Metabo LF 724 S User Manual

Contents
1 Declaration of Compliance
2 Proper Use
3 Overview
4 General Safety Rules
5 Specific Safety Rules
6 Operation
6.1 Switching the paint remover On/Off
6.2 Locking the cutterhead
6.3 Setting the axial cutting depth
6.4 Fitting/removing the extraction device
adapter
7 Tips and Tricks
7.1 Guiding the paint remover
7.2 Presenting the tool to the edge
of a workpiece
7.3 Procedure
7.4 Smoothing
8 Maintenance
8.1 Cleaning the reversible blades
8.2 Turning/replacing the reversible
blades
8.3 Cleaning the cutterhead and contact
surface of the planing base
8.4 Cleaning the vacuum extraction
nozzle
9 Repairs
10 Environmental Protection
11 Technical Specifications
1 Declaration of Compliance
On our own responsibility, we hereby declare
that this product complies with the standards
or standard-setting documents listed on page 2.
2 Proper Use
The paint remover is designed for removing
paint and varnish from flat wood surfaces and
smoothing untreated wood.
The operator bears sole responsibility for any
damage caused by inappropriate use.
The generally recognised accident prevention
regulations and the accompanying safety
instructions must be observed.
3 Overview
Refer to illustrations on page 3.
1 Protection flaps
2 Locking button
3 Handle
4 Slide-switch (0/I)
5 Vacuum extraction nozzle
6 Extraction device adapter (35 mm dia.)
7 Sharp-pointed tool
8 Combination ring/Torx spanner
a Ring spanner
b Torx
9 Planing base
10 Reversible blades
4 General Safety Rules
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of
injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
Before using this power tool, carefully read
through and familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information and the
instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation
for future reference, and pass on your power
tool only together with this documentation.
Original instructions
Dear Customer,
Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new Metabo
power tool. Every Metabo power tool is carefully tested and is subjected to the strict quality controls
of the Metabo Quality Assurance section. However, the service life of any power tool is to a great
degree dependent on yourself as the user. Please take account of the information contained in
these Operating Instructions and the accompanying documents. The more care you exercise in
handling your Metabo power tool, the longer will be the reliable service it provides for you.
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Metabo LF 724 S Specifications

General

Input power	710 W
Output power	400 W
Power source	AC
Chip thickness (max)	28 mm
Idle speed	10000 RPM
Rebating depth	0.3 mm
Soft grip	Yes
Product color	Black, Green

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2600 g