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Festool CONTURO User Manual

Summary of CONTURO

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    The perfect edge. User manual for the conturo system. 2014_fes_en_conturo.Indb 1 11.12.13 11:51.

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    Introducing wolfgang reines. Carpenter. Product manager. Inventor. I always have mixed feelings when visiting a carpenter‘s workshop. On the one hand, i enjoy the smell of fresh timber and recog- nise the typical whirring and screeching of saws cutting through wood. I also revel in the atmosphere th...

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    5 4 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 preparing the machine display information selecting and cutting edging to the correct length adjust...

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    5 4 page 4 information on edging 54 5 information about glue application 58 the conturo glue application system the correct temperature the perfect glue supply in line with the material refilling glue changing colours 61 61 61 62 63 6 tips and tricks 66 workstation vac sys design plan adaptation of ...

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    7 6 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...

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    9 8 the conturo. Basis for the perfect edge. The conturo edge bander allows the simple attachment 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...

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    13 12 1 working with mft working with the vac sys preparing the workpiece glues special accessories trimming edging 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 wor...

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    15 14 2 basic information about conturo 2014_fes_en_conturo.Indb 15 11.12.13 11:51.

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    17 16 2 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 is transferred to the cont...

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    17 16 2 13 central plate 14 contact roller 15 infeed roller 16 drip catcher 17 glue nozzle 18 support base 19 handle 2014_fes_en_conturo.Indb 17 11.12.13 11:51.

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  • Page 20: 3.1 Preparing The Workpiece

    21 20 3 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 ...

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    5 1 2 3 4 23 22 3 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 insert a minimum of two adhesive cartridges before using for the first tim...

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    5 1 2 3 4 23 22 3 the 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. T...

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    1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 25 24 3 selecting and cutting edging to the correct length you should add approx. 10 cm to the length of the edging. Edging over 1.5 m in length  page 31 if the edging is longer than 1.5 m, it is more convenient to work with the edging holder. Select the edging height according to t...

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    1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 25 24 3 adjusting the edging height use the rotary knob to adjust the edging height until the edge band touches at the top and bottom. Then turn back the switch 1–2 locking positions so that there is some play in the edge band. Slide the edge band into the edging infeed. Note note th...

  • Page 26: 3.3 Mobile Gluing of Edges

    1 2 3 4 27 26 3 3.3 mobile gluing of edges mft vac sys the conturo is now ready to start fixing the edging to the work- piece. The most important thing is that the workpiece is clamped securely. You can work on the festool multifunction table mft/3 either with screw or lever clamps, or use the festo...

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    1 2 3 4 27 26 3 mobile gluing of straight edges press the start button again. The edging is automatically coated with glue and fed along the workpiece. The machine now operates automatically without the user having to hold the start button pressed down. Position the conturo with the edging inserted ...

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    5 6 7 8 1 3 2 29 28 3 mobile gluing (continued) and flush trimming of straight edges the overhanging edging is now trimmed with the festool trimming machine kp 65/2: insert the edge band between the trimming blades, move the trimming machine up to the stop pin, position parallel to the workpiece and...

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    5 6 7 8 1 3 2 29 28 3 mobile attachment of edging to shaped parts with curves it is always advisable to process narrow internal curves with the additional roller. Tight curves when affixing edging to tight internal or external curves, set the feed speed to the 1st setting before starting work or dur...

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    4 1 2 4 3 31 30 3 mobile attachment of edging to shaped parts with curves (continued) like the process for attaching straight edging, trim the overhanging end of the edging flush using the trimming machine. It is also advisable to work with the additional roller when attaching rigid or brittle edgin...

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    4 1 2 4 3 31 30 3 attaching long strips of edging with edge bands longer than 150 cm, there is 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. The edging is rolled up neatly in the holder to guarantee an ev...

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    5 6 2 1 33 32 3 attaching long strips of edging (continued) now apply the edging to the workpiece in the usual way. The edging is fed accurately to the workpiece from the edging holder. Note edging with larger dimensions can be also fed into the machine from the edging holder. 2014_fes_en_conturo.In...

