Festool Domino DF 500 - Manual (Page 8)

8 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner
Setting the Fence Height
The height of the fence needs to be adjusted
depending on the type of joint being made and the
thickness of the material being joined. Refer to the
Applications section beginning on page 13 for more
information about the optimal fence height for the
specific application. There are two features available
for setting the fence height; the height gauge and the
board thickness gauge.
Note: It is not necessary to set the mortise
position to be exactly in the center of a
board. See the
Applications section beginning
on page 13 for more information about
mortise position.
Height Gauge
The height gauge shows the distance between the
bottom of the fence face and the centerline of the
mortising bit. Use this gauge to set the mortise height
relative to the surface of the workpiece.
Note: Make sure to retract the Board
Thickness Gauge to its lowest setting when
using the Height Gauge.
Board Thickness Gauge
The numbers printed on the gauge represent the
thickness of the workpiece (in mm) and the mortise
height will be centered in the workpiece. Use this
gauge for setting the fence height based on the
thickness of the workpiece without needing to
calculate the center distance.
Note: Do not use the board thickness gauge
for mitered joints, because this will place the
mortise too close to the edge of the joint.
1.
Loosen the fence height locking lever by turning it
¼-turn counterclockwise.
2.
To use the board thickness gauge:
a.
Raise the fence above the board thickness gauge.
b.
Slide the gauge in or out until the thickness of the
workpiece (in mm) is shown in the window.
c.
Lower the fence down until it touches the gauge.
d.
Tighten the locking lever.
3.
To use the height gauge:
a.
Make sure the board thickness gauge is retracted out of
the way.
b.
Raise or lower the fence until the pointer is pointing to
the desired height on the gauge.
c.
Tighten the locking lever.
Setting the Mortise Width
The width of the mortise slot can be increased to permit some
side-to-side flexibility in the tenon position. The mortise width
dial has three positions. In the standard (smallest) position,
the Domino tenon will fit snugly into the mortise slot. In the
middle position, the mortise slot will be 6 mm wider than the
Domino tenon. In the widest position the mortise slot will be
10 mm wider than the Domino tenon.
Important Notes
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the tool, follow
the notes below.
►
Never force the dial to turn.
►
Rotate the adjustment dial only when the motor is running.
►
Never rotate the dial during a plunging operation. This can
bend or break the mortising bit, and can also damage the
machine.