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Table of contents
1 Introduction
2 Technical data
3 Pictograms
4 Intended use
5 Safety instructions
5.1 General Safety Rules
5.2 Tool-specifi c safety rules
5.3 Noise and vibration information
6 Control elements
7 Power supply and start-up
8 Machine settings
8.1 Changing tools
8.2 Adjusting the milling depth
8.3 Setting jointing height
8.4 Setting angle guide
8.5 Setting dowel-hole width
8.6 Dust extraction
8.7 Support
9 Working with the machine
10 Maintenance and care
11 Accessories, tools
12 Warranty
13 Example applications
14 Fault correction
The specifi ed illustrations can be found at the
beginning of the operating instructions.
1 Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Domi-
no Dowel Jointer DF 500 Q from Festool.
Please observe the information in these Opera-
ting Instructions and the enclosed documents.
They are for your own safety and to help pre-
vent damage to the machine.
2 Technical data
Power 420 W
Speed (no load) 25 500 rpm
Jointing depth, max. 28 mm
Jointing width, max. 23 mm + jointer bit
diameter
Jointing bit diameter, max. 10 mm
Connecting thread of drive shaft M6 x 0.75
Weight (excluding cable) 3.2 kg
Degree of protection
/ II
3 Pictograms
Note, Danger!
4 Intended use
The Domino dowel jointer is designed to pro-
duce Domino dowelled joints in soft and hard
wood, chip board, plywood and fi bre boards.
All applications beyond this are regarded as
unspecifi ed use.
The Domino dowel jointer is designed and
approved for use by trained persons or speci-
alists.
The user is liable for damage and injury
resulting from incorrect usage!
5 Safety instructions
It is essential that you observe the
following safety information. Nonobser-
vance can result in electric shock, fi re
and/or serious injuries.
5.1 General Safety Rules
Before using the machine, read the
enclosed safety instructions and these
operating instructions carefully and
thoroughly.
Save all enclosed documents and pass the ma-
chine with all these documents only.
5.2 Tool-specifi c safety rules
- The tools must be designed for the speed
specifi ed on the power tool at a minimum.
Tools running at overspeeds can fl y apart and
cause injury.
- Use the machine only with the guide frame
mounted. The guide frame protects the user
against broken-off parts of the jointer bit and
accidental contact with the jointer bit.
- The DF 500 Q must only be fi tted with the
jointer bits offered by Festool for this purpose.
The use of other jointer bits is prohibited due
to the increased risk of injury.
- Never work with blunt or damaged jointer
bits. Blunt or damaged jointer bits can lead
to a loss of control of the power tool.
- When the motor unit is released, it must
move back actuated by spring force so that
the jointer bit disappears completely in the
protective cover. If this does not happen, the
machine must be switched off immediately
and repaired before reuse.
5.3 Noise and vibration information
The typical values determined in accordance
with EN 60745 are:
Sound-pressure level 84 dB(A)
Sound-power level 95 dB(A)
Measuring uncertainty allowance K = 4 dB
Measured acceleration 6.8 m/s²
Wear ear protection!
6 Control elements
(1.1) ON/OFF switch
(1.2) Rotary switch for Domino dowel-hole
width
(1.3) Unlocking device for motor unit / guide
frame
(1.4) Auxiliary handle
(1.5) Clamping lever for angle guide
(1.6) Selection slide for material thickness
(1.7) Notch lever for Domino dowel-hole
depth
(1.8) Notch lever lock
(2.1) Spindle lock
(2.2) Extraction nozzle
(2.3) Clamping lever for jointing height ad-
justment
(2.4) Stop pins