Metabo HO 18 LTX 20-82 Original Operating Instructions page 11

speed so that the shavings are ejected uniformly
from the machine.
To obtain a smooth workpiece surface, set a low
cutting depth and slowly and uniformly advance the
planer.
1. Setting the planing depth.
2. Tightly hold the machine with both hands at the
handles (2) and (6).
3. Place the front part of the planer evenly on the
workpiece.
At the start of the workpiece, press the front part
of the planer on the workpiece. See page 2, fig.
A.
4. Switch on first, then guide the accessory
towards the workpiece.
5. Guide the machine forwards in a slow and
uniform manner.
6. The stand (11) is swivelled upwards by the
workpiece edge.
7. At the end of the workpiece, press the rear part
of the planer on the workpiece. See page 2, fig.
A.
Chamfering edges
The V-groove (1) makes chamfering workpiece
edges easier.
Place the machine with V-groove (1) on the
workpiece edge. Guide the machine forwards in a
slow and uniform manner on the edge.
Planing with parallel guide
Insert the parallel guide, (13) from the left. Push into
the desired position and tighten the clamping screw
(12).
When planing, the parallel guide (13) must make
contact with the workpiece.
8. Maintenance
Remove the battery pack from the machine
before making any adjustments, changing
tools, maintaining or cleaning.
Danger of injury from sharp edges of the
planer knives.
The cutter continues running after the machine
has been switched off. Wait for the standstill of
the cutter.
Reverse/replace planer knives (21) that have
turned blunt (see page 3, fig. B)
1. Turn the drive belt (18) until the planer knife is
accessible.
2. Fastening screws (19) (20) must be loosened
(not unscrewed) with key.
3. Using a piece of wood, push the planer knife (21)
out from the side (see arrow in fig.).
4. Insert reversed/new planer knife (21). (order no.
see chapter 10. accessories).
5. Centrally align the planer knife (21): It protrudes
the cutter (22) on the right and left by 1 mm
respectively.
6. Firmly tighten (10-15 Nm) the fastening screws
(19) with key (20) - the central fastening screw
first.
7. Also reverse/replace the second planer knife.
ONLY IF NEEDED:
Adjust the holder of the planer knife (23) (see
page 3, fig. C)
The holder of the planer knife (23) comes correctly
adjusted from the factory. In case it got misaligned,
adjust it as follows:
1. Turn the drive belt (18) until the planer knife is
accessible.
2. Fastening screws (19) (20) must be loosened
with key.
3. Remove mounting plate (24).
4. Remove planer knife (21) and planer knife
holder (23) .
5. Loosen the screws (26).
6. Position the planer knife holder (23) (as shown)
on the setting gauge (25):
Align in such a way that the planer knife holder
(23) makes contact with spot A and at the same
time the planer knife (21) makes contact with
spot B at the setting gauge (25). See figure!
7. Tighten (1,4 - 2,2 Nm) both screws (26).
8. Insert planer knife holder (23) and planer knife
(21) (as shown) in the cutter (22) and align
centrally.
9. Position the mounting plate (24) (as shown) and
firmly tighten (10-15 Nm) the fastening screws
(19) with a key (20) - the central fastening screw
first.
10.If required, also adjust the second planer knife
holder (23).
9. Troubleshooting, cleaning
Remove the battery pack from the machine
before making any adjustments, changing
tools, maintaining or cleaning.
Danger of injury from sharp edges of the
planer knives.
The cutter continues running after the machine
has been switched off. Wait for the standstill of
the cutter.
Clogged ejection nozzle
Use a suitable tool, e.g. a piece of wood to
clean a clogged ejection nozzle (14). Do not
reach into the ejection nozzle (14).
Clean the machine regularly. This includes
vacuum cleaning the ventilation louvres on the
motor.
10. Accessories
Only use original Metabo battery packs and Metabo
accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating
instructions.
A Carbide reversible planer knife
Order no.: 6.30282 (2 pieces)
Order no.: 6.30272 (10 pieces)
B Chargers: ASC ultra, ASC 30-36, ASC 15, etc.
C Battery packs with different capacities. Only buy
battery packs only with voltage suitable for your
power tool:
ENGLISH en
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