Metabo BKS 450, BKS 400 operating instructions Standard Accessories, Optional Accessories, Assembly

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

5.0 Optional Accessories

For the metabo Site Saws BKS the following accessories are available at extra cost:

-	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.

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

top

Attach riving knife carrier bracket loosely to mounting plate.

Use 4 each

hex. head screw M6x16 washer 6.4

hex. nut M6

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.