metabo MPTLF724 Paint Remover Power Tools Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- metabo
Table of Contents
metabo MPTLF724 Paint Remover Power Tools
Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these paint removers, identified by type and serial number 1), meet all relevant requirements of directives 2) and standards 3). technical documents for 4).
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to compile the technical file, see
4) on page 3, hereby declare under sole responsibility that these paint
removers, identified by type and serial number 1) on page 3, fulfill all
relevant provisions of following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2008/
1597, S.I. 2012/3032 and Designated Standards EN ISO 12100:2010, EN
60745-1:2009+A11:2010, EN IEC 63000:2018.
Specified Use
The paint remover is suitable for the machining of painted and unpainted
wooden surfaces.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety
information must be observed.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-tions will reduce the risk of
injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents.
Special Safety Instructions
- Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
- Wait until the cutter head is at a standstill before setting down the power tool. An exposed cutter head can get caught on the surface and lead to a loss of control and possible serious injury.
- Do not place the device on hard surfaces to protect the reversible cutting plates.
- Always wear personal protective equipment, safety goggles, ear protectors, protective gloves and heavy-duty footwear during work and for all setting, conversion and maintenance tasks!
- Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the reversible blades. Pay attention to the rotating cutter head! Keep in mind that the motor and thus the cutter head of your paint remover continues to run after switching off the tool.
- Avoid inadvertent starts: always switch the tool off when the plug is removed from the mains socket or if there has been a power cut.
- Turn/replace blunt reversible blades in good time: Worn cutting edges of the reversible blades increase the risk of kickback and reduce the quality of the milling operation.
- Turn/replace blunt reversible blades always in pairs.
- Do not machine any workpiece surfaces that contain nails, screws or similar obstacles!
- The workpiece must lay flat and be secured against slipping, e.g. using clamps.
- Secure small workpieces. For example, clamp in a vice.
Opening the protective flaps
Attention: Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the blades! Switch
off the machine. The cutter head has to be idle!
A: Open the protective flap as shown and
B: fold all the way upwards.
Protective flaps:
All protective flaps have to be closed during surface milling operations.
During peripheral milling (e.g. at folds) open only the protective flap
pointing towards the workpiece.
High forces are released if the tool jams or catches. You must therefore
always hold the machine with both hands using the handles provided, assume a
safer stance and concentrate while working.
Reduce dust exposure:
- Some dust created by using this power tool may contain chemicals known to cause cancer, allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of such substances are, lead (in paint containing lead), additives used for wood treatment (chromate, wood preservatives), some wood types (such as oak or beech dust).
- The risk from these exposures depends on how long you or bystanders are being exposed.
- Do not let particles enter the body.
- To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
- Observe the relevant guidelines for your material, staff, application and place of application (e.g. occupational health and safety regulations, disposal).
- Collect the generated particles at the source, avoid deposits in the surrounding area.
- Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- Use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers
- Ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep clean using a vacuum cleaner Sweeping or blowing stirs up dust
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing Do not blow, beat or brush
Overview
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Protective flap
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Locking button
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Additional handle
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Sliding switch ( 0 / I )
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Handle
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Extraction nozzle
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Extraction connection piece (Ø 35 mm)
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Graver
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Multi-socket spanner
a Hexagon
b Torx -
Planing base
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Reversible blade
Commissioning
- Before plugging in, check that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match with your power supply.
- Always install an RCD with a max. trip current of 30 mA upstream.
Attaching the additional handle
Always work with the additional handle (3) attached! Attach the auxiliary
handle as shown.
Use
Always work with an extraction system to guarantee perfect machine operation.
Always guide the machine with both hands on the handles (3), (5) provided.
Switching On and Off the paint remover
Switching on
Lift paint remover so that the cutter head is free. Push the slide switch (4)
forward.
I On
In continuous operation, the machine continues running if it is forced out
of your hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with both hands using the
handles provided, stand securely and concentrate.
Switching off
Lift paint remover so that the cutter head is free. Press the rear of the
slide switch (4). The slide switch jumps back.
0 Off
Wait until the cutter head 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.
Locking the cutter head
Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the reversible blades. Lock the
cutter head only when the cutter head is idle! Switch off paint remover and
pull the mains plug from the socket!
Lay the paint remover on its side.
Press the locking button (2) up to the stop and keep pressed.
Simultaneously turn the cutter head using the hexagonal wrench (9-a) (any
direction). Turn until the pressed locking button noticeably engages and the
cutter head is locked.
Setting the axial cutting depth
Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the reversible blades. Set the axial
cutting depth only when the cutter head is idle! Switch off paint remover and
pull the mains plug from the socket!
Lock the cutter head and keep the locking button pressed.
Set the desired cutting depth by turning the setting screw using a hexagonal
wrench (9-a).
Possible cutting depths: 0-0.3 mm
Start with a small cutting depth and increase it gradually until you have
reached the optimum setting for the workpiece to be processed.
Do not leave the hexagonal wrench in place!
