King Canada KC-1202FX User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: KC-1202FX

12” WOOD BANDSAW WITH STAND

04/2019

WARRANTY INFORMATION

2-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR THIS 12” WOOD BANDSAW

KING CANADA TOOLS

OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

INTENDED 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 centres across Canada. Please use the 10 digit

part numbers listed in this manual for all part orders where applicable.

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 centre, 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 purchase to an

authorized King Canada service centre. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our

authorized service centres. In cooperation with our authorized service centre, 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.

KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4

www.kingcanada.com

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.

-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, 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.

GENERAL

SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC

SAFETY RULES

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and

knowing how your bandsaw works. Read and understand the

following safety rules before operating.

• Adjust the upper guide to just clear workpiece.

• Make sure that the blade is properly adjusted and tensioned

before operating.

• Do not remove small jammed pieces until the blade has

completely stopped.

• Hold workpiece firmly against the table. Do not saw a workpiece

which does not have a flat surface unless it can be supported.

• Turn the machine off if the workpiece is to be backed out of an

uncompleted cut.

BEFORE EACH USE:

Inspect your bandsaw.

• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the

switch off, unplug the bandsaw and remove the switch key

before changing the set-up, removing covers, guards or the

blade.

• Check the alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, bandsaw stability and any other conditions

that may affect the way the bandsaw works.

• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or if any

electrical parts do not work properly, turn the bandsaw off and

unplug the saw. Replace damaged or missing parts before using

the bandsaw again.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM JAMS, SLIPS,

THROWN PIECES OR BROKEN BLADES.

Inspect your blade.

• Choose the right blade size and style for the material and the type

of cutting you plan to do.

• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, towards the table.

• Make sure the blade guide bearings are properly adjusted.

• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.

• To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact, minimize blade

breakage and provide maximum blade support, always adjust

the upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the

workpiece.

• Caution: Never cut metals with this bandsaw, only wood and

wood products. Use extra caution with large, very small or

awkward workpieces.

• Use extra supports (tables, blocks, etc...) for any workpieces

large enough to tip when not held down to the table top.

• NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table extension,

or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider

than the basic bandsaw table, or to help feed, support or pull the

workpiece.

• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it

will not slip and pinch the blade. A piece of molding for example,

must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist,

rock or slip while being cut.

• Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing.

They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the blade to

“bite”. To avoid this, always use a “V” block or clamp the work to

the miter gauge.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

WHENEVER THE BANDSAW IS RUNNING.

• Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If it makes

an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the

saw off and unplug. Do not restart until you have found and

corrected the problem.

Keep children away.

• Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the bandsaw.

• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table and the workpiece.

Don’t force the tool.

• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.

• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.

• Feed the workpiece into the blade only fast enough to let the

blade cut without bogging down or binding.

GETTING TO KNOW

YOUR 12” WOOD BANDSAW

Specifications

1. Rip fence. Use as a support guide for

ripping operations.

2. Rip fence 5” high facing. Dual

position face.

3. Main On/Off switch. The On/Off

switch has a locking feature. This

feature is intended to prevent

unauthorized use.

4. LED light switch.

5. Blade tension window.

6. Push stick and storage hook.

7. Upper hinged door.

8. Upper blade guide adjust wheel. The

upper blade guide assembly should be

lowered to just above the workpiece

while cutting. Always adjust and then

lock it by tightening the upper blade

guide lock knob before turning on the

bandsaw.

9. Upper blade guide assembly. The

blade guides support the blade and

prevent it from twisting during

operation. An adjustment is necessary

when the blade is changed or

replaced.

10. Flexible LED light.

11. Miter gauge. Used to push workpiece

towards blade or for miter cuts.

12. Cast-aluminum tilting table.

13. Rip fence rail with ruler.

14. Lower hinged door.

15. Belt tension adjustment knob.

16. Stand.

17. Blade tension indicator. Tension blade to proper tension based on blade width.

18. Upper blade wheel.

19. Tension adjustment knob. This feature controls the amount of blade tension. Proper blade tension is important to make accurate cuts.

20. Blade tension quick release lever.

21. Blade tracking lock knob and blade tracking adjust handle. This adjust handle should be adjusted to maintain proper blade tracking

and locked using the blade tracking lock knob.

22. Motor belt. Position of this belt determines the speed of the blade.

23. Lower blade wheel.

24. Motor.

25. Dust chute. This feature helps eliminate sawdust from inside the machine. This dust chute accepts 2”, 3” and 4” dust collection hoses for

optimal sawdust removal.

