The perfect edge.
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1. User manual for the CONTURO system Tools for the toughest demands The perfect edge User manual for the CONTURO system Introducing Wolfgang Reines Carpenter Product manager Inventor always have mixed feelings when visiting a carpenter s workshop On the one hand enjoy the smell of fresh timber and recog nise the typical whirring and screeching of Saws cutting through wood also revel in the atmosphere that became so familiar with during my training as a carpenter But then immediately switch to my role as a product manager where have to analyse every working situation every process and even every individual action from a very different perspective then arrange a meeting with the cabinetmaker to discover more about the processes in the workshop Or hold discussions with staff to gather valuable information on how to achieve the desired result more quickly Which for example could help prevent damage to the material also try to obtain ideas that could help achieve an overall better working result This is exactly how The perfect edge concept was developed As a central hand guided electric power tool for professional edge banding the CONTURO was not designed as a replacement for stationary edging machines but rather as an effective system solution for the manufacture of small batches or rapid production of high quality edging even on curved c2. Set edging height with some play so that the edging slides Then press the start button and guide the machine towards smoothly through the machine the edge we 3 j Ensure the correct speed is selected before you begin the Position the workpiece at a distance of 2 cm from the contact gluing process as both of your hands will be placed on the roller and press the start button again workpiece 42 9 gt As soon as the glued edging becomes visible press the workpiece against the contact roller When processing rigid or brittle edging in the stationary unit it is also advisable to work with the additional roller included with the adapter plate Screw on the additional roller and guide the workpiece along it at a slight angle The edging has a larger bending radius and does not break as easily The additional roller can be used for applications such as tight inner and outer curves or mobile applications both rollers press down the edging and the extended pressure zone achieves better adhesion Guide the workpiece along the contact roller while applying even pressure FESTOOL 43 Stationary attachment of edging to mitred workpieces Simply tilt the CONTURO in the stationary unit to affix edging to a mitred edge The scale indicates the angle in degrees 2 Loosen both clamping screws on the angle scale set the Adjust the edging height in the usual way desired angle and tighten the clamping screws
3. Guide the overhanging end of the edge band over the stop pin between the trimming blades Push the trimming machine forwards towards the workpiece up to the stop pin until the edge band that has already been glued rests against the inner stop 9 Position the trimming machine so that the marking on the After trimming use a hot air blower to heat the edge band edge band is located in between the trimming blades Then with glue already applied use the fine adjustment feature to adjust the blades more accurately the scale indicates whether you have to cut more Plastic edging stretches when heated and may have or less from the edge band Once the mark 15 located exactly to be trimmed slightly more The best approach 15 to test the between the two trimming blades trim the piece of edging actual edging material Before trimming push the trimming blades together to achieve better alignment 36 Complete the join by pressing down the edge band with a block of wood lt The result the perfect join If you intend to manufacture several identical work pieces you can continue working with the value preset on the trimming machine without making any markings FESTOOL 37 Attachment of edging to inner corners Inner corners of 90 are usually found on corner cabinets and shelves which incorporate compartment or carcass bases Edging these panels 15 challenging because th
4. 3 Place the new glue cartridges of the same colour into the Close the flap again and wait until the glue feed moves forward magazine and exerts pressure on the cartridges The refill process is now complete and you can continue working with the CONTURO 62 Changing colours Festool offers glue cartridges in the colours white and natural The white glue is mainly suitable for produc ing virtually invisible joins on bright and white materials whereas the natural coloured glue is ideal for all types of wood and other colours lf you wish to change the colour of the glue the glue with the old colour can be pressed from the machine without an edge band as described here The CONTURO system contains approximately the same Place the machine on the edge of the bench for purging and quantity of glue as three glue cartridges You must therefore remove the drop catcher use three cartridges to purge the machine completely Position a container e g box under the CONTURO to catch the hot glue do gt Now press the refill button Wait until the feed has moved back and open the flap If you can see full cartridges with the old colour in the machine these can now be removed FESTODL 63 Changing colours continued E o Insert new adhesive cartridges the desired colour and close Adjust the rotary knob to the maximum edging height the flap again Actuate the safety lever for purging the machi
