Manual Metabo KGT 305 M Mitre Saw

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proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand

may not be obvious and you may be seriously

injured.

f) When used as a chop and mitre saw: Check

the workpiece before cutting. If the

workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with

the outside bowed face toward the fence.

Always make certain that there is no gap

between the workpiece, fence and table

along the line of the cut. Bent or warped

workpieces can twist or shift and may cause

binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.

There should be no nails or foreign objects in the

workpiece.

g) Do not use the saw until the table is clear

of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the

workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood

or other objects that contact the revolving blade

can be thrown with high speed.

h) Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked

multiple workpieces cannot be adequately

clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or

shift during cutting.

i) Before use, ensure that the machine is

standing on a level, solid work surface. A

level and solid work surface reduces the risk that

the machine will become unstable.

j) When used as a chop and mitre saw: Plan

your work. Every time you change the bevel

or mitre angle setting, make sure the

adjustable fence is set correctly to support

the workpiece and will not interfere with the

blade or the guarding system. Without turning

the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the table,

move the saw blade through a complete

simulated cut to assure there will be no

interference or danger of cutting the fence.

k) Provide adequate support such as table

extensions, saw horses, etc. for workpieces

that are wider or longer than the table top.

Workpieces, which are longer or wider than the

machine's table, may tip if they are not firmly

supported. If a cut off piece of wood or the

workpiece tips, it can lift the protective cover or

can spin away from the rotating blade unchecked.

l) Do not use another person as a substitute

for a table extension or as additional support.

Unstable support for the workpiece may lead to

binding of the blade. The workpiece can also shift

during the cutting operation pulling you and the

helper into the spinning blade.

m) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or

pressed by any means against the spinning

saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops,

the cut-off piece could get wedged against the

blade and thrown violently.

n) Let the blade reach full speed before you

cut into the workpiece. This will reduce the risk

of the workpiece being thrown.

o) If the workpiece is stuck or the blade

blocked, switch off the machine. Wait for all

moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug

from the power source. Then work to free the

jammed material. If you continue sawing despite

such a block, loss or control or damage to the

machine are possible.

4.1 Additional Safety Instructions

– These operating instructions are intended for

people with basic technical knowledge in

handling machines such as the one described

here. If you have had no experience with

machines of this kind, you should initially work

under the supervision of people with previous

experience.

– The manufacturer bears no liability for damage

caused by non-compliance with these operating

instructions.

Information in these operating instructions is

designated as shown below:

Danger!

Risk of personal injury or environ-

mental damage.

Risk of electric shock!

Risk of personal injury from electric

shock.

Drawing-in/trapping hazard!

Risk of personal injury by body parts

or clothing being drawn into the ro-

tating saw blade.

Caution!

Risk of material damage.

Note:

Additional information.

 Please also observe the special safety

instructions in the respective chapters.

 Where applicable, follow the legal directives or

regulations for the prevention of accidents.

General hazards!

 Consider environmental conditions:

 Keep the foot area free from loosen particles,

such as shavings and offcuts.

 Use suitable workpiece supports when cutting

long stock.

 The saw shall only be started and operated by

persons familiar with circular saws and who are

at any time aware of the dangers associated

with the operation of such tools.

Persons under 18 years of age shall use this

tool only in the course of their vocational

training, under the supervision of an instructor.

 Keep bystanders, particularly children, out of

the danger zone. Do not permit other persons to

touch the tool or power cable while it is running.

 Avoid overheating of the saw teeth.

 When sawing plastic, avoid melting of the

plastic.

Danger from electricity!

 Do not expose tool to rain. Do not operate tool in

damp or wet environment. Prevent body contact

with earthed or grounded objects such as

radiators, pipes, cooking stoves, refrigerators

when operating this tool.

 Do not use the power cable for purposes it is not

intended for.

Risk of personal injury and crushing

by moving parts!

 Do not operate the tool without installed guards.

 Always keep sufficient distance to the saw

blade. Use suitable feeding aids, if necessary.

Keep sufficient distance to driven components

when operating the power tool.

 Wait for the saw blade to come to a complete

stop before removing cutoffs, scrap, etc. from

the work area.

 Cut only workpieces of dimensions that allow for

safe and secure holding while cutting.

 Use clamping devices or a vice to hold the

workpiece. It is held safer by these devices than

by your hand.

 Do not attempt to stop the saw blade by pushing

the workpiece against its side.

 Disconnect the mains plug before starting any

setting, maintenance or repair work.

 Turn power off if the tool is not used. Disconnect

the mains plug if the tool is not used.

 Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after

servicing) no tools or loose parts are left on or in

the tool.

Cutting hazard, even with the cutting

tool at standstill!

 Wear gloves when changing cutting tools.

 Store saw blade in such manner that nobody will

get hurt.

When using as chop and mitre saw:

Danger from kickback of the saw head (saw

blade gets caught in the workpiece and the

saw head suddenly kicks back)!

 Make sure the saw blade is suitable for the

workpiece material.

 Hold the handle of the saw (9) tight. When the

saw blade enters the workpiece, the risk of

kickback is particularly high.

 Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only with fine-

toothed saw blades.

 Always use sharp saw blades. Replace

damaged saw blades immediately. There is an

increased risk of kickback if a blunt sawtooth

gets caught in the workpiece's surface.

 Do not jam workpieces.

 If in doubt, check workpiece for inclusion of

foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).

 Never cut several workpieces at the same time

– and also no bundles containing several

individual pieces. Risk of personal injury if

individual pieces are caught by the saw blade

uncontrolled.

 Remove small cutoffs, scrap, etc. from the work

area – when doing so the saw blade must be at

a complete standstill.

When used as a table saw:

Risk of kickback (workpiece is caught by the

saw blade and thrown against the operator):

 When using as a table saw, only work with a

correctly set riving knife. Check whether the

riving knife – blade distance is between 3 mm

and 8 mm. If necessary, repair before using the

device.

 The riving knife and the saw blade used must

match: the riving knife should be thinner than

the kerf, but thicker than the saw blade body.

 Make sure the saw blade is suitable for the

workpiece material.

 Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only with fine-

toothed saw blades.

 Always use sharp saw blades. Replace

damaged saw blades immediately. There is an

increased risk of kickback if a blunt sawtooth

gets caught in the workpiece's surface.

 Do not jam workpieces.

 If in doubt, check workpiece for inclusion of

foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).

 Cut only workpieces of dimensions that allow for

safe and secure holding while cutting.

 Never cut several workpieces at the same time

– and also no bundles containing several

individual pieces. Risk of personal injury if

individual pieces are caught by the saw blade

uncontrolled.

 Remove small cutoffs, scrap, etc. from the work

area – when doing so the saw blade must be at

a complete standstill.

Drawing-in/trapping hazard!

 Ensure that during operation no parts of the

body or clothing can be caught and drawn in by

rotating components (no ties no gloves, no

clothes with wide sleeves; contain long hair with

a hairnet).

 Never cut workpieces to which ropes, cords,

strings, cables or wires are attached or which

contain such materials.

Hazard generated by insufficient

personal protection gear!

 Wear hearing protection.

 Wear protective goggles.

 Wear dust mask.

 Wear suitable work clothes.

 Wear non-slip footwear.

 Wear gloves when handling saw blades and

rough workpieces. Carry saw blades in a

container.

Risk of injury by inhaled wood dust!

 Work only with a suitable dust collector attached

to the saw. The dust extraction unit must comply

with the values stated in chapter 17..

Reducing dust exposure:

WARNING - Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known

to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

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