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20V MAX LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS VARIABLE SPEED
RECIPROCATING SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: 8030L
04/2017
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS 20V RECIPROCATING 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.
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
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1. KNOW YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the instruction manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
2. 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.
3. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
4. 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.
5. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tool clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for operation and
changing accessories.
6. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
7. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before connecting battery.
8. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that
accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
9. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure 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 which are damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
Specific Safety Instructions
1. Only use King attachments and accessories, serious injury can result if this warning is
not respected.
2. Before installing or changing an accessory, remove the battery from the tool.
3. Hold power tool by insulated grip surface, an accessory could contact hidden wiring,
contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal surfaces “live” and will shock the
operator.
4. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
stoves and refrigerators. Risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
5. Use clamps or any other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
6. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses, an accessory can become extremely hot
during operation, danger of burns!
7. Do not use the tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY &
CHARGER INFORMATION
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator. Do not plug in charger or install battery into
saw until you have read and understood this instruction manual.
King canada offers a variety of 20V max Lithium-ion Power Tools which can all use the
same battery and battery charger. The obvious advantage is not having to purchase
separate batteries and chargers for each tool. (Battery and charger sold separately).
Available batteries and charger for this 20V max Li-ion Reciprocating Saw:
• 1.3 Ah 20V max Lithium-ion battery (Model K-020LBT)
• 3.0 Ah 20V max Lithium-ion battery (Model K-023LBT-3)
• 20V max Lithium-ion battery charger (Model K-020LCG)
Charging any other battery may damage the charger and possibly cause serious injury.
Battery and Charger Safety Precautions
1) Do not store or carry battery in a way which metal objects could contact the exposed
metal end of the battery. The battery could short-circuit causing a fire, personal injury
and damage to the battery.
2) Never attempt to open the battery for any reason. If battery housing has cracked,
discontinue use immediately and do not try to recharge it. Dispose of battery.
3) Never charge a wet battery or a battery that shows signs of corrosion.
4) Do not use an extension cord with the charger, plug charger directly into a 120V AC
receptacle.
5) Do not use charger if power cord is damaged, replace damaged cord or charger.
6) Do not charge battery when work area or the battery temperature is or below 0
0
C or
above 45
0
C.
7) Unplug charger when not in use.
8) It is important to recycle or dispose of battery properly at your nearest battery
recycling location.
9) The contents of the battery is slightly acidic, do not incinerate the battery, it can
explode in a fire.
10) A small leakage from the battery may occur under extreme usage, charging or
temperature conditions. This does not indicate a battery failure. However, if the battery
housing is cracked and leakage gets on your skin, follow these steps;
-Wash with soap immediately.
-Neutralize area with mild acid such as vinegar or lemon juice.
-If leakage gets into your eyes, flush with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes, then
seek medical attention.
Lithium-ion Battery
Lithium-ion batteries do not have a memory and do not require to be completely
discharged periodically. After use, charge battery so that it is fully charged for the next time
you use this tool. A fully charged battery will only loose about 2% of its charge per month
during storage.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOOL
SPECIFICATIONS
Model ........................................................................................................................8030L
Voltage ................................................................................................................20V MAX
Blade stroke ....................................................................................................................1”
Variable speed ..............................................................................................0-3,000 SPM
Weight ......................................................................................................................3.6 lbs
Battery types (not included) ..........1.3Ah (Mod. K-020LBT) or 3.0Ah (Mod. K-023LBT-3)
Battery charger (not included) ..................................................................Mod. K-020LCG
1. Blade (Wood blade installed)
2. Pivot shoe
3. Tool-less blade clamp
4. Safety start button
5. Variable speed trigger
6. 20V MAX Li-ion battery compartment
Figure 1
Unpacking your Reciprocating Saw
Your saw has been shipped completely assembled, except for the blade, and is ready for
use. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during
transport. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to use the tool until you have obtained
the missing parts from your King Canada retailer.
Contents:
1- Reciprocating saw assembly
1- Wood Cutting Blade
1- Metal Cutting Blade
OPERATION
USING YOUR 20V MAX LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS
RECIPROCATING SAW
Important Note: This Reciprocating Saw does not come
with a battery or charger, if you already own a 20V max
Li-ion cordless tool you may use its battery (K-020LBT)
and charger (K-020LCG) as they are interchangeable. If
not, it will be necessary to purchase a battery and
charger.
