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« on: February 22, 2012, 09:50 AM » |
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Hi all, got my Domino a couple months ago and have just started using it - so far it seems like a great tool as I'm sure you all know! I have seen one issue though and I don't know if it's normal or a problem. A few times already I have pushed the switch to the on position and the green plastic switch cap popped completely off. Not a big deal to put back on but this doesn't seem normal to me - especially for an $850 tool. So I ask - is this normal or have I been Diagnosed with Defective Domino Disease?
Thanks for your help
Stan
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« Last Edit: February 22, 2012, 09:53 AM by ctfeet »
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2012, 09:56 AM » |
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I rather suspect that you may not be pushing the switch completely on. When that happens and the switch isn't fully engaged, it will pop back off. Once I made the conscious effort to fully engage the switch, I didn't have the issue any more. This holds true for the RAS, as well. The switches are very similar.  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2012, 10:01 AM » |
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Stan,
Sorry to hear about the switch, I remember one other member here having a similar issue. Probably not a bad percentage when you consider how many Dominos are out there.
Call the service department at 800-554-8741 and talk to them. Not only will they help you, but I predict that you will come out of that conversation feeling FesLove.
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2012, 10:02 AM » |
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When that happens and the switch isn't fully engaged, it will pop back off. I don't mean the Domino doesn't stay running (though it doesn't), what I mean is the green switch cap comes completely off the machine which in turn causes the machine to stop running. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2012, 10:04 AM » |
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Much different issue. Call Festool's support line as Peter mentioned. They're wonderful to deal with. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 11:27 AM » |
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I've had the same issue on my domino a few times, but it's been pretty infrequent so far. Intend to call it in soon.
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 12:11 PM » |
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Not exactly related to the OPs actual problem, but I really wish Festool would redesign the switch on the Domino. I find it very difficult to operate and since I always hold the machine by the powercord, it's just way off for me.
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2012, 01:35 PM » |
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since I always hold the machine by the powercord,
I hope I'm not reading that right. The power cord does not impress me as being a very good place to hold an electrical device, particularly not one with teeth. I used a Domino in a class I took (don't have my own yet), and iirc, I thought at the time that the switch would be better implemented as a trigger more like the one on a drill, underneath the handle -- rather than a switch that needed to be explicitly turned off... obviously, pull toward the handle not away from the cutter, or it would be harder to use instead of easier.  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 03:44 AM » |
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I guess "power cord" isn't the right word. I usually hold on to the plug-it connector when plunging.
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