Metabo TS 250 Adjusting the mitre fence stops, Adjusting the blade tilt stop, Saw Cleaning

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9.4Adjusting the mitre fence stops

The mitre fence's positive stops at both 45° positions and the 90° position are adjustable.

1.Loosen the mitre fence locking han- dle.

2.Set mitre fence to any positive stop position and lock with locking handle.

3.Loosen locking nut (67) and turn screw (68) so far out, until flip stop (69) can be turned forward.

4.Turn screw (68) in until it just touches the flip stop (69).

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69

5.Tighten locking nut. The flip stop should move without difficulty.

9.5Adjusting the blade tilt stop

1.Set release lever (70) horizontal and let engage (0θ bis 45θ).

2.Release lock lever (72) and set saw blade tilt to 0°/45°.

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3.Lock set bevel tilt by tightening lock lever (72).

4.Check blade bevel angle:

0θsquare with the saw table

45θwith separate mitre square.

If these angles are not exactly matched:

5.Adjust cam plates (71) of stops until blade tilt against the saw table at end positions is exactly 0°= square) and 45°respectively.

3Note:To adjust the bevel tilt stop for

-1.5° to 46.5°, the release lever must be pulled out and set into vertical position.

9.6Saw Cleaning

ξRemove chips and saw dust with vacuum cleaner or brush:

from saw blade setting guide ele- ments;

from motor vent slots;

chipcase.

Cleaning the chipcase.

If there is sawdust build-up in the chip- case, the chipcase needs cleaning:

3 Note:

The chipcase is accessible from below only. For cleaning, both table insert and saw blade may be removed.

1.Loosen screw (74) only slightly.

2.Remove thumb screw (75).

3.Turn lid (73) 180°.

75 74 73

4.Clean chipcase.

5.Close lid (73) again, turn in thumb screw (75). Then tighten both screws (74), (75) hand-tight only.

9.7Saw storage

ADanger!Store saw so that

it cannot be started by unauthor- ized persons, and

nobody can get injured.

ACaution!

Do not store saw unprotected

outdoors or in damp environment.

9.8Maintenance

Before switching ON

Visual check to see if

distance saw blade – riving knife is 5 mm maximum;

riving knife is in line with saw blade.

Visual check of power cable and power cable plug for damage; if necessary have damaged parts replaced by a qual- ified electrician.

Monthly (if used daily)

Remove saw dust and chips with vac- uum or brush; apply light coat of oil to guide elements:

threaded rod and guide rods of blade rise and fall mechanismn:

swivel segments.

Every 300 hours of operation

Check all screwed joints, retighten if necessary.

10. Tips and Tricks

ξBefore cutting a workpiece to size make trial cuts on pieces of scrap.

ξAlways place a workpiece on the saw table in such way that it cannot tilt or rock (e.g. always place a curved board on the table with the convex side up).

ξTo simplify repetitive cut-off work use a stock stop .

ξKeep surface of table clean.

11. Available Accessories

For special tasks the following accesso- ries are available at your specialized dealer – see back cover for illustrations:

AFloor Stand

Provides for a secure machine stand and optimal working height; ideal in mobile use, folds up for sav- ing space.

BDust Collection Attachment

Helps to protect your health and to keep the shop clean.

CRoller/Ball Transfer Stand

For accurate guiding of long stock.

DTCT Saw Blade

250 x 2.6/1.6 x 30, 48 inverted V/ hollow teeth, 2 pinholes