Festool DF 700 EQ - Manual (Page 15)

DF 700 EQ
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7.5 Setting the Fence Angle
 Loosen the clamp lever for the angle adjust-
ment [5-4].
 Set the desired angle:
 using the scale [5-5] variable from 0° to 90°.
 locking at 0°; 22.5°; 45°; 67.5°; 90°.
 Close the clamp lever [5-4].
Set the routing height and depth as low as
possible when mitre routing as otherwise
there is a risk that the cutter will come out
the other side.
7.6 Setting the Mortise Width
Use the adjusting lever [1-6] to adjust the width of
the dowel hole you intend to cut for an adequate fit
or set with 3 mm play:
You can see on the display [1-5]what dowel hole
width is selected.
7.7 Setting stop pins
Six stop pins [1-2] are available on the stop side of
the DOMINO joining machine.
Stop pins that are not required can be individually
engaged by exerting overpressure and released us-
ing the button [1-13].
These serve as spacers to the cutter centre and can
be inserted at different locations - see image [6]:
7.8 Dust extraction
At the extractor connector [1-15], a Festool mobile
dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of
27 mm can be connected.
7.9 Widening the contact surface
The contact surface widening device [7-1] can be
used to enlarge the contact surface when routing
on the workpiece edge, thus allowing safer guid-
ance of the machine.
 Secure the contact surface widening device us-
ing the two screws [7-2] on the threaded holes
[7-3]of the guide frame.
The contact surfaces of the contact surface wid-
ening device
[7-5] and the table [7-4] must be
level.
8 Working with the machine
Wood is a natural, non-homogenous material and
because of this, its dimensions will most likely de-
viate slightly during processing, even if the machine
is set accurately. Machine handling also influence
the degree of working accuracy (e.g. fast-feed
speed). Furthermore, the dimensions of wooden
DOMINOs may vary (for example, due to humidity),
regardless of how they are stored. All of these fac-
tors influence the dimensional accuracy of manu-
factured dowel holes and dowelling joints.
 We recommend routing and joining a test work-
piece before machining the actual workpiece.
Please observe all mentioned safety infor-
mations and the following rules when work-
ing:
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being processed.
– Always hold the machine with two hands on the
handles [1-3] when performing work. This re-
duces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for
precise work.
– Close the clamp lever for routing height adjust-
ment [1-14]and the clamp lever for angle adjust-
ment [1-12]to avoid unintentional loosening
during operation.
– Adapt the feed rate to the cutter diameter and
material. Work with a constant feed rate
– Only lay the machine aside when the cutter has
come to a complete standstill.
– Always connect the machine to a dust extractor.
For work that generates dust, wear a dust
mask.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to create a DOMINO dowelling
joint:
Tight fitting dowel 13.5 mm + cutter diameter
Dowel with lateral
play 16.5 mm + cutter diameter
A Three possible spacings to a supply side (1 -
2 - 3)
B Two dowel holes beside each other from a
supply side (1 - 3)
C Two dowel holes by changing the workpiece,
e.g. for cross-section cut.
WARNING
Dust hazard
 Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.
 Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.