Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M: review and reviews

If you are familiar with the processing featureslumber, then you should be aware that sawing at an angle is quite a challenge. With the miter saw it is possible to solve it, providing high accuracy and obtaining the required cutting angle. Miter plates are now common for the following types of work:

• carpentry;
• assembly
• finishing.

With the help of such equipment,door frames, lay floors, perform window frames and much more. If you decide to choose such an assembly, you should know which features to pay attention to. Thus, the master must decide for what purpose the purchase is made. If the saw is to be used quite rarely, then you can purchase a tool with standard functions. If you plan to perform large-scale sawing operations, you can purchase a professional saw.

It is important to take care of safety, for this inThe tool meets the protective cover, it closes the disk during operation. Estimate the size and weight of the device. If these parameters are too impressive, it will make work more difficult, and your hands will quickly tire. Among others in the market of modern equipment is the saw cutter Metabo KGS 216 M, it will be discussed below.

Overview of the saw

The above equipment will costconsumers in 18 300 rubles. It is a device with a laser guide and a bright LED. These features guarantee accuracy in operation. The workpiece can be securely fixed, which is guaranteed by special clamps.

It is easy to replace the saw blades youthanks to the possibility of locking the spindle. The protective cover must not be dismantled. The manufacturer has provided easy access to the brushes, they do not have to be contacted to the service center for their replacement. Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M is equipped with a dust bag, which allows you to maintain the cleanliness of the workplace.

Specifications

The power of the equipment is 1200 W. The device operates at the expense of the brush motor. Work at an angle of 90 °, you can, deepened in the material at 65 mm. If you set the angle equal to 45 °, then the maximum width of the cut is 205 mm. Among the additional functions, it is necessary to select the adjustment of the depth of cut. The manufacturer supplied the equipment with a cable for 2 m. The device weighs 13.5 kg. It provides the possibility of horizontal movement. Left and right the table can be adjusted to 47 °.

Before purchasing a crosscut saw Metabo KGS216 M you should pay attention to the fact that it does not have a smooth start. There is no constant rotation under the load in the unit and support. Tilting the saw to the left can be done 47 °, as for the tilt to the right, it can be 2 °. The number of revolutions per minute reaches 5000. The dimensions of the Metabo KGS 216 M miter saw, which you will find useful to read, are equal to 760x475x340 mm. Consumers like that the device has a laser and a backlight, but there are no options for adjusting the speed. If you set the angle equal to 45 °, then you will be able to go deeper into the material by 36 mm, as to the maximum width of the cut at an angle of 90 °, this parameter is 305 mm. The diameter of the saw blade is 216 mm.

Reviews about saws

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, according to consumers, has many positive features, among them it should be noted:

• traction function;
• blocking the saw head;
  easy access to brushes;
• laser guide for accurate cutting;
• smoothly extending table extension.

Consumers especially emphasize that theylike a fairly solid body, which has a reliable design and is made using aluminum casting technology. Pyla is quite easy to transport. Sawdust in the process of work is efficiently discharged and enters the receiver through the built-in funnel.

Home masters emphasize that the mostYou can quickly adjust the corners using the fixing point. The saw will be able to handle even the longest rails and panels, in which the smooth movement of the table will help. For safety sawing the manufacturer supplied the equipment with high stops, which, if necessary, can be moved to the side. The workpiece in front or in the top can be reliably fixed with clamps for the material, which, in the opinion of consumers, is very convenient. To replace the saw blade, you can use the spindle lock.

User's manual

At the workplace during the operation of the sawtrimming Metabo KGS 216 M, the technical characteristics of which are described in the article, should be maintained order. Otherwise, the risk of injury is increased. The floor should be cleaned of scrap and chips. The work should begin to be meaningful. You can not start using the machine if you can not concentrate. The workplace should be well lit.

Use the machine close to flammable gases andliquids is prohibited. Do not allow the tool to fall into the rain. The equipment should not be operated in a damp or wet environment. Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, the instruction manual of which you should be studied before starting work, has a power cord. It should be used only for the purposes for which it is intended. From time to time, the extension cable must be checked and must be replaced if damaged.

Cutting blanks should not be removed beforeuntil the saw blade stops. Saws are allowed to billet, the dimensions of which allow you to hold them while sawing. To do this, use clamping tools or vice. The saw blade should not be attempted to stop by clicking on it from the side. If the tool is not used for a while, the plug must be removed from the socket. Store the tool in a dry place, and before changing the cutting tool, wear gloves.

Extension setting

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M 619261000 hasextension of the table. To install it, remove the extension from the package. On the guide bar there are screws, they must be unscrewed. Planks are inserted into the landing nests. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the support can be thrown back up. The tool is lifted by the front legs, after you can tighten the bolts on the slats. The master should set the necessary width of the table and strengthen its elongation with the locking lever.

Features of the installation

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M 619260000It is operated only after you can ensure maximum safety. For this, the equipment is fixed on a reliable base. As it can be used a workbench or a working plate. The height should be 800 mm in height. The tool must be reliably installed even when processing large enough blanks. For longer elements, additional stops can be used.

