Festool Biscuit Joiner PD574447 User Manual

Domino^®XL DF 700

Tenon Joiner

Supplemental User’s Manual

WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, read and understand all safety

precautions and instructions in this manual before using this tool.

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Contents

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

Domino Tenon Placement Guidelines .............. 10

Plug-It^®Power Cord ...................................... 10

Using Dust Extraction ..................................... 11

Using the Stop Pins ........................................ 11

Using the Base Support Bracket....................... 11

Using the Optional Cross Stops ........................ 12

Using the Vertical Alignment Marks................... 12

Using the Optional Trim Stop ........................... 13

Using the Optional Hand Rail Fence .................. 13

Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings................5 Applications .................................................. 14

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

Edge Joining Boards ....................................... 14

Making Miter Box Joints .................................. 14

Making Butt Box Joints ................................... 15

Making Frame Joints ...................................... 16

Making Carcase Butt Joints.............................. 17

Making Lock Tenon Joints................................ 18

Shortening a Domino Tenon’s Length................ 18

Tips for Applying Glue..................................... 18

Setting the Mortise Width..................................8 Maintenance.................................................. 19

Setting the Mortise Depth .................................9

Changing the Mortising Bit ................................9

Routine Maintenance ...................................... 19

Calibrating the Sight Gauge............................. 20

Operation ...................................................... 10 Troubleshooting ............................................ 21

Overview, General Notes, and Tips ................... 10

Choosing the Right Domino Tenon Size........... 10

About This Manual

Save These Instructions

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY

and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in death or serious injury.

CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, can result in property

damage or damage to the tool.

Note: Indicates information, notes, or tips for improving your success using the tool.

Tool Symbols

Volts

Watts

Hz Hertz

n_o

Alternating Current (AC)

No-load Speed

Diameter

Class II Double Insulated

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and

Save all warnings and instructions

for future reference.

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁre, and/or

serious injury.

Work Area Safety

► Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

areas invite accidents.

► Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power

► Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such

tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power

Electrical Safety

► Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the

plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and matching

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

► If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,

use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

► Never use an extension cord that is damaged, including cuts,

exposed wires, or bent/missing prongs. Damaged extension

cords increase the risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

► Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such

as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or

grounded.

► Use only extension cords rated for the purpose.

► Use only extension cords rated for the amperage of this tool

and the length of the cord. Using too small of an extension

cord can cause the cord to overheat.

► Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water

entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

► Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pull-

ing, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat,

oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

Extension Cord Ratings

Cord Length

<50 Ft.

50-100 Ft.

>100 Ft.

Size (AWG)

► When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension

cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord for outdoor use

reduces the risk of electric shock.

Not recommended

Personal Safety

► Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense

when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while

tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating

part of the tool may result in personal injury.

► Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. This enables better control of the tool in unexpected

situations.

► Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye pro-

tection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appro-

priate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

► Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep

your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

► If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-

tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and

properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related

hazards.

► Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the

off-position before connecting to power source, picking up,

or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your ﬁnger on

the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

► Always wear safety glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1.

Ordinary glasses are not proper protection.

► Remove adjusting key or wrench before turning the power

Power Tool Use and Care

► Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for

your application. The correct power tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

the tool accidentally.

► Store idle tools out of reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions

to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

► Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on

and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

► Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that

may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by

► Disconnect the plug from the power source before making

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting

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poorly maintained power tools.

dance with these instructions, taking into account the working

conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power

tool for operations different from those intended could result

in a hazardous situation.

► Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools

with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier

to control.

► To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the

power tool.

► Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accor-

Service

► Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁed repair person

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

Speciﬁc Safety Rules for Tenon Joiners

► Mortising bits must be rated for at least the speed recom-

mended on the tool. Mortising bits running over rated speed

can ﬂy apart and cause injury.

mortising bits can cause the tool to lurch sideways unexpect-

edly 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 mor-

tising bit and prevents accidental contact. If the slides of the

fence do not move freely, have the tool serviced immediately.

► Always use the fence. The fence protects the operator from

unintentional contact with the mortising bit. When the fence

is removed from the joiner, the spinning and oscillating cutter

is exposed and can cause serious injury.

► 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.

► Keep hands away from the cutting area. Never place your

hand on the front face of the fence while the tool is running.

► Use only Festool authorized mortising bits. Non-approved

mortising bits can come loose during operation.

► 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.

