Note
Within the U.K., this machine falls under the Woodworking Machinery Regulations 1974, under which certain
operations, e.g. grooving, rebatting, tenoning and moulding are prohibited without special guards. For your own safety
it is recommended to follow the instructions given in the Health and Safety at Work booklet No.41, entitled “Safety in
the Use of Woodworking Machines” and “A Guide to Woodworking Machinery Regulations” HS(R)9. Both publications
are available from Her Majesty’s Stationary Office and other bookshops.
The information contained in this manual is intended to make the operator of this saw familiar with its safety features,
setting of guards and fences, and the safe performance of the different basic cutting operations normally carried out
with this type of saw. It does not teach the operator how to become an expert woodworker. Those persons interesting
in gaining a more intimate knowledge on the tasks which can be carried out on this type of saw are advised to refer to
commercially available literature on the subject.
4.0 Standard Accessories
Saw blade
Riving knife DIN 38820 Gr. 50x3
Saw blade guard
Rip fence
Mitre fence
Lifting eyes
Push stick
Tool set
Operating instructions
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5.0 Optional Accessories
For the metabo Site Saws BKS the following accessories are available at extra cost:
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Sliding Carriage BKS/BKH Stock-no. 0910 00666 5
Extension Table BKS/BKH Stock-no. 0910 00667 3
Dust Extraction Adaptor BKS 100mm Stock-no. 0910 00874 9
Log Cutting Attachment BKS/BKH Stock-no. 0910 00886 2
6.0 Assembly
Place table onto firm support (e.g. saw horses).
Attach table insert (aluminium extrusion) to table; use 10 pcs. countersunk flat-head screw 4.2x13. Bolt rip fence guide
extrusion to front of table.
Place carriage bolt M12x30 into slot of carrier
braand slide riving knife carrier onto bolt. The
imprint “Oben” must point towards the table.
Mount riving knife and secure in place with
pressure plate and self-locking hex. nut M12.
Align riving knife with saw blade, then fully tig-
hten the screws ficing the riving knife carrier
bracket to the mounting plate.
Attach riving knife carrier bracket loosely to
mounting plate.
Use 4 each
hex. head screw M6x16
washer 6.4
hex. nut M6
Bolt both support brackets to the motor. Use 4
each hex. head screw M8x16 hex. nut M8.
Attach the thus preassembled motor to the
table, but do not yet tighten fully. Use 4 each
countersunk screw M8x16
hex.nut M8
washer 8.4
Install saw blade onto motor, than align motor
so that the saw blade is centered in the table
insert’s slot.
When positioned correctly fully tighten the
motor on the table.
Attach mounting plate for the riving knife car-
rier bracket to the table.
Use 4 each
countersunk screw M6x16
hex. nut M6
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