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MULTI PURPOSE
ELECTRIC SHARPENER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: KC-3900S
06/2015
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS SHARPENER
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, 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.
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 INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
www.kingcanada.com
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. 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
maintenance.
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 Safety Instructions
1. Always remove the power cord from the power source before making any adjustments
or maintenance, including changing the wheel.
2. Always turn the sharpener off when it is not in use and never leave it unattended
without first switching off and unplugging power cord. Never leave the sharpener until
the wheel has come to a complete stop.
3. Do not use a wheel that has received a blow, especially to the side of the wheel.
Replace a cracked or suspect wheel. (Accessory model KW-148).
4. Always allow a new wheel to run for a few minutes at full speed before using it.
5. Check that the wheel rotates freely before each start up.
6. Do not use the sharpener unless all the attachments are properly fitted and secure.
7. Do not overload the sharpener. Allow the sharpener to run at full speed before use.
8. Never apply excessive pressure to the wheel. It might shatter causing personal injury.
9. Make sure the wheel is not in contact with the work when you start the sharpener.
10. When using the sharpener, use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield,
ear protection, dust mask and protective clothing including safety gloves.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator. Performance of this tool may vary
depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool
performance.
VOLTAGE WARNING
Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, ect.) be sure the voltage
supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. If one says 120V and
the other says 115V then there will be no complications. Never try to plug a 120V tool into
a 240V outlet, or the other way around. A voltage greater than that specified on the tool
can result in SERIOUSINJURY to the user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO
NOTPLUGINTHETOOL.
WARNING: YOUR SHARPENER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 120V, 15-AMP,
BRANCH CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN
INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized
two-prong plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not alter or
change the plug in any way. Double insulation
eliminates the need for three wire grounded power
supply and grounded power cords.
EXTENSION CORDS
Improper use of extension cords may cause
inefficient operation of your tool which can result
in overheating. Be sure your extension cord is
rated to allow sufficient current flow to the motor.
If you are using the tool outdoors, use an
extension cord rated for outdoor use (signified
by “WA” on the jacket).
The extension cord must have a minimum wire
size depending on the amperage of the tool and the length of the extension cord. This size
is determined by its AWG (American Wire Gauge) rating. The smaller the gauge, the
greater the cable’s capacity. The amount of cords used does not matter: Total length
determines the minimum AWG rating. Every cord must meet the AWG rating. Use the
chart in Fig.1B to determine what AWG rating is required for your situation.
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
18 16 14 12
18 16 14 12
14 12 --
FIGURE 1A
Polarized plug
Polarized outlet
FIGURE 1B
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOOL
1. On/Off switch
2. Tool rest magnets
3. Tilting/sliding tool rest
4. Transparent guard
5. Tilting tool rest lock knob
6. Chisel & plane blade guide attachment
7. Base with built-in motor
8. Diamond wheel
9. Drill bit locking ring
10. Drill bit clamp
11. Drill bit V guide
12. Drill bit guide attachment
13. Knife sharpening slot (1 of 2)
14. Knife & scissor guide attachment
SPECIFICATIONS
Model..................................................................................................................KC-3900S
Max wheel diameter ..................................................................................2-3/16” (56mm)
Min/max drill diameter ........................................................................1/8” - 1/2” (3-13mm)
Chisel and plane blade width ................................................................1/4” - 2” (6-51mm)
No load speed....................................................................................................1350 RPM
Motor/Voltage ............................................................96W / 0.85A, 120V, 1 phase, 60 Hz
Dimension (LxWxH) ..........................................................................................7” x 8” x 6”
Weight ......................................................................................................................2.4 lbs
OPERATION
This multi purpose sharpener comes with three guide attachments: HSS drill bit guide
attachment (A) Fig.3. Sharpen high speed steel drill bits from 1/8” to 1/2” (3mm to 13mm).
Knife & scissor guide attachment (A) Fig.5 & Fig.6. Sharpen straight edged knives &
scissors. Chisel & plane blade guide attachment (A) Fig.7. Regrind chisels & plane blades
from 1/4” to 2” wide (6mm to 51mm).
SWITCHING SHARPENER ON/OFF
WARNING! Before using this sharpener, mount it to
a stable level surface such as a work bench.
To switch on, move the on/off switch (A) Fig.2 to the
“I” position. To switch off, move the on/off switch to
the “O” position.
SHARPENING HSS DRILL BITS
WARNING! Before installing the drill bit guide
attachment on the sharpener base, make sure the
sharpener is unplugged and the on/off switch is in
‘’O’’ position.
1) Slide the drill bit guide attachment (A) Fig.3 into
the slots on the side facing the diamond wheel.
Make sure to push it all the way down until it
clamps into place.
2) Remove the drill bit clamp (B) from the clamp
holder and insert the drill bit to be sharpened.
Rotate the clamping ring (C) clockwise to tighten
the clamp lightly to leave the drill bit free to move.
3) Place the clamp containing your drill bit into the
setting slot (D), using the grooves in the side to
lower it in correctly.
4) Move the drill bit forward up so that it lays in the
“V” guide and touches the metal end stop (E).
5) Turn the drill bit until the V guide fully drops over
it. All four drill bit corners should now be touching
the V guide sides.
6) Ensure that the drill and holder are fully down in
the setting slot. With the drill bit in this position,
tighten the clamping ring (B) by turning it clockwise.
7) Lift up the “V” guide and remove the clamp and drill bit.
8) Transfer the clamp and drill bit (A) Fig.4 into the clamp holder (B).
9) Turn the sharpener On (switch in the “I” position).
10) Move the clamp holder from side to side as indicated by the arrow on the sharpener,
using light finger pressure.
11) Remove drill bit and clamp (A) and turn it over and repeat.
12) Check and make sure the leading edge of both flutes are equally sharp, they should
meet exactly in the middle.
13) Turn the sharpener Off (switch in the “O” position). Before removing the drill bit guide
attachment, make sure the diamond wheel has completely stopped.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 2
OPERATION
SHARPENING KNIVES
WARNING! Before installing the knife & scissors guide attachment on the sharpener base,
make sure the sharpener is unplugged and the on/off switch is in ‘’O’’ position.
Note: This guide attachment is only suitable for straight edged household knives and
scissors only. Do not attempt to sharpen serrated edged blades.
1) Slide the knife & scissors guide attachment (A)
Fig.5 into the slots on the side facing the diamond
wheel. Make sure to push it all the way down until
it clamps into place.
2) Turn the sharpener On (switch in the “I” position).
3) Hold the knife handle towards you and insert the
blade into the knife sharpening slot #1 (B).
4) As soon as the blade touches the diamond wheel,
draw it with light steady pressure across the
wheel to the tip, then remove. Do not press hard.
5) Turn the blade over and insert it into the knife
sharpening slot #2 (C) and repeat.