► Never use dull or damaged mortising bits. Dull or damaged

Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings

► Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne ► arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber; and

contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle

► some wood dusts, especially from hardwoods, but also from

size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Various dusts

some softwoods such as Western Red Cedar.

created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other

► 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 use a

properly functioning dust extraction system. When the inhala-

tion of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or

near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any

bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH for

the type of dust encountered.

construction activities contain chemicals or substances known

(to the State of California and others) to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals/substances are:

► lead from lead-based paints;

► crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry

products;

Tool Description

Technical Speciﬁcations

Power Consumption

Motor Speed

720 Watts (6.25 amps @ 120 volts)

21,000 RPM (no load)

All metric dimensions are controlling. Mortising bit dimen-

sions are critical for safe operation, and are presented in

metric units only.

Mortising Depth

Mortising Width

Mortising Bit Range

Spindle Thread

Weight

15 - 70 mm (0.6 - 2.75“)

13.5mm & 16.5mm + bit diameter

8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm

M8 x 1

5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)

Intended Use

The Domino tenon joiner 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 may lead to injury and will

void your warranty. The user shall be responsible and liable for

accidents, injury, and property damage resulting from misuse or

abuse of this tool.

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Functional Description

The Domino DF 700 Tenon Joiner is used to cut mortises in

wood for ﬂoating tenon joinery. Mortise and tenon joinery

ﬁes the task of cutting mating mortises in workpieces to be

connected together. A rotating and oscillating cutter sweeps

is one of the oldest and strongest methods of joining pieces across the workpiece to quickly and effortlessly cut a uni-

of wood together. The Domino tenon joiner greatly simpli-

form mortise, in which a Domino ﬂoating tenon is inserted.

Item Name or Description

Ref. Page(s)

Item Name or Description

Ref. Page(s)

Fence Body

9, 19

Main Handle

Power Switch

Motor Housing

9, 19

Auxiliary Handle

10, 21

Mortise Width Indicator

Mortising Bit

Plug It^®Power Inlet

Fence Height Gauge

Fence Angle Locking Lever

Fence Angle Gauge

Stop Pin Release Button

Height Stop

Spindle Lock

Dust Extraction Port

Fence Height Locking Lever

Outrigger Mounting Slot

Locating Pins (qty. 6)

Sight Gauge

Fence Body Release Lever

Depth Adjust Limit Stops

Depth Adjust Slide

Mortise Width Lever

11, 14, 15

13, 14, 20

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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 precautions and safety information presented in this

manual.

4. Make sure that the fence height and angle locking levers

are properly tightened.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury from contact

with a moving part, always unplug the joiner before

making any inspections or adjustments, or before

installing or removing any accessory!

Protective

Film

1. With the joiner unplugged, inspect the mortising bit.

Make sure it is not bent, chipped, or otherwise damaged,

and make sure the bit is fully tightened on the spindle.

(Refer to “Changing the Mortising Bit ” on page 9 for

more information).

CAUTION! Check regularly whether the mortising

bit is in good condition. Mortising bits that are bent

or damaged can break, and should no longer be

used.

5. Install the power cord into the Plug-It receptacle on the

joiner (refer to page 10 for more information).

2. Peel off the protective ﬁlm from the bottom of the joiner

baseplate.

6. Before you use the joiner, make sure to read the

”Overview, General Notes, and Tips ” on page 10.

3. Set up the joiner for the appropriate type of operation as

described throughout the remainder of this section.

Setting the Fence Angle

Some joints require the fence to be set to an angle from the

mortising bit. The most common application is for making a

mitered joint (see page 16).

1. Unplug the joiner for safety.

2. Loosen the fence angle locking lever by rotating it coun-

terclockwise about ¼-turn.

3. Rotate the fence face to the desired angle, and tighten

the locking lever.

Gauge

Notes:

Pointer

Detent

► The fence has detent stops at 22½, 45, 67½, and 90

Stops

degrees.

► Use the gauge pointer for setting the fence to angles other

than the ones listed above.

Locking

Lever

► For greater stability, the locking lever clamps down on

both right and left sides of the fence.

Fence

The table below provides some common miter angles for

easy reference.

Number of

Equal Sides

Mitersaw

Angle

Domino

Angle

3 – Triangle

4 – Square

Hint: If the position of the locking lever interferes

with your operation, you can rotate the lever after it

has been tightened by slightly pulling the lever out

and rotating it to a different position.