5. For using the edge bander on delicate or high gloss surfaces With StickFix system for quick and easy replacement of the felt layer Replacement felt EF LAS STF KA 65 10x 10x replacement felt for use with base runner scratch protector LAS STF KA 65 Edging holder KSP KA 65 For feeding in long or delicate edging For a maximum edging height of 45 mm maximum edging thickness 2 mm For the safe guidance of delicate and thin edging into the edge bander KA 65 Safe guidance of long edges without damaging or soiling edge lengths of 8 m edge thickness of 2mm possible Easy machine guidance even along long edges Trimming machine KP 65 2 Trimming height 65 mm trimming thickness 2 mm For trimming on the right and leftside as well as circular edging Join trimming function for round table and trimming of panel edges final trimming with a single machine For trimming plastic edging with a height of 18 65 mm and athickness of 0 5 2 0 mm depending on material Ergonomic handle location for easy effortless trimming even on thick edging Patented eccentric fine adjustment for precision join trimming Tabletop on both sides of the trimming machine allows the user to trim left and right panel edges from above with a perfect view of the workpiece CONTURO 65 Accessories for bench mounted applications Perforated board KA 65 LP KA 65 MFT 3 Perforated board for stationary use of the CONTURO in the MFT For use in combinatio
6. Plus 230 240V Module edge router for machining overhanging edges ball bearing guide brake SYSTAINER SYS 2 T LOC Edge router specially designed for flush trimming and rounding protruding edges Unique ball bearing guide brake ensures perfect streak free working results Possible to flush trim 0 45 inclined edges depending on cutter Good view of the workpiece extraction directly from the table Perfect working results with precision fine adjustment Large support base ensures safe guidance Technical data Power consumption 720 W Idling speed 10 000 26 000 rpm Collet dia 6 8mm Fine routing depth adjustment 14 mm Cutter diameter max 32 mm Dust extraction connector 27mm Weight 1 9 kg Plane cutter 58 HW Cutter for routing edges 90 459 Diameter 28 mm working length 7 mm angle 15 total length 40 mm Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades Cutter for rounding wood and plastic edges as well as solid wooden workpieces Reversible carbide blade provides extreme precision no resharpening required Extremely economical due to long useful life Reversible blades can be used 4 times and are easy to replace Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades 58 HW R1 028 KL12 70FK Diameter 28 mm working length 1 mm radius 1 mm total length 55 mm Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades 58 HW R1 5 028 KL12 70FK Diameter 28 mm working length 1 5 mm radius 1 5 mm total length 55 mm Classic ogee cutter with reversible bla
7. again Edging for mitred edges requires a slightly larger over hang For example edging 39 mm high is used on a 19 mm panel with a 45 edge Use the guide rail adapter to ensure the workpiece is guided Select the desired speed before starting the gluing process parallel and prevent the edging from running off course Adjust as you will always need both hands on the workpiece when the guide rail adapter to the thickness of the edging you are gluing using Available thickness settings are 0 5 1 2 and 3 mm 44 Place the workpiece on the guide rail adapter and guide evenly Your mitred edge 15 quick and easy to glue past the CONTURO Loop the edging over the black guide pin so that it does not obstruct the working area Stationary attachment of edging to small shaped parts In order to attach edging to shaped parts you may have to partially unscrew the guide plates otherwise they could prevent you from turning and guiding the workpiece along the CONTURO depending on the shape Es The edging is glued as already described If you have to unscrew all the guide plates simply attach them to the underside of the shaped part using double sided adhesive tape This ensures the part is at the correct height relation to the edge bander or edge band and also that the correct amount of edging Is overhanging FESTOOL 45 3 5 Edge finish A MFK 700 EDGE ROUTER SCRAPER 46 Once the edging is
8. differ from those pictured Created for Festool Group GmbH amp Co KG 73240 Wendlingen 1 2014
9. to size or applying glue pressing down edging cutting and flush trimming smoothing and polishing the Festool system operates with a level of professionalism and clean quality that only bench mounted machines can achieve gt gt gt gt GLUES gt gt gt gt TRIMMING EDGING gt gt gt gt SPECIAL ACCESSORIES 4 r la s ik gt gt gt gt PERFECT EDGE FINISH SYS 5 w gt CONTURO gt gt gt GLUING EDGING FESTOOL 13 14 Basic information about CONTURO FESTODL 2 Basic information about CONTURO Of all the ingenious details that the CONTURO has to offer one stands out from the rest unbeatable ergonom ics The horizontal mounted application system guarantees perfect weight distribution while the pressure on the handles 15 transferred to the contact roller automatically for effortless working progress Force 15 trans ferred irrespective of the edging height as the machine is guided securely along the top of the workpiece This also makes it easier to adjust the edging height and provides a better view of the glued edge through the support base 1 HANDLE 2 TEMPERATURE SELECTION 3 ON OFF SWITCH 4 FEED SPEED OO N START BUTTON MENU BUTTONS DISPLAY REFILL BUTTON 10 12 EDGING HEIGHT SETTING GLUE COMPARTMENT EXTRACTOR CONNECTOR MAINS CONNECTION 13 14 15 16 13 14 CENTRAL PLATE 17 GLUE NOZZLE CONTACT ROLLER 18 SUPPORT BASE IN
10. version clamping width 300 mm pack of 2 in self service display pack Lever clamp FS HZ 160 polished steel version clamping width 160 mm in self service display pack J a Connecting piece VS for attaching the FST 660 85 or MFT 800 to Basis Plus for connecting several a 4 3 units in self service display pack Adapter VAC SYS AD MFT 3 k A for 5 5 SE 1 VAC SYS SE 2 for connecting the VAC SYS clamping unit with the MFT 3 ina carton 82 83 FESTOOL Seen at www lIdealTools com au Seen at www lIdealTools com au FES TOOL Tools for the toughest demands Festool Group GmbH amp Co KG Wertstrasse 20 D 73240 Wendlingen TTS Tooltechnic Systems GB Ltd Saxham Business Park Saxham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6RX Great Britain Phone 44 0 1284 760 791 Fax 44 0 1284 702 156 E mail info festool co uk Festool Group GmbH amp Co KG Export Department Wertstrasse 20 D 73240 Wendlingen Phone 49 0 70 24 804 20640 Fax 49 0 70 24 804 20724 E mail Roland Eiberger festool group com Tooltechnic Systems AUST Pty Ltd Postal address PO Box 4401 Dandenong South 3164 Australia Service Hotline 1800 063 900 Phone 03 97999733 Fax 03 8795 9221 E mail sales tooltechnic com au www festool com Subject to alterations and errors Products may
