KING CANADA
7” SLIDING TILE SAW WITH LASER GUIDE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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2010
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RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
MODEL: KC-3008
• Enhanced laser effect
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS 7” SLIDING TILE SAW
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.
P
ARTS 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. DOR
VAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
www.kingcanada.com
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same
as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that for the specified tool can result in SERIOUS
INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less
than the nameplate is harmful to the motor.
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 due to wax and sawdust
build-up.
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.
Use padlocks, master switches or remove 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. W
ear 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, they 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 switch 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SLIDING TILE SAWS
1. Make sure the power switch on your tile cutter is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.
2.
Do not leave the tile cutter unattended while it is running. Always return the power to the ‘’OFF’’ position when not in use.
3.
Always wear safety glasses, dust mask and ear protection when operating the tile cutter.
4.
Always remain alert when the tile cutter is in use. Inattention on the part of the operator may lead to serious injuries.
5. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
6. Always keep the blade guard in the down position while operating the tile cutter.
7.
Disconnect the tile cutter from its power source before installing or changing blades and before cleaning or servicing.
8. Never stand on tool. Serious injuries could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
9.
Do not directly wash the bottom of the motor.
10. Do not force the material being cut. Always let the blade cut at its own speed.
11.
Do not force the tool to do a job it isn’t designed to do.
12. Make sure you use the correct blade for the job you are doing.
13.
Do not alter the plug or use a two-prong receptacle.This tile cutter is equipped with a three-prong electrical plug.
14. Keep your work space clear and free of all debris.
15.
Keep the tile cutter clean and maintained to achieve the safest and highest performance for each job.
KEEP THESE SAFETY RULES FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TILE SAW SPECIFICATIONS
Model ........................................................................................................................................................................................KC-3008
Voltage ............................................................................................................................................................................................120V
Horsepower ..................................................................................................................................................................................3/4 HP
Amperage..................................................................................................................................................................................4.2 Amp.
No load speed ......................................................................................................................................................................3,600 RPM
Blade size ............................................................................................................................................................................................7”
Reversible arbor flange sizes ................................................................................................................................................5/8” & 7/8”
Cutting capacity @ 90º ......................................................................................................................................................................16”
Cutting capacity @ 45º ......................................................................................................................................................................11”
Max. depth of cut..................................................................................................................................................................................1”
Sliding table size ......................................................................................................................................................................14” x 11”
Water tray size ..............................................................................................................................................................26” x 16-34” x 5”
Rip guides ................................................................................................................................................................................45º & 90º
Weight ..........................................................................................................................................................................................40 lbs.
Figure 3
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING!
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE TILE SAW DISCONNECTED FROM THE
P
OWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
P
OWER SUPPLY
WARNING:
YOUR TILE SAW MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 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 tile saw is ready to run for 120V
operation. This tile saw is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet and a plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1.
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.
ON-OFF SWITCH AND RESET BUTTON
This tile saw comes with a toggle switch (A) Fig.3 which turns the motor
and the water pump on simultaneously (water pump plug must be
connected to the motor quick-connect plug or else the water pump will
not work). To turn machine on, push the toggle switch to the “ON” or
push the toggle switch to the “OFF” to turn off the machine.
This tile saw is equipped with a circuit breaker reset button (B) Fig.3. If
the circuit is tripped and the motor stops, push the toggle switch to the
“OFF” position. Wait 10-15 minutes for the machine to cool down and
then press the circuit breaker reset button, finally push the toggle switch
to the “ON” position to turn machine on again.
If this fails, try using a dedicated circuit without any other electrical
devices plugged to it, or have a qualified electrician check your
electrical panel.
FIGURE 1
LENGTH OF
CONDUCTOR
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
WIRE SIZES REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
120V LINES
NO.16
NO.16
NO.14
FIGURE 2
120V GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING
PRONG
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
ASSEMBLY
U
NPACKING, ASSEMBLY & SET UP
Caution: Follow all of the assembly & installation instructions completely before
connecting the tile saw to a power source or turning the motor on.
Carefully open the main box and the stand box and remove all the saw components and
p
acking materials. Be certain you have checked each item with the parts diagram before
discarding the container or packing materials.
