Festool Domino DF 500 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Limited Warranty .............................................2
30 Day Money Back Guarantee......................... 2
1+2 Limited Warranty ..................................... 2
Conditions of 1+2 Limited Warranty .................. 2
Repairs ......................................................... 2
Returns......................................................... 2
Liability Statement ......................................... 2
Proprietary Notice........................................... 2
About This Manual............................................3
Tool Symbols ................................................. 3
General Power Tool Safety Warnings ...............4
Work Area Safety ........................................ 4
Electrical Safety .......................................... 4
Personal Safety........................................... 4
Power Tool Use and Care.............................. 4
Service ...................................................... 5
Specific Safety Rules for Tenon Joiners .............. 5
Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings .............. 5
Tool Description ...............................................5
Technical Specifications ................................... 5
Intended Use ................................................. 5
Functional Description ..................................... 6
Setup................................................................7
Setting Up a New Domino Joiner....................... 7
Setting the Fence Angle................................... 7
Setting the Fence Height ................................. 8
Setting the Mortise Width ................................ 8
Setting the Mortise Depth ................................ 9
Changing the Mortising Bit ............................... 9
Operation .......................................................10
Overview, General Notes, and Tips .................. 10
Plug-It ® Power Cord ...................................... 10
Turning On the Joiner.................................... 11
Using Dust Extraction .................................... 11
Using the Locating Pins or Edge Stop Dogs ....... 11
Disabling/Retracting the Edge Stop Dogs.......... 12
Using the Base Support Bracket...................... 12
Using the Optional Narrow Frame Fence........... 12
Using the Optional Outrigger Guides ................ 13
Applications ...................................................13
Edge Joining Boards ...................................... 13
Making Butt Box Joints .................................. 14
Making Miter Box Joints ................................. 15
Making Lock Tenon Joints .............................. 15
Making Frame Joints ..................................... 16
Making Carcase Butt Joints............................. 17
Making Three-Way Lock Miter Joints ................ 18
Shortening a Domino Tenon’s Length............... 19
Creating Special Plunge Depths....................... 19
Tips for Applying Glue ................................... 19
Maintenance...................................................20
Routine Maintenance ..................................... 20
Calibrating the Locating Pins or Edge Stop Dogs 21
Adjusting the Locating Pin........................... 21
Removing and Adjusting the Edge Stop Dogs. 21
Calibrating the Horizontal Position Gauge ......... 22
Accessories ....................................................23
Systainer (System Container)......................... 24
Troubleshooting .............................................25
About This Manual
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It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you
recognize this information.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
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not avoided, can result in property
damage or damage to the tool.
Note:
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improving your success using the tool.
Tool Symbols
V Volts
W Watts
Hz Hertz
~ Alternating Current (AC)
n
o
No-load Speed
Ø Diameter
Class II Double Insulated
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