Features and types of Metabo circular saws

The Metabo circular saw is a handy power tool used as a mobile device for cutting materials with different hardness values. Lightweight portable models allow for ease of use during construction, cutting material when decorating premises. Depending on the diameter of the saw blade, the technique copes with the tasks of cutting wood, stone, tiles, plastic, wood-based panels.

When choosing and buying Metabo saws, it is worth paying attention to such important aspects as the individual characteristics of the model. If we choose a disk accumulator circular, the reserve of autonomous work will matter. Features of submersible, stationary and hand saws are mainly related to the size of the saw blade, the presence of additional components: guide bar, work table.

In the manufacturer's catalog, the Metabo circular saw is presented in a wide variety of types. Versatile models are characterized by a combination of plunge-cut sawing functions with straight sawing. The presence of a guide rail is also of great importance and allows you to adhere to a given configuration and direction of cut when cutting materials.

Among the advantages that Metabo saws have are:

• built-in S-authomatic safety clutch that disconnects the drive when the rig is blocked by a foreign object;
• maintaining a given number of revolutions throughout the work;
• reduced vibration load on the body even during long-term continuous operation;
• prevention of restart after de-energization.

The circular saw for stand-alone operation is a simple and convenient solution for continuous operation. The compact and lightweight rechargeable model is suitable if work is performed far from autonomous power sources or requires freedom from cords and extension cords. Metabo has models in the KSA 18 LTX series equipped with a fast charging system and 4-5.2 Ah batteries.

The saws support cutting of the material in various planes, with an inclination angle of up to 50 degrees, at idle speed, they develop 2700 rpm. The standard weight of models in full equipment is about 4.3 kg, which allows you to work as long as possible without discomfort.

Unlike a conventional circular saw, a plunge-cut saw has the highest cutting accuracy. Such solutions are distinguished by precise regulation of operating parameters. These hand-held models have a positioning system that allows you to maintain the set cut value down to the millimeter. When choosing a suitable option, you should pay attention to the cutting depth at an angle of 90 degrees. The minimum (10 mm) is enough for cutting chamfers and mounting openings in laminated parts.If you need to cut a hole for a sink in the countertop or renovate the floor, you should choose a model with a wide range of cutting depths - up to 75 mm.

The usual range of devices with a guide rail implies a division into professional and domestic options. Compact options for home use are lightweight, power up to 2.2 kW, cutting depth in the range of 40–70 mm. If you plan to perform various operations that require control of the sawing accuracy, it is worth choosing more expensive options with adjustable cutting depth, a special guide bar. Professional models have a power of about 5 kW, allow you to more efficiently vary the working range of the tool, and are suitable for long continuous work.

If you do not plan to move the tool, you should consider purchasing circular saws in a tabletop format. A permanently fixed cutting tool allows you to create conditions for safer cutting of hard sheet and molded materials. The table saw has a cutting depth range of up to 70 mm. When choosing, you should focus on the power of the equipment, the availability of additional options.

Also available in models with a table used as a base. Such stationary beds are equipped with special legs, support the ability to adjust the cutting depth in the range of 50–140 mm by increasing the diameter of the cutting disc. The bed itself can be prefabricated or cast. The first option is more versatile. For the most powerful saws, a cast bed is used.

For information on how to choose a circular saw, see the next video.