5 – Pentagon

6 – Hexagon

7 – Heptagon

8 – Octagon

25.7

22.5

64.3

67.5

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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 the speciﬁc application. There are two

features available for setting the fence height; the height

gauge and the height stop.

b. Slide the stop in or out until the desired setting (in

mm) is shown in the window.

c. Lower the fence down until it touches the stop.

d. Tighten the locking lever.

3. To use the height gauge:

a. Make sure the Height Stop is retracted out of the way.

Note: It is not necessary to set the mortise height to

be exactly in the center of a board. Attempting to do

so can be difﬁcult, and may actually lead to assembly

errors. It is more important to always ensure that the

same surface is referenced for each workpiece.

b. Raise or lower the fence until the pointer is pointing to

the desired height on the gauge.

c. Tighten the locking lever.

Height Stop

The height stop provides quick access to repeatable height

settings. This can be especially beneﬁcial in applications

where you need to continually change the fence height from

one mortise to another, such as an offset joint with a reveal

between the pieces.

Locking

Lever

Height

Gauge

Height Gauge

The height gauge shows the distance between the bottom

of the fence face and the centerline of the mortising bit. Use

this gauge to set the mortise height relative to the surface

of the workpiece.

Note: Make sure to retract the Height Stop to its

lowest setting when using the Height Gauge.

Height Stop

Window

Setting the height

1. Loosen the fence height locking lever by turning it ¼-turn

counterclockwise.

2. To use the Height Stop:

a. Raise the fence above the desired setting.

Setting the Mortise Width

The width of the mortise slot can be increased to permit

some side-to-side ﬂexibility in the tenon position. The mor-

tise width lever has two positions. In the standard position,

the Domino tenon will ﬁt snugly into the mortise slot. In the

wide position, the mortise slot will be 3 mm wider than the

Domino tenon.

Mortise Width

Indicator

NOTICE: Never rotate the dial during a plunging

operation. This can bend or break the mortising bit,

and can also damage the machine.

Mortise

Width Lever

13.5mm

16.5mm

13.5 + Ø

16.5 + Ø

Ø = Bit Diameter

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Setting the Mortise Depth

The mortising depth determines how deep into the work-

If you are frequently switching depth settings, use the two

piece the mortising bit penetrates. This needs to be adjusted limit stops to assist in setting those positions. This is also

for different sized tenons. In most cases, the tenon should

be centered across the joint, and the depth of the mortise

should be ½ the length of the tenon. However, in some

cases you may want to have more of the tenon in one piece

than the other (lower Domino tenon pictured below). In this

case, the sum of the two depths must equal the length of

the tenon. (In the offset tenon example below, the Domino

tenon is 50 mm long, the left mortise is 35 mm deep, and

the right mortise is 15 mm deep.)

helpful when working with thin materials and you set the

maximum limit to be less than your material thickness.

To set the depth position, press down on one of the two

release buttons, and slide the adjustment pointer to the

desired setting.

Centered

Domino

Depth

Adjustment

Release

Button(s)

50mm

Offset

Domino

Minimum

Limit

Maximum

Limit

15mm

35mm

Changing the Mortising Bit

Different mortising bits are available for a variety of Domino 3. Loosen the mortising bit by turning it counterclockwise

tenon sizes. The DF 700 comes equipped with a 12mm bit;

and 8, 10, and 14 mm bits are available as an option.

(standard right-hand thread).

Spindle

Lock

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury from contact

with a moving mortising bit, always unplug the tool

before changing mortising bits or removing the

fence body from the motor housing.

1. Using the provided 12mm wrench, pry up on the fence

body release lever, and slide the fence body off the motor

housing. (The inset photograph on page 6 shows the

fence body and motor housing when separated.)

Wrench

Loosen

Fence Body

Tighten

Release Lever

4. Insert a new mortising bit, and start the threads by hand

to avoid cross-threading.

5. Press in on the spindle lock while tightening the bit. Do

not over tighten the bit.

6. Carefully reinstall the fence body onto the motor housing,

and push the fence body in until the latch clicks.

► Make sure there is no sawdust inside the guide tubes

(hollow tubes) before inserting the fence body.

► Be careful not to damage the linear bearings (inner sur-

face of guide tube) when reinstalling the fence body. If

it does not slide on easily, it means the fence is skewed

with respect to the bearings.

2. Press and hold the spindle lock button. This stops the

spindle from turning while you loosen the mortising bit.

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Operation

Overview, General Notes, and Tips

Because the look and feel of the Domino joiner may already For best results, observe the following tips:

be familiar to you, or similar to other tools you may have

used in the past, you might be tempted to forego a basic

► Always secure the workpiece ﬁrmly.

