Clarke CMFT 20Li, 6487030 User guide

20V CORDLESS MULTI FUNCTION TOOL

MODEL NO: CMFT20Li

PART NO: 6487030

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS1013

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 20V cordless Multi Function Tool.

Read this manual fully before use. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure
the safety of yourself and those around you.

You can also look forward to your purchase providing you with a long and
satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/
OR SERIOUS INJURY. THE TERM “POWER TOOL” IN ALL WARNINGS LISTED
BELOW REFERS TO YOUR 20V CORDLESS MULTI FUNCTION TOOL.

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions

can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do

not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified

plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,

ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

earthed or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for

outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

shock.

f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual

current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal injury.

b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

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c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench

or a key left attached to a rotating part o the power tool may result in personal
injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection

facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the

power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended

could result in a hazardous situation.

5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is

suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.

b. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other

battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

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c. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like

paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make
a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.

d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid

contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.

6) SERVICE

a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

maintained.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.

SYMBOLS

Weee Symbol CE Mark

Read instruction manual before use

SAFETY RULES FOR OSCILLATING SAWS & SANDERS

1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring. Contact with

a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator. Do not cut or break into existing walls or other blind areas where

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electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.

2. Use a metal detector to determine if there are gas or water pipes hidden in

the work area or call the local utility company for assistance before
beginning the operation. Striking or cutting into a gas line will result in

explosion. Water entering an electrical device may cause electrocution.

3. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the material
being cut. The proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight.

4. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily or cause
kickback.

5. Exercise caution when handling the accessories. The accessories are very
sharp.

6. Wear protective gloves when changing cutting accessories. Accessories
become hot after prolonged usage.

7. Limit the exposure time to vibration by taking frequent rest periods.
Vibration caused by the tool may be harmful to the hands and arms.

8. Before scraping, check the workpiece for nails. If found, either remove
them or set them well below intended finished surface. Striking a nail with
accessory edge could cause the tool to jump.

9. Do not wet sand with this tool. Water entering the motor housing is an
electrical shock hazard.

10. Never work in area which is wet or damp such as newly applied wallpaper.
There is an electrical shock hazard when working in such conditions with a
power tool and heating of the water caused by scraping action may
cause harmful vapours to be emitted from workpiece.

11. Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and
when sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes
and inhaled easily and may cause health complications.

12. Use special precautions when sanding chemically pressure treated

lumber, lead-based paint, or any other material that may contain
carcinogens. A suitable breathing respirator and protective clothing must

be worn by persons entering the work area. The work area should be
sealed by plastic sheeting and persons not protected should be kept out
until work area is thoroughly cleaned.

13. Do not use sandpaper intended for larger sanding pads. Larger sandpaper
will extend beyond the sanding pad causing snagging, tearing of the
paper or kick-back. Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can
also cause cuts.

14. Pease keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

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BEFORE USE

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES

WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REMOVED BEFORE
FITTING OR REMOVING THE ACCESSORIES .

The multi-function tool should be supplied with the retaining disc held in place
by the retaining screw.

1. Remove the retaining screw using
the hex key supplied, and lift
away the retaining disc.

2. Position your chosen accessory on
the drive spindle, ensuring that the
locating pins engage with the
corresponding holes in the
accessory and that the accessory
lays flat on the spindle.

3. Replace the retaining disc (not
required when using the sanding
pad),

• Ensure that the ridged face of

the retaining disc is in contact
with the accessory

4. Secure in place with the retaining
screw using the hex key supplied.
Do not overtighten.

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FITTING THE SANDING SHEETS

The sanding pad is faced with hook and loop material enabling the sanding
sheets to be quickly and simply attached or removed.

1. Align the sanding sheet to the
sanding pad and press firmly to
attach in place.

• Try to ensure that the holes in

the sanding sheet line up with
the holes in the sanding pad.

2. To remove the sanding sheet,
carefully peel off the sheet from
one of the corners.

FITTING THE BATTERY PACK (NOT SUPPLIED)

This multi purpose tool requires a 20V battery pack (6487040) and 1 Hour
Charger (6487050) to operate. Both are available separately from your local
Clarke dealer.

TO FIT THE BATTERY

1. Slide the battery pack onto the
base of the multi purpose tool.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

1. Press and hold the release buttons
on the side of the battery pack.

2. Slide the battery pack away from
the base of the handle.

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OPERATION

1. Hold the tool firmly and switch on
by sliding the On/Off switch
forward. The motor will then run
continuously. Slide the switch
back and the motor will stop.

2. Slowly apply the tool to the
workpiece and proceed to sand
or cut. Move the tool across the
work applying a light even
pressure.

• Whether cutting, scraping or sanding, always ensure the workpiece

is securely fixed, i.e. clamped to a workbench or secured in a vice.

• When working on car bodywork, the vibration may cause any items

left on the car bonnet, boot or roof to fall, leading to injury to yourself
or others in the work vicinity. Always keep the work area tidy.

WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE WORKING POSITION ADOPTED DOES NOT
CAUSE OPERATOR FATIGUE WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

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USING THE SANDER ATTACHMENT

GRIT USED FOR

40

Removing paint and
sanding down rough
surfaces

80

Sanding down plain timber.

120

Smooth finish to bare wood.

400

Fine sanding between
coats of paint

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND A DUST MASK FOR
DUSTY APPLICATIONS AND WHEN SANDING OVERHEAD.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT SANDING SHEET

Ensure you have the correct sanding
paper for the application. Always
test on scrap material before using
on your final workpiece.

The sanding sheets are rated
according to the number marked
on the back of each sheet. The
lower the number, the coarser and
more abrasive the particles on the
sheet will be.

SANDING

1. Taking care that the sander is not
touching the work piece, switch
the tool on.

2. Place the tool on the workpiece,
ensuring the whole are of the
sanding base/pad is in contact
with the work surface.

3. Allow the tool to do the work and
do not apply heavy pressure.
Heavy pressure does not increase
the removal of material but may
wear out the sanding sheets
faster.

4. If sanding into corners, use the tip
or corner of the sanding pad.

NOTE: Take care not to apply

excessive pressure as this
can cause circular tooling marks on the work, especially if using
coarse sanding sheets.

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USING THE SCRAPER

In scraping mode, the tool can be used to remove materials such as paint,
sealant residues, adhesives, fabrics and vinyl from materials such as wood,
plastic, metal and painted surfaces.

1. Switch the tool on before it
touches the work piece.

2. Adjust the speed control to a
medium/high speed as required.

3. Place the tool on the workpiece,
ensuring the angle of the scraper
blade to the workpiece is correct.

4. Allow the tool to do the work and
do not apply a heavy pressure
which can cut into the surface
and overload the tool.

NOTE: The scraping blade is designed for scraping soft materials from flat

surfaces. Ensure you get the correct angle and only apply light
pressure to avoid cutting the surface.

NOTE: The scraper blade is quite sharp and tends to remove the surface

from soft materials such as timber (acting in a similar way to a chisel).
Great care should therefore be taken when removing coatings from
these types of materials.

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USING THE SAW ATTACHMENT

In sawing mode, the tool can be used to cut materials such as wood, plastics
and sheet metal such as aluminium, although the supplied blades are not
ideally suited to cutting steel or similar ferrous metals.

CAUTION: CLAMP YOUR WORKPIECE SECURELY IF POSSIBLE BEFORE
STARTING WORK.

NOTE: Ensure the blade is sharp and not damaged before starting work.

SAWING WITH THE STRAIGHT BLADE

1. Switch the tool on before it
touches the work piece.

2. If making a plunge cut use a slight
pendulum motion to allow chip/
debris removal.

NOTE: If using the saw attachments

for plunge cuts, only use the
saw on soft materials such as
softwood and plaster
boards. Always check that
there are no nails or screws in the workpiece before cutting.

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MAINTENANCE

Before starting any cleaning or maintenance, always ensure the tool is
isolated from the electrical supply by switching off and removing the plug
from the power socket.

CLEANING

1. Ensure all air ventilation slots are clear, (Use compressed air to clean the
tool if possible. Always wear protective goggles when cleaning with
compressed air).

2. Clean the exterior of the tool with a soft cleaning cloth. Never use any
chemicals or harsh abrasives. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts, which may be susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• All bearings etc, in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of

high grade lubricant for the tools lifetime under normal operating
conditions, therefore no further lubrication is necessary.

• The carbon brushes in the tool will eventually wear down to such an

extent that sparks will be noticed inside the tool and its performance
will deteriorate. Brushes are a consumable spare which should be
replaced by your Clarke dealer or power tool repairer.

• Refer to your CLARKE dealer if internal maintenance is required.

CONSUMABLE SPARE PARTS

The Multi-Function Tool Accessory Kit - (Part No 6462205) includes the following
and is available from your CLARKE dealer.

1 x Semi-circular sanding blade (Diameter 65mm)

6 x Sanding sheets (2 x 60 grit) (2 x 120 Grit) (2 x 240 Grit)

1 x Straight Blade (10 mm)

1 x Straight Blade (20 mm)

2 x Straight Blade (32.5 mm)

1 x Semi-circular Blade (Diameter 87 mm)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage 20 VDC

Battery Type (not supplied) Li-Ion

No-load speed 17000 Oscillations /Minute:

Weight (without battery pack) 1.1 kg

Dimensions (without battery pack) (L x W x H) 234 x 70 x 113 mm

Sound Power Level (LWA) 90 dB(A)

Sound pressure Level (LPA) 79 dB(A)

Sound Uncertainty Value (K) 3 dB(A)

Vibration (Sanding) 4.7 m/s²

Vibration Uncertainty Value (K) 1.5 m/s²

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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