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  • Page 1 The perfect edge. User manual for the CONTURO system.
  • Page 2 I enjoy the smell of fresh timber and recog- electric power tool for professional edge nise the typical whirring and screeching of banding, the CONTURO was not designed as saws cutting through wood. I also revel in a replacement for stationary edging machines,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents PAGE The perfect edge. The CONTURO in a system. Basic information about CONTURO Achieving the perfect edge Preparing the workpiece Preparing the machine and edge Preparing the machine Display information Selecting and cutting edging to the correct length Adjusting the edge height...
  • Page 5 Adaptation of VAC SYS to the MFT Working with dust extraction Items included, technical data CONTURO CONTURO accessories Working with the CONTURO as a stationary unit Edge router MFK 700 Basic Edge router accessories Supplementary system accessories – VAC SYS Supplementary system accessories – MFT...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 9 Packed in a SYSTAINER, the CONTURO is also suitable for mobile use as well as manufacturing edging in situ with a perfect quality finish. The following pages show examples...
  • Page 11 The perfect edge...

  • Page 12: The Perfect Edge.the Conturo In A System

    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 to size or applying glue, pressing down edging, cutting and flush trimming, smoothing and polishing –...
  • Page 13 SySTem PERFECT EDGE FINISH CONTURO GlUING EDGING ACCeSSORieS STATIONARY TASKS...

  • Page 15: Basic Information About Conturo

    Basic information about CONTURO...
  • Page 16 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 contact roller automatically – for effortless working progress. Force is trans- ferred irrespective of the edging height, as the machine is guided securely along the top of the workpiece.
  • Page 17 CENTRAl PlATE GlUE NOzzlE CONTACT ROllER SUPPORT BASE INFEED ROllER HANDlE DRIP CATCHER...

  • Page 19: Achieving The Perfect Edge

    Achieving the perfect edge...

  • Page 20: Preparing The Workpiece

    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 rail. Whichever system you choose, the workpiece should be 100 % clean and splinter-free in preparation for subsequent attachment of the edging.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Machine And Edge

    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 Secure the support base first using the accompanying screw.

  • Page 23: Display Information

    OK to confirm. The CONTURO takes approximately eight minutes to fully heat GLUE QUANTITY  Page 61 up. The thermally isolated gluing unit ensures that the surface For adapting the glue quantity ...

  • Page 24: Selecting And Cutting Edging To The Correct Length

    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. EDGING OVER 1.5 M IN LENGTH ...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Edge Height

    Adjusting the edging height Slide the edge band into the edging infeed. Use the rotary knob to adjust the edging height until the NOTE Note that the edging height can only be adjusted at edge band touches at the top and bottom. Then turn back operating temperature.

  • Page 26: Mobile Gluing Of Edges

    3.3 Mobile gluing of edges 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 Festool VAC SYS vacuum clamping system or a combination of both.
  • Page 27 Mobile gluing of straight edges 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.

  • Page 28: Mobile Gluing And Flush Trimming Of Straight Edges

    Mobile gluing (continued) and flush trimming of straight edges Remove the machine from the end of the workpiece in the The overhanging edging is now trimmed with the Festool edging direction. trimming machine KP 65/2: insert the edge band between...

  • Page 29: Mobile Attachment Of Edging To Shaped Parts With Curves

    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 25 – 30 mm. The thicker and more brittle the edging material is, the larger the radius must be. The process for attaching edging to curves is essentially the same as attaching edging to straight workpieces.
  • Page 30 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 edging.

  • Page 31: Attaching Long Strips Of Edging

    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 even feed into the machine.
  • Page 32 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 NOTE Edging with larger dimensions can be also fed into holder. the machine from the edging holder.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 35: Mobile Attachment Of Edging To Round Panels And Manufacturing The Perfect Joint

    Mobile attachment of edging to round panels (continued) and manufacturing the perfect joint 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.
  • Page 36 Manufacturing the perfect join (continued) Mark the cutting point on the edge band. 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.
  • Page 37 Complete the join by pressing down the edge band with a block If you intend to manufacture several identical work- of wood. pieces, you can continue working with the value preset on the trimming machine without making any markings. The result: the perfect join.
  • Page 38 Edging these panels is challenging because the inner corners must be glued. Ensure you 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.
  • Page 39 Turn the panel so the inner corner is located on the right hand side of the machine. The machine can then be guided from left to the right, along the side that has no edging.