► Hold the Domino Joiner ﬁrmly by the front handle and

loosely by the rear handle. This keeps control of the joiner

at the front without biasing the main body skewed from

the fence.

introduction to using the tool. However, unlike other tools

of similar look and feel, the Domino machine is extremely

precise in its operation. For this reason, it is recommended

that you spend some time practicing using the Domino

joiner before you begin using it for your ﬁne woodworking

projects.

► Plunge the mortising bit into the workpiece with a slow

and steady pace.

Choosing the Right Domino Tenon Size

Because the Domino system is a form of the classic mortise

and tenon joinery, it should follow much of the same guide-

lines of mortise and tenon joinery. Here are some guidelines

to assist you in making your choices:

approximately 1/3 the thickness of the workpieces.

► For softer woods, such as pine, the joint will be stronger

when the tenon is 1/3 or slightly less.

► For plywoods, especially low-grade construction plywoods,

the Domino tenon is much stronger than the surrounding

wood, so it is best to maximize the strength of the sub-

strate by minimizing the thickness of the tenon.

► When the strength of your workpieces is comparable

to the strength of the Domino tenon (e.g. general hard

woods) then the thickness of the Domino tenon should be

Domino Tenon Placement Guidelines

There are no steadfast rules on where tenons should be

placed, especially when they are used for alignment pur-

poses. For edge joining boards, a typical placement might

be 6 to 8 inches apart.

distance between a mortise and the wood surface should

all be equal to (or larger than) the thickness of the tenon.

Minimum spacing

equal to one

domino thickness

However, when tenons are used to strengthen a joint, you

might be tempted to place the tenons too close together.

This can actually weaken the joint by removing too much of

the substrate material.

► A wide mortise weakens the substrate, so it is better

to have several narrow mortises with uncut space in

between, than it is to have a single wide mortise with

several tenons side-by-side.

► When placing several tenons close together, leave at

least the thickness of a tenon between mortise holes. As

a general rule, this means the minimum tenon spacing

should be about 8 mm to 14 mm, but they can be spaced

much wider.

Minimum Spacing

Equal to Domino

Thickness

► When creating stacked mortises for extra thick lumber, an

extension of the “1/3 rule” mentioned above still applies.

Speciﬁcally, the distance between mortises, and the

Plug-It^®Power Cord

The Domino joiner comes equipped with a removable Plug-It

power cord. To install the power cord, insert the cord into

the inlet on the tool with the key and keyway of the plug

aligned with the key and keyway of the port. Then twist

the locking ring a full ¼-turn until they lock. Reverse the

procedure to remove the cord.

Key

Notice: Failure to fully lock the plug into the recep-

tacle will damage both the plug and the receptacle.

Twist to

Lock

Keyway

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Using Dust Extraction

The Domino joiner is intended to be used with a dust extrac-

tion system. Using the machine without dust extraction will

cause it to clog with wood chips.

Vacuum

Hose

Dust

Port

When installing a Festool dust extraction hose onto the dust

port of the machine, it is easiest to insert the hose at an

angle and then push it on the rest of the way as shown to

the right.

Note: If you have a non-Festool vacuum system

and your vacuum hose does not ﬁt the dust extrac-

tion port, a Festool vacuum hose will ﬁt many other

brands of vacuums.

Using the Stop Pins

On the front of the fence are 3 pair of stop pins. These are

used to register the tool against the edge of the workpiece

or against a previously machined mortise slot, and provide

rapid and precise placement of the tool on the workpiece.

To retract a pin, push in on it until it clicks into place. To

release the pins, press the release button on the side of the

fence. There is a release button for the left and right sets of

pins.

The distances between the locating pin and the center of

The pins are spring-loaded, so it is not necessary to retract

the mortise slot are 20, 37, and 50 mm. The pins are spring a pin when not in use. However, retracting unused pins will

loaded, but can also be locked in the retracted position.

prevent them from pushing your workpiece away from the

fence.

50 mm

37 mm

20 mm

Retracted

Stop Pins

Stop Pin

Release

Using the Base Support Bracket

The base support bracket stabilizes the joiner when mortis-

ing on the face of a narrow board as shown to the right. The

base support bracket mounts to the underside of the joiner

with two thumbscrews. Stand the joiner upright on a ﬂat

surface when installing the bracket to ensure it is ﬂush with

the front of the joiner.

Support

Bracket

Narrow

Workpiece

Support

Bracket

Thumbscrews

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