Metabo TS 254 User Manual

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 For table side extension adjustment,
the lock lever (60) must be released.
ARisk of injury!
When cutting, the handle must al-
ways be firmly tightened.
Scale reading when using the rip
fence
On which scale the cutting width is read
depends on how the fence extrusion is
installed on the rip fence:
– Wide edge =
scale with black numerals on white
background.
– Small edge =
scale with white numerals on black
background.
For small cutting widths the table side
extension is not extended. The cuttings
width is read on the respective right-
hand scale at the rip fence's pointer:
– Wide edge: cutting width from 0 to
35 cm.
– Small edge: cutting width from 0 to
29.5 cm.
If larger stock is to be cut, the table side
extension needs to be extended.
1. Shift rip fence to the end position on
the scale.
2. Pull out table side extension and set
rip fence to desired cutting width.
The cuttings width is read on the re-
spective left-hand scale at the
scale's pointer.
6.8 Adjusting table extension
The table extension extends the sup-
porting surface, providing safe support
for larger workpieces.
1. To pull out the table extension, both
knurled screws (61) must be re-
leased.
2. Withdraw table extension and set to
desired distance.
3. Retighten both knurled screws.
6.9 Sawing
ADanger!
Always use push stick if distance
between saw blade and rip fence is
less than 120 mm.
Straight cut
1. Set blade tilt and lock in position.
2. Set depth of cut. The blade guard
must rest with its front edge on the
workpiece.
3. Adjust rip fence.
4. Start saw.
5. Push workpiece in a steady motion
towards the rear and cut in a single
pass.
6. Switch machine off if no further cut-
ting is to be done immediately after-
wards.
Mitre cuts
1. The mitre fence is inserted into the
table slot from the table’s front edge.
2. Set desired angle after loosening the
mitre fence's locking handle (62)
and retighten locking handle.
3. Adjust lateral distance between aux-
iliary fence and saw blade:
 Release knurled nut and move
auxiliary fence as required.
 Tighten knurled nut.
4. Hold workpiece firmly against mitre
fence.
5. Cut workpiece by pushing the mitre
fence forward.
6. Switch machine off if no further cut-
ting is to be done immediately after-
wards.
ADanger!
Before every transport:
 switch machine off.
 wait for saw blade to come to
standstill.
 unplug mains cable.
 Lower saw blade fully.
 Set saw blade bevel angle to 0° and
lock with lock lever.
 Remove add-on parts (blade guard,
dust extraction). Store blade guard
at saw table.
 Wind up mains cable on cable reel.
Only tools with machine stand:
 Raise tool on frame and swing to the
rear. Set up machine on its edge
and fold in upper legs. The red turn-
ing levers must engage again.
 Swing machine to the rear and fold
in the lower legs. The red turning le-
vers must engage again.
 Push in handles and set down ma-
chine.
ACrushing hazard
Lock pulled-out table side extension
with lock lever.
Use handles (63) provided on sides of
table to carry the machine.
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7. Transport
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Metabo TS 254 Specifications

General

Input power	2000 W
Cable length	3.1 m
Output power	1270 W
Idle speed	4200 RPM
Cutting speed	56 m/s
Uncertainty K	3 dB
Blade diameter	254 mm
Sound power level	112 dB
Sound pressure level	99 dB
Cutting height @ 45°	54 mm
Cutting height @ 90°	87 mm
Cutting width @ parallel guide/rip fence (max)	630 mm
Saw blade included	Yes
Placement supported	Tabletop
Material width @ miter fence (max)	200 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	740 mm
Width	750 mm
Height	355 mm
Weight	33400 g