MODEL KC-1202FX

Cutting capacity frame to blade

12”

Maximum depth of cut 6-3/4”

Table size 18-7/8” x 15-3/8”

Table height from floor 38-7/8”

Blade size 88-3/16” x (1/8” - 3/4”) x 0.025”

Motor 3/4 HP

Amperage 6.4 Amp.

Voltage 120V, 1 phase, 60 Hz

Speeds 2 (1312, 2952)

SFPM

Ass. dimensions (LxWxH)/weight 33” x 24” x 62-1/2” / 106 lbs

Pack. dimensions (LxWxH)/weight 45-5/8” x 21” x 17-3/8” / 110 lbs

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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 MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE

POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!

POWER SUPPLY

WARNING: YOUR BANDSAW MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V-120V,

15-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN

RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.

GROUNDING

This Bandsaw 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 Bandsaw is 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.

Your Bandsaw must be properly grounded. 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: TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR BANDSAW,

DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY

MANNER.

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS BANDSAW 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.

110V-120V OPERATION

As received from the factory, your Bandsaw is ready to run for 110V-120V

operation. This Bandsaw is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet

and a plug which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1.

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

chart in Fig.2 to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G-American Wire

Gauge) extension cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have

3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles 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

Bandsaw motor. Refer to Fig.2 for wire length and size.

SAFETY SWITCH

This machine is supplied with a safety switch (A) Fig.3 equipped with a

removable safety key (B). To turn the machine ON make sure the yellow

safety key is inserted and pull the switch up, to the ON position. To turn the

machine OFF push the switch to the OFF position. To prevent unauthorized

use of your machine remove the safety key and store it in a secure location.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET

CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS

GROUNDING PRONG

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

14 12 - -

FIGURE 3

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: To avoid injury, if any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble

the bandsaw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on, until the missing parts

are obtained and installed correctly.

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet, or

insert switch key until all assembly steps are complete and until you have read

and understood the entire instruction manual.

MOUNTING STAND TOBANDSAWBASE

1) Place bandsaw on its side on a small workbench with the base clear of the

workbench in order to assemble stand legs.

2) Secure 4 legs (A) Fig.4 to the underside of the bandsaw base (F) using 8

carriage bolts, washers and hex. nuts (D).

3) Fix long and short braces (B & C) Fig.4 to the legs using 8 carriage bolts,

washers and hex. nuts (D). At this point do not fully tighten the hex. nuts.

4) Install 4 rubber feet (E) Fig.4 onto legs (A).

5) Place bandsaw upright on a level floor, tighten all hex. nuts.

INSTALLING THE TABLE

1) Position the table (A) Fig.5 to allow the blade to slide into the table slot. Slide

the blade through the slot in the table and then place the table onto the

bandsaw trunnion (B).

2) Align the four mounting holes of the table with the ones in the trunnion.

3) Fasten the table to the trunnion using four cap screws and washers (C) Fig.5.

INSTALLING RIP FENCE RAIL AND RIP FENCE

1) Install guide rail (A) Fig.6 to the front of table. Slide rail slots over the 4 lock

knob shafts found under the table. Loosely secure the guide rail using the four

lock knobs (B) under the table.

2) Slide rip fence assembly (A) Fig.7 onto the table. The fence body should

engage the guide rail (B).

3) Lock the fence by lowering the lock handle (C) Fig.7.

If the rip fence is not parallel to the miter slot:

1) Slide fence next to miter slot and lock rip fence, verify for alignment. If an

adjustment is needed, loosen two cap screws (D) Fig.7 using a hex. key.

2) Adjust fence body so it is parallel to the miter slot.

3) Retighten two cap screws (D).

FIGURE4

FIGURE5

FIGURE6

FIGURE7

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE8

FIGURE9

FIGURE10

ALIGNINGFENCERAIL

1) The left side “zero” mark on the ruler of the fence rail (A) Fig.8 must be aligned

with the blade. Slide rip fence up against the blade, lock the fence by lowering

the fence lock handle.

2) Reposition the fence rail (A) Fig.8 so the zero mark aligns with the indicator line

(B) of the rip fence window (C).

3) Secure the guide rail by tightening the four lock knobs (B) Fig.6 under the table.

INSTALLING MITER GAUGE

1) Place the t-slot bar of the miter gauge (A) Fig.9 into the miter gauge slot (B) in

the table on the right side of the blade.

