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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
3” X 24” BELT SANDER
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: 8357
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS BELT SANDER
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.
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 incidental, 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 & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts
diagram and parts list.
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. 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 plugging in.
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 Rules for Safe Operation
1. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND WAIT.
Wait for the sanding belt to come to a complete stop before any type of adjustment
or maintenance.
2. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN away from the work area where paint
sanding is being done.
4. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK or respirator, the mask filter should be replaced regularly.
5. NO EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent
ingesting contaminated paint particules.
We recommend you save these instructions
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING:
YOUR BELT SANDER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V, 15-AMP
CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM
SHOCK OR FIRE.
Your belt sander 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 BELT SANDER CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the following
chartto determine the minimum wire gauge (A.W.G-American Wire Gauge) extension
cord. Only use polarized extension cords (one prong wider than the other) which have
2-prong type plugs and 2-hole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire gauge must be
increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the jig saw. Refer to chart
for wire length and size.
SPECIFICATIONS &
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
WARNING!: If any parts are missing, do
not operate your belt sander until missing
parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!: Do not use this product as a
component of others products. Also, do not
use attachments or accessories not recom-
mended for use with this product. Any such
use could result in possible serious injury.
Technical Specifications
Belt size ..........................................................................................................3” x 24”
Belt speed ..............................................................................................1,300 F.P.M.
Voltage................................................................................................................120V
Amperage ............................................................................................................10A
Cycle/Phase ........................................................................................60Hz, 1 phase
LENGTH OF
EXTENSION CORD
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
WIRE GAUGE REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
110V LINES
NO.16
NO.14
NO.12
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR BELT SANDER
Getting to know your Belt Sander
Trigger &
Lock-on Button
Sanding belt tension lever
Figure 1
3” x 24” Sanding belt
Sanding belt
tracking knob
D
ust bag
Carbon brush cover
Drive belt cover
Replacement Sanding Belts
Replacement sanding belts are available in a choice of 40, 60, 80 or 120 grit.
The models
SB-324-40 (40 grit), SB-324-60 (60 grit), SB-324-80 (80 grit) and SB-324-120 (120 grit) are
available individually at your nearest King Canada distributor
.
ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
TURNING YOUR BELT SANDER ON/OFF
Warning
! Always hold the belt sander firmly
with both hands while sanding.
To start the belt sander, press the On/Off
trigger (A) Fig.2. To stop the belt sander,
release the On/Off trigger.
For continuous operation, press and hold the
On/Off trigger (A) and then press the lock-on
button (B), you can now release the On/Off
trigger and the belt sander will continue to
operate without holding the trigger. To stop
the belt sander, press and release the On/Off
trigger.
CHANGING THE SANDING BELT
To change the sanding belt, pull lever (A)
Fig.3 which will release the belt tension. Pull
the sanding belt off the two rollers (B). Before
placing the new sanding belt, make sure the
arrow on the inside of the sanding belt
corresponds to the direction of the arrow on
the sander. Also make sure the rear roller is
free of all debris before installing belt. Place
the new sanding belt in place around the two
rollers, the belt should be centered between
the front and the rear rollers. Push the lever
(A) towards the rear to tension the sanding
belt.
ADJUSTING SANDING BELT TRACKING
To adjust the sanding belt tracking, turn the
sander upside down. Hold the sander firmly
with one hand, start the motor and release the
On/Off trigger immediately after observing the
belt tracking. If the sanding belt runs outward,
turn the tracking knob (A) Fig.4 clockwise and
counterclockwise if the sanding belt runs
inward. Make this adjustment until the outer
edge of the belt is even with the outer edge of
both rollers (B).
Figure 2
Figure 3
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
DUST COLLECTION
Warning
! Before installing dust bag, unplug
the belt sander from its source of power. When
using your belt sander, dust and grit are
produced, therefore it is important to use a dust
bag (A) Fig.5. To connect the dust bag to the
dust collection port on the belt sander, place
the right edge of the dust bag against the right
edge of the dust collection port as shown in
Fig.5. Press the dust bag wiring at the top of
the dust bag (B) together, this will widen the
opening. Slide dust bag over dust collection
port and release.
Caution! Do not allow the dust bag to get too full. Empty the dust bag regularly to improve
the dust collection, this will also reduce the risk of spontaneous combustion especially
when sanding polyurethane, varnish, etc. Do not dispose of the dust particules in an open
fire. You should always empty the dust bag before each time you store the tool away.
Caution! When working on metal surfaces, do not use the dust bag or a vacuum
cleaner because sparks are generated.
Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to
the danger of fire, do not use your belt sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use
for wet sanding.
SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED
due to the difficulties controlling
the contaminated dust, children and pregnant women run the greatest risks of lead
poisoning.
OPERATION HINTS
For best results, it is important to lay the platen (sander base) flat on the workpiece while
sanding to prevent gouging. Always start your belt sanding before it is in contact with the
workpiece. When possible, clamp your workpiece to a work bench. Use the correct grit
sanding belt for your application. 60 Grit-paint removal, 80 Grit- Solid wood/steel, 100
Grit- plastic/acrylic.
MAINTAINING YOUR BELT SANDER
Never apply excessive force on your belt sander, overloading and motor damage could
happen. Always keep the air cooling vents clear of debris using a clean dry paint brush.
Compressed air is not recommended because of the air borne dust particules it creates.
Parts such as the carbon brushes, drive belt and base pads wear down and will
eventually need to be replaced.
T
o obtain these commonly replaced wear parts, contact
your nearest King Canada authorized service center with the following part order numbers;
4983570280- Carbon brush set (2), 4983570460- Drive belt, 4983570680- Leather pad,
4983570690- Graphite pad.
Figure 5
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