1) Place water tray and machine frame/table assembly on a work table as shown in Fig.4A.
2) Mount the motor assembly (B) Fig.4B onto the machine frame post (A) Fig.4A. Slide the
motor assembly over the post until it bottoms out.
3) Secure the motor assembly to the frame post by placing a large hex. bolt (C) and
washer (D) Fig.4B into the top hole in the motor assembly.
4) Tighten the hex. bolt using the supplied wrench (E) Fig.4C.
INST
ALLING/REMOVING 7” WET TYPE DIAMOND BLADE
To assemble the supplied blade to the motor arbor shaft;
1) First remove the blade lock nut (A) Fig.5 and outer flange (B).
2) Place blade on arbor shaft. Please note that the reversible flange (C) must be placed in
the correct direction to accept the blades’ arbor size (5/8” or 7/8”). If the blade does not fit
over the reversible flange, pull the reversible flange off the arbor shaft, flip it around and
reposition it on arbor shaft.
3) Reposition the outer flange against the blade, make sure the flat of the flange lines up
with the flat of the arbor shaft.
4) Secure the blade in place using the lock nut. Blade tightening keys are supplied to
secure the lock nut. Place the closed end key around the lock nut and place the flat of the
other key into the flat tip of the arbor shaft to tighten.
Figure 5
Figure 4A
Figure 4B
Figure 4C
OPERATION
I
NSTALLING BLADE GUARD/ SETTING UP WATER PUMP
Warning! Do not operate without the blade guard in place! Do not turn on water pump
w
ithout having water in the water tray.
1
) Place the blade guard (A) Fig.6 and water pipe assembly over the blade and fix the
blade guard to the motor housing using the lock knob (B) found in the loose contents.
2) Place the water pump (A) Fig.7 inside the water tray and then plug the water pump
p
lug (B) to the quick-connect plug on the motor (C). Make sure the main power cord
is not plugged to a power source before plugging water pump to motor.
3) Slide the water hose (D) through the hose clip (E) and then insert the end of the water
hose to the top mounted spout (F) of the water pump.
SETTING UP FOLDING STAND
Remove stand and hardware from the stand box. Fasten the stand together using the 2
hex. bolts, 4 washers and 2 nylon hex. nuts. Finally place the entire water tray and
machine frame onto the stand.
Once your sliding tile saw is completely assembled, we suggest to get the water tray and
laser guide set up properly before attempting to operate.
WATER PUMP/WATER SUPPLY
Warning!
To prevent excessive wear on the blade, make sure to maintain a continuous
flow of water on the blade duraing all operations. Never cut a tile without continuous
water flow! Make sure the power cord is positioned to remain dry during operations.
Severe personal injury or death can occur if the power cord or the operator of the tile saw
should become wet.
1) Make sure the water pump is plugged to the quick-connect plug attached to the motor
and that the water hose is properly connected to the water pump.
2) Position the pump so that it does not interfere with the motion of the sliding table while
cutting.
3) Fill the water tray with enough water so that the pump is completely submerged, but
not too much so that the water tray overflows.
4) Plug the power cord into a power source, turn the tile saw on and notice the rate of
water flow. If it water flow seems insufficient or too much, the water flow can be
adjusted by the pump flow gauge (A) Fig.8. A clockwise adjustment increases the
water flow and a counterclockwise adjustment decreases the water flow
.
LASER GUIDE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Warning!
Do not stare directly into the laser beam.
1) Mark the line of the cut on the tile.
2) Turn on the laser guide system by pressing the red switch (A) Fig.9 and align the line
of cut on the tile with the laser guide beam.
3) Plug in the machine and start the motor.
4) When the blade is at its maximum speed (approx. 2 sec.) slide the table towards the
blade.
5) After completion, switch off the laser guide system and the motor and wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop.
CHANGING/INST
ALLING BA
TTERIES
The laser guide system supplied with your tile saw is battery operated (2 AAA batteries
supplied). Only turn on the laser guide system only after you have placed or are about to
place a workpiece on the table.