11. with the Festool edging direction trimming machine 65 2 insert the edge band between 19243 Liquid glue on the end of the edging for example the trimming blades move the trimming machine up to the can be extremely hot stop pin position parallel to the workpiece and press the handles together Ts The tabletop on either side of the trimming machine allows The result edging trimmed flush with extreme precision you to trim left and right panel edges ergonomically to the The KP 65 2 trimming machine is also suitable for trimming same standard edging with a height of 18 65 mm and a thickness of 0 5 2 0 mm Positioning the trimming handles in the trimming direction Allow the end of the edging to cool before trimming makes it much easier to trim thicker edging and make sure the trimming blades are sharp to guarantee a clean and accurate cut You should replace blunt or damaged gt Page 33 trimming blades with new blades which are available as The KP 65 2 trimming machine can be converted to trim Spare parts joins with a few hand movements 28 Mobile attachment of edging to shaped parts with curves The CONTURO can attach edging to curves with an inner radius of 50 mm and a minimum outer radius of 29 30 mm The thicker and more brittle the edging material 15 the larger the radius must be The process for attaching edging to curves 15 essentially the same as attaching edging to straight workpieces However there are s
12. FEED ROLLER 19 HANDLE DRIP CATCHER 15 1617 FESTODL 17 Achieving the perfect edge FESTODL 3 1 Preparing the workpiece The respective workpiece must be prepared correctly in order to achieve a perfect edge finish Several different options are available here cutting to size on a panel saw with a scoring unit or using a Festool plunge cut saw TS 55 R together with guide rail and splinter guard or even cutting the edge with a Festool router and guide Whichever system you choose the workpiece should be 100 clean and splinter free in preparation for subsequent attachment of the edging ROUTER OF 1400 0F 2200 20 FESTODL 21 3 2 Preparing the machine and edge A few settings must be configured before the CONTURO can be operated The display on the machine automatically guides you through the necessary steps Preparing the machine 1 1 m j m mz al an r Secure the support base first using the accompanying screw Insert a minimum of two adhesive cartridges before using for the first time gt Page 63 Changing colours refilling etc gt Chapter 5 You can use the temperature preselection switch to adjust the Now press and hold the ON button until the Festool logo temperature according to the colour of the adhesive cartridge appears on the display selected CORRECT TEMPERATURE Setting 1 190 C for natural coloured adhesive
13. Setting 2 200 C for white adhesive 22 machine heats up until the setpoint temperature is reached The heat through phase then starts which is indi cated on the display When the display changes from red to green the machine is ready for operation The CONTURO takes approximately eight minutes to fully heat up The thermally isolated gluing unit ensures that the surface temperature of the machine remains low thereby eliminating any risk of burns Display information You can also adjust the temperature individually press the mode button until the temperature indicator flashes set the desired temperature using the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm und gt Page 61 For adapting the glue quantity gt Chapter 5 SWITCHING UNITS The display can be switched from Celsius to Fahrenheit and metres to feet REMAINING EDGE LENGTH TEMPERATURE IN C OR F TEMPERATURE SETTING GLUE QUANTITY ARROW BUTTONS FEED SPEED MODE The display indicates how many metres of edging can be processed at the preset edging height and glue quantity The actual temperature Is also displayed FESTOOL 23 Selecting and cutting edging to the correct length Select the edging height according to the thickness of the You should add approx 10 cm to the length of the edging prepared panel material and include an overhang of approx 4 mm ELI SB 3 gt Page 31 If the edging i
14. amping unit with the MFT 3 ina carton Accessories SYSTAINER VAC SYS VT Sort VAC SYS VT 200x60 VAC SYS VT 277x32 VAC SYS VT 275x100 also offers space for VAC SYS VT D 215 ina SYSTAINER SYS FESTOOL 81 Multifunction table 3 Multifunction table MFT 3 Table with perforated board and foldaway legs swivel unit support unit angle stop stop flag guide rail FS 1080 2 deflector FS AW additional clamp in a carton Maximum precision with aluminium profile for retaining a guide rail and the angle stop al Firm hold specially developed clamping elements secure workpieces with l maximum flexibility Avoid straining your back the working height of 90 cm is comfortable even I fortallerusers Ideal for mobile applications the 3 folds down easily Technical data Table dimensions 1 157 x 773 mm Table height legs folded away 180 mm I Table height legs unfolded 900 mm Maximum workpiece thickness 78 workpiece width 700 mm Load capacity 120 kg Weight 28 kg MFT 3 Accessories wi Cross brace MFT 3 QT for additional stabilisation of the MFT 3 2 in pack diameter 20 mm length 675 mm ina carton Fixed clamps MFT SP for safe and precise clamping of the workpiece for sawing sanding routing drilling etc 2 in pack in self service display pack Fastening clamp FSZ 120 Polished steel version clamping width 120 mm pack of 2 in self service display pack Clamp FSZ 300 Polished steel