2) To adjust angle of miter gauge, loosen lock handle (C) Fig.9 and rotate gauge

body. Tighten lock handle.

INSTALLING PUSHSTICKSTORAGEHOOK

1) Thread storage hook (A) Fig.10 into the top left side of the bandsaw frame.

Secure hook by tightening hex. nut (B) up against the frame.

2) Position push stick (C) Fig.10 on storage hook.

INSTALLING CIRCLECUTTER

1) This Bandsaw comes with a circle cutter attachment, see Fig.11. Insert center

pin (A) into the sliding bracket (B). Secure center pin with lock knob (C).

2) Slide the shaft of the sliding bracket (B) into the bearing bracket of the upper

blade guide assembly. Slide it to the desired position and secure it with lock

knob (D).

For operation instructions see section “Operation”.

FIGURE11

WARNING! Turn off the saw, remove the main On/Off switch safety key and

unplug the power cord before making any adjustments on the saw.

ADJUSTING TABLE 90

0

TO THE BLADE

1) The table stop (A) Fig.12 is set at the factory to stop the table at 90º

(perpendicular) with the blade.

2) Disconnect machine from power source.

3) Loosen table lock knob (B) Fig.12, turn knurled knob (C) to tilt the table down,

bringing it to rest against table stop (A).

4) Use a square (A) Fig.13 placed on the table and against the blade (B) as

shown, verify that the table is 90º to the blade.

5) If an adjustment is necessary, tilt table up to access table stop (A) Fig.12.

6) Loosen hex. nut (D) Fig.12 and turn table stop (A) in or out to raise or lower the

stop. Tighten the hex. nut (D) to secure adjustment.

7) Tilt table back down against the table stop and verify that the table is 90º to the

blade. Tighten table lock knob (B) Fig.12.

8) If an adjustment was made, the pointer (E) Fig.12 should be adjusted. Loosen

pointer screw, line up the pointer with the 0

0

mark on the scale and retighten

pointer screw.

CHANGING /INSTALLING THE BLADE

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses to avoid being scraped if the blade should

suddenly uncoil. Wearing gloves, carefully uncoil new blade by holding it at arms

length.

1) Loosen the upper blade guide assembly lock knob (A) Fig.14 and position the

upper blade guide assembly (B) about half way between the table and the frame

as shown. Retighten the lock knob.

2) Open the front covers by turning the cover lock knobs counterclockwise.

BLADE: Range: Length: 88-3/16” x Width (min/max): 1/8”-3/4”

King Canada blades available:

Model KBB-1218-14 (88-3/16” x 1/8” x 14 TPI)

Model KBB-1236-10 (88-3/16” x 3/16” x 10 TPI)

Model KBB-1214-6 (88-3/16” x 1/4” x 6 TPI)

Model KBB-1238-6 (88-3/16” x 3/8” x 6 TPI)

Model KBB-1212-6 (88-3/16” x 1/2” x 6 TPI)

Model KBB-1234-4 (88-3/16” x 3/4” x 4 TPI)

3) Remove rip fence guide rail.

4) Release tension on blade by moving quick release tension lever (A) Fig.15 to

the right as shown.

5) Remove blade (C) Fig.14 around upper and lower wheels (D) and from between

the upper and lower blade guides (B & E).

6) Remove blade through slot in table.

7) Guide the new blade through table slot and place it around the upper and lower

wheels and into the upper and lower blade guides. The blade teeth must face

the operator, and they should point down toward the table.

8) Position the blade in the middle of the rubber tires on the wheels.

9) Place tension on the blade by moving the quick release tension lever (A) Fig.15

to the left.

10) Reinstall the rip fence guide rail.

Note: Before operating the Bandsaw, check that the blade is properly tensioned

and tracking properly. Follow the next two sections before operating the Bandsaw.

OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS

FIGURE12

FIGURE13

FIGURE14

OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING! Turn off the saw, remove the main On/Off switch safety key and

unplug the power cord before making any adjustments on the saw.

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

The blade tension knob (A) Fig.16 is used to adjust blade tension. The quick

release tension lever (A) Fig.15 must be engaged (moved to the left) before

making blade tension adjustments with the blade tension knob.

1) Disconnect machine from power source.

2) Open the upper blade cover as shown in Fig.16. Turn blade tension knob (A)

Fig.16 just enough to apply tension and take slack out of the blade.

3) The blade tension must be set according to the width of the blade. A tension

meter and indicator (B) Fig.16 directly behind the upper wheel indicates

approximate tension according to the width of the blade. Set blade tension with

tension knob (A) to correspond to the blade width as marked on scale (C).

