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My brand new $750 Metabo mitre saw is completely out of alignment. Are you supposed to align the thing yourself before using it ?? There is no info in the manual.
Does anyone know how to fix this ? I would like to avoid sending it back as I bough it online and I stupidly threw away the packaging before I noticed the problem.
I have looked for alignment screws but cannot figure it out. The only bolt I see is the one in the upper/middle of the photo, but that’s just the center for the base rotation.
The misalignment is in the upper body’s attachment to the base. If I press the handle to the left while cutting the cuts are improving .
I have contacted Metabo support and they said it is an production error. They asked where I purchased it, I sent them the warranty and receipt, so we will see what happens now.
I have just purchased the same saw and have exactly the same problem. Did you manage to get yours resolved.
I have just purchased the same saw and have exactly the same problem. Did you manage to get your problem resolved.
Me too! Same saw, same problem! The only thing I think that it maybe is the 4 bolts labelled “46” in the useless manual but not identified in the text.
I have not tried to move them yet – i am hoping someone with click on with a fix. In addition, on my saw the two fences ( L & R) are not in line which makes me think that those 4 bolts maybe the answer as they seem to adjust both sides independently.
Best regards,
I started this thread in 2019, but whatever …
I got my original Metabo KGSV 72 XACT replaced by the Metabo brand importer in my country, and the new saw seemed to be in good alignment. Not perfect but as good as it gets I guess within this price bracket.
However, fast forwarding 3-4 years and it seems the new saw has gradually developed the same misalignment as the former one, and even more. I have not abused it or anything, jut normal usage and storage. My saw is in the garage and there is a considerable temperature variation during the year. I will bring it inside for a couple of days to see if it adjusts itself somewhat.
I found a useful youtube video on how to adjust the saw. I adjusted the side fences and the laser and it seems my saw is good now. The laser is crappy and easily comes out of alignment.
Thanks for sharing. Wish they came true from the factory but seems like a lot of manufacturers do not. Usually good for framing but not for finishing.