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PORTABLE CLAMPING
WORKSTATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: K-2800
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS WORKSTATION
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 T
O 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.
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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. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
3. 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.
4. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tool clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for operation and
changing accessories.
5. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
6. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that
accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
7. 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
Read the following safety instructions before attempting to assemble or use this product.
1. To reduce the risk of serious injury, the user must read and understand the
instruction manual before operating portable clamping workstation.
2. Before attempting to use this portable clamping workstation, always make sure the
workpiece is properly secured and supported in vise.
3. Make sure the workstation folding legs are properly secured with leg lock knobs.
4. Only use this workstation on a level surface.
5. Do not use this workstation as a standing platform, step ladder or scaffolding support.
6. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using any power tool.
7. When folding or unfolding stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers.
8. When working with long or heavy workpieces use additional supports.
9. Test your set-up for stability before each use.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR WORKSTATION
1. Reversible sliding vise jaw
2. Fixed vise jaw
3. Vise lock/release switch
4. Front leg lock knob (1 of 2)
5. Front leg (1 of 2)
6. Foot pedal
7. Foot pedal release
8. Rear leg
9. Rear leg lock knob
10. Reversible jaw sliding bracket
SPECIFICATIONS
Model ......................................................................................................................K-2800
Maximum clamping width ..............................................................................................38”
Height of clamping table..........................................................................................31-1/2”
Maximum clamping force ..........................................................................................1 Ton
Maximum weight capacity ......................................................................................220 lbs
Clamp travel ....................................................................................................................1”
Weight ......................................................................................................................30 lbs
SETTING UP WORKSTATION
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the workstation from the box. Position the top of the workstation down on
the floor with folded legs facing upwards.
SETTING UP WORKSTATION
Unfolding workstation
1) Unlock the rear leg lock knob (A) Fig.1.
2) Slide the rear leg (B) out of the leg storage
opening (C).
3) Slightly lift and then slide the rear leg (A) Fig.2
towards the front of the workstation. Then raise the
rear leg into the upright position. Position the rear
leg into the frame opening (B) and tighten rear leg
lock knob (C).
4) Raise both front legs (D) Fig.2 and lock them in
place using the front leg lock knobs (E). Only turn
these lock knobs a half turn until the round section
of each knob tightens against the housing. See
Fig.3.
5) Position the workstation on its legs in the upright
position.
6) Lower the foot pedal (A) Fig.4 and pull it towards
the front of the workstation until it clicks into place.
Folding workstation
1) Position the top of the workstation down on the
floor with unfolded legs facing upwards.
2) To release and fold the foot pedal (A) Fig.4, simply
pull the foot pedal release (B).
3) Reverse the instructions on this page for folding
the front and rear legs.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
OPERATION
Clamping a Workpiece
Warning!
Read all safety rules before using this
portable workstation. If for any reason the workpiece
or the workstation moves during an operation, stop
immediately. Secure workpiece and/or workstation.
1) Place the vise lock/release switch (A) Fig.5 in the
unlocked position by raising the switch upwards,
refer to Fig.5 illustration.
2) Push the sliding vise jaw (B) Fig.5 away from the
fixed vise jaw (C) to open.
3) Place your workpiece (D) Fig.5 between the fixed
vise jaw and the sliding vise jaw with and equal
amount of the workpiece on each side of the work-
station.
4) Slide the sliding vise jaw (B) Fig.5 up against the
workpiece or step repeatedly on the foot pedal (A)
Fig.6 to move the sliding vise jaw towards the work-
piece (up to 1” with each advance of the pedal).
5) To lock the sliding vise jaw up against the work-
piece, place the vise lock/release switch (B) Fig.6
in the locked position by lowering the switch down-
wards, refer to Fig.6 illustration.
6) Step on the foot pedal (A) Fig.6 repeatedly until the
workpiece is completely secured.
Unclamping a Workpiece
1) Place the vise lock/release switch (A) Fig.7 in the
unlocked position by raising the switch upwards,
refer to Fig.7 illustration.
2) Step down on the foot pedal (B) then let the pedal
rise releasing the force on the workpiece.
3) Push the sliding vise jaw (C) and remove the work-
piece (D).
Clamping Wide Workpieces
This workstation is designed to clamp wide work-
pieces up to 38” long. To do this, the reversible sliding
vise jaw must be reversed.
1) Place the vise lock/release switch (A) Fig.8 in the
unlocked position by raising the switch upwards,
refer to Fig.8 illustration.
2) Push the sliding vise jaw (B) Fig.8 completely to
the rear and slide it of
f its tracks.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Clamping Wide Workpieces continued....
3) Turn the sliding vise jaw (A) Fig.9 around and slide
it back onto the tracks as shown.
4) Place your wide workpiece (A) Fig.10 between the
fixed vise jaw and the sliding vise jaw with and
equal amount of the workpiece on each side of the
workstation. Secure workpiece.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY- LOG JAWS
An optional set of log jaws (Fig.11), King model
KW-136, can be purchased and installed on your
workstation. These log jaws allow you to secure
irregular shaped stock or logs for cutting purposes.
MAINTENANCE
Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
The use of any other part may compromise the
safety of this product and may create a dangerous
working situation or can cause serious injury.
Clean tool with clean cloth and water
. 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.
Lubricating the Vise Jaw Advance Mechanism
If the sliding vise jaw no longer moves smoothly, the
advance mechanism (A) Fig.12 should be lubricated
using a small amount of grease or spray lubricant.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 11
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