King Canada 8342N Instruction Manual

MODEL: 8342N 14” CUT-OFF SAW plus plus performance performance

KING CANADA TOOLS OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE. PROOF OF PURCHASE Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada service centers across Canada. LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. King Canada warrants to the original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, negligence or accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center, alterations and lack of maintenance. King Canada shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this limited warranty, return the product at your expense together with your dated proof of purshase to an authorized King Canada service center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized serviced center, King Canada will either repair or replace the product if any part or parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. NOTE TO USER This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only. Specifications and references are subject to change without prior notice. PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list. KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4 www.kingcanada.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW YOUR TOOL Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards. 2. GROUND THE TOOL. This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. NEVER connect the green wire to a live terminal. 3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE. Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned. 4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor is clean and not slippery. 6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate surrounding work space. 7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF. -with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 9. USE PROPER SPEED. A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the proper speed. 10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non- slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows. 12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eye- glasses only have impact resistant lenses, thet are NOT safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS. Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments. 16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the swich is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in. 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store materials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes to a complete stop. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR CUT-OFF MACHINE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING ABRASIVE CUT-OFF WARNING! FOR BEST RESULTS AND BLADE LIFE, BLADE SHOULD BE AT FULL SPEED BEFORE ENTERING THE CUT. ENTER INITIAL CUTS WITH A SMOOTH, STEADY PRESSURE. After cutting, hold the cut-off saw head down, release the trigger switch, and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before moving workpiece. 1) Always wear safety glasses. 2) Do not operate this cut-off saw with the guards in place. 3) Always clamp workpiece in vise, never do freehand work. 4) Unplug cut-off saw before servicing or replacing the blade. 5) Only use recommended accessories. 6) Make sure the cut-off saw is positioned on a flat and level surface before operating. 7) Never reach around the blade or cross your arms in front of the cut-off saw. 8) Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. 9) Replace cracked wheel immediately. 10) Do not overtighten wheel lock bolt. 11) Use only flanges furnished with the cut-off. 12) Frequently clean grinding dust underneath cut-off. 13) Make sure the cut-off wheel is securely mounted as described in the operating instructions before connecting the tool to a power supply. Do not tighten wheel excessively, since this can cause cracks. 14) Check wheel for fissures and cracks, and test for normal operation prior to use. 15) Use only cut-off wheel rated for 4400RPM or greater and manufactured in compliance with ANSI. Always store wheels in a dry place with little temperature variation.

SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE LOG SPLITTER DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! FIGURE 2 Tool’s Amperage Rating 3-6 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-16 Cord Size in A.W.G. Cord Length in Feet 25 50 100 150 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 18 16 14 12 18 16 14 12 14 12 - - Wire Sizes in mm2 Cord Length in Meters 15 30 60 120 .75 .75 1.5 2.5 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0 1.0 2.5 4.0 - - - - - POWER SUPPLY (120V-1 PHASE) WARNING: THIS CUT-OFF SAW MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V-120V, 15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE. 120V OPERATION As received from the factory, your cut-off saw is wired for 110V-120V operation and is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1. GROUNDING This cut-off saw must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, to reduce the risk of electric shock. This cut-off saw must be equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Not all outlets are properly grounded. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS CUT-OFF SAW CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR CUT- OFF SAW, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. WARNING: DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. NEVER USE IN CANADA. EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the following table to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G-American Wire Gauge) extension cord. Use only extension cords which accept the tool’s plug. For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire size must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor. Refer to Fig.2 for wire length and size. PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS GROUNDING PRONG FIGURE 1 MODEL 8342N Motor 15 Amp. Voltage 110V, 1 phase, 60 Hz Diameter of arbor 1” Blade speed 2,800 RPM Max. square 3 1/2” Max. depth of cut 4 5/16” Max. width of cut 8 1/2” Dimensions (LxWXH) 22 1/4” x 12” x 25” Weight 40 lbs

UNPACKING WARNING: Never operate this cut-off saw in the locked-down position. The head lock is used only for transportation or storage purposes. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. 1. Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton. 2. Push the handle down and pull on the head lock (A) Fig.3 to release and raise the cutting head. 3. Examine all parts to make sure no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged part must be replaced before attempting to use the cut-off saw. ASSEMBLY Your cut-off saw comes completely assembled and very little adjustments are necessary before operating. WARNING: Do not connect machine to power source until the cut-off has been cleaned, assembled and adjusted properly. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. Cut-off wheel removal 1. Be sure the power cord is disconnected from the power source. 2. Raise the cutting head to its fully raised position, rotate the lower wheel guard (A) Fig.4 upwards, exposing the arbor bolt (B) which secures the abrasive wheel (C) to the wheel arbor. 3. Push in the spindle lock lever (A) Fig.5 found below the operating handle and rotate the wheel until the spindle lock lever engages, locking the wheel in place. 4. While holding the spindle lock lever in place, use the supplied wrench (D) Fig.4 and loosen the arbor bolt (B) by rotating it counterclockwise. Remove the arbor bolt, washer, outside flange, and abrasive wheel. Cut-off wheel installation 1. Be sure the power cord is disconnected from the power source. 2. Inspect the replacement wheel for defects such as cracks, chipping and correct speed rating. If defects are found or the speed rating is not equal or greater than 4400 RPM, discard the wheel and select another. 3. Remove any debris from the inside flange and inner washer. Position the new abrasive wheel over the inner washer and against the inside flange. 4. Place the outside flange flush against the abrasive wheel. 5. Place washer and and arbor bolt onto the threaded end of the wheel arbor and rotate it in a clockwise direction until snug. Then depress the spindle lock lever to prevent the shaft from rotating, use the supplied wrench to tighten the arbor bolt. WARNING: Do not overtighten the arbor bolt. Overtightening can cause the new wheel to crack, resulting in premature failure and possible serious personal injury. 6. Lower the wheel guard into its operating position. WARNING: Be sure to check the position of the machine arm adjustable depth stop to ensure the new wheel does not cut the surface underneath the base when the machine’s arm is fully lowered. Failure to heed this WARNING can result in serious personal injury. FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5