WARNING: Do not install battery until the accessory is
installed securely to the tool. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses, an accessory can become extremely
hot during operation, danger of burns!
Charging the battery/battery level indicator
20V max Li-ion batteries come with a battery power level
indicator (A) Fig.2, press the button (B) to see the charge
level. If the battery level is low charge the battery. To
charge the battery (C) Fig.2, plug charger (D) power cord
into a 120V AC receptacle (do not use extension cord).
The green LED (E) will flash to indicate power to the
charger. Align the grooves the battery with those of the
charger and slide the battery all the way until it snaps into
place. The red LED (F) will light up indicating the
charging procedure has begun. Once the green LED (E)
lights up, the battery is fully charged and ready to use.
Press the battery clip (B) Fig.3 to remove battery from
charger.
Installing/removing battery from drill
To install a battery (A) Fig.3 to the base of the cordless
Reciprocating saw, align the grooves of the battery with
those of the saw base and slide the battery all the way
until the battery clip (B) snaps and holds the battery into
place.
To remove the battery from the base, press the battery
clip (B) Fig.3 and slide the battery away from the base.
Turning Tool On/Off
To turn your Reciprocating Saw ON, depress and hold the safety button (A) Fig.4, then
depress the trigger (B). Release trigger to turn your saw OFF.
Variable speed trigger
Your cordless Reciprocating Saw is equipped with a variable speed trigger (B) Fig.4. The
speed can be controled from the minimum to the maximum strokes/min just by the
pressure applied to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase speed and apply less
pressure to decrease speed. Release trigger to stop saw.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
OPERATION
Blade selection
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is
important to select a specific blade for the particular
application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing
this you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade
life.
Installing a blade
• DISCONNECT BATTERY FROM TOOL BASE.
1) To install a blade into the “tool-less blade change
system”, with the Reciprocating Saw positioned as shown in Fig.5, simply turn the spring
tension blade clamp (A) Fig.5 counterclockwise and hold it in this position.
2) Insert the saw blade (B) through the pivot shoe (C) and then into the blade clamp (A).
3) Once the blade is fully inserted into the blade clamp, release the spring tension blade
clamp to lock the blade in place. Before using, make sure the blade is secure and can
not be pulled out of the spring tension blade clamp.
Warning! Before removing a blade after any operation, let the blade cool down before
attempting to remove it and touching it with your fingers, risk of burning!
CUTTING OPERATION
WARNING: Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed
metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
General Cutting
Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear
of any foreign material. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should
be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the work bench or table. Mark the line of
cut clearly. Start the Reciprocating Saw, set the pivot shoe assembly against the work, then
move the blade into the work. DONOT FORCE. Use only enough pressure to keep the
saw cutting. Let the blade do the work.
Plunge Cutting
Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out
and place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest front edge of pivot shoe assembly on
work and hold firmly in position.
Figure 5
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Plunge Cutting... continued
WARNING: Make sure blade does not touch work until motor reaches full speed, since this
can cause loss of control resulting in serious injury.
With saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt saw downward until tip of blade starts
cutting work. After blade penetrates work, tilt saw until it is perpendicular to the work.
Metal Cutting
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass and copper may be cut with
your saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. DONOTFORCE. We recommend
cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool,
increasing cutting action, and prolonging blade life.
Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the
work being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp work in a vise if possible
and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet material, “sandwich” the material between hard-
board or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICE-ABLE PARTS INSIDE
Preventative maintance performed by an unauthorized personnel may result in the
misplacement of internal wires and componenets which could cause serious hazards. We
recommend that all servicing be performed by a qualified KING CANADA service centre
technician.
Battery
Pay attention to the battery power levels as the battery nears its end of life. If you notice a
decrease in battery performance or a significant difference in running power between
charges, then it is time to replace the battery. Failure to do so may damage the charger
and cause improper operation.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents, always remove the battery from the tool before cleaning. The tool is
most effectively cleaned with the use of an air compressor. Always wear safety glasses
when using an air compressor. Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean
and free of foreign objects. Do not insert pointed objects through these openings in the
attempt to clean them.
1. Air vents of the tool should be cleaned regularly to avoid overheating of the motor which
is caused by the blocking of the air vents.
2. DON’T clean this tool with water, as no liquid is allowed in the tool body. Clean the tool
with a dry clean cloth only. Compressed air at low pressure is also suitable.
3. DON’T allow petroleum based products to come into contact with the plastic parts of the
tool, as they contain chemicals that can damage or destroy the plastic parts.
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