King Canada 8342 User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: 8342

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

King Canada 8342 is a powerful 14-inch abrasive cut-off saw that delivers precise and efficient cutting performance. Designed to handle demanding tasks, this saw is ideal for cutting a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, and plastic. With a no-load speed of 3750 RPM, the 8342 ensures fast and clean cuts. Its durable construction and sturdy base provide stability and minimize vibration, resulting in smoother and more accurate operation. Equipped with essential safety features, including a blade guard and eye shields, the King Canada 8342 prioritizes user safety during operation.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2002

ALL

RIGHTS RESER

VED BY

KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

MODEL: 8342

14” ABRASIVE CUT-OFF SAW

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR THIS 14” ABRASIVE CUT-OFF SAW

KING CANADA TOOLS

OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY

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 tool are available at our authorized KING CANADA service centers across Canada. For servicing, contact or

return to the retailer where you purchased your product along with your proof of purchase.

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, negligence or accidents, repairs

or alterations and lack of maintenance. KING CANADA shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for inci-

dental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part

must be returned for examination by the retailer. Shipping and handling charges may apply. If a defect is found, KING CANADA will

either repair or replace the product.

PARTS 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 TOOLS INC. DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4

GENERAL & SPECIFIC

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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. 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

eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are

NOT

safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation

s 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR CUT

-OFF MACHINE

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING ABRASIVE CUT-OFF

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

3. Replace cracked wheel immediately

4. Always use guards and eye shields.

5. Do not overtighten wheel lock bolt.

6. Use only flanges furnished with the cut-off.

7. Frequently clean grinding dust underneath cut-off.

8. Make sure the cut-off wheel is securely mounted as described in

the operating instructions befor

e connecting the tool to a power

supply. Do not tighten wheel excessively, since this can cause

cracks.

9. Check wheel for fissures and cracks, and test for normal

operation prior to use.

10. Use only cut-of

f wheel rated for 4400RPM or gr

eater and

manufactur

ed in compliance with

ANSI B 7. 1.

Always store

wheels in a dry place with little temperature variation.

11. Always use the abrasive wheel against the work piece when

starting to cut. A harsh impact can break the wheel.

12. Before cutting, press the safety button then the trigger switch

and allow the cut-of

f wheel to r

each full speed befor

e cutting.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8342

Voltage..................................................................................................................................................................................................................110V

Amperage ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................15A

RPM (no load speed) ........................................................................................................................................................................................3750

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Hertz ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................60Hz

Abrasive wheel dimensions (available as accessory- model: KCOW-43214)....................................................................14” x 3/32” x 1”

SPECIFICATIONS & ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

ARNING

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 CUT-OFF DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER

SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!

POWER SUPPLY

WARNING:

YOUR CUT-OFF MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V,

15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT AND USE A 15-AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN

RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.

Your cut-off 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: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS CUT-OFF 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.

GROUNDING

This cut-of

f must be gr

ounded. 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 is equipped with a cord

having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is pr

operly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR CUT-

OFF, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN

ANY MANNER.

110V OPERATION

As r

eceived from the factory, your cut-off is ready to run for 110V

operation. This machine 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.

FIGURE 1

LENGTH OF

CONDUCT

0-25 FEET

26-50 FEET

51-100 FEET

WIRE SIZES REQUIRED

(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)

110V LINES

NO.14

NO.12

Not r

ecommended

FIGURE 2

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use

the table below 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 cut-off motor. Refer to Fig.2 for wire length

and size.

PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET

CURRENT CARR

YING

PRONGS

GROUNDING

PRONG

UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

WARNING

: Never operate the tool in the locked-down position. The

head lock is used only for transporting or storing the tool. Failure to

heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

. Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton.

2. Do not discard the packing materials until you have identified all

the parts included with your cut-off saw.

3. Verify contents with the parts diagram in the middle of this

manual, if all parts are accounted for, proceed to assembly section.

4. If you are missing a part, contact your dealer to obtain it before

attempting to operate the tool.

5. Push the handle down and turn the rear red knob in a clockwise

direction.

6. Examine all parts to make sure no breakage has occurred during

shipping. Any damaged part must be replaced before attempting

to use the tool.

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 r

esult in accidental starting and possible serious injury.

Cut-off wheel removal

1. Be sure the tool is disconnected fr

om the power source.

