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  • Page 1

    Domino ® DF 500 Tenon Joiner Tenon Joiner Supplemental Extended User’s Manual Important: Read and understand all instruct ions bef ore usin g this tool.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner Warranty Conditions of 1+2 Warranty You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1 year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool ® power tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping costs during the first year of the warranty. During the second and third year of the warranty the customer is responsi ble for shippi[...]

  • Page 3

    Instruction Manual 3 Contents Warranty .............................................................................. 2 Conditions of 1+2 Warranty ......................................... 2 Fes too l Limited Warranty ............................................. 2 Liability Statement ......................................................... 2 Prop[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner General Safety Rules ! WARNING: Read and understand all instructions listed below. Failure to heed instructions may result in personal inju ry, electrocution, or fire hazard. Save These Instructions Work Area Safety ► Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ► Do not[...]

  • Page 5

    ► Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. ► Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into ac[...]

  • Page 6

    Functional Description The Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner is used to cut mortises in wood for floating 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 simplifies the task of cutting mating mortises in workpi eces to be connected together. A rotating [...]

  • Page 7

    Setup Setting Up a New Domino Joiner Congratulations on your purcha se 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 informa tion presented in this manual. WARNING: Always d[...]

  • Page 8

    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 material being joined. Refer to the Applications section beginning on page 13 for more information about the optimal fence height for the specific application. There are two features available for setting the fenc[...]

  • Page 9

    Setting the Mortise Depth The mortising depth determines how deep into the workpiece the mortising bit penetrates. This needs to be adjusted 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 [...]

  • Page 10

    Operation Overview, General Notes, and Tips Getting Started Because the look and feel of the Do mino joiner may already be familiar to you, or similar to other tools you may have used in the past, you might be tempted to forego a basic introduction to usi ng the tool. However, unlike other tools of si milar look and feel, the Domino machine is extr[...]

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    Turning On the Joiner WARNING: Never turn the tool on when the Fence Body is removed, as this exposes the spinning cutter. Before turning the tool on, make sure all adjustment handles are locked and the tool is safe to turn on. The power switch for the Domino joiner locks into the On position when activated. When working with the tool for the first[...]

  • Page 12

    Using the Base Support Bracket The base support bracket stabilizes the joiner when mortising on the face of a narrow board as shown to t he right. The base support bracket mounts to the underside of the joiner with two thumbscrews. Before tightening the thumbscrews, check to make sure the face of the support bracket is flush with the face of the jo[...]

  • Page 13

    Using the Optional Narrow Frame Fence The optional narrow frame fence is used to securely hold small workpieces for cutting mortises. Instruction Manual 13 Installing the Narrow Frame Fence 1. With the fence tilted to 90 degrees, slide the narrow frame fence over the fence face of the Domino joiner as shown. Make sure the narrow frame fence is full[...]

  • Page 14

    Making Butt Box Joints Butt box joints are typically used in genera l box construction or for drawer construction. The Domino tenons strengthen the joint without the need for additional fasteners. The example below highlights drawer construction, but the same techniques are used on other types of box construction. 14 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner Cons[...]

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    Making Miter Box Joints Generally miter box joints are fairly weak because the joint is predominately endgrain to endgrain. Tenons significantly increase the strength of the joint and make it easier to assemble and clamp the pieces. Instruction Manual 15 Construction Tips ► For thinner materials, keep the mortise close to the inside corner. This [...]

  • Page 16

    Making Frame Joints Domino tenons can be used to quickly fabricate reinforced frames of all types. 16 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner Butt Joint Frames When making butt joint frames, such as cabinet faceframes, use pencil lines to lay out the position of the tenons. Use the sight glass (see page 21 for more information) on the joiner’s fence to positi[...]

  • Page 17

    Making Carcase Butt Joints Using tenoned butt joints is an effective method for constructing a cabinet carcase. The tenons provide a strong support for each of the horizont al partitions of the cabinet. The simplicity of this method is that you use t he carcase components for aligning the joiner. Instruction Manual 17 Setup and Machining 1. Lay the[...]

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    Making Three-Way Lock Miter Joints Three-way miter joints have been around for ages as a way of creating a corner joint without having any endgrain visible. Using the Domino Tenon Joiner, you can create easy to construct, locking, three-way miters. The key to these joints is that they require floa ting tenons at 45 degrees to the main body of the w[...]

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    Shortening a Domino Tenon’s Length There may be times when you need a large Domino tenon, but the length of the tenon does not fit your applica tion. It is important to firmly and safely hold the tenon while you cut it to length. WARNING: Never attempt to cut a Domino tenon’s length without using a mechanical holder. Holding the tenon with your[...]

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    20 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner Maintenance Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear housing should be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (see your dealer for information on locating a service center). Maintenance or repair work carried out by an unauthorized person can lead to improper connecti[...]

  • Page 21

    Calibrating the Locating Pins It is important that the two locating pi ns are perfectly spaced from the center of the mortise hole for properly aligned mortises. The factory default setting is in the neut ral position. 1. Using the procedure described in “Using the Locating Pins” on page 11, plunge a left-hand and right-hand mortise into two bl[...]

  • Page 22

    Accessories Mortising Bits: Carbide Tipped. Sold separately or in a set of all four. Sizes ► 5 mm ► 6 mm ► 8 mm ► 10 mm Domino Tenons: Sold separately or in an assortment. Sizes ► 5 mm x 30 mm ► 6 mm x 40 mm ► 8 mm x 40 mm ► 8 mm x 50 mm ► 10 mm x 50 mm The assortment Systainer includes: ► 5 mm x 30 mm - 600 pieces ► 6 mm x 40[...]

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    Systainer (System Container) Each Festool product is shipped in its own unique system co ntainer, called a "Systainer." This provides protection and storage for the tool and accessories. All Systainers are stacka ble and can be interlocked together, including stacking and locking atop Festool dust extractors. Instruction Manual 23 Stackin[...]

  • Page 24

    24 Domino DF 500 Tenon Joiner Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start 1. Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. 2. Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet. 3. If used with a Festool dust extractor, ma ke sure the selector switch is pointing to "Auto". The auxili[...]