Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M: review and reviews

If you are familiar with processing featureslumber, then you should be aware that sawing at an angle is quite a challenge. With the miter saw you can solve it, ensuring high accuracy and getting the desired cutting angle. Tortsovochny plates are widespread today at the following types of works:

• joiner's;
• assembly
• finishing

With the help of such equipment is madedoor frames, flooring, window frames and more. If you decide to choose such a unit, you should know what features to pay attention to. Thus, the master must decide for what purpose the purchase. If the saw is used quite rarely, then you can purchase a tool with standard features. If you plan to perform a large amount of sawing work, then you can purchase a professional saw.

It is important to take care of safety, for it is inthe tool meets the protective cover, it closes the disk in the process. Estimate the size and weight of the device. If these parameters are too impressive, it will complicate the work, and hands will quickly tire. Among others, the miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M is on the market of modern equipment, which will be discussed below.

Saw overview

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

Easy to replace saw blades youcan thanks to the ability to lock the spindle. The protective cover to dismantle it is not required. The manufacturer has provided easy access to the brushes, it is not necessary to contact the service center for their replacement. The miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M is equipped with a dust collecting bag that allows you to keep the workplace clean.

Specifications

Power equipment is 1200 watts. The device works at the expense of the brush motor. You can work at an angle of 90 °, going deeper into the material at 65 mm. If you set the angle equal to 45 °, then the maximum width of the cut will be 205 mm. Among the additional features should highlight the adjustment of the depth of cut. The manufacturer supplied the equipment with a 2 m cable. 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 Metabo KGS miter saw216 M you should pay attention to the fact that it does not have a smooth start. There is no support for constant speeds under load in the unit. The inclination of the saw to the left can be carried out 47 °, with regard to the inclination 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, the reviews of which you might find useful, are 760x475x340 mm. Consumers like that the device has a laser and lights, but there is no option to adjust the speed. If you set the angle equal to 45 °, then you can go deeper into the material by 36 mm, as for the maximum width of the cut at an angle of 90 °, then this parameter is 305 mm. The diameter of the saw blade is 216 mm.

Saw reviews

Saw miter Metabo KGS 216 M, according to consumers, has many positive features, among them should be highlighted:

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

Consumers especially emphasize thatI like a rather durable case that has a robust design and is made using aluminum casting technology. The saw is quite easy to transport. In the process of operation, sawdust is discharged efficiently and enters the receiver through the built-in funnel.

Home masters emphasize that the mostCommon angles can be quickly adjusted using the fixing point. The saw will be able to handle even the most long rails and panels, in which the function of the smooth movement of the table will help. For safety of cutting, the manufacturer supplied the equipment with high stops, which, if necessary, can be moved aside. The blank from the front or top can be securely fixed with clips for the material, which, according to consumers, is very convenient. In order to replace the saw blade, you can use the spindle lock.

User's manual

On the workplace during operation of the sawtortsovochnoy Metabo KGS 216 M, the technical characteristics of which are described in the article, must be maintained order. Otherwise, the risk of injury increases. The floor should be cleaned of scraps and shavings. To work should proceed meaningfully. You can not start using the machine if you can not concentrate. The workplace should be well lit.

Use the machine close to combustible gases andliquids are prohibited. Do not allow the tool to be exposed to rain. Equipment should not be operated in a wet or damp environment. The miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, the instruction manual of which you must be studied before starting work, has a power cord. It should be used only for the purpose for which it is intended. The extension cable must be checked from time to time, it must be replaced if it is damaged.

Trim blanks should not be removed beforemoment until the saw blade stops. Sawing allowed the workpiece, the size of which allows you to keep them when sawing. To do this, use a clamping device or a vice. The saw blade should not be attempted to stop by pushing it from the side. If the tool is not used for some time, the plug must be unplugged. Keep the tool in a dry place, and before changing the cutting tool you need to wear gloves.

