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 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.
(Please fold out).
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
Before using the power tool, read the
accompanying
Safety Instructions (red
booklet)
and these Operating Instructions
carefully and thoroughly.
Keep all of the documents supplied with the
tool in a safe place and pass them on to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
5 Specific Safety Rules
Pay particular attention to the
parts of the text marked with
this symbol for your own
safety and the protection of
your power tool.
Always wear safety goggles, protective gloves,
ear protectors and heavy-duty footwear when
working with your power tool.
Operating 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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ENGLISH
RTD10000591AA
(39841)
