Festool Domino DF 500 User Manual

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
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Hz Hertz
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o
No-load Speed
Ø Diameter
Class II Double Insulated
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Festool Domino DF 500 Specifications

General

Power consumption	420 W
Max. routing depth	28 mm
Cutter diameter	4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm
Dust extraction connection diameter	27 mm
Weight	3.2 kg
Voltage	230 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
No-load speed	10, 000 rpm
Mitre routing	0° - 90°
Mortise depth	15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 28 mm