Working Instructions; Changing Saw Blades - Metabo KSE 55 Vario Plus Notice Originale

operation, this indicates overloading. Reduce the
load on the machine.
7.3

Working instructions

Lay out the mains cable such that the cut can be
executed without obstruction.
For this purpose, the mains cable can be held by the
cable guide (14).
The marking (1) on the upper guard assists you in
positioning the saw on the workpiece and when
sawing. In the case of maximum cutting depth, it
marks approximately the outside diameter of the
saw blade and thus the cutting area.
Do not switch the machine on or off while the
saw blade is touching the workpiece.
Let the saw blade reach its full speed before
making a cut.
When the hand-held circular saw is added, the
movable guard is swung backwards by the
workpiece.
Open the bottom guard by hand only when making
special cuts, such as plunge cuts and angle cuts.
Open the bottom guard with the lever (17) and
release it as soon as the saw blade has penetrated
the workpiece. For all other sawing, the lower guard
must be released.
When sawing, never remove the machine
from the material with the saw blade turning.
Allow the saw blade to come to a standstill.
If the saw blade blocks, turn the machine off
immediately.
Sawing along a straight line:
the edge (2) serves as the cutting indicator. The
edge corresponds to the left cutting edge of the saw
blade.
Sawing with parallel guide:
For cuts parallel to a straight edge.
The double parallel guide (4) can be inserted from
either side into the support provided for it. Maintain
parallelism to the saw blade when making the
setting. Retighten the front and then the rear
locking screw (6). It is best to calculate the exact cut
width by making a test cut.
For cuts parallel to a straight workpiece edge: Apply
the parallel stop (4) such that the stop rail is facing
down.
For cuts parallel to a straight edge on the
workpiece: Apply the parallel stop (4) such that the
stop rail is facing up.
Sawing narrow sections, e.g. along a wall:
the machine is designed and shaped so that the
upper guard, for example, can be guided along a
wall. Sawing is thus possible at very narrow
sections near a wall. False joints, for example, can
also be created.
Plunge cuts:
When plunge cutting, always hold the
machine firmly with both hands on the
handles provided Otherwise there is a risk of
back-kicks.
For a safer hold on the machine when
plunge cutting, the rear edge of the guide
plate must be placed against a fixed stop.
Mount the machine therefore on guide rail
6.31213 and against its stop, or secure a stop
rail on the workpiece.
When plunge cutting with a blade inclined
more than 15° from a vertical position,
observe the following:
- For safety reasons, always use guide rail
6.31213.
- Secure the guide rail to the workpiece using 2
clamps 6.31031.
- Hold the machine firmly by the handle with
your right hand while pushing down the guide
plate onto the guide rail with your right hand
so that the machine rests securely on the
guide rail.
- Release the locking screw (20) and move the
motor section to its top position.
- Completely open the movable guard with the lever
(17) so that the machine can be mounted on the
workpiece.
- Preselect the desired depth of cut with the cutting
depth stop (22), see illustration, page 2. To do
this, release the clamping lever (21), set the
cutting depth stop (22) on the scale (23) to the
desired depth of cut and clamp the clamping lever
again.
- Align the saw blade to the scribe mark.
- The rear edge of the guide plate should be
positioned against the stop of the guide rail, or
against the stop rail fitted on the workpiece.
- Switch on machine.
- Hold the machine firmly and push downwards in
one smooth action. The saw blade now cuts into
the workpiece. The plunging depth can be read off
on the scale (23).
7.4 Sawing with guide rail 6.31213
For straight and spinter-free cutting edges accurate
to the millimetre. The anti-slip coating keeps the
surface safe and protects the workpiece against
scratches. The machine can be placed against the
stops on the guide rail for plunge cutting and cuts
can be executed with a uniform length.
For guide rail 6.31213, see chapter on Accessories.
8. Maintenance
Clean the machine regularly. This includes
vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvres on the
motor. Use compressed air to clean the movable
safety guard (3) regularly (wear safety glasses
when doing so). The guard must move freely, auto-
matically, easily and exactly back into its end posi-
tion.
8.1

Changing saw blades

Pull the plug out of the plug socket before any
adjustments or servicing are performed.
- Press in spindle locking button (26) and hold in
place.
- Insert the hexagon spanner in the saw blade fixing
screw (29). Turn the saw shaft slowly with the
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