Metabo KS 18 LTX 216, Original Instructions Manual

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7.3 On/off switch cutting laser

 (29)

Switching on/off of the cutting laser. 
The cutting laser marks a line to the left of the 

saw's cut. Make a trial cut to become familiar with 

the positioning.

Danger! 

LASER BEAM

DO NOT LOOK INTO THE BEAM

LASER CLASS 2

EN 60825-1:2014

P<1mW, 

λ

=650nm

Note: 

Cordless devices: During a short break the cutting 

laser goes off (sleep mode) and is automatically 

reactivated when resuming work. In case of a 

long break the cutting laser switches off. 

Reactivation: Use switch

 (29)

.

7.4 Setting the angle of inclination

After loosening the locking lever

 (23)

, the saw 

can be infinitely inclined between 0° and 45° to 

the left of the vertical position

 (40)

. 

Press the locking button

 (24)

 during the 

adjustment process in order to also set angles up 

to 47° to the left of the vertical/ up to 2° to the right 

of the vertical.

Danger! 

In order for the angle of inclination not to change 

when cutting, the locking lever

 (23)

 of the swivel 

arm has to be tightened.
You can adapt the position of the locking lever 

according to your requirements: pull out locking 

lever, turn and push in the desired position and let 

engage.

7.5 Turntable

After loosening the locking lever

 (11)

 and 

activating the safety catch

 (12)

, the turntable can 

be turned by 47° to the left or by 47° to the right 

for mitre cuts. In this manner the cutting angle to 

the support edge of the workpiece is adjusted.

Danger! 

In order for the mitre angle not to change during 

cutting, the locking handle

 (11)

 of the turntable has 

to be tightened (also in the stop positions!).

7.6 Pulling device

Using the pulling device, also larger workpieces 

with greater cross sections can be cut. The 

pulling device can be used for all types of cuts 

(straight cuts, mitre cuts, slanted cuts and double 

mitre cuts, and cutting of grooves).
If the pulling device is not required, lock the 

pulling device in the rear position using the set 

screw

 (13)

. 

7.7 Cutting depth limitation

Together with the pulling device the cutting depth 

limitation

 (51)

 permits the cutting of grooves. 

Turn the set screw and fix with the counter nut. 

The cutting depth limitation can be deactivated, if 

the parallel guide

 (52)

 is pushed towards the rear.

7.8 Setting the speed 

only for KGSV 216 M, 

KGSM 216 Vario Max)

Select the speed at the setting wheel

 (20)

. See 

table for recommended setting wheel positions. 

Wood: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6

Aluminium:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6

Plastic:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3

8.1 Connect chip sack / chip and dust 

extraction unit

Danger! 

Dust of certain timber species (e.g. beech, oak, 

ash) can cause cancer when inhaled.

– Only use a suitable dust extraction unit or 

installed dust sack. 

– In addition, use a dust mask, as not all saw dust 

is collected or extracted. 

– Regularly empty the dust sack. Wear a dust 

mask while emptying the sack. 

If you operate the device with the supplied dust 

sack: 



Attach the dust sack

 (2)

 to the chip extraction 

adapter nozzle

 (3)

. Ensure that the closure

 (1)

of the dust sack is closed.

If you connect the device to a dust extraction unit: 



Use a suitable adapter to connect it to the chip 

extraction adapter nozzle (see chapter 12. 

"Accessories").



Ensure that the dust extraction unit meets the 

requirements stated in chapter 16. "Technical 

Specifications".



Observe the dust collector's operating 

instructions as well!

8.2 Installing the workpiece clamping 

device

The workpiece clamping device

 (15)

 can be 

installed in two positions:
– For wide workpieces:

Insert the workpiece clamping device into the 

rear drilling

 (38)

 of the table.

– For narrow workpieces:

Insert the workpiece clamping device into the 

front drilling

 (39)

 of the table.

8.3 For mains powered machines only

Danger! High voltage 

Operate machine only on a power source meeting 

the following requirements (see also chapter 16. 

"Technical Specifications"):
– Mains voltage and system frequency must 

conform to the voltage and frequency shown on 

the machine´s rating label; 

– fuse protection by a residual current operated 

device (RCD) of 30 mA sensitivity; 

– outlets properly installed, earthed or grounded, 

and tested.



