Sliding Compound Miter Saw cuts wood for trim carpentry.
Press Release Summary:
Portable Model KGS 255 offers miter angle cuts from 0-47°, with precision stops at 15, 22.5, 30, and 45° and will cut bevels from 0-45°. Nine amp motor drives 8½ in., 40-tooth carbide blade with 5/8 in. arbor at no-load speed of 4,800 rpm. Cutting capacity is 2 5/8 in. deep across 10 in. width at 90°, and 1½ in. deep across 6 7/8 in. width at 45° bevel. Saw includes blade lock, die-cast aluminum base, and through-the-base dust collection system.
Original Press Release:
Metabo Introduces Portable 8-1/2" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
West Chester, PA, December 2004 - Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, announced the introduction of the new portable KGS 255 8-1/2" Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Weighing only 32 pounds, the saw is easy to transport, yet its die-cast aluminum base and wide footprint provide strength and stability. The saw offers miter angle cuts from zero to 47°, with time-saving precision stops at 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° and will cut a bevel from zero to 45° and is ideal for mitering wood for trim carpentry.
The KGS 255's 9 amp motor drives the 8-1/2" blade, with standard 5/8" arbor, at a no-load speed of 4800 rpm. The cutting capacity is 2-5/8" deep across a 10" width at 90°, and 1-1/2" deep across a 6-7/8" width with a 45° bevel. The slide mechanism uses ball bearings to provide smooth operation. Black numbers against a silver background provide an easy-to-read scale. The sliding saw offers a unique through-the-base dust collection system unlike the typical hooded approach, and is compatible with 1-5/8" and 2-1/4" vacuum hoses as well as with 4" dust collection systems.
The saw's slide rails are protected from damage by a unique aluminum cover. Other unique features include an integrated saw blade lock and tool that makes blade changes simple and quick, as well as a cord clip that keeps the power cord away from the work area. A lockout feature is incorporated into the power switch. The saw is furnished with a 40-tooth carbide blade. A folding table, left-side 5-foot extension with fence and stops and right-side 5-foot extension with fence and stops are also available.
For more information, contact David Smith, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: dsmith@metabousa.com; Web: www.metabousa.com.
Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools. The name Metabo is German for "metal-boring," symbolic of the first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured by the company in 1924.
