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Instruction manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
MFT/3 MFT/KAPEX
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Health hazard by dust |
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Technical data |
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Various dust created by |
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power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling |
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and other construction activities contains |
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Design |
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chemicals known (to the State of Califor- |
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Intended use |
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MFT/3: Setting up and assembly |
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er reproductive harm. Some examples of |
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these chemicals are: |
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• Lead from lead-based paints, |
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• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement |
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and other masonry products, |
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Step 4: Attaching the guide rail |
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• Arsenic and chromium from chemically- |
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Step 5: Attaching the pre-set profile setting |
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The risk from these exposures varies, de- |
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Step 6: Calibrating angle |
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pending on how often you do this type of |
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Step 7: Adjusting the pre-set profile set- |
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ting rail |
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To reduce your exposure to these |
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Step 8: Adjusting the guide rail in rela- |
chemicals work in a well venti- |
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lated area and use approved |
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safety equipment, such as dust |
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Step 9: Adjusting the cutting depth for |
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masks that are specially designed to filter out |
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sawing [Fig. 11] |
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microscopic particles. |
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MFT/KAPEX: Mounting the KAPEX |
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Maintenance |
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF |
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Turning the perforated top |
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Accessories, tools |
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INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UN- |
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DERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. |
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Warranty |
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The multifunction table offers a wide range of application options! To find out more about possible machine applications, order the MFT application manual on the internet.
Technical data
MFT/3 |
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Bench dimensions |
1157 x 773 mm |
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(width x length) |
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Bench height |
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- with foldaway legs |
900 mm |
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- without foldaway legs |
180 mm |
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max. working width |
700 mm |
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max. workpiece thick- |
78 mm |
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ness |
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Weight |
28 kg |
MFT/KAPEX |
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Bench dimensions |
869 x 581 mm |
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(width x length) |
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Bench height |
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790 mm |
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180 mm |
Weight |
18 kg |
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Warning of general danger
Read the Operating Instructions/
Notes!
Design
MFT/3 and MFT/KAPEX
[1-1] Bench consisting of: profile frame, corner 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 profile setting rail and [1-6] Stop ruler
[1-7] Additional clamp for stop ruler [1-8] Stop flag MFT/3-AR
[1-9] Deflector
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Intended use
The multifunction table MFT/3 is designed for safe, accurate sawing and routing in combination with Festool electric power tools.
The clamping systems included in the accessories 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 specially designed for attaching the KAPEX KS 120.
The user bears the responsibility for damage and accidents caused by improper use.
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MFT/3:
Setting up and assembly
Accessory attachments can be secured at different 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 operating instructions, this side of the bench is referred to as the "front".
Step 1: Setting up
Take the table out of the box. 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 compensate for an uneven floor surface.
NOTE: The corner feet [2-2] are fitted with rubber caps so that the bench stands securely when the legs are folded away.
Step 2: Trim splinter guard
Now you are ready to set up the guide rail system. The first thing to do is to trim the splinter guard [3-4] of the guide rail using your Festool plunge-cut saw.
Place your saw on top of the guide rail and tune it to the track on the rail using a screwdriver [3-3] to loosen or tighten the front and back set screws so that there is no play between the sole plate of the saw and he raised portion of the guide rail. However, make sure that the saw still glides smoothly on top of the guide rail.
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Adjust the speed of the saw [3-2] to a setting of „6“ (maximum speed). Set the depth of cut, using the depth stop adjustment [3-1], to 8 mm (5 mm for the thickness of the guide rail plus 3 mm cutting depth) and cut the splinter guard along the full length without interruption.
For trimming the splinter guard it is best to use some sort of backing piece, such as plywood or fiberboard.
The edge of the splinter guard now corresponds exactly to the cutting edge.
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Step 3: Setting up the guide rail support
The table comes from the factory with two stops [4-2, 4-4] pre-set on the long sides of the profile frame, opposite each other. These are recommended working positions for the support unit [4-2] and swivel unit [4-4].
NOTE: During transport it is possible that the set screws holding the stops may have loosened. If this is the case, you will have to position and retighten the registering stops. Facing the front of the table, the measurement is 8 3/4’’ from the side face of the profile frame at the right side of the table. Facing the rear, the stop is approximately 7 2/3’’ from the side face at the left side of the table.
