Festool PI574447 - Manual

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 5 poorly maintained power tools. ► Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. ► Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accor- dance with these instructions, taki...

6 Domino XL DF700 Functional Description The Domino DF 700 Tenon Joiner is used to cut mortises in wood for floating tenon joinery. Mortise and tenon joinery is one of the oldest and strongest methods of joining pieces of wood together. The Domino tenon joiner greatly simpli- fies the task of cuttin...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 7 Setup Setting Up a New Domino Joiner Congratulations on your purchase of a new Festool Domino Tenon Joiner. The Domino joiner is the finest portable loose tenon joiner in the world. Before using your new Domino joiner, make sure you fully read and understand all of the ...

8 Domino XL DF700 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 mate - rial being joined. Refer to the ” Applications ” section begin - ning on page 13 for more information about the optimal fence height for t...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 9 Setting the Mortise Depth The mortising depth determines how deep into the work- piece the mortising bit penetrates. This needs to be adjusted for different sized tenons. In most cases, the tenon should be centered across the joint, and the depth of the mortise should b...

10 Domino XL DF700 Operation Overview, General Notes, and Tips Because the look and feel of the Domino joiner may already be familiar to you, or similar to other tools you may have used in the past, you might be tempted to forego a basic introduction to using the tool. However, unlike other tools of...

12 Domino XL DF700 Using the Optional Cross Stops The optional Cross Stops extend the position of the locat- ing pins for wider tenon spacing. These are also adjustable so the spacing can be tailored to the needs of the specific application. Note: The two Cross Stops are specific for right and left-...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 13 Using the Optional Trim Stop The optional Trim Stop is used to securely hold small work- pieces for cutting mortises. Installing the Trim Stop 1. With the fence tilted to 90 degrees, slide the Trim Stop over the fence face of the Domino joiner as shown. Make sure the T...

14 Domino XL DF700 Applications Edge Joining Boards Edge joining boards is a common method for creating wide boards from a series of narrower boards. The Domino tenons add strength to the joint and also assist in aligning the boards to be flush.For edge joining boards, a series of tenons are placed ...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 15 Making Butt Box Joints Butt box joints are typically used in general box construction or for drawer construction. The Domino tenons strengthen the joint without the need for additional fasteners. The example below highlights drawer construction, but the same techniques...

16 Domino XL DF700 Making Frame Joints Butt Joint Frames When making butt joint frames, such as cabinet faceframes, use pencil lines to lay out the position of the tenons. Use the sight gauge on the joiner’s fence to position the joiner over the pencil line. For narrow frame stock, the optional Trim...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 17 Making Carcase Butt Joints Using tenoned butt joints is an effective method for con- structing a cabinet carcase. The tenons provide a strong support for each of the horizontal partitions of the cabinet. The simplicity of this method is that you use the carcase compone...

18 Domino XL DF700 Making Lock Tenon Joints A locked tenon joint is any type of joint with two or more tenons at opposing angles. Once the opposing tenon(s) are inserted, the joint cannot be disassembled. At least one of the tenons must be exposed so it can be inserted after the joint is assembled. ...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 19 Maintenance WARNING! Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear hous- ing should be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (see your dealer for information on locating a service center). WARNING! To reduce the risk of e...

20 Domino XL DF700 Calibrating the Sight Gauge The horizontal position gauge (also called the sight gauge) is used for aligning Domino tenons to a pencil mark on the workpiece. If the gauge is not perfectly centered over the mortising slot, the two workpieces will not be aligned when the joint is as...

Supplemental Owner’s Manual 21 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start ► Make sure the power switch is off before plugging in the tool. ► Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. ► Make sure the Plug-it connector is properly inserted and fully tightened. ► Make su...