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Metabo KGS 216 M set: 216 mm saw with extra blade
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This Metabo set pairs the KGS 216 M mitre saw with an extra saw blade, under article number 690827000. It is aimed at DIYers and occasional trades who want a 216 mm corded saw for skirting, architrave and laminate flooring, with a second blade ready for a different material or as a spare. That extra blade is what sets this listing apart from the bare saw.
- Blade
- 216 mm
- Power
- 240 V, 1,500 W
- Slide
- Not stated
- Cut capacity at 90 degrees
- Not stated
- Cut line guide
- Not stated
In its favour
- 1,500 W motor and 5,000 rpm no load speed are listed.
- Bevel capability is listed, and the kit includes an extra 40 tooth blade.
- Listed weight of 13.5 kg keeps it portable.
Good to know
- The listing is mislabelled as a lawn mower in places and gives few saw details.
- Cut capacity and slide are not stated, so check Metabo's sheet before buying.
Our take
A listing that needs care
The listing title describes the product as a lawn mower in places, which is clearly an error. The useful facts are a 1,500 W motor, a no load speed of 5,000 rpm, a 216 mm blade, 40 teeth on the carbide blade and a weight of 13.5 kg. The set is described as the KGS 216 M kit plus a saw blade.
There is no information on cut capacity, slide, bevel range, laser or shadow line, dust extraction or what the second blade is designed for. Before buying, check Metabo's own data sheet for article 690827000 so you know exactly what you are getting.
What a 216 mm saw can do
A 216 mm blade is the common size for compact mitre saws. It handles skirting, architrave, picture rail, small section timber and most laminate flooring. Whether it can crosscut wide boards depends on whether this model has a slide, which the listing does not state.
A 40 tooth carbide blade is a reasonable compromise between speed and finish for general timber cutting.
Value of the second blade
A spare blade means you can keep one for clean trim work and use the other for rougher jobs, or fit it while the first is being sharpened. Without knowing its tooth count, it is hard to say how different it is from the standard blade.
Better documented alternatives
The DeWalt DWS774 is a 216 mm slider with a stated 250 x 62 mm capacity, an XPS shadow line and a 48 tooth blade. The DeWalt DWS777 is another 216 mm saw with XPS and an AirLock dust port. Both listings tell you far more than this one. For deeper cuts, the Metabo KGS 254 M gives 92 mm at 90 degrees and an LED shadow line.
Verdict
Consider the KGS 216 M set only if you have checked its full specification with Metabo and value having a spare blade. For most buyers, the DeWalt DWS774 is the safer choice with published capacity and XPS, and the Metabo KGS 254 M suits deeper timber cuts.
Compared with alternatives in: Best mitre saws for home and site
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