Metabo TKHS 315 M User manual

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0017_33_1v5IVZ.fm
TKHS 315 M

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1. Scope of delivery
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1Plate, table rear extension
2Blade guard
3Suction hose
4Fence carrier, lower
5Fence extrusion, short
6Fence carrier, upper
7Rip fence
8Hose carrier
9Table panel, c/w with motor carrier
unit, motor, switch, saw blade, riv-
ing knife, dust extraction port
10 Accessory storage (2x)
11 Transport handle (2x)
12 Leg (4x)
13 Stanchion, short (2x)
14 Stanchion, long (2x)
15 Spanner for saw blade change
16 Spanner for saw blade change
17 Handle for push block
18 Push stick / feeding aid
19 Wheel set
20 Guide bar for mitre fence
21 Support (2x)
22 Mounting bracket (2x)
23 Bracket, for rear extension table
(2x)
– Operating instructions and spare
parts list
– Hardware bag
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2. Machine overview
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24 Table extension
25 Suction hose
26 Blade guard
27 Rip fence
28 Accessory holders for push stick
/ feeding aid and push block
handle
29 Crank for cutting height setting,
stepless from 0 – 85 mm
30 ON/OFF switch
31 Transport handles
32 Accessory holder for saw blade
change wrenches
33 Mitre fence
34 Motor carrier unit – angle of incli-
nation steplessly adjustable from
0° through 47°
35 Wheel set
36 Table top

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1. Scope of delivery ................... 22
2. Machine overview .................. 23
3. Please Read First!.................. 24
4. Safety Instructions ................ 24
4.1 Specified conditions of use ...... 24
4.2 General Safety Instructions ..... 24
4.3 Symbols on the machine ......... 26
4.4 Safety devices ......................... 26
5. Special Product Features...... 27
6. Operating elements ............... 27
7. Assembly................................ 28
7.1 Mains connection..................... 32
7.2 Set-up ...................................... 32
8. Operation................................ 32
8.1 Dust collector ........................... 33
8.2 Adjusting the cutting depth ...... 33
8.3 Setting the saw blade tilt.......... 34
8.4 Sawing with the rip fence......... 34
8.5 Sawing with the mitre fence.....34
9. Tips and Tricks ......................35
10. Care and Maintenance........... 35
10.1 Changing the saw blade .......... 35
10.2 Aligning the riving knife............ 36
10.3 Cleaning the saw blade's
height adjustment mechanism . 36
10.4 Storing the saw ........................ 37
10.5 Maintenance ............................ 37
11. Repairs.................................... 37
12. Transport ................................ 37
13. Available Accessories........... 37
14. Environmental
Considerations....................... 37
15. Troubleshooting .................... 37
16. Technical Data ....................... 38
These instruction have been written in
a way which facilitates learning of how
to safely operate your saw. Here is a
guide on how you should read these in-
structions:
– Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety
information.
– These instructions are intended for
persons with basic technical know-
ledge regarding the operation of a
device like the one described her-
ein. Inexperienced persons are
strongly advised to seek competent
advise and guidance from an expe-
rienced person before operating this
machine.
– Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain proof of purchase in case of
warranty claims.
– This device must not be sold or lent
to someone else without being ac-
companied by these Operating In-
structions and all other documents
supplied with the device.
– The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
neglect of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in these instructions is desi-
gnated as under:
ADanger!
Risk of personal injury or environmental
damage.
BRisk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric
shock.
cDrawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body parts or
clothing being drawn into the rotating
saw blade.
ACaution!
Risk of material damage.
3Note:
Additional information.
– Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3
etc.)
– denote component parts;
– are consecutively numbered;
– relate to the corresponding num-
ber(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3) etc.
in the neighbouring text.
– Numbered steps must be carried
out in sequence.
– Instructions which can be carried
out in any order are indicated by a
bullet point (•).
– Listings are marked by a dash (–).
4.1 Specified conditions of
use
This machine is intended for ripping,
cross-cutting and cutting to size of solid
wood, particle board, fibreboard, ply-
wood and these materials provided
they have plastic laminate surfaces or
edge trim or are veneered.
Round workpieces may not be sawed
as they can be twisted by the rotating
saw blade.
The tool must not be used for grooving.
Always have blade guard installed du-
ring operation.
Any other use is considered to be not
as specified and not permitted. The ma-
nufacturer is not liable for any damage
caused by unspecified use.
Reconstruction of this machine or use
of parts that have not been tested and
released by the manufacturer can lead
to unforeseen damage and dangers du-
ring operation.
4.2 General Safety Instruc-
tions
When using this machine observe
the following safety instructions to
minimise the risk of personal injury
or material damage.
Please also observe the special sa-
fety instructions in the respective
sections.
Where applicable, follow the legal
directives or regulations for the pre-
vention of accidents pertaining to
the use of circular saws.
AGeneral hazards!
Keep your work area tidy – a messy
work area invites accidents.
Be alert. Know what you are doing.
Set out to work with reason. Do not
operate device while under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medicati-
on.
Consider environmental conditions.
Keep work area well lighted.
Avoid unnatural body positions.
Ensure firm footing and keep your
balance at all times.
Use suitable workpiece supports
when cutting long stock.
Table of Contents
3. Please Read First!
4. Safety Instructions

