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News Release from: Metabo | Subject: KGS 305 12in Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 April 2005
Mitre saw removes dust through its base
A 12in dual bevel sliding compound mitre saw features the industry's largest crosscut capacity and is equipped with a system that removes dust through the base of the saw.
Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has added a 12" mitre saw to its new line of woodworking tools" "The KGS 305 12in Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw features the industry's largest crosscut capacity and is equipped with Metabo's exclusive dust collection system
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The versatile KGS 305 is ideal for crosscutting material up to 12.1/2in wide and 4.3/4in high.
The KGS 305 features Metabo's industry-unique dust collection system, which efficiently removes dust through the base of the saw.
It is the first tool of its kind to indicate roof pitch angles on the miter scale for quick, precise cuts and to allow users to set their own mitre detent for repetitive cuts where there is no existing stop.
The KGS 305 is easy to use.
The bevel angle can be adjusted quickly and easily with the flip of a lever.
The integrated saw blade lock and tool make changing the saw blade simple.
The flip stop depth function guarantees a constant cutting depth on every cut at any angle setting, while the multi-positioning clamp allows users to secure work pieces both horizontally and vertically.
The KGS 305 12in mitre saw is also designed for safety, with wide footprints for stable work surfaces and a lock-out feature incorporated into the switches.
Cords run through the rail to stay safely away from the blade.
The cutting depth is 4.3/4in at 90 deg and 3.1/4in at 45 deg; cutting width is 12.1/2in at 90deg and 9.1/4in at 45 deg.
The powerful 15A, 2kW motor achieves a no-load speed of 3800 rev/min.
Integrated table extensions expand the table up to 41in.
The KGS 305 is part of Metabo's first-ever line of benchtop woodworking tools, which includes three mitre saws, a table saw and a planer.
All five products were designed for Metabo by Elektra-Beckum (part of the Metabo Group since 1999) and feature innovative designs and Elektra-Beckum's signature electric blue colour.
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