Operation; Switching The Paint Remover On/Off; Locking The Cutterhead; Setting The Axial Cutting Depth - Metabo LF 724 S Manual Original

6 Operation

Before initial use, check that the mains voltage
and mains frequency stated on the rating plate
match the figures for your own mains supply.
Always work with an
extraction system to
guarantee perfect machine
operation.
Guide the machine with both hands
on the handles.
6.1

Switching the paint remover On/Off

Switching on
Lift the paint remover so that the cutterhead
can rotate freely. Push the slide-switch (4)
forwards.
I - switched on.
If switched on continuously, the
machine continues running if it is
jerked out of your hands. Therefore,
always hold the machine with both
hands on the handles, stand safely,
and concentrate on your work.
Switching off
Lift the paint remover so that the cutterhead
can rotate freely. Press down the rear end of
the slide-switch (4). The slide-switch springs
back.
0 - switched off.
Wait until the cutter drum is at a
standstill before setting down the
machine. An exposed cutter head can
get caught on the surface and lead to
a loss of control and possible serious
injury.
6.2

Locking the cutterhead

Be aware of the risk of injury
presented by the sharp cutting edges
of the reversible blades. Do not
attempt to lock the cutterhead in
position until it has come to rest.
Switch the paint remover off and
disconnect from the mains supply.
Set the paint remover down on its side.
Press the locking button (2) fully home into
position and hold down.
At the same time, turn the cutterhead with the
ring spanner (8a) in either direction. Turn until
the depressed locking button can be felt to
engage and the cutterhead is locked in
position.
6.3

Setting the axial cutting depth

Be aware of the risk of injury
presented by the sharp cutting edges
of the reversible blades. Do not
attempt to set the axial cutting depth
until the cutterhead has come to rest.
Switch the paint remover off and
disconnect from the mains supply.
Lock the cutterhead in position and hold down
the locking button.
Set the desired cutting depth by turning the
adjuster screw with the ring spanner supplied.
Range of cutting depth: 0 - 0.3 mm.
Start off with a fine cutting depth and increase
gradually until you reach the ideal cutting
depth for the material being processed.
ENGLISH
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