King Canada 8342N User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: 8342N

14” CUT-OFF SAW

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

2-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

14” CUT-OFF SAW

ING 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.

ARTS DIAGRAM & P

ARTS 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

GENERAL & SPECIFIC

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

. KNOW YOUR TOOL

Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to

the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its

pecific 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. 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, 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.

urn 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 OPERA

TING ABRASIVE CUT

-OFF

WARNING! FOR BEST RESULTS AND BLADE LIFE, BLADE

SHOULD BE

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.

1) 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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

& SPECIFICATIONS

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 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

14 12 - -

Wire Sizes in mm

Cord Length in Meters

15 30 60 120

.75 .75 1.5 2.5

.75 1.0 2.5 4.0

1.0 2.5 4.0 -

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OWER 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

LOCA

TIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE

POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN

ANY

AY, 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.

XTENSION 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

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 & ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

WARNING

: Never operate this cut-off saw in the locked-down position. The head lock

s used only for transportation or storage purposes.

ailure 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

ADJUSTMENTS

DJUSTMENTS

Adjustable stationary vise

he 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 0

to 45

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.

o 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

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

PERATING

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

ower and machine overheating. Common causes of power loss and machine over-

heating are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools operating from the same

ower source.

witch

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:

• V

ise 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

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