Extension installation

The saw tortsovochny Metabo KGS 216 M 619261000 haslengthening the table. To install it, remove the extension from the package. On the guide bar are the screws, they must be unscrewed. Slats are inserted into the landing slots. At the same time it is necessary to ensure that the support can be folded up. The tool is lifted behind the front legs, then you can tighten the bolts on the slats. The master should set the required width of the table and strengthen its extension with a locking lever.

Features of the installation

Saw tortsovochny Metabo KGS 216 M 619260000operated only after you are able to provide maximum security. For this, the equipment is fixed on a reliable basis. You can use a workbench or a working plate as it. The height of the base should be 800 mm. The tool must be installed securely and when processing fairly large blanks. For long elements, additional stops can be used.

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

Features sawing blanks

Saw tortsovochny network Metabo KGS 216 M timefrom time to time must undergo maintenance. Before starting work, make sure that the safety devices are in good condition. When sawing, the workpiece must be fixed in the fixture. Items that can not be fixed, not worth cutting. The billet when sawing should be pressed against the 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 straight cut, thentransport lock must be removed. Saw billet should be turned up. The blank should be pressed to the stop and clamped using the tool. If the element has an impressive width, then the workpiece must be pulled towards the operator. The saw head should be pressed against the workpiece with some force so that the engine speed is not too low. 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

Saw miter Metabo KGS 216 M, characteristicswhich you can find in the instructions or in the article may require replacing the saw blade. After sawing is complete, the disc may remain hot. He should be allowed to cool. Hot saw blade must not be cleaned with flammable liquids. Even if the saw blade does not rotate, there is a risk of a cut.

When tightening and loosening the clamping screwthe guard must be above the saw blade. The master should wear gloves when changing the saw blade. The saw head must be locked in the upper position. You can use the lock button to lock the saw blade. The safety stop must 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 cover must be closed again.

Recommendations for the operator

Saw miter Metabo KGS 216 M, 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 you have to cut under the slope, the workpiece should be held to the right of the saw blade.

Miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M excellentcopes with sawing small workpieces, in this case an additional support should be used, which can be a suitable board that can be strengthened against the support of the tool. 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 installed on the edge. They should be placed flat.

Possible malfunctions and ways of their elimination

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

If you notice that trimming functionmissing, the transport lock can be locked. For this, they take it out and loosen the safety catch. When the machine is faced with the problem of reducing power, the saw blade must be replaced. He may become blunt and have burns on the side. Sometimes it happens that the disc is simply not suitable for the material.

Consumers who use a miter sawMetabo KGS 216 M, sometimes encounter strong vibrations. To this can lead the deformation of the saw blade. It should be replaced. Vibration is sometimes caused by improper installation of the disk. If you are faced with the problem of difficulty turning the turntable, then this can lead to sawdust, which simply need to be removed.

Recommendations for troubleshooting

Even with the use of the highest qualitypower tools sometimes have some problems. If you are faced with the fact that the surface in the side stop began to diverge, it can affect the accuracy of cutting. The operator therefore receives a different result when sawing on the right or left. If you have a miter saw Metabo KGS 216 M, the photo of which you can find in the article, then it is necessary to remove the support from it, and then prepare a piece of getinaks. Its surface should be flat and smooth.

From the material should make patterns so that theyturned out to be slightly larger than the surfaces to be leveled. The material is placed on the reference base, for example, on the surface of the tabletop. A layer of epoxy resin is applied on both surfaces of the stop, it is necessary to lay getinaks on top. As soon as the resin dries, you need to cut off the excess, this will allow you to get an even plastic coating.

Recommendations for repairing the engine and gearbox

Saw miter Metabo KGS 216 M, reviews aboutwhich were presented above and can help you make the right choice, may face the problem of engine or gearbox failure. This is indicated by the lack of rotation of the disk. Sometimes the smell of burning starts to emanate from the tool body, the saw does not gain power, and sincerely happens in the engine area.

If you notice that the tool began to workunstable, it should be concluded that the gearbox or engine is out of order. It is necessary to unscrew and remove the drive mounting screws for the motor housing, and then remove the gearbox. The operator should rotate 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 the stator are checked for short circuits. Brushes and collector should be inspected. If one of the parts was worn at least 40%, then you need to replace both.

Conclusion

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