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    5 6 2 1 33 32 3 mobile attachment of edging to round panels the greatest challenge when affixing edging to round panels is 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...

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    3 4 5 6 35 34 3 mobile attachment of edging to round panels (continued) and manufacturing the perfect joint make sure that the overhanging end of the edge band does not come into contact with the other end that has already been glued. Note if you wish to hold the edging, remember that the glue is st...

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    7 11 8 12 9 13 10 37 36 3 manufacturing the perfect join (continued) after trimming, use a hot air blower to heat the edge band with glue already applied. Note plastic edging stretches when heated and may have to be trimmed slightly more. The best approach is to test the actual edging material. Posi...

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    7 11 8 12 9 13 10 37 36 3 tip 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. Complete the join by pressing down the edge band with a block of wood. The result: the perfect join. 2014_fes...

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    1 2 4 3 5 39 38 3 always work with the slowest feed speed when affixing edging to inner corners (speed 1). Tip if the edging is longer, it may make sense to engage the help of another person to generate the required contact pressure on the inner corner. Inner corners of 90° are usually found on corn...

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    2 3 4 5 1 41 40 3 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 angl...

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    2 3 4 5 1 41 40 3 insert the conturo in the adapter plate as follows: first tilt the adapter plate upwards and lock in position. Then release the lock on the right and left of the panel, slide the conturo into position and lock again. Now set the required angle on the scale and lock both clamping sc...

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    1 2 4 3 6 5 43 42 3 position the workpiece at a distance of 2 cm from the contact roller and press the start button again. To glue onto straight edges, place the conturo in a horizontal position and guide the workpiece past it. This working method is very practical for small or narrow workpieces tha...

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    1 2 4 3 6 5 43 42 3 as soon as the glued edging becomes visible, press the workpiece against the contact roller. Guide the workpiece along the contact roller while applying even pressure. Tip when processing rigid or brittle edging in the stationary unit, it is also advisable to work with the additi...

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    1 5 2 6 4 3 45 44 3 select the desired speed before starting the gluing process as you will always need both hands on the workpiece when gluing. Simply tilt the conturo in the stationary unit to affix edging to a mitred edge. The scale indicates the angle in degrees. Stationary attachment of edging ...

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    1 5 2 6 4 3 45 44 3 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. Stationary attachment of edging to small shaped parts place the workpie...

  • Page 46: 3.5 Edge Finish

    1 2 3 5 4 47 46 3 3.5 edge finish scraper mfk 700 edge router once the edging is glued and trimmed, add the finishing touches: cut away overhanging material, smooth edging, finish corners and polish edging to a high gloss finish if necessary. Ideal for routing edging: the festool mfk 700 basic edge ...

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    1 2 3 5 4 47 46 3 routing and smoothing edges flush, trimming overhanging material to achieve a clean, rounded finish, move the edge router towards the edging with the cutter rotating and trim the overhang as well as the radius. If the cutter leaves impact marks during the routing process, you can s...

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    1 2 3 49 48 3 s8 hw ofk plane cutter for routing 90° – 45° edges. Please note that a radius cannot be created due to the angle and only flush milling of mitred edges is possible. The s8 hw ofk plane cutter for the mfk 700 basic was specially developed for milling 0° – 45° edges. Characteristics of r...

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    1 2 3 49 48 3 cleaning the corners is particularly important. If the edge is routed and not reworked, a slight overhang usually remains, which must be removed. We recommend you use festool brilliant 2 sandpaper, with p320 grit to remove any significant unevenness. Using a sanding cloth after this wi...

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    1 3 2 4 5 6 8 7 51 50 3 the appearance of plastic edging changes when processed and often turns white. Attach a sanding cloth to the hand sanding block and rework the edge to match the colour with the decor again. The cloth produces a semi-matt finish on plastic edging and the surface of the edge bl...

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    1 3 2 4 5 6 8 7 51 50 3 dab a small amount of mpa 6000 polish onto the polishing felt and rub over the surface. Right of image: stress whitening from sanding plastic edging. Left of image: edging without stress whitening, reworked with cloth. … and remove any polish residues. Polish the edge … high-...

