Festool MFT 3: MFT/3, MFT/KAPEX

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1 Technical 

data

MFT/3

MFT/KAPEX

Bench dimensions (width x length)

1157 x 773 mm

869 x 581 mm

Bench height    - with foldaway legs

900 mm

790 mm

- without foldaway legs 

180 mm

180 mm 

max. working width

700 mm

-

max. workpiece thickness

78 mm

-

Weight

28 kg

18 kg

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Setting up and attaching

Accessory attachments can be secured at differ-

ent points on the multifunction table to enable 

different working positions.

In the standard working position, the user stands 

along one side of the bench [Fig. 2]. In these op-

erating instructions, this side of the bench is re-

ferred to as the "front".

5.1  

Setting up

Screw on the knobs [2-3] until the stop is reached. 

Unfold the foldaway legs and tighten the knobs 

on the joints to secure. Turn the end cap [2-1] on 

the right to adjust the length of the leg and com-

pensate for an uneven fl oor surface.

The corner feet [2-4] are fi tted with rubber caps 

so that the bench stands securely when the legs 

are folded away.

5.2 

Attaching the guide rail

Stops [3-1/4-4] are attached to the longitudi-

nal profi le on the front and back of the bench ex 

works for the recommended working position.

The swivel unit [1-4/3-2] is secured to the longi-

tudinal back edge and the support unit [1-2/2-2] 

to the longitudinal front edge. 

Unscrew the height adjustment clamp [4-3] and 

the rotary knob [4-1], slide the units along the 

profi led groove from the left up to the stop and 

then tighten the rotary knob [4-1] again to se-

cure. To eliminate play, you can adjust both units 

in the profi led groove by turning the adjusting 

screws [4-2] in the guide spring using a size 2.5 

Allen key.

To make both units more accessible, lift the metal 

plates all the way up and push down the clamp-

ing lever [4-3] to secure in position. If required, 

you can adjust the screws [4-2] to increase the 

clamping effect.

Multifunction table

MFT/3, MFT/KAPEX

2 Symbols

  Warning of general danger

Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!

The specifi ed illustrations are at the beginning of 

the Operating Instructions.

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 Scope of delivery

[1-1]   Bench consisting of: profi le frame, cor-

ner feet, perforated top, foldaway legs

MFT/3 only

[1-2]   Support unit 

[1-3]   Guide rail FS 1080

[1-4]    Swivel unit

[1-5]   Pre-set profi le setting rail and 

[1-6]   Stop ruler 

[1-7]   Additional clamp for stop ruler

[1-8]   Stop fl ag MFT/3-AR

[1-9] Defl ector

4 Intended 

use

The multifunction table MFT/3 is designed for 

safe, accurate sawing and routing in combina-

tion with Festool electric power tools.

The clamping systems included in the acces-

sories programme enable the user to attach 

workpieces securely to the worktop. The base 

becomes a work bench for various tasks such as 

planing, sanding, carving, etc.

The multifunction table MFT/KAPEX was spe-

cially designed for attaching the 

KAPEX 

KS 120/

KS 88.

The user bears the responsibility for damage and 

accidents caused by improper use.

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To attach the guide rail, place on the key [3-3] 

and make sure that the end of the rail is resting 

on the support plate and the key is located cor-

rectly in the groove.

Secure the guide rail in this position with the 

two screws [3-4] and tighten using the hexagon 

wrench.

5.3  

 Defl ector

The defl ector [1-9] prevents the extraction hose 

and the power cable from catching on the guide 

rail. The defl ector is attached to the end of the 

guide rail and secured with the rotary knob [1-

10].

5.4 

Attaching the pre-set profi le setting rail

The rail can be attached at any point along the 

clamping edge of the bench and is so versatile, 

it can be used as a cross stop or a longitudinal 

stop.



Before attaching, make sure that the V groove 

on the fence is not dirty.



Open the clamping jaws using the knob [5-4].



Place the fence with guide rail [5-5] onto the 

clamp rail from above.



Secure the clamp segment using the knob [5-4]

.