4) Turn the upper wheel several turns and check the alignment of the blade on the

wheel. If the blade does not turn centered on the blade wheels, see the next

section Adjusting Blade Tracking.

ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING

NOTE: The blade tension must be properly adjusted before tracking the

blade.

Blade tracking refers to the position the blade turns on the wheels while in motion.

The blade should track in the centre of both wheels.

1) Open upper and lower doors. Rotate upper wheel by hand, and observe the

position of the blade on the upper wheel. Blade should be in the center of the

wheel.

2) If adjustment is necessary: Loosen handle (A) Fig.17 and make adjustment with

tracking knob (B) while rotating wheel by hand.

3) Tightening the tracking knob slightly will move the blade so it tracks towards the

rear of the machine. Loosening the tracking knob slightly will cause the blade to

track towards the front of the machine.

4) After blade is tracking in the center of the wheel, retighten handle (A) Fig.17.

FIGURE15

FIGURE16

FIGURE17

OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING! Turn off the saw, remove the main On/Off switch safety key and

unplug the power cord before making any adjustments on the saw.

CHANGING SPEED (1312 OR 2952 SFPM)/ TENSIONING BELT

This Bandsaw is capable of two cutting speeds (1312 or 2952 SFPM). To change

cutting speed:

1) Open lower blade cover.

2) Turn motor belt tension knob (A) Fig.18 counterclockwise to slacken the motor

belt (B).

3) Reposition the belt (B) on the appropriate wheel pulley and motor pulley to

obtain the desired speed setting. Refer to Fig.19 for belt positions and

corresponding speed.

4) Once the motor belt is repositioned on the appropriate motor pulley and lower

wheel pulley, motor belt needs to be properly tensioned. Turn motor belt

tension knob (A) Fig.18 clockwise to tension the motor belt (B). Proper belt

tension is obtained when there is approximately 1/2” deflection in the belt when

finger pressure is applied on the belt.

5) Close lower blade cover.

ADJUSTING POSITIONOF UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

1) The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig.20 should be adjusted to just above

the material being cut.

2) To adjust: Loosen lock knob (B) and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly

(A) by turning height adjustment knob (C).

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

After installing a different blade, it is necessary to adjust the upper and lower blade

guide assemblies. To adjust upper blade guide assembly:

1) Disconnect machine from power source.

2) The upper blade guide housing (B) Fig.21 must be adjusted so that the blade

rests between the guide bearings (E). Loosen lock knob (A), adjust the position

of the upper blade guide housing and retighten lock knob (A).

3) The thrust bearing (not shown) which sits behind the blade must be adjusted to

just clear the back of the blade. Loosen lock knob (C) and move lock

knob/thrust bearing assembly towards the rear of the blade. Once positioned to

just clear the rear of the blade, retighten lock knob (C).

4) The upper blade guide housing (B) Fig.21 must be set straight. If the angle of

the upper blade guide housing needs adjusting, loosen set screw (D), reposition

the upper blade guide housing and retighten set screw (D).

5) Now both guide bearings (E) Fig.21 must be set to 0.02” (0.5mm) from the

blade to offer adequate support. If the guide bearings need to be adjusted,

loosen cap screws (F). Adjust position of each guide bearing and retighten cap

screws once the adjustment is made.

FIGURE18

FIGURE19

FIGURE20

FIGURE21

OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

After installing a different blade, it is necessary to adjust the upper and lower blade

guide assemblies. To adjust lower blade guide assembly:

1) Disconnect machine from power source.

2) The lower blade guide housing (B) Fig.22 must be adjusted so that the blade

rests between the guide bearings (D). Loosen set screw (A), adjust the position

of the lower blade guide housing and retighten set screw (A).

3) The thrust bearing which sits behind the blade must be adjusted to just clear the

back of the blade. Loosen cap screw (C) Fig.22 and move cap screw/thrust

bearing assembly towards the rear of the blade. Once positioned to just clear

the rear of the blade, retighten cap screw (C).

4) The lower blade guide housing (B) Fig.22 must be set straight. If the angle of

the lower blade guide housing needs adjusting, loosen set screw (A), reposition

the lower blade guide housing and retighten set screw (A).

5) Now both guide bearings (D) Fig.22 must be set to 0.02” (0.5mm) from the blade

to offer adequate support. If the guide bearings need to be adjusted, loosen cap

screws (E). Adjust position of each guide bearing and retighten cap screws once

the adjustment is made.