T
o change the batteries:
1. Remove the laser battery snap-on cover.
2. Replace both AAA batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover.
ADJUSTING LASER TRAJECTORY
If your laser guide does not seem to be aligned with the blade kerf, a small adjustment
can be made.
1. Loosen cap screw (B) Fig.9 found on the right side the laser guide.
2. Place a scap piece of tile on the table and slide the table towards the blade.
3. Turn laser tip dial (C) until the laser beam is aligned with the saw blade (blade kerf),
hold the laser dial and retighten cap screw (B) to prevent the laser dial from moving.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 6
Figure 7
Cutting Tiles:
1
) Place the marked tile on the table and brace it against the rear of the table. Turn on laser guide and align the cut mark with the laser beam.
2) Once the tile saw has been turned on, allow the blade to speed up to full speed. Make sure that the pump is supplying a continuous flow of
water to the blade.
3) Keeping your hands clear of the blade, slide the table and the tile towards the blade. Feed the tile into the blade very slowly. Do not force it.
I
f the rotational feed of the blade slows down significantly, then you are forcing the tile.
4) While cutting, make sure the blade remains wet. If it runs dry, check the action of the pump and water level of the water tray.
5
) If the motor stops suddenly, flip the power switch to the “off” position. Check power supply including the circuit breaker, wait approximately
15 minutes and push the reset button.
Using the 90º Rip Guide:
If you have to cut a number of tiles to the same dimension, using the 90º rip guide (A) Fig.10 may save you a significant amount of time.
1) Mark the first tile to the correct dimensions, allowing space for grout.
2) With the motor turned off, place the marked tile on the table against the fence.
Turn on laser guide and align the cut mark with the laser beam.
3) Loosen the locking knob (B) on the 90º rip guide. Place the hooked portion of the
rip guide over the upturned edge of the table, on the side of the cutting groove
where you have placed the part of the marked tile that you intend to keep and use
after cutting. The 90º rip guide will be parallel to the tile and perpendicular to the
fence.
4) Slide the rip guide along the fence until it abuts the tile, making sure that the mark
on your tile remains in line with the laser beam and blade.
5) Tighten the rip guide knob.
6) When you are satisfied that the tile is aligned with the laser beam and the blade,
and the rip guide is in place, and it is safe to do so, turn on the tile saw. Cut the
tile as described in previous instructions.
7) Make sure that the tile has been cut to proper dimensions before using the rip
guide to cut your other tiles. Periodically test the fit of each tile as you continue
cutting, to be sure the rip guide has not moved.
Angle Cutting, Using the 45º Rip Guide:
Use the 45º rip guide (C) for cutting angled edges on your tiles.
1) Attach the 45º rip guide to the fence as you did the 90º rip guide, using the lock knob (D) to hold the rip guide in place.
2) Use the cutting groove in the middle of the table to brace the edge of your tile as you slide the tile and the table towards the blade.
SAW MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DO NOT SERVICE, CLEAN, OR MAINTAIN THE SAW WITHOUT FIRST TURNING OFF THE MOTOR AND UNPLUGGING THE
SAW FROM ITS POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
For the longest life and best performance, clean the saw after every use. Wipe off all exterior surfaces and keep the cutting table clean and free
of tile chips and debris. Wipe off both the guide bars and the rollers on the cutting table. Always check the blade for cracks or signs of fatigue.
OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
Figure 10
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR DIAMOND BLADES
DO’S
• Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven wear.
• Always use manufacturers recommendation for matching the right
blade with the right material being cut.
• Inspect the arbor shaft for uneven wear before mounting the blade.
• Always use blades with the correct arbor size on a compatible arbor
shaft.
• Make sure the blade is mounted with the rotation arrow in the
proper direction and is securely tightened with the combination
wrench.
• Always wear the proper safety equipment at all times when
operating the saw.
• Periodically check the blade for cracks or bond fatigue.
• Always have a continuous flow of water on both sides of the blade
before cutting material.
DON’TS
• Do not operate the saw without all safety guards in position.
• Do not operate the saw with blades larger than 7”.
• Do not cut dry with the suplied blade.
• Do not force the material into the blade. Let the blade cut at its own
speed.
• Do not cut material not recommended by the blade manufacturer
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