The equipment can be used mobile,for this, it is screwed to a carpenter's or plywood slab, its shape must be square, while the side is 500 mm. As for the thickness, this parameter should be equivalent to 19 mm or more. With the help of clamps the plate must be fixed on a workbench.

Features of sawing blanks

Saw crosscut network Metabo KGS 216 M timefrom time to time must be subjected to maintenance. Before you start, you need to make sure that the protective devices are in good working order. When sawing, the workpiece must be locked in the jig. Elements that can not be fixed, do not cut. The workpiece at sawing should be pressed to a table, it should not be skewed. It is important to exclude the possibility of blocking the saw blade, as this can lead to an accident.

If you need to make a direct cut, thenthe transport lock must be removed. The saw blades must be turned upward. The workpiece should be pressed against the stop and clamped with the aid of a tool. If the element has an impressive width, then the workpiece must be pulled towards the operator. The saw head must be pressed against the workpiece with some force, so that the engine speed is not too low. The workpiece should be sawn at a time. The switch is released and slowly, and the saw head is slowly retracted to the upper position.

Features of changing the saw blade

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, characteristicswhich you can find in the instructions or in the article, may require the replacement of the saw blade. When the cutting is completed, the disc may remain hot. He should be allowed to cool. Do not clean the hot saw blade with flammable liquids. Even if the saw blade does not rotate, there is a risk of cutting.

When tightening and loosening the clamping screwThe protective cover must be above the saw blade. The master should wear gloves when changing the saw blade. The saw head must be locked in the up position. You can use the lock button to block the saw blade. The safety stop should be loosened and the protective cover moved upward, holding it. The outer flange is carefully removed, as is the saw blade from the shaft. The retractable clamping housing must be closed again.

Recommendations for the operator

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, the review of whichpresented in the article, can be used for cutting long blanks. In this case, suitable supports must be installed on both sides of the tool. When it is necessary to cut at an inclination, the workpiece should be kept to the right of the saw blade.

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M excellentcoping with sawing small pieces, while using an additional stop, which can serve as a suitable board, strengthened to the tool stop. If it is a question of cutting a curved board, it should be attached to the stop with a curved part outwards. You should not start sawing the workpieces set on the edge. They should be located flat.

Possible malfunctions and ways of their elimination

You must remember that accidents,related to the operation of the described equipment are most often associated with malfunctions, therefore before each troubleshooting, it is necessary to remove the mains plug. After the completion of such work, it is necessary to carry out the installation and verify the safety of the safety devices.

If you notice that the function of the trimthe transport lock can be blocked. For this, it is removed and the safety stop is loosened. When the machine encounters a problem with power reduction, the saw blade must be replaced. He can be blunt and have a burn on the side. Sometimes it happens that the disc is simply not suitable for the material.

Consumers who use a crosscut sawMetabo KGS 216 M, sometimes face a strong vibration. This can lead to deformation of the saw blade. It should be replaced. To vibration sometimes leads and improper installation of a disk. If you are faced with the problem of the difficulty of the turntable, then this can lead to sawdust, which simply need to be removed.

Recommendations of a specialist to eliminate possible malfunctions

Even with the operation of the highest qualityPower tools sometimes have some problems. If you are faced with the fact that the surfaces in the lateral stop begin to diverge, this can affect the accuracy of sawing. As a result, the operator receives a different result when it is being sawed to the right or left. If you have a saw cutter Metabo KGS 216 M, photo of which you can find in the article, then you need to remove the focus, and then prepare a piece of Getinax. Its surface should be smooth and smooth.

From the material it is necessary to make patterns so that theyThey turned out to be slightly larger than the surfaces to be leveled. The material is laid on the reference base, for example, on the surface of the countertop. On both surfaces of the support, an epoxy resin layer is applied, the Getinax should be placed on top. As soon as the resin dries, you need to cut the excess, this will get an even plastic coating.

Recommendations for repairing the engine and gearbox

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, reviews aboutwhich were presented above and can help you make the right choice, can face the problem of engine or gearbox failure. This is indicated by the lack of rotation of the disk. Sometimes the smell of burning begins to emanate from the body of the instrument, the saw does not gain power, and in the field of the engine it is sincere.

If you notice that the tool has started workingunstable, it should be concluded that the reducer or the engine has failed. The screws for securing the motor housing must be unscrewed and removed, and then the gear unit must be removed. The operator should turn the shaft, it should not rotate. All elements should be checked for integrity - if bad elements were found, they should be replaced. You may need to clean the grease and apply a new one. The motor housing is disassembled, the rotor and stator are checked for short circuits. Brushes and a collector should be inspected. If one of the parts was worn at least by 40%, then you need to replace both.

Conclusion

Before choosing any power tool it is importantdecide what loads will be provided on the equipment. If you plan to use the device for domestic purposes, then the unit of the same class is perfect. Usually such saws do not have functions for which you will have to overpay. Semi-professional models are great for masters who use the tool every day. However, such saws are not capable of undergoing such loads as professional devices. The latter are ready to work every day without interruption for several hours.