Festool Domino XL DF 700 Supplemental User's Manual
Domino® XL DF 700
Tenon Joiner
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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Service. All warranty service is valid 3 years from the date of
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Written and Illustrated by Rick Christopherson.
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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
Specic Safety Rules for Tenon Joiners ................ 5
Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings ................ 5
Tool Description .............................................. 5
Technical Specications ..................................... 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
Setting the Mortise Width .................................. 8
Setting the Mortise Depth ................................. 9
Changing the Mortising Bit ................................ 9
Operation ...................................................... 10
Overview, General Notes, and Tips ................... 10
Choosing the Right Domino Tenon Size ........... 10
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
Applications .................................................. 14
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
Maintenance .................................................. 19
Routine Maintenance ...................................... 19
Calibrating the Sight Gauge ............................. 20
Troubleshooting ............................................ 21
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
V Volts
W Watts
Hz Hertz
~ Alternating Current (AC)
n
No-load Speed
o
Ø Diameter
Class II Double Insulated
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re, and/or
serious injury.
Work Area Safety
► Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work
areas invite accidents.
► Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of ammable 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. Unmodied plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of 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.
► 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.
► 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.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
► Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
► 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 re or electric shock.
► 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.
Extension Cord Ratings
Cord Length Size (AWG)
<50 Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12
>100 Ft. 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
► 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 appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
► 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 nger on
the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
► 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.
► 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.
► 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
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.
► 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.
► Always wear safety glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1.
Ordinary glasses are not proper protection.
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.
► 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
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poorly maintained power tools.
► Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
► Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accor-
Service
► Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
Specic 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 y apart and cause injury.
► 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.
► 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.
► Never use dull or damaged mortising bits. Dull or damaged
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.
► To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the
power tool.
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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.
Respiratory Exposure Safety Warnings
► Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne
contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle
size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Various dusts
created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
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 Specications
Power Consumption 720 Watts (6.25 amps @ 120 volts)
Motor Speed 21,000 RPM (no load)
Mortising Depth 15 - 70 mm (0.6 - 2.75“)
Mortising Width 13.5mm & 16.5mm + bit diameter
Mortising Bit Range 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm
Spindle Thread M8 x 1
Weight 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)
► arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber; and
► some wood dusts, especially from hardwoods, but also from
some softwoods such as Western Red Cedar.
► 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 inhalation 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.
All metric dimensions are controlling. Mortising bit dimen-
sions are critical for safe operation, and are presented in
metric units only.
Intended Use
The Domino tenon joiner is designed to produce mortises in
soft and hard wood, chip board, plywood and ber 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 specied in these operating instructions. Using the
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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.
Functional Description
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The Domino DF 700 Tenon Joiner is used to cut mortises in
wood for oating tenon joinery. Mortise and tenon joinery
is one of the oldest and strongest methods of joining pieces
of wood together. The Domino tenon joiner greatly simpli-
es the task of cutting mating mortises in workpieces to be
connected together. A rotating and oscillating cutter sweeps
across the workpiece to quickly and effortlessly cut a uniform mortise, in which a Domino oating tenon is inserted.
Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s)
A Fence Body 9, 19
B Motor Housing 9, 19
C Auxiliary Handle 10, 21
D Fence Height Gauge 8, 14
E Fence Angle Locking Lever 7
F Fence Angle Gauge 7, 14
G Stop Pin Release Button 11
H Height Stop 8
I Fence Body Release Lever 9
J Depth Adjust Limit Stops 9
K Depth Adjust Slide 9
L Mortise Width Lever 8
Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s)
M Main Handle 10
N Power Switch 21
O Mortise Width Indicator 8
P Mortising Bit 9, 21
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Q Plug It
R Spindle Lock 9
S Dust Extraction Port 11
T Fence Height Locking Lever 8
U Outrigger Mounting Slot 12
V Locating Pins (qty. 6) 11, 14, 15
W Sight Gauge 13, 14, 20
Power Inlet 10, 21
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Setup
Protective
Film
Locking
Lever
Detent
Stops
Fence
Setting Up a New Domino Joiner
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Festool Domino
Tenon Joiner. The Domino joiner is the nest 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.
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!
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.
2. Peel off the protective lm from the bottom of the joiner
baseplate.
3. Set up the joiner for the appropriate type of operation as
described throughout the remainder of this section.
4. Make sure that the fence height and angle locking levers
are properly tightened.
5. Install the power cord into the Plug-It receptacle on the
joiner (refer to page 10 for more information).
6. Before you use the joiner, make sure to read the
”Overview, General Notes, and Tips” on page 10.
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 counterclockwise about ¼-turn.
3. Rotate the fence face to the desired angle, and tighten
the locking lever.
Notes:
► The fence has detent stops at 22½, 45, 67½, and 90
degrees.
► Use the gauge pointer for setting the fence to angles other
than the ones listed above.
► For greater stability, the locking lever clamps down on
both right and left sides of the fence.
The table below provides some common miter angles for
easy reference.
Number of
Equal Sides
3 – Triangle 60 30
4 – Square 45 45
5 – Pentagon 36 54
6 – Hexagon 30 60
7 – Heptagon 25.7 64.3
8 – Octagon 22.5 67.5
Mitersaw
Angle
Domino
Angle
Gauge
Pointer
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.
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