OPERATION

USING THE FLEXIBLE LED LIGHT

The LED light switch (A) Fig.23 located above the main on/off switch turns the LED

light (B) on and off.

USING THE RIP FENCE WITH DUAL POSITION HIGH/LOW FACE

The rip fence comes with a 5” high face (A) Fig.24 which is normally installed in

the “high” as shown in Fig.24. When cutting thin materials the 5” high face can be

removed from the rip fence and repositioned in the “low” position, refer to Fig.25.

To adjust the 5” high face:

1) Loosen the two lock knobs (A) Fig.25 which secure the 5” high face, slide the

5” high face off the rip fence body.

2) Slide the other “low” groove (B) in the 5” high face onto the T-bolts and slide

plate (C) Fig.25 of the rip fence, once correctly positioned, retighten lock knobs

(A).

FIGURE22

FIGURE23

FIGURE24

FIGURE25

DUST COLLECTION

This bandsaw comes with a versatile dust chute (A) Fig.26 which accepts 2”, 3”

and 4” dust collection hoses.

Note: Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give rise to fire or an

explosion. Keep ignition sources away from Bandsaw. Keep saw dust to a

minimum by cleaning the inside of the Bandsaw after every use.

CIRLE CUTTER

Before attempting to make a circle cutting operation using the supplied circle

cutting attachment, to obtain satisfactory results it is necessary to use a narrow

saw blade (1/8” or 3/16”). The maximum permissible circle diameter this

attachment can produce on this Bandsaw is 23-1/2”.

1) Draw a perfect circle and a centre point on a workpiece. If the diameter is large,

cut off excess wood from you workpiece, this will prevent from coming into

contact with the frame of the Bandsaw.

2) Draw a cut line which touches the tangent of the circle drawn on your workpiece.

Using the rip fence as a guide, align blade with straight cut line and cut off the

excess as shown in Fig.27.

3) Remove the rip fence and miter gauge from the table top.

4) Place workpiece on table. Align circle cut line with blade. Lower the upper blade

guide assembly just above the workpiece.

5) Install the circle cutting attachment as described in the Assembly section of this

manual.

6) Position the centre pin (A) Fig.27 in line with the centre point of the workpiece

and tighten lock knobs to secure settings.

7) Turn on the Bandsaw and slowly rotate and feed the workpiece into the blade in

a clockwise direction.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING! For your own safety, turn the switch “OFF”, remove the safety key,

unplug the power cord from the power outlet before maintaining or lubricating your

Bandsaw.

Tires

Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be removed with a stiff

brush or scrapped off with a piece of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or any type of solvent. When the tires become worn, they should be replaced.

When replacing tires, place a thin layer of rubber cement on the outside of the wheels and inside the tires. After the rubber cement dries, slide

the tires onto the wheels, aligning the tires inside the wheel edges.

Cleaning

1) Keep your Bandsaw clean.

2) Frequently remove sawdust from the inside of the saw.

3) Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, blade guides or thrust bearings. Clean them with quality gum and pitch remover.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

FIGURE26

FIGURE27

MAINTENANCE

Motor/Electrical

Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the motor and around the switches.

Lubrication

All the ball bearings are permanently lubricated. They require no further lubrication.

WARNING! If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, replace it immediately.

WARNING! To prevent electrocution, fire or injury, use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. To avoid electrical hazards, always

reassemble exactly as the original assembly.

Replacing drive belt/tensioning drive belt

1) Disconnect machine from power source.

2) Open upper and lower doors and remove saw blade (A) Fig.28 as described in this

manual.

3) Remove tension on drive belt (B) by loosening the belt tension knob (C)

counterclockwise.

4) Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring (D) that secures lower wheel (E) to the

drive shaft.

5) Slide lower wheel assembly off the drive shaft, this will allow you to access and

remove the drive belt (B). Discard the old belt.

6) Place new belt onto lower wheel pulley. Reinstall lower wheel (E). Reinstall

snap ring (D).

7) Place new belt partially around motor pulley to get it started, then turn lower wheel by hand until belt is completely seated on motor pulley. At

this point you must decide which speed is required and setup the belt as required as shown in Fig.19.

8) Turn the belt tension knob (C) clockwise to tension the drive belt. The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure on the belt

between the two pulleys causes a 1/2” deflection.

9) Re-install blade. Close upper and lower doors.

FIGURE28

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 KC-1202FX User manual

King Canada KC-1202FX User manual

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