Festool Domino DF 500 - Manual (Page 11)

Turning On the Joiner
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury from
contact with moving parts, never turn on the tool
when the fence body is removed or does not
automatically return to its forward rest position.
The power switch for the Domino joiner locks into the On
position when activated. When working with the tool for
the first time, it is recommended that you become familiar
with the operation of the switch before you plug the tool
into a power outlet.
To turn the joiner on, push forward and down on the
power switch. To turn the joiner off, press down on the
back of the power switch to release the latch.
Using Dust Extraction
The Domino joiner is intended to be used with a dust
extraction system. Using the machine without dust
extraction will cause it to clog with wood chips.
When installing a Festool dust extraction hose onto the
dust port of the machine, it is easiest to insert the hose
at an angle and then push it on the rest of the way as
shown to the right.
Note: If you have a non-Festool vacuum
system and your vacuum hose does not fit the
dust extraction port, a Festool vacuum hose will
fit many other brands of vacuums.
Using the Locating Pins or Edge Stop Dogs
On the front of the fence are a pair of either locating pins
or edge stop dogs, depending on the manufacturing date
of the joiner. These are used to register the tool against
the edge of the workpiece or against a previously
machined mortise slot, and provide rapid and precise
placement of the tool on the workpiece.
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The distance between the locating pin/dog and the
center of the mortise slot is 37mm (1-7/16 inch).
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When the locating pin is against the edge of the
workpiece, the edge of the workpiece will be visible in
the center of the guide window on the top of the fence
(refer to right hand image below)
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The edge stop dogs can be locked in the retracted
position when not needed. Refer to page 12 for more
information. (The locating pins cannot be locked in the
retracted position.)
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