Attaching / Removing the extraction connection piece
Use a Metabo all-purpose vacuum cleaner for dust extraction purposes.
Attachment
Push the extraction connection piece (7) until it engages into the extraction
nozzle (6).
Now the desired extraction unit can be connected to the extraction connection
piece with the pipe diameter 35 mm.
Removal
Press the lip and simultaneously remove the extraction connection piece (7)
from the extraction nozzle (6).
Tips and Tricks
Guiding the paint remover
Always use two hands to guide the paint remover backwards where possible over
the surface of the workpiece being processed. When holding the paint remover
down, ensure that the low pressure exerted is distributed evenly over the area
of the planing base.
Presenting the tool to the edge of a workpiece
See diagram A: Hold the paint remover parallel with the surface of the workpiece. When presenting the tool, ensure that the planing base is in contact with the largest possible area of the surface (10).
Operation
See diagram B: Guide the paint remover in such a way that the planing base
(10) is always positioned on the surface that has not yet been processed. If
you proceed as shown, a narrow section is left over.
See figure C: You can remove this section by setting the cutting depth to 0 mm
(see section 7.3) and now always guide the planing base (10) over the
processed surface.
Smoothing
Reduce the cutting depth to achieve a smooth surface finish.
Maintenance
- Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the reversible blades. Effect maintenance work only when the cutter head is idle! Switch off paint remover and pull the mains plug from the socket!
- Always wear personal protective equipment, safety goggles, ear protectors, protective gloves and heavy-duty footwear during work and for all setting, conversion and maintenance tasks!
Cleaning the reversible blades
Paint might build up under the cutting edges of the reversible blades. In this
case, clean the edges of the reversible blades using the graver (8).
Turn/replace the reversible blades
Use original Metabo reversible blades only. Order no.: 6.31720 (4 pieces)
Order no.: 6.31660 (10 pieces)
Blunt edges of the reversible blades increase the danger that the paint
remover jams during the milling operation and kicks back. Therefore
turn/replace blunt reversible blades in good time!
If required, clean Torx of the reversible blades using a graver (8).
Axial reversible cutting plates:
Locking the cutter head.
Put the paint remover down and release locking button.
Remove hexagonal wrench (9-a) and refit (9-b, Torx).
Press the locking button (2) up to the stop and keep pressed.
Radial reversible cutting plates:
Open protective flap. Turn cutter head with multi-socket spanner until the
reversible cutting blade is accessible.
Remove the screws of the reversible blades (11) with the Torx key(9-b). Loosen
the reversible blade (11) with the gravel and clean the support surface of the
reversible blades.
Insert the reversible blades (11) in such a way that the sharp edges are
pointing in the direction of rotation.
If all edges are blunt, replace the reversible blade.
- Always turn/replace both reversible blades!
- Replace screws if the torx is damaged!
- Tighten reversed/new reversible blades with 5 Nm.
- Do not leave the Torx key in place!
Cleaning the cutter head and sliding surface of the planing base
If required, clean the cutter head with agents suitable for cleaning aluminium
(pH value between 4.5 and 8).
Cleaning the extraction nozzle
During the milling operation, chips can get stuck in the extraction nozzle (6)
and clog the same.
Lodged chips can be loosened and removed through the cleaning slit in the
extraction nozzle using the graver (8).
If required, remove the extraction nozzle (6). Remove the Phillips screws and
pull out the extraction nozzle towards the rear. Clean extraction nozzle (6)
and planing base (10).
Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
Use only accessories which fulfil the requirements and specifications listed
in these operating instructions.
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by qualified electricians
ONLY!
If the mains connection cable of this machine is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or an authorized service centre to avoid hazard.
If you have Metabo electrical tools that require repairs, please contact your
Metabo service centre. For addresses see
www.metabo.com
You can download spare parts lists from www.metabo.com
Environmental Protection
Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on
the recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Dispose of generated chips properly.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household waste! In accordance with European Directive 2002/ 96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national legal systems, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally compatible recycling.
Technical Specifications
Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3. Changes due to technological progress reserved.
P1 =rated input power
P2 =power output
n0 =no-load speed
n1 =on-load speed
m =weight
Measured values determined in conformity with EN 62841.
Machine in protection class II
~ AC Power
The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid standards).
Emission values
These values make it possible to assess the emissions from the power tool and to compare different power tools. Depending on the operating conditions, the condition of the power tool or the accessories, the actual load may be higher or lower. For assessment purposes, please allow for breaks and periods when the load is lower. Based on the adjusted estimates, arrange protective measures for the user e.g. organisational measures.
Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in
accordance with EN 62841:
ah =Vwoibrod)ation emission value (planing soft
Kh,SG =Uncertainty (vibration)
Typical A-effective perceived sound levels:
LpA =Sound-pressure level
LWA =Acoustic power level
KpA, KWA= Uncertainty
During operation the noise level can exceed 80 dB(A).
Wear ear protectors!
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Metabo-Allee 1
72622 Nuertingen
Germany
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