The additional clamp [1-7] is designed to secure 

the stop ruler. 



Guide the additional clamp into the V groove 

on the MFT/3 and the guide slot on the stop 

ruler.



Secure the additional clamp using the clamp 

lever and the rotary knob.

5.5 Mounting 

the 

KAPEX

The perforated top on the MFT/KAPEX was spe-

cially designed for mounting the 

KAPEX

 KS 120/ 

KS 88. 



Mount the machine on the MFT/KAPEX as 

shown in Fig.[6].



Secure the machine to the MFT using clamps.

WARNING

Risk of injury



Before starting work, make sure that the ma-

chine is secured properly 



Respect the maximum workpiece dimen-

sions.

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Working with the MFT

6.1  

 Adjusting the pre-set profi le setting rail

Check the angle setting of the pre-set profi le 

setting rail before starting work. Align the guide 

rail fi rst of all [7a].



Align the guide rail at right angles to the pre-

set profi le setting rail.



If an angle of 90° is not possible, slide a sup-

port unit on the guide rail until the angle is 

correct. 



Secure the guide rail.



Slide the relevant stop [3-1/4-4] along the ta-

ble profi le to retain the setting permanently.

If required, the pre-set profi le setting rail can 

also be aligned in relation to the perforated top 

provided the necessary clamps (accessories) are 

available.



Insert the clamps [7-1] and [7-2] as shown in 

Fig. [7b] and move the stop ruler [7-3] to a 90° 

position.

If the stop ruler does not rest evenly against the 

clamps:



Loosen the screws [7-4] and the rotary knob 

[5-2]. The retaining pin must be engaged in the 

90° notch.



Set the angle at 90° in relation to the clamps 

and tighten the screws.

The fence can be adjusted in the following ways:

Adjustment parallel to the bench edge:



Loosen the rotary knob [5-4].



Slide the stop into the groove on the MFT/3.

Adjustment at right angles to the bench edge: 



Loosen the rotary knob [5-4].



Slide the stop into the groove on the MFT/3.

Adjusting the stop ruler [5-6] lengthways



Loosen the rotary knob [5-1]. The stop ruler 

can be moved to a lower position for thin work-

pieces or a higher position for thicker work-

pieces.

Angle adjustment using the scale 



Loosen the rotary knob [5-2] and lift the retain-

ing pin [5-3]. The rotary retaining pin engages 

in the most common angle positions.

WARNING

Risk of injury



Always use the fence in a fi xed position and do 

not use to slide the workpiece along!



Make sure that all rotary knobs on the fence 

are tightened before starting work.

Stop fl ag 

The adjustable stop MFT/3-AR [1-8] is used to 

adjust the distance to the tool and the length of 

the workpiece section being processed.

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6.2  

Adjusting the guide rail in relation to the 

workpiece



Before sawing or routing, lower the guide rail 

and support unit [1-2] until the guide rail rests 

fl at on the workpiece.

Caution:

 the nose of the support unit must be 

seated in the groove on the underside of the 

guide rail without play.



Clamp the swivel unit [1-4] and the support 

unit [1-2] using the clamping levers. 



Clamp the workpiece securely to the MFT/3 

using MFT clamps (accessories) or an FSZ 

clamp (accessories).

For safe machining of narrow and/or short 

workpieces:



Place a piece of material of the same thick-

ness under the guide rail.

6.3   Adjusting the cutting depth for sawing 

[Fig. 8]

Always make sure that the cutting depth setting 

is correct in relation to the workpiece thickness. 

We recommend setting a cutting depth to a max-

imum of 5 mm more than the workpiece thick-

ness to protect the profi le frame from damage.

6.4 

Turning the perforated top

When worn on one side, the perforated top can 

be turned over. Loosen the four screws in the 

corners underneath the bench.

7 Accessories

The order numbers of the accessories and tools 

can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the 

Internet under "www.festool.com".

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Customer service and repair

Only through manufacturer or service 

workshops: Please find the nearest 

address at: www.festool.com/Service

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