Position power supply cable so it does not 

interfere with the work and is not damaged. 



Use only rubber-jacketed extension cables with 

sufficient lead cross-section (3 × 1.5 mm

2

).



Use extension cables for outdoor areas. When 

working outdoors, only use the correspondingly 

marked extension cable approved for this 

purpose.



Avoid accidental start-up. Ensure that the on/off 

switch is switched off when inserting the plug in 

the socket.

8.4 For cordless machines only



Avoid accidental start-up. Before fitting the 

battery pack, make sure that the machine is 

switched off.

Battery pack

Charge the battery pack

 (34)

 before use.

If performance diminishes, recharge the battery 

pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C 

and 30°C.
Li-Ion battery packs "Li-Power" have a capacity 

and signal indicator

 (33)

:

- Press the button

 (32)

, the LEDs indicate the 

charge level.

- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost 

flat and must be recharged.

Removing and inserting the battery pack

Removal: Press the battery pack release button

(31)

 and pull out the battery pack

 (34)

 towards the 

rear.
To insert: Slide the battery pack

 (34)

 in until it 

engages.



Before starting work, check to see that the 

following are in proper working order. 



Assume proper operating position: 
– at the front of the saw; 
– in front of the saw; 
– next to the line of cut.

Danger! 

If possible, fix the workpiece using the workpiece 

clamping device

 (15)

. 

Danger of crushing!

When inclining or swivelling the saw head, never 

reach into the hinge area or below the device!



Hold the saw head during inclination.



Use during work: 
– workpiece support – for long workpieces, if 

otherwise workpiece would fall off the table 

after cutting; 

– dust sack or dust extraction unit. 



Cut only workpieces of dimensions that allow for 

safe and secure holding while cutting. 



Always hold the workpiece down on the table 

and do not jam it. Do not attempt to stop the saw 

blade by pushing the workpiece against its side. 

Risk of personal injury if the saw blade is 

blocked. 

9.1 Straight cuts

Starting position: 

– Transport lock

 (25)

 pulled out. 

– Saw head swivelled upwards.
– Cutting depth limitation

 (52)

 deactivated.

– Turntable is in 0

°

 position, locking button

 (11)

for turntable is tightened. 

– The inclination of the swivel arm to the vertical is 

0

°

, locking lever

 (23)

 for inclined position is 

tightened.

– Pulling device at the very rear. 
– Set screw

 (13)

 of the pulling device has been 

loosened. 

– Set workpiece stop

 (26)

:

Release locking screw

 (36)

. Move the 

additional profile

 (35)

 in such a way that the 

workpiece is supported in the best manner 

possible  and will not interfere with the blade or 

the guard. Fasten with locking screw

 (36)

.

Cutting the workpiece: 

1. Push the workpiece against the parallel guide/

ripping fence and clamp using the workpiece 

clamping device

 (15)

.

2. For wider workpieces: pull the saw head 

forwards (towards the operator) (pulling 

device).

3. Activate the safety lock

 (27)

 ,press on/off 

switch

 (28)

 and keep pressed.

4. Slowly lower the saw head at the handle all the 

way down and, if required, push towards the 

rear (away from the operator). During the 

sawing process press on the workpiece just 

enough for the motor speed not to lower too 

much. 

5. Cut the workpiece in one operation. 
6. Release the on/off switch

 (28)

 and slowly let 

the saw head swivel back into the upper 

starting position. 

9.2 Mitre cuts

Starting position: 

– Transport lock

 (25)

 pulled out. 

– Saw head swivelled upwards.
– Cutting depth limitation

 (52)

 deactivated.

– Inclination of the swivel arm to the vertical is 0°, 

locking lever

 (23)

 for inclination setting is 

tightened.

– Pulling device at the very rear. 
– Set screw

 (13)

 of the pulling device has been 

loosened.

– Set workpiece stop

 (26)

:

Release locking screw

 (36)

. Move the 

additional profile

 (35)

 in such a way that the 

workpiece is supported in the best manner 

possible  and will not interfere with the blade or 

the guard. Fasten with locking screw

 (36)

.

8. Commissioning 

9. Operation