Dropped my DF500! Need help

[chappardababbar]

Guys, dropped DF500 from MFT. I can no longer adjust/tighten the fence with the two locking levers.

Not sure if this is something people have come across before. Hopefully it's something that can be fixed with an adjustment - I just can't quite figure out how to do it.

Going to download the DF500 guide/troubleshoot but thought I'd post this in the meantime.

Here is a brief video explaining the problem:https://1drv.ms/v/s!AjGM74qML95XgP4FI76Gd0mnC6wcfA

Any and all advice appreciated

 

[chappardababbar]

Nothing in the user guide, nor the troubleshooting doc on this.

 

[Vondawg]

How about.........
Have you tried removing the Philips screw(s) and re-positioning the handle(s) it looks like a mark on it...like, that's where it hit

 

[chappardababbar]

How about.........
Have you tried removing the Philips screw(s) and re-positioning the handle(s) it looks like a mark on it...like, that's where it hit

I don't think it hit where the mark is, I think that's just glue and should clean up. The strange thing is that both of the levers no longer tighten the fence so I didn't think removing the philips screws would make a difference. Also, I wasn't convinced that there is the possibility of repositioning the handles with that screw, although I could be wrong.

 

[peter halle]

Definitely try loosening the screws and repositioning the handle.

Peter

 

[chappardababbar]

Vondawg and Peter, I'll give it a go after lunch and let you know

Thank you both

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

Both of those levers are mounted on a Hex shaped shaft. Just remove each one and move the lever round one notch and see if they will tighten up then.

I cant quite see how both levers would have been affected by the fall though...???

 

[chappardababbar]

Both of those levers are mounted on a Hex shaped shaft. Just remove each one and move the lever round one notch and see if they will tighten up then.

I cant quite see how both levers would have been affected by the fall though...???

Ok, I'm trying to do that but how do I remove the lever once i've removed the philips screw? Should the levers pull off? I'm afraid to use too much force, they aren't budging

 

[chappardababbar]

Right, so the lever unscrews all the way out with the threaded bolt attached.

Based on the advice above, I think i need to remove the black plastic lever from the threaded bolt, and reattach it after a full turn. But i cant see how this is possible

I have no idea how the drop could have caused this!

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

I just checked on my own DF500 Domino machine and the Phillips screws just unscrew leaving the levers in place. Then, pull the lever off completely, rotate it backwards 1 notch of the hex, refit it, refit the screw and the lever should tighten up.

 

[chappardababbar]

I just checked on my own DF500 Domino machine and the Phillips screws just unscrew leaving the levers in place. Then, pull the lever off completely, rotate it backwards 1 notch of the hex, refit it, refit the screw and the lever should tighten up.

THANK YOU!!

That worked, really appreciate your help

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

You're welcome! Glad to help.

I would suggest you do a few quick accuracy tests now coz the fence may be off....!

Good luck!