TSO PRODUCTS 61-494 MFT Aligned Guide Rail Support Upgrade Kit Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
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TSO PRODUCTS 61-494 MFT Aligned Guide Rail Support Upgrade Kit
Product Information
The MFT ALIGNED Guide Rail Support Upgrade Kit is designed to provide improved performance and reliability for precision crosscuts on your existing Festool MFT/3. It includes the TSO Support Plate, TSO Feather Key, and TSO Knobs. The kit is compatible with both the front and rear MFT/3 brackets.
Product Usage Instructions
- STEP 1: Assemble the two TSO Support Plates. Attach the TSO Feather Key to the side of the TSO Support Plate with two slots using the TSO Knobs.
- STEP 2: Loosen the two screws in the Cam Handle using a 5mm hex driver. Allow the Nut and Hook to drop off onto your work surface.
- STEP 3: Flip the assembly over by placing your fingers over the two screws in the Cam Handle. Remove the black Plastic Plate & Key while keeping your fingers on the Cam Handle screws.
- STEP 4: Place the TSO Support Plate onto the Bracket with the side that has slots facing up. Line it up with the two screws in the Cam Handle. Ensure that the TSO Knobs and TSO Feather Key are facing the bottom end of the Bracket.
- STEP 5: Insert the Hook, facing up and out, into one of the slots. Tighten down the screw with a hex driver. Next, insert the Nut into the other slot and tighten down. Only tighten until you start to feel resistance. Note: It does not matter which slot the Nut and Hook are placed.
Once you have completed these steps, your MFT/3 will be upgraded and ready to use.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, feedback, or ideas on how we can continuously improve our products, please contact us toll-free at 800-727-0311 (U.S.), 239-236-5526 (international), email us at info@tsoproducts.com, or visit www.tsoproducts.com/support.
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BEFORE: Original MFT/3 Front Support Bracket
AFTER: Upgraded MFT/3 Front Support Bracket
The MFT ALIGNED Guide Rail Support Upgrade Kit
The MFT ALIGNED upgrade to your existing Festool MFT/3 guide rail brackets provide improved performance and realiability for precision crosscuts. To provide a more cost-effective solution, the MFT ALIGNED brackets share some parts from the original Festool MFT/3 hinge bracket shown in the diagram above. Before installing, you will need to assemble your MFT ALIGNED brackets following the instruction steps shown in this installation guide. There are three basic components in the MFT ALIGNED kit: the TSO Support Plate, the TSO Feather Key, and the TSO Knobs. The two sets are identical and can be used on either the front or rear MFT/3 bracket. The assembly sequence is identical for both the front and rear MFT/3 brackets.
Assembly Instructions
MFT ALIGNED Assembly Instructions
- STEP 1: Assemble the two TSO Support Plates. The TSO Feather Key is attached to the side of the TSO Support Plate that has two slots in it, using the TSO Knobs.
- STEP 2: Using a 5mm hex driver, loosen the two screws in the Cam Handle and allow the Nut and the Hook to drop off onto your work surface.
- STEP 3: Place your fingers over the two screws in the Cam Handle and flip the assembly over. Next, remove the black Plastic Plate & Key while keeping your fingers on the Cam Handle screws.
- STEP 4: With the side with the slots facing up, place the TSO Support Plate onto the Bracket, lining up with the two screws in the Cam Handle. Note the TSO Knobs and TSO Feather Key should be facing the bottom end of the Bracket.
- STEP 5: Insert the Hook, facing up and out, into one of the slots and tighten down the screw with the hex driver. Next, insert the Nut in the other slot and tighten it down. Only tighten until you start to feel resistance. NOTE: With the new TSO components, it does not matter which slot the Nut and Hook are placed.
- The final assembly should look like this
- STEP 6: Repeat the process with the Hinged Back Support Bracket.
- STEP 7: Insert the Front and Back Support Brackets into the MFT/3 side extrusions. Be sure the Hook on each assembly is properly seated over the top of each extrusion as seen in the image below. NOTE: You will have to move the Extrusion Stop on one side and reposition it after squaring your Guide Rail.
- STEP 8: Insert the Guide Rail Locator into the bottom T-track of the MFT/3 guide rail. Position it along the guide rail so that it captures the Finger Feature of the MFT/3 Front Support Bracket and secure with a 3mm hex driver.
- Thatʼs it! Enjoy your newly upgraded MFT/3.
Questions, Comments or Ideas
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