15. aterial 61 Refilling glue 62 Changing colours 63 Tips and tricks 66 Workstation VAC SYS design plan 68 Adaptation of VAC SYS to the MFT 72 Working with dust extraction 73 Items included technical data 74 CONTURO 76 CONTURO accessories 77 Working with the as a stationary unit 79 Edge router 700 Basic 80 Edge router accessories 80 Supplementary system accessories SYS 81 Supplementary system accessories MFT 82 FESTOOL 5 Edging Part of the design A beautiful finishing touch Edges on tables cabinets and office equipment are just as important as the workpiece itself because if the finish is not perfect it affects the overall quality of the workpiece The glued join may be visible and dirt can accumulate In the worst case scenario It is possible to feel the finsihed edge and since Festool always strives to achieve perfection down to the smallest detail we have also dedicated ourselves to ensuring the finish is perfect We not only wanted to offer an edge gluing system that produces virtually invisible joins but also to provide an entire system solution for creating the perfect edge by adapting the components perfectly to one another and ensuring that the machine accessories and consumable materials work hand in hand Continue reading this manual for more information The CONTURO Basis for the perfect edge The CONTURO edge bander allows the simple atta
16. chment of edging on anything from rectan gular components to complex free shapes such as curves radii convex and concave shapes These require a maximum inner radius of 50 mm and a minimum outer radius of 25 30 mm depending on the edging material and thickness In combination with a bench unit the CONTURO also gives you the possibility of attaching edging to mitred workpieces to a professionally manufactured quality standard All classic versions of edging from wood and plastic to melamine with a height of 18 65 mm and an edge thickness of 0 5 3 0 mm can be processed quickly and easily in line with the relevant material Versatile and easy to operate the CONTURO represents a genuine solution for manufacturing individual shaped parts as well as affixing edging to workpieces or furniture components produced in small batches Packed a SYSTAINER the CONTURO 15 also suitable for mobile use as well as manufacturing edging in situ with a perfect quality finish The following pages show examples of all of these different applications FESTOOL 9 The perfect edge FESTODL gt gt gt gt WORKING WITH gt gt gt gt WORKING WITH THE VAC SYS gt gt gt gt PREPARING THE WORKPIECE 1 The perfect edge The CONTURO in a system At the heart of the system the CONTURO is responsible for the gluing process while the surrounding system components perform all other working steps From cutting and milling chipboard
17. d narrow joins The glue dosage is adapted automatically to the preset edging height The remaining edge length indicator on the display shows how many metres of edging can be affixed with the current settings Additionally you always know whether you need to insert additional glue cartridges which 15 important because it is not possible to insert cartridges during the gluing process The correct temperature The CONTURO has two temperature settings Setting 1 190 C for natural coloured glue Setting 2 200 C for white glue The perfect glue supply in line with the material When applying glue to porous materials such as chipboard it is advisable to increase the flow of glue Simply press the mode button in the display menu until the value you wish to change flashes Use the arrow buttons to change the value and press OK to confirm The remaining edge length 15 recalculated automatically in line with the new preset glue quantity FESTOOL 61 Refilling glue If the petrol pump symbol appears on the display or there is not enough glue to affix the edging refill the machine as follows before starting the next gluing process 4 sss s Press the refill button and wait until the glue feed has moved Lift the flap as soon as the open symbol appears back The display now indicates that the machine is in refill mode Wait until the hourglass symbol has disappeared before opening the flap
18. des 58 HW 2 028 KL12 70FK Diameter 28 mm working length 2 mm radius 2 mm total length 55 mm Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades 58 HW R3 028 KL12 70FK Diameter 28 mm working length 3 mm radius 3 mm total length 55 mm Compatible replacement reversible blades are available for all classic ogee cutters Visit www festool com for more information Vacuum pump clamping unit VAC SYS VAC SYS Accessories wa x aa 2 eae E VAC SYS Set SE 1 Vacuum pump VAC SYS VP in SYSTAINER SYS 3 vacuum clamping unit VAC SYS SE 1 with vacuum pad VAC SYS VT D 215 mm vacuum hose and foot valve SYSTAINER SYS 4 VAC SYS SE 2 Vacuum pad VAC SYS VT 275 x 100 mm connecting piece vacuum hose ina SYSTAINER SYS 4 Technical data Power consumption at 50 Hz 160 200 W Power consumption at 60 Hz 200 230 W Pump capacity at 50 Hz 2 7 m h Pump capacity at 60 Hz 3 5 m h Minimum vacuum gt 81 gt 810 mbar Weight 8 kg Vacuum pad VAC SYS VT 200x60 for VAC SYS SE 1 VAC SYS SE 2 pad dimensions 200 x 60 mm in a carton Vacuum pad VAC SYS VT 275x100 for VAC SYS SE 1 VAC SYS SE 2 pad dimensions 275x100 mm in a carton Vacuum pad VAC SYS VT 277x32 for VAC SYS SE 1 VAC SYS SE 2 pad dimensions 277 x 32 mm in a carton Vacuum pad VAC SYS VT D 215 for VAC SYS SE 1 VAC SYS SE 2 diameter 215 mm carton Adapter VAC SYS AD MFT 3 for VAC SYS SE 1 VAC SYS SE 2 for connecting the VAC SYS cl
19. e inner corners must be glued 1 2 Ensure clean and trim the leading end of the edging Place the CONTURO on the workpiece in the usual way and perfectly perpendicular as it forms part of the join position the machine on the inner corner Press the start button to feed the edging automatically Always work with the additional roller 4 As soon as the end of the edging is positioned precisely in the Always work with the slowest feed speed when affixing edging inner corner guide the machine out of the corner with an even to inner corners speed 1 pressure At the same time press down the end of the edging in the inner corner with the thumb on your right hand to If the edging Is longer it may make sense to engage achieve maximum adhesion the help of another person to generate the required contact pressure on the inner corner 38 Turn the panel so the inner corner 15 located the right hand side of the machine machine then be guided from left to the right along the side that has no edging FESTODL 37 3 4 Stationary gluing of edges You can also work with the CONTURO as a stationary unit Simply insert an adapter plate in the MFT 3 multifunction table or a bench you have built yourself Not only can you affix edging to straight edges or curves but also oblique edges with an angle between 90 45 because the CONTURO can be tilted 90 45 in the stationary unit If y