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Wedges may only be cut using a
wedge cutting jig, adapted to the
desired wedge thickness, length,
and taper:
– Install riving knife and blade
guard.
With your right hand push the
wedge cutting jig against the rip
fence, while at the same time feed it
into the saw blade. Secure workpi-
ece with your left hand.
Do not operate the machine near in-
flammable liquids or gases.
The saw shall only be started and
operated by persons familiar with
circular saws and who are at any
time aware of the dangers asso-
ciated with the operation of such
machine.
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this tool only in the course of
their vocational training under the
supervision of an instructor.
Keep bystanders, particularly child-
ren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit bystanders to touch the de-
vice or mains cable while it is run-
ning.
Do not overload device – use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see 'Technical Data').
BDanger! Risk of electric
shock!
Do not expose device to rain.
Do not operate device in damp or
wet environment.
Prevent body contact with earthed
objects such as radiators, pipes,
cooking stoves or refrigerators
when operating this device.
Do not use the mains cable for any
purpose it is not intended for.
Do not use any damaged mains ca-
ble.
A damaged mains cable may only
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
customer service or its service part-
ner.
ARisk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without
installed guards.
Always keep sufficient distance to
the saw blade. Use suitable feeding
aids if necessary. Keep sufficient di-
stance to driven components when
operating the device.
Wait for the saw blade to come to a
complete stop before removing cut-
outs, waste wood etc. from the work
area.
Do not attempt to stop the saw bla-
de by pushing the workpiece
against its side.
Ensure the device is disconnected
from power before servicing.
When turning ON the machine (e.g.
after servicing) ensure that no tools
or loose parts are left on or in the
machine.
Turn power OFF if the machine is
not used.
ACutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting
tools.
Store saw blades in such a manner
that nobody can get hurt.
ARisk of kickback (workpiece is
caught by the saw blade and thrown
against the operator)!
Always work with a properly set ri-
ving knife.
Riving knife and saw blade used
must match: The riving knife should
be thinner than the kerf, but thicker
than the saw blade body.
Do not jam workpieces.
Make sure the saw blade is suitable
for the workpiece material.
Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces
only with fine-toothed saw blades.
Always use sharp saw blades.
If in doubt, check workpiece for in-
clusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails
or screws).
Cut only stock of dimensions that al-
low for safe and secure holding
while cutting.
Never cut several workpieces at the
same time – and also never cut
bundles containing several individu-
al pieces. There is a risk of personal
injury if individual pieces are caught
by the saw blade in an uncontrolled
manner.
Remove small cut-outs, waste wood
etc. from the work area – when you
are doing so, the saw blade must be
at a complete standstill.
cDrawing-in/trapping hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body or
clothing can be caught and drawn in
by rotating components (no ties, no
gloves, no loose-fitting clothes; con-
tain long hair with hairnet).
Never attempt to cut any workpi-
eces which contain
– ropes,
– strings,
– bands,
– cables or
– wires or to which any of the
above are attached.
ADanger due to insufficient per-
sonal protection equipment!
Wear ear protection.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear dust mask.
Wear suitable work clothes.
When working outdoors wearing of
non-slip shoes is recommended.
ARisk of injury by inhaling
wood dust!
Some types of wood dust (e.g. oak,
beech, ash) may cause cancer
when inhaled. If working in a closed
room, always use a dust collector.
Make sure that as little as possible
wood dust can escape into the envi-
ronment:
– install dust collector
– repair any leaks on the dust coll-
ector
– keep your work area well ventila-
ted at all times.
Operation without a dust collector is
only possible:
– outdoors;
– for short-term operation
(up to a maximum of 30 minutes); or
– if a dust respirator is worn.