  • Page 40: Stationary Gluing Of Edges

    90° – 45° because the CONTURO can be tilted 90°– 45° in the stationary unit. If you intend to use the CONTURO in the MFT/3, first replace the perforated board with panel lP-KA 65 MFT/3. The recess in the panel is the right size for installing the adapter plate and the threaded bushes for the guide plates.
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Stationary Gluing Of Straight Edges

    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 is very practical for small or narrow workpieces that are difficult to clamp. 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.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Stationary Attachment Of Edging To Mitred Workpieces

    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. loosen both clamping screws on the angle scale, set the Adjust the edging height in the usual way.

  • Page 45: 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. The edging is glued as already described.

  • Page 46: Edge Finish

    Ideal for routing edging: the Festool MFK 700 Basic edge router with spring-loaded ball bearing guide brake and chip deflector. This is designed specially for machining the most delicate of edging without leaving behind marks.

  • Page 47: Routing And Smoothing Edges Flush, Trimming Overhanging Material

    Routing and smoothing edges flush, trimming overhanging material First trim the overhang from the edging using the MFK 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.

  • Page 48: Characteristics Of Routing Mitred Edges

    Characteristics of routing mitred 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. First install the router cutter in the MFK 700 Basic.

  • Page 49: Cleaning Edges

    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 will help produce a semi-matt finish which is smooth and even.

  • Page 50: Sanding And Polishing Edges

    Sanding and polishing edges If the result achieved with the scraper is 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. First attach the correct abrasive with a P320 grit to the hand sanding block.
  • Page 51 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 …...
  • Page 52 Sanding and polishing edges (continued) The result: the perfect edge.

  • Page 53: High-Gloss Edging

    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.

  • Page 55: Information On Edging

    Information on edging...
  • Page 56 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.

  • Page 59: Information About Glue Application

    Information on glue application...
  • Page 60 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 glue to ensure consistently good results.

  • Page 61: The Conturo Glue Application System

    The glue application system on the CONTURO 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”...

  • Page 62: Refilling Glue

    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.

  • Page 63: Changing Colours

    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. If 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.
  • Page 64 Changing colours, continued. Insert new adhesive cartridges in the desired colour and close Adjust the rotary knob to the maximum edging height. the flap again. Actuate the safety lever for purging the machine while Press and hold the start button until the purging symbol simultaneously turning the rotary knob clockwise until the appears on the display.
  • Page 65 Notes...

  • Page 67: Tips And Tricks

    Tips and tricks...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 70 Plan for VAC SYS workstation FRONT VIEW 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). 1250 1250 1250 BASE PANEl The workstation is secured to a square base panel, 1,250 x 1,250 mm.

  • Page 71: Left Side View

    lEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW with recess for compressed air hose, with recess for pump ventilation control elements and plug-it cable...
  • Page 72 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 CONTURO, we recommend the following adaptation: Ø...

  • Page 73: Working With Dust Extraction

    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 the machine, which can be attached to a Festool suction hose D 27.

  • Page 75: Items Included, Technical Data

    Items included, technical data...

  • Page 76: Conturo

    7. Items included, technical data CONTURO KA 65 Items included Technical data Edge bander KA 65 Plus Edge bander KA 65 Edge bander, complete with guide table, 4x natural EVA adhesive, Power 1,200 W in a SYSTAINER SYS 4 T-lOC...

  • Page 77: Conturo Accessories

    CONTURO KA 65 Accessories 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...
  • Page 78 CONTURO KA 65 Accessories Base runner scratch protector LAS-STF-KA 65 Base runner with fastener, 4 retaining screws, 3x felt pads. For using the edge bander on delicate or high-gloss surfaces With StickFix system for quick and easy replacement of the felt layer...
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Edge Router Mfk 700 Basic

    Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades S8 HW R3 D28 KL12.7OFK 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. Classic ogee cutter with reversible blades Visit www.festool.com for more information...
  • Page 81 Vacuum pump and clamping unit VAC SYS 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, connecting piece, vacuum hose,...
  • Page 82 Multifunction table MFT 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 Firm hold –...
  • Page 83 Notes...

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