiece clamping device into the

front bore

(39)

of the table.

Clamp the workpiece:

1. Push and hold the button

(36)

and push the

workpiece clamping device against the

workpiece.

2. Tighten the handle

(34)

to clamp the

workpiece.

7.10 Connection to mains power

Danger! High voltage

Operate machine only on a power source meeting

the following requirements (see also chapter 15.

"Technical Specifications"):
– Mains voltage and system frequency must

conform to the voltage and frequency shown on

the machine´s rating label;

– fuse protection by a residual current operated

device (RCD) of 30 mA sensitivity;

– outlets properly installed, earthed or grounded,

and tested.

· Make sure the power supply cable is out of the

way, so that it does not interfere with the work

and does not pose a tripping hazard or will get

damaged.

· Use only rubber-jacketed extension cables with

sufficient lead cross-section (3 × 1.5 mm

· Use extension cables for outdoor areas. When

working outdoors, only use the correspondingly

marked extension cable approved for this

purpose.

· Avoid accidental start-up. Ensure that the on/off

switch is switched off when inserting the plug in

the socket.

· Before starting work, check to see that the

following are in proper working order.

· Use personal protection gear:
· Assume proper operating position:

– at the front of the saw;
– in front of the saw;
– next to the line of cut.

Danger!

Always fasten the workpiece with the workpiece

clamping device

when sawing.

Never saw workpieces that cannot be fastened

with the workpiece clamping device

Danger of crushing!

When inclining or swivelling the saw head, never

reach into the hinge area or below the device!
· Hold the saw head

(13)

during inclination.

· Use during work:

– work support – for long stock, which would

otherwise fall off the table on completion of the

cut;

– Chip and dust extraction unit.

· Cut only stock of dimensions that can be safely

held during cutting.

· Always hold the workpiece down on the table

and do not jam it. Do not attempt to stop the saw

blade by pushing the workpiece against its side.

Risk of personal injury if the saw blade is

blocked.

8.1 Using the cutting laser

See section 7.2

8.2 Setting the saw blade speed

See section 7.7

8.3 Straight cuts

Starting position:

– Undo transport lock

(23)

– Saw head

(13)

is swivelled upwards.

– Cutting depth limitation

deactivated.

– Turntable

(16)

is in 0

position, locking lever

(14)

for turntable is tightened.

– The inclination of the swivel arm to the vertical is

, locking lever

for inclined position is

tightened.

– Pulling device at the very rear.
– Set screw

(9)

of the pulling device has been

loosened.

– Setting the parallel guide / ripping fence:

Loosen the set screws

. Move the

adjustable parallel guides / ripping fences

(25)

in such a way that the workpiece is

supported in the best manner possible and will

not interfere with the blade or the guard. Lock

using the set screws

Cutting the workpiece:

1. Adjust the saw blade speed on the speed

selector

(12)

to the material to be sawn (Not

for KGS 254 I Plus).

2. Push the workpiece against the parallel guide/

ripping fence and clamp using the workpiece

clamping device

3. For wider workpieces: pull the saw head

forwards (towards the operator) (pulling

device). (See

Fig. L

, step 1.)

4. Switching on the machine: Activate the safety

lock

(4)

and press and hold the on/off switch

(7)

5. Slowly lower the saw head at the handle all the

way down and, if required, push towards the

rear (away from the operator). During the

sawing process press on the workpiece just

enough for the motor speed not to lower too

much. (See

Fig. L

, step 2.)

6. Cut work piece in a single pass.
7. Release the on/off switch

(7)

and slowly let

the saw head swivel back into the upper

starting position.

8.4 Mitre cuts

Starting position:

– Undo transport lock

(23)

– Saw head

(13)

is swivelled upwards.

– Cutting depth limitation

deactivated.

– The inclination of the swivel arm to the vertical is

0°, locking lever

for inclined position is

tightened.

– Pulling device at the very rear.
– Set screw

(9)

of the pulling device has been

loosened.

– Setting the parallel guide / ripping fence:

Loosen the set screws

. Move the

adjustable parallel guides / ripping fences

(25)

in such a way that the workpiece is

supported in the best manner possible and will

not interfere with the blade or the guard. Lock

using the set screws

Cutting the workpiece:

Fig. H

: Undo the set screw

(14)

of the

turntable and push down the latch lever

2. Set the desired angle.

Note:

If the locking lever