Festool DF 700 EQ: 8 Working with the machine

DF 700 EQ

15

GB

7.5

Setting the Fence Angle



Loosen the clamp lever for the angle adjust-

ment 

[5-4]

.



Set the desired angle:



using the scale 

[5-5]

 variable from 0° to 90°. 



locking at 0°; 22.5°; 45°; 67.5°; 90°.



Close the clamp lever 

[5-4]

.

Set the routing height and depth as low as

possible when mitre routing as otherwise

there is a risk that the cutter will come out

the other side.

7.6

Setting the Mortise Width

Use the adjusting lever 

[1-6]

 to adjust the width of

the dowel hole you intend to cut for an adequate fit

or set with 3 mm play:

You can see on the display 

[1-5]

what dowel hole

width is selected.

7.7

Setting stop pins

Six stop pins 

[1-2]

 are available on the stop side of

the DOMINO joining machine. 

Stop pins that are not required can be individually

engaged by exerting overpressure and released us-

ing the button 

[1-13]

. 

These serve as spacers to the cutter centre and can

be inserted at different locations - see image 

[6]

: 

7.8

Dust extraction

At the extractor connector 

[1-15]

, a Festool mobile

dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of

27 mm can be connected.

7.9

Widening the contact surface

The contact surface widening device 

[7-1]

 can be

used to enlarge the contact surface when routing

on the workpiece edge, thus allowing safer guid-

ance of the machine.



Secure the contact surface widening device us-

ing the two screws 

[7-2]

 on the threaded holes

[7-3]

of the guide frame.

The contact surfaces of the contact surface wid-

ening device 

[7-5]

 and the table 

[7-4]

 must be

level.

8 Working with the machine

Wood is a natural, non-homogenous material and

because of this, its dimensions will most likely de-

viate slightly during processing, even if the machine

is set accurately. Machine handling also influence

the degree of working accuracy (e.g. fast-feed

speed). Furthermore, the dimensions of wooden

DOMINOs may vary (for example, due to humidity),

regardless of how they are stored. All of these fac-

tors influence the dimensional accuracy of manu-

factured dowel holes and dowelling joints.



We recommend

 routing and joining a test work-

piece before machining the actual workpiece.

Please observe all mentioned safety infor-

mations and the following rules when work-

ing:

– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner

that it cannot move while being processed.

– Always hold the machine with two hands on the

handles 

[1-3]

 when performing work. This re-

duces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for

precise work.

– Close the clamp lever for routing height adjust-

ment 

[1-14]

and the clamp lever for angle adjust-

ment 

[1-12]

to avoid unintentional loosening

during operation.

– Adapt the feed rate to the cutter diameter and

material. Work with a constant feed rate

– Only lay the machine aside when the cutter has

come to a complete standstill.

– Always connect the machine to a dust extractor.

For work that generates dust, wear a dust

mask.

Procedure

Proceed as follows to create a DOMINO dowelling

joint:

Tight fitting dowel 

13.5 mm + cutter diameter

Dowel with lateral 

play

16.5 mm + cutter diameter

A

Three possible spacings to a supply side (1 - 

2 - 3)

B

Two dowel holes beside each other from a

supply side (1 - 3)

C

Two dowel holes by changing the workpiece,

e.g. for cross-section cut.

WARNING

Dust hazard



Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work

with a dust extractor.



Always read applicable national regulations be-

fore extracting hazardous dust.