Festool DF 500 Biscuit Joiner User Manual


 
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance
with these instructions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended can be hazardous.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rules for Tenon Joiners
!WARNING: Risk of personal injury.
Keep hands away from the cutting area. Never place your hand
on the front face of the fence while the tool is running.
Never operate the joiner without the fence attached. When the
fence is removed from the joiner, the spinning and oscillating
cutter is exposed and can cause serious injury.
Use only Festool authorized mortising bits. Non-approved
mortising bits can come loose during operation.
Never use dull or damaged mortising bits. Dull or damaged
mortising bits can cause the tool to lurch sideways unexpectedly
and lead to a loss of control of the power tool.
Do not operate the tool if the spring-loaded fence does not
return to its forward rest position. The fence covers the
mortising bit and prevents accidental contact. If the slides of the
fence do not move freely, have the tool serviced immediately.
Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An
exposed cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of
control and serious injury.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety
glasses. Every day eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection
equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19
standards.
Respiratory Exposure Warning
Various dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the
State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry
products,
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
Tool Description
Technical Specifications
Power Consumption 420 Watts (3.5 amps @ 120 volts)
Motor Speed 24,300 RPM (no load)
Mortising Depth, Max. 28mm (1.1“)
Mortising Width, Max. 23mm (0.9”) + bit diameter
Mortising Bit Range 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Spindle Thread M6 x 0.75
Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs)
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All metric dimensions are binding. Mortising bit dimensions are critical
for safe operation, and are presented in metric units only.
Symbols
V Volts
W Watts
Hz Hertz
~ Alternating Current (AC)
n
o
No-load Speed
Ø Diameter
Class II Double Insulated
Intended Use
The Domino tenon jointer is designed to produce mortises in soft and hard wood, chip board, plywood
and fiber boards. All applications beyond this are regarded as improper use. The tool should not be altered or used for any
other purpose other than as specified in these operating instructions. Using the tool in contravention to this manual will
void your warranty and may lead to injury. The user shall be responsible and liable for damages and accidents resulting
from misuse or abuse of this tool.