The swivel unit [4-4] is mounted on the rear long side, the support unit [4-2] on the front side.
Both units are inserted into the profile groove from the left up to the stops with the height adjustment [4-2] and the rotary knob [4-1] released, and then clamped with the rotary knob [4-1].
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Step 4: Attaching the guide rail
To attach the guide rail, place on the key [5-2] and make sure that the end of the rail is resting on the support plate and the key is located correctly in the groove.
Secure the guide rail in this position with the two screws [5-1] and tighten using the hexagon wrench.
Lower the guide rail onto the support unit so that the groove in the underside of the guide rail fits on to the pin [4-5] of the support unit. The guide rail is properly attached when only a very slight lateral pressure is necessary for the pin to engage into the guide rail.
The deflector [6-1] is pushed onto the end of the guide rail. Close the rotary knob [6-2]. The deflector prevents the extraction hose and the power cable from catching on the guide rail.
Step 5: Attaching the pre-set profile 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.
NOTE: Before attaching, make sure that the V groove on the fence is not dirty.
Open the clamping jaws using the knob [7-2]. Place the fence with guide rail [7-1] onto the clamp rail from above. Secure the clamp segment using the knob [7-2].
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Step 6: Calibrating angle
Check the angle setting of the pre-set profile setting rail before starting work. Align the guide rail first of all [Fig. 8].
Align the guide rail at right angles to the pre-set profile setting rail. If an angle of 90° is not possible, slide a support unit on the guide rail until the angle is correct. Secure the guide rail.
NOTE: Slide the relevant stop [4-3] along the table profile to retain the setting permanently.
If required, the pre-set profile setting rail can also be aligned in relation to the perforated top provided the necessary clamps (accessories) are available.
Insert the clamps [9-1] and [9-2] as shown in Fig. [9] and move the stop ruler [9-3] to a 90° position.
If the stop ruler does not rest evenly against the clamps:
Loosen the screws [9-4] and the rotary knob [7-2]. The retaining pin must be engaged in the 90° notch.
Set the angle at 90° in relation to the clamps and tighten the screws.
Step 7: Adjusting the pre-set profile setting rail
Risk of injury! Always use the fence in a fixed position and do not use to slide the workpiece along!
Risk of injury! Make sure that all rotary knobs on the fence are tightened before starting work.
The fence can be adjusted in the following ways:
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Adjustment parallel to the bench edge:
Loosen the rotary knob [10-4].
Adjustment at right angles to the bench edge:
Loosen the rotary knob [10-4].
Adjusting the stop ruler [10-5] lengthways
Loosen the rotary knob [10-1]. The stop ruler can be moved to a lower position for thin workpieces or a higher position for thicker workpieces.
Angle adjustment using the scale
Loosen the rotary knob [10-2] and lift the retaining pin [10-3]. The rotary retaining pin engages in the most common angle positions.
Step 8: Adjusting the guide rail in relation to the workpiece
For sawing and routing applications, the guide rail can be lowered via [1-2] and [1-4] so that the rail rests evenly on the workpiece. The workpiece and the rail are retained securely.
A support piece of suitable thickness is placed centrally under the guide rail between the workpiece and the support unit [1-2] so that the guide rail does not tilt when narrow workpieces are machined.
Step 9: Adjusting the cutting depth for sawing [Fig. 11]
Always make sure that the cutting depth setting is correct in relation to the workpiece thickness. We recommend setting a cutting depth to a maximum of 5 mm more than the workpiece thickness to protect the profile frame from damage.
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MFT/KAPEX:
Mounting the KAPEX
The perforated top on the MFT/KAPEX was specially designed for mounting the KAPEX KS 120.
Risk of injury! Before starting work, make sure that the machine is secured properly
Risk of injury! Respect the maximum workpiece dimensions.
Mount the machine on the MFT/KAPEX as shown in Fig.[12].
Secure the machine to the MFT using clamps.
Maintenance
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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.
Accessories, tools
For safety reasons, only use original Festool accessories and tools!
The accessory and tool order number can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet under www.festool-usa.com.
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