20. ee cutters with reversible blades are available for the 700 Basic with radii of 1 1 5 2 and If the cutter leaves impact marks during the routing process 3 mm Suitable for edging thicknesses of 1 1 5 2 and 3 mm you can smooth them over using the scraper FESTODL 47 Characteristics of routing mitred edges Please note that a radius cannot be created due to the angle and only flush milling of mitred edges 15 possible The 58 HW OFK plane cutter for the 700 Basic was specially developed for milling 02 459 edges First install the router cutter in the MFK 700 Basic Then mill the workpiece flush NL O a Make sure that the extraction hood under the machine is 58 HW OFK plane cutter for routing 909 459 edges resting directly against the workpiece as this can be used as a guide Then create the radius on the wooden edge using sandpaper Use one of the edges on the scraper to smooth the ra dius on plastic edging Use the straight edge on the scraper to smooth and round off the flat inner angle Draw the scraper over the edge several times until the radius or curve is perfect 48 Corner finish Cleaning the corners is particularly important If the edge is routed and not reworked a slight overhang usually remains which must be k removed We recommend you use lt V Festool Brilliant 2 sandpaper with P320 grit to remove any significant unevenness Using a
21. glued and trimmed add the finishing touches cut away overhanging material smooth edging finish corners and polish edging to a high gloss finish necessary Ideal for routing edging the Festool MFK 700 Basic edge router with spring loaded ball bearing guide brake and chip deflector This 15 designed specially for machining the most delicate of edging without leaving behind marks The scraper 15 made from durable solid carbide and was specially designed for smoothing edges The scraper has three integral edges R1 R1 5 and R2 mm for smoothing routed curves and rounding thin edging j Resting the scraper on the attached The three different edges on the scraper cord ensures perfect guidance allow you not only to smooth down edging but also round thin edging Routing and smoothing edges flush trimming overhanging material Fe wa i First trim the overhang from the edging using the 700 so that it is flush with the panel Practical the extractor hose is attached directly at the tabletop and does not pose an obstacle when guiding the machine The ball bearing guide brake ensures perfect streak free working results 3 wasa o 4 To achieve a clean rounded finish move the edge router You can remove any remaining overhang using the scraper towards the edging with the cutter rotating and trim the overhang as well as the radius MUA Special classic og
22. he holder to guarantee an even feed into the machine As a result you can process up to 8 m of edging both quickly and easily Depending on the relevant edge band material measurements height 18 45 mm thickness 0 5 2 0 mm Mount the edging holder first of all Simply attach to the You must cut the edging to length first and roll it up with the pins provided and secure with the locking mechanism visible side facing inwards because you cannot work directly from the roll in the edging holder a gt Place the roll of edging in the holder positioning the end Start drawing the edging into the machine by pressing the of the edging in the direction of the edging infeed on the start button once Thread the edging through the gap in the machine edging holder and into the infeed Gluing can begin as soon as the machine draws in the edging FESTODL 31 Attaching long strips of edging continued F 5 The edging is fed accurately to the workpiece from the edging holder the machine from the edging holder 22 Mobile attachment of edging to round panels The greatest challenge when affixing edging to round panels 15 creating a clean join at the point where one end of the edging meets the other The Festool trimming machine is also extremely practical in this regard When attaching edging to circular panels it is important that Pads of different shapes and sizes are available for a wide the wor
23. hesive ina SYSTAINER SYS 4 T LOC and edge trimming set SYS KB KA 65 ina SYSTAINER SYS 4 T LOC Edge trimming set SYS KB KA 65 Edging holder additional roller trimming machine scraper base runner scratch protector with 3x felt pad 5x polishing felt 20x abrasive sheets StickFix Brilliant 2 80x133 mm P320 hand sanding block 80x133 mm 5x StickFix sanding cloth 5 800 polish MPA 6000 76 Technical data Edge bander KA 65 Power Mains frequency Edging height Edge thickness Inner radius Heating time 1 200 W 50 60 Hz 18 65 mm 0 5 3 0 mm gt 50 mm approx 8 min Melting temperature Setting 1 190 C Default setting Setting 2 200 C Melting temperature Setting 1 2 100 210 C Setting range Feed speed 1st gear 2 m min 2nd gear 4 m min Safety class 1 Weight 7 9 kg without glue cartridges and mains cable Depending on material CONTURO 65 Accessories The adhesive is delivered in boxes of 48 Polishing felt PF STF 80x133 STF H 5 5x polishing felt StickFix 80 x 133 mm For polishing high gloss edging in combination with polish MPA 6000 and hand sanding block HSK x 80 x 133 EVA adhesive EVA nat 48x KA 65 48x natural EVA adhesive diameter 63 mm height 26 mm processing temperature 190 C Affixing wooden plastic or laminated plastic edging to panel materials EVA universal adhesive with high melting point also suitable for use on objects with a higher resistance to temperature
24. kpiece can be accessed from all sides without having range of workpieces and can be changed without using tools to change the clamping position We recommend using the They are manufactured from high quality plastic which 15 so VAC SYS vacuum clamping system which can secure the soft and flexible that even high gloss polished surfaces remain workpieces quickly and safely rotate them 360 and tilt them free of scratches and damage up to 90 When cutting the edge band to size make sure that you add Glue the edge in the usual way The edging holder is a practical approx 10 cm to the overall band length Trim the leading end accessory that offers maximum freedom of movement and of the edging exactly perpendicular because it forms part of protection of the edging the join FESTODL 33 Mobile attachment of edging to round panels continued and manufacturing the perfect joint 3 Make sure that the overhanging end of the edge band does If the edging material is particularly delicate protect not come into contact with the other end that has already the front end with adhesive tape to prevent any contact with been glued glue Bi MU If you wish to hold the edging remember that the Set the trimming machine to the Join configuration glue is still hot ADJUSTING SETTINGS FOR BUTT JOINTS Setting the trimming machine gt see operating manual FESTOOL 35 Manufacturing the perfect join continued
25. ll components have been adapted perfectly to one another Below are a few examples of how to make your daily work easier Plan for VAC SYS workstation When working with the CONTURO the workpiece must be secured firmly before any edging can be affixed And round workpieces that cannot be clamped from edge to edge must be accessible from all sides Many tasks described in this manual were therefore performed with a Festool VAC SYS vacuum clamping system adapted perfectly to the correct working height of the CONTURO You can find the plan for this workstation and other tips here EVE FESTOOL 69 Plan for SYS workstation FRONT VIEW 500 TOTAL HEIGHT You can individually adjust the overall height to your body height and the desired working height This plan gives a working height of 90 cm including the VAC SYS 640 540 400 1250 BASE PANEL The workstation is secured to a square base panel 1 250 x 1 250 mm 70 LEFT SIDE VIEW with recess for compressed air hose control elements and plug it cable 380 320 215 140 50 355 RIGHT SIDE VIEW with recess for pump ventilation 380 320 70 PERA 60 Os 365 FESTOOL 71 Attaching the SYS to the multifunction table MFT 3 provides another option for working with the VAC SYS Since the working height of a VAC SYS mounted on the 15 too high for most use
26. n with adapter plate AP KA 65 Includes M4 reducing rings for attaching guide plates With cut outs for stationary use of the edge bander in the MFT multifunction table in combination with the adapter plate AP KA 65 Adapter plate AP KA 65 Adapter plate for using the CONTURO as a stationary machine Mounting plate complete with 15 guide plates Length 254 mm width 420 mm swivel range 0 47 For mounting the edge bander on a workbench For small batches straight edges free form elements and gluing inclined edges angle from 0 47 Adapter plate for installation in the MFT with perforated board KA 65 or a separate workbench Sliding guides for guiding the workpiece safely Allows the user to swivel the machine 0 47 in the bench and position the workpiece horizontally during edging for convenient and safe guidance even with larger objects Guide plate MFT GP KA 65 MFT 3 15 guide plates for guiding workpieces In stationary applications Length 255 mm width 31 mm height 6 mm Replacement or extension guide plates for the stationary use of the edge bander with adapter plate AP KA 65 in MFT with perforated board KA 65 or installed in a separate workbench Guide plates for attachment using chipboard screws or M4 screws included with the delivery FESTOOL 79 Edge router MFK 700 Basic MFK 700 Basic Accessories Plane cutter Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades 80 Module edge router MFK 700 EQ B
27. nd remove any polish residues Stress whitening is generated when edging is trimmed You can remove the whitening simply by rubbing an offcut of edging over the affected area while applying slight pressure FESTOOL 51 Sanding and polishing edges continued 9 The result the perfect edge 52 Seen at www IdealTools com au High gloss edging When working with the CONTURO dust or foreign matter on the surface of the panel may leave scratches on particularly delicate surfaces We reccomend you use the scratch protector with felt pad available as an accessory from Festool to prevent any damage ie Change the base runner on the underside of the support base Secure a felt pad to the protector to guarantee ease of by removing the four screws Then secure the guide plate on movement over the workpiece the LAS STF KA 65 scratch protector which has a Velcro fastener underneath 9 The scratch protector includes felt pads replacement felt pads are available separately in packs of 10 The surface is protected and remains free of scratches FESTOOL 53 94 Information on edging FESTODL 55 4 96 Information on edging The CONTURO is capable of processing a wide range of different edging materials We recommend using the additional roller when processing thick or brittle edging The roller helps process rigid thick veneered edging more easily More information on
28. ne while Press and hold the start button until the purging symbol simultaneously turning the rotary knob clockwise until the appears on the display Glue now starts to escape from the central plate rests against the bottom of the machine nozzle The machine now 15 set to purging position 9243 Glue may escape immediately Allow purging to continue until the new colour escapes from the nozzle You may have to repeat steps 3 8 to insert additional cartridges You can finish or interrupt purging by pressing the start button again and turning the rotary knob clockwise until the desired edging height is set The glue nozzles are then closed again the display indicates that the machine 15 ready for normal operation Insert the drop catcher again at the end of the purging process 64 65 FESTOOL Seen at www lIdealTools com au 000 T Wegssesasusocososusocorore a HAARE FTIR RR RAR 050007 7 B LALA LILA LALA LAL i el Wa A x x 4490 0 6 6 6 020 0 0 8 lt h rec 0 0 EE ADIT LT LT ADA DA Tips and tricks FESTOOL 67 6 Tips and tricks Some components of the Festool system make working with the CONTURO even easier because a
29. ome small differences that you should bear in mind 8 A The additional roller is a helpful accessory for narrow curves awkward spots lt increases the bending radius of the edging and offers an additional pressure point during attachment for better adhesion To attach the additional roller slide it into the groove provided until it engages The additional roller helps during the attachment of edging It is always advisable to process narrow internal curves with to tight outer curves by pressing down on the curved work the additional roller piece together with the other roller When affixing edging to tight internal or external curves set the feed speed to the 1st setting before starting work or during the task by pressing the feed speed button FESTODL 27 Mobile attachment of edging to shaped parts with curves continued It is also advisable to work with the additional roller when attaching rigid or brittle edging The edging has a larger bending radius and does not break as easily Instead of gluing one thick piece of edging along narrow external curves with wooden edges simply glue several thin layers of veneer on top of one another 30 Attaching long strips of edging With edge bands longer than 150 cm there 5 a risk that the edging will drag on the floor and become soiled or stuck The edging holder accessory was designed to avoid this situation edging is rolled up neatly in t
30. onvex or concave shapes One system that represents excellent results and is easy to operate but above all opens up new possibilities for fulfilling the individual wishes of your customers Contents PAGE 1 The perfect edge The CONTURO in a system 10 2 Basic information about CONTURO 14 3 Achieving the perfect edge 18 3 1 Preparing the workpiece 20 3 2 Preparing the machine and edge 22 Preparing the machine 22 Display information 23 Selecting and cutting edging to the correct length 24 Adjusting the edge height 25 222 Mobile gluing of edges 26 Mobile gluing and flush trimming of straight edges 27 Mobile attachment of edging to shaped parts with curves 29 Attaching long strips of edging 31 Mobile attachment of edging to round panels and manufacturing the perfect joint 99 Attachment of edging to internal corners 38 3 4 Stationary gluing of edges 40 Stationary gluing of straight edges 42 Stationary attachment of edging to mitred workpieces 44 Stationary attachment of edging to small shaped parts 45 3 9 Edge finish 46 Routing and smoothing edges flush trimming overhanging material 47 Characteristics of routing mitred edges 48 Corner finishing 49 Cleaning edges 49 Sanding and polishing edges 50 High gloss edging 53 Information edging 54 Information about glue application 58 The CONTURO glue application system 61 The correct temperature 61 The perfect glue supply in line with the m
31. ou intend to use the CONTURO in the MFT 3 first replace the perforated board with panel LP KA 65 MFT 3 The recess the panel is the right size for installing the adapter plate and the threaded bushes for the guide plates If you are working with a bench you have built yourself the tabletop will require a recess and a cut out so that the adapter plate can be screwed in flush Refer to the accompanying routing template for the exact dimensions 40 Then mount the adapter plate and guide plates as described Insert the CONTURO in the adapter plate as follows first tilt in the operating manual The guide plates make it easier to the adapter plate upwards and lock in position guide the workpiece over the bench 15 guide plates are delivered with the adapter plate as standard but additional guide plates are available as accessories The hole spacing on the guide plates is designed for system 32 which makes it easier to manufacture individual worktops You can also screw on guide plates without threaded bushes using normal wood screws Now set the required angle on the scale and lock both the CONTURO into position and lock again clamping screws Your stationary unit is now ready FESTODL 41 Stationary gluing of straight edges To glue onto straight edges place the CONTURO in a horizontal position and guide the workpiece past it This working method 15 very practical for small or narrow workpieces that are difficult to clamp
32. rking with the VAC SYS and MFT 3 as well as a plan of a workstation gt Page 66 26 Mobile gluing of straight edges s E _ i Position the CONTURO with the edging inserted and the Press the start button again The edging is automatically support base resting on the workpiece Maintain a distance coated with glue and fed along the workpiece The machine of approx 2 cm between the workpiece and contact roller now operates automatically without the user having to hold The machine must be aligned at a 90 angle to the panel edge the start button pressed down The marking line is located at the leading edge of the panel 4 As soon as the edging becomes visible to the right of the You have the option of selecting one of two speed settings mark start the gluing process by guiding the machine along You can change the speed at any time even during the gluing the edge of the workpiece The machine then feeds the edging process Simply press the button for the feed speed momen automatically all you have to do is guide the machine while tarily to increase or decrease the speed of the machine This applying constant pressure function is extremely useful for attaching edging to tight curves FESTOOL 27 Mobile gluing continued and flush trimming of straight edges 2 w E F i Remove the machine from the end of the workpiece in the The overhanging edging is now trimmed
33. rs working with the CONTURO we recommend the following adaptation 500 For example use a birch multiplex panel with a thickness of The board 15 secured to the MFT via the groove on the side 23 mm 500 mm x 250 Drill holes with a diameter of profile of the MFT Compatible keys and rotary knobs 6 mm according to the drawing The SYS is secured with avallable from Festool as spare parts 2x 437377 key 4 x M5 60 mm carriage bolts and 4 x MD wing screws with 2x 482110 rotary knob washers 72 Working with dust extraction r When working with CONTURO you can extract any vapours with Festool mobile dust extractor which makes tasks that take longer more pleasant There is an extractor connector located behind the machine which can be attached to a Festool suction hose D 27 All Festool mobile dust extractors are suitable for dust extraction Vapours are discharged away from working area but remain within the room The CT 17 mobile dust extractor also offers the possibility of connecting a second suction hose to discharge the exhaust air outside FESTOOL 73 Items included technical data FESTODL 7 Items included technical data CONTURO KA 65 ltems included Edge bander KA 65 Plus Edge bander complete with guide table 4x natural EVA adhesive ina SYSTAINER SYS 4 T LOC Edge bander KA 65 Set Edge bander complete with guide table 4x natural EVA ad
34. s Natural colour tone suitable for all types of decor EVA adhesive EVA white 48x KA65 48x white EVA adhesive diameter 63 mm height 26 mm processing temperature 200 C Affixing wooden plastic or laminated plastic edging to panel materials EVA universal adhesive with high melting point also suitable for use on objects with a higher resistance to temperatures Perfectjoin quality on white decor Scraper ZK HW 45 45 Dimensions 4 5 4 5 1 2 cm with 1 mm 1 5 mm 2 mm radius Trimming overhanging material after the edge is cut plastic edging without damaging the surface of the workpiece Smoothing away impact marks left by cutters during the routing process R1 R1 5 and R2 mm curves Breaking edges aff xing curve and cleaning thin plastic edges and inclined edges mitred edges R1 R1 5 and R2 mm curves Scraper rested on the attached cord for perfect guidance Solid carbide for greater durability and resistance to wear Additional roller ZR KA 65 For use on thick or inflexible edges offers a second pressure point Safe processing of thick and brittle veneered edges due to large bending radius of the edge For affixing edging to tight curves and shaped parts Offers additional pressure point for applying more pressure on the edge of the board when glued FESTOOL 77 CONTURO 65 Accessories 78 Base runner scratch protector LAS STF KA 65 Base runner with fastener 4 retaining screws 3x felt pads
35. s longer than 1 5 m it is more convenient to work with the edging holder Simply score the edge band plastic side with a knife to It is then easy to break off ensure a clean separating cut 24 Adjusting the edging height wass n i Slide the edge band into the edging infeed Use the rotary knob to adjust the edging height until the MU Note that the edging height can only be adjusted at edge band touches at the top and bottom Then turn back operating temperature the switch 1 2 locking positions so that there is some play in edge band Fe F 2 2 e Le Briefly press the start button When the symbol for inserting the edging appears guide the edging into the active infeed until it is drawn in When the tick mark appears on the display the edging has reached starting position and the machine 15 ready for gluing FESTOOL 25 3 3 Mobile gluing of edges The CONTURO is now ready to start fixing the edging to the work piece The most important thing 15 that the workpiece 15 clamped securely You can work on the Festool multifunction table MFT 3 elther with screw or lever clamps or use the Festool VAC SYS vacuum clamping system or a combination of both The VAC SYS system was used in our example because the workpiece 15 accessible from all sides ideal for fixing edging to round workpieces VAC SYS Refer to the chapter Tips and tricks for further information on wo
36. sanding cloth after this will help produce a semi matt finish which is smooth and even Cleaning edges Once the radius on the edge 15 perfect the edge should be cleaned Use a plastic cleaner edging manufacturers will rec ommend a compatible cleaner FESTOOL 49 Sanding and polishing edges If the result achieved with the scraper 15 not sufficient you can always sand and polish the edge Festool also offers suitable system accessories here for a finish adapted perfectly to the edging 2 3 You can eliminate cutter impact marks left behind after milling The appearance of plastic edging changes when processed and by simply sanding the edge Repeatedly move the hand sanding often turns white Attach a sanding cloth to the hand sanding block lightly over the edge in a steady motion to achieve this block and rework the edge to match the colour with the decor AJJ Do not sand the surface of plastic coated panels again The cloth produces a semi matt finish on plastic edging and the surface of the edge blends in with most decorative fin ishes 50 4 er Right of image stress whitening from sanding plastic edging High gloss surfaces can also be polished Attach the polishing Left of image edging without stress whitening reworked with felt to the hand sanding block cloth Dab a small amount of MPA 6000 polish onto the polishing felt Polish the edge and rub over the surface 8 a
37. the additional roller gt Page 29 The CONTURO can affix edging with a height of 18 65 mm and a thickness of 0 5 3 0 mm Use of the edging holder restricts the maximum edging height to 45 mm and the maximum edging thickness to 2 0 mm The values for particularly brittle or thick edging or edging with extreme interior exterior curves may deviate from the values mentioned above Carrying out tests 15 the best way to ensure the correct value Edging thickness 0 5 3 mm Edging height 18 65 mm FESTOOL 97 58 Information on glue application FESTOOL 59 9 Information on glue application The Festool unique glue application system on the CONTURO offers a host of benefits For example the heating grid only melts the exact amount of glue required This prevents heating glue unnecessarily and retains the adhesive properties and colour of the glue to ensure consistently good results One other advantage of this technology is that heat requirements and energy consumption are low during operation The system for supplying glue from the glue cartridges is also extremely simple clean and convenient Easy clean and efficient working progress and unique cartridge gluing system for quick colour changes Glue applied to edging P The glue application system on the CONTURO The glue is applied to the edge band through a nozzle for greater precision guaranteed clean edges an
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