2. Raise the tool to its full open position, remove front lock knob and

rotate the lower wheel guard downward, exposing the arbor cap

screw which secures the abrasive wheel to the wheel arbor.

3. Push in the shaft lock lever found under the operating handle and

rotate the wheel until the shaft lock lever engages, locking the

wheel in place.

4. While holding the shaft lock lever in place, use the supplied hex.

key and loosen the cap screw by rotating it counterclockwise.

Remove the cap screw, washer, outside flange, and abrasive wheel.

Cut-off wheel installation

1. Be sure the tool is disconnected from the power source.

2. Inspect the replacement wheel for defects such as cracks, chipping

and correct speed rating. If defects ar

e found or the speed rating is

not greater than 4400 rpm, discar

d 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. Clean and align the outside flange to the wheel arbor, then slide it

onto the arbor until it r

ests flush against the abrasive wheel.

5. Insert the cap screw onto the threaded end of the wheel arbor and

rotate it in a clockwise direction until snug. Then depress the shaft

lock lever to prevent the shaft fr

om rotating, use the supplied

ench to secur

ely tighten the cap screw to hold the abrasive

wheel firmly in place.

WARNING: Do not overtighten the arbor cap screw. Overtightening

can cause the new wheel to crack, resulting in premature failure and

possible serious personal injury.

6. Return the wheel guard into its position and secure with front lock

knob.

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

lower

ed. Failur

e to heed this W

ARNING can result in serious

personal injury.

ain Assembly

ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION

ADJUSTMENTS

Adjustable stationary vise

The adjustable stationary vise is located at the rear of your cut-off

achine. This vise can be rotated to attain cutting angles from 0

and moved backwards to allow greater cutting widths.

Cutting angle adjustment

To adjust the angle of cut:

1. Using the supplied hex. key

, loosen cap screws behind the vise

fence.

2. Rotate the vise fence until the desired angle of cut is aligned with

the indicator groove in the machine base.

3. Check the angle of the vise fence to the abrasive wheel using a

protractor, bevel square, or similar device.

4. Using the supplied hex. key, securely tighten the cap screws

holding the vise to the machine base.

Moving the stationary vise

To increase the width of cut of the cut-off machine:

1. Using the supplied hex. key, remove cap screws securing the vise

to the cut-off machine base.

2. Reposition the curved slot of the vise base with the most rear

threaded hole in the machine base and install a cap screw in this

hole. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

3. Align the remaining vise bolt hole with the middle threaded hole

in the machine base and install a cap screw.

4. Check or adjust the cutting angle and securely tighten both cap

screws with the supplied hex. key.

Quick lock-release vise

The cut-off machine 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 r

elease tension on the vise by rotating the crank handle

counterclockwise 1/2 to 1 turn.

2. Lift up the quick lock-r

elease lever and pull back on crank handle

to slide open the vise.

To tighten:

1. Push the crank handle forward to slide the vise against the work

piece.

2. Push down on the quick lock-release lever to engage its threads

with vise scr

ew.

3. Rotate the crank handle clockwise to tighten the vise against the

work piece.

Adjustable positive depth stop

The adjustable depth stop is thr

eaded into the base of the machine at

the rear. By raising and lowering the depth stop bolt with a wrench

you can control how far the abrasive wheel travels when the machine

handle is depressed.

OPERATING

Before operating the cut-off machine, check the power supply and

make sure it meets the requirements listed on the nameplate. A

substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and machine

overheating. Common causes of power loss and machine overheating

are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools operating from

the same power source.

Switch

To start the tool, completely depress the safety button and at the same

time press the trigger switch both located in the operating handle. To

stop the tool, release the trigger switch completely.

Cutting

WARNING: Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this

machine. Never cut magnesium or magnesium alloy with this tool.

Failure to comply with this warning could result in serious personal

injury.

1. Secure the tool in place to prevent machine movement or tipping

during the cutting procedure.

2. Firmly secure the material to be cut using the machine’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 machine by pushing in the safety button and pressing the

trigger switch to allow the cut-off wheel to come up to full speed

before contacting wheel to material.

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 material.

5. When the cut is complete, release the trigger switch and allow the

wheel to stop before raising 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

ARNING:

Always disconnect the cut-of

f machine 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 scr

ew shaft.

• Fr

ont vise clamp r

otation 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 br

ush, r

eplace them.

King Canada 8342 User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: 8342

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

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