The adjustable stationary vise (A) Fig.6 is located at the rear of your cut-off table. This vise can be rotated to attain cutting angles from 00 to 450 and moved backwards to allow greater cutting widths. Cutting angle adjustment To adjust the angle of cut: 1. Using the supplied wrench, loosen the hex. bolts (B) behind the vise. 2. Rotate the vise until the desired angle of cut is aligned with the indicator groove in the saw base. 3. Check the angle of the vise in relation to the abrasive wheel using a protractor, bevel square, or similar device. 4. While holding the vise (A) and using the supplied wrench, securely retighten the hex. bolts (B). Moving the stationary vise To increase the width of cut of the cut-off saw: 1. Using the supplied wrench, remove hex. bolts (B) Fig.6 securing the vise to the cut-off saw base. 2. Reposition the curved slot of the vise base with the most rear threaded hole in the saw base and install a hex. bolt in this hole. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 3. Align the remaining vise bolt hole with the middle threaded hole in the saw base and install the other hex. bolt. 4. Check or adjust the cutting angle and securely tighten both hex. bolts with the supplied wrench. Quick lock-release vise The cut-off saw is equipped with a quick lock-release vise system as standard equipment. With this feature you are able to open and close the vise quickly without repetitive turning of the vise crank handle. Using the quick lock-release vise. To loosen: 1. Slightly release tension on the vise by rotating the crank handle (A) Fig.7 counter- clockwise 1/2 to 1 turn. 2. Lift up (disengage) the quick lock-release half nut (B) and pull back on crank handle to slide open the vise. To tighten: 1. Push the crank handle (A) forward to slide the vise against the workpiece. 2. Make sure the quick lock-release half nut is lowered and has engaged the threaded shaft. 3. Rotate the crank handle clockwise to tighten the vise against the workpiece. Adjustable positive depth stop The adjustable depth stop (A) Fig.8 is threaded into the saw base. By raising and lowering the depth stop bolt using the supplied wrench you can control how far the abrasive wheel travels when the machine handle is depressed. After making an adjustment of the depth stop bolt, make sure to tighten the hex. nut (B). FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8

OPERATING Before operating the cut-off saw, check the power supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the nameplate. A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and machine overheating. Common causes of power loss and machine over- heating are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools operating from the same power source. Switch To start the cut-off saw, completely depress and hold the safety button (A) Fig.9 and then press the trigger switch (B) both located in the operating handle. To stop the saw, release the trigger switch completely. Cutting WARNING: Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this saw. Never cut magnesium or magnesium alloy with this saw. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. It is recommended to secure the saw in place to prevent machine movement or tipping during the cutting procedure. 2. Firmly secure the material to be cut using the saw’s vise. WARNING: Large, circular, or irregularly shaped material may require additional means of clamping to be secured in place adequately for cutting. Use “C” clamps and blocks to hold material securely. Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury. 3. Start the saw and allow the cut-off wheel to come up to full speed before the cut-off wheel comes in contact with the workpiece. 4. Slowly push down on the operating handle until the cut-off wheel contacts the material being cut. Use a steady and even pressure to obtain a uniform cut. Never force the wheel into the workpiece. 5. When the cut is complete, release the trigger switch and allow the wheel to stop before raising the cutting head it to the full open position. DANGER: Do not touch the cut material until it cools down or you will be burnt! Failure to heed this warning will result in serious personal injury. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always disconnect the cut-off saw from the power source before servicing the unit or making adjustments. Keep the tool clean. Remove accumulated dust and metal particles from working parts. Periodically check screws and bolts for tightness. Apply dry lubricant monthly to the points listed to extend machine service life. Lubrication points: • Vise screw shaft. • Front vise clamp rotation shaft. • Slide way of vise. Remove the brush caps at regular intervals to check the carbon brushes. When the brushes are worn to the “standard line”, as indicated on the carbon brush, replace them. WARNING: Do not use solvents to clean plastic parts. FIGURE 9