Metabo KGS 255 Plus Connection of a Dust Col- lector, Installing the Support

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7.2Connection of a Dust Col- lector

ADanger!

Wood dust of certain species (e.g. oak, beech, ash) can cause can- cer when inhaled: use a dust extrac- tor

−when using the saw in enclosed spaces;

−when using the saw over extended periods (more than 1/2 hour per day);

−when cutting oak, beech or ash.

Dust extractor connection

•Connect the dust extractor to the dust extraction connector (51) at the rear of the saw.

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•If necessary, put the dust extraction adapter (52) on the dust extraction port (51) and connect the dust extractor to the dust extraction adaptor (52).

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7.3Installing the Support

1.Slide support on the left-hand work support.

2.Lock support with the thumb screw (53).

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3 Note:The support needs to be aligned before initial operation. To do so, pro- ceed as described in "Operation", "Sup- port".

7.4Installing the Stock Stop

1.Slide stock stop on the right-hand work support's rear bar.

2.Lock stock stop with the thumb screw (54).

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7.5Installing the Work Sup- port

ADanger!The sawhead must be locked.

1.If necessary, adjust the cutting depth limiter (55) to the maximum depth of cut.

2.Lower the sawhead and push the transport locking pin (56) in.

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3.Loosen the track arm lock screw (57).

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4.Pull sawhead fully forward.

5.Tighten the track arm lock screw (57).

6.Remove chip bag, if installed.

7.Lift saw at its front legs, tilt carefully to the rear and put it down on its back.

8.Slide the left-hand work support, with the support installed, through the outer holes at the side of the saw base.

9.Put clamp (59) over hole in the inner rib and slide work support through.

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10.Tighten the clamp's screw (58).

11.Slide the right-hand work support, with the stock stop installed, through the outer holes at the side of the saw base.

12.Put clamp (59) over hole in the inner rib and slide work support through.

13.Tighten the clamp's screw (58).

14.Hold saw by its front leg, tilt carefully forward and put it down.

7.6Connecting the Chip Bag

•Put chip bag on the dust extraction adapter (make sure the chip bag's zipper is closed).

•Always have the chip bag installed, if no dust extractor is used.

•In addition, wear a dust respirator, since the chip bag does not collect the entire saw dust generated.

•Empty chip bag periodically. Wear dust respirator when emptying the chip bag.

7.7Installing the Work Clamp

The work clamp installs in two positions:

•For wide workpieces fit the work clamp in the rear hole (60) of the saw base.

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