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    9 1 2 4 3 53 52 3 sanding and polishing edges (continued) the result: the perfect edge. 2014_fes_en_conturo.Indb 52 11.12.13 11:51.

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    9 1 2 4 3 53 52 3 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. High-gloss edging change ...

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  • Page 56: 4. Information On Edging

    57 56 4 4. Information on edging edging thickness 0.5–3 mm edging height 18–65 mm 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 m...

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    61 60 5 5. 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 ...

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    61 60 5 the glue is applied to the edge band through a nozzle for greater precision, guaranteed clean edges and 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...

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    1 1 2 2 4 4 3 3 63 62 5 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: refilling glue press the refill button and wait until the glue feed has moved back. The display now indicat...

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    1 1 2 2 4 4 3 3 63 62 5 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. If you wish to chang...

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    7 6 5 9 8 65 64 5 changing colours, continued. Insert new adhesive cartridges in the desired colour and close the flap again. Adjust the rotary knob to the maximum edging height. Press and hold the start button until the purging symbol appears on the display. Glue now starts to escape from the nozzl...

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  • Page 68: 6. Tips and Tricks

    1 2 3 69 68 6 6. Tips and tricks some components of the festool system make working with the conturo even easier because all components have been adapted perfectly to one another. Below are a few examples of how to make your daily work easier. When working with the conturo, the workpiece must be sec...

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    500 1250 640 540 355 365 400 320 380 380 320 70 60 50 97 215 140 500 1250 640 540 355 365 400 320 380 380 320 70 60 50 97 215 140 500 1250 640 540 355 365 400 320 380 380 320 70 60 50 97 215 140 71 70 6 plan for vac sys workstation front view total height you can individually adjust the overall heig...

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    500 1250 640 540 355 365 400 320 380 380 320 70 60 50 97 215 140 500 1250 640 540 355 365 400 320 380 380 320 70 60 50 97 215 140 500 1250 640 540 355 365 400 320 380 380 320 70 60 50 97 215 140 71 70 6 left side view with recess for compressed air hose, control elements and plug-it cable right side...

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    500 87,5 87,5 325 Ø 0,6 250 60 193 12 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 73 72 6 attaching the vac sys to the mft 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 mft is too high for most users working with the contur...

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    500 87,5 87,5 325 Ø 0,6 250 60 193 12 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 Ø 0,6 73 72 6 working with dust extraction when working with the conturo, you can extract any vapours with a festool mobile dust extractor – which makes tasks that take longer more pleasant. There is an extractor connector located behind ...

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    77 76 7 7. Items included, technical data conturo ka 65 items included technical data edge bander ka 65 plus edge bander, complete with guide table, 4x natural eva adhesive, in a systainer sys 4 t-loc edge bander ka 65 power 1,200 w mains frequency 50/60 hz edging height 18 - 65 mm* edge thickness 0...

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    77 76 7 conturo ka 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 x 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 nat...

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    79 78 7 conturo ka 65 accessories base runner scratch protector las-stf-ka 65 base runner with fastener, 4 retaining screws, 3x felt pads. X for using the edge bander on delicate or high-gloss surfaces x with stickfix system for quick and easy replacement of the felt layer edging holder ksp-ka 65 fo...

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    79 78 7 conturo ka 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 combination with adapter plate ap-ka 65. Includes m4 reducing rings for attaching guide plates. X with cut-outs for station...

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    81 80 7 edge router mfk 700 basic mfk 700 basic accessories module edge router mfk 700 eq/b-plus 230-240v module edge router for machining overhanging edges, ball bearing guide brake, in a carton x edge router specially designed for flush trimming and rounding protruding edges x unique ball bearing ...

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    81 80 7 vacuum pump and clamping unit vac sys vac sys accessories 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 in systainer sys 4 vac sys se 2 vacuum pad vac sys vt 275 x 100 mm, connecti...

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    83 82 multifunction table mft 3 mft 3 accessories 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 x maximum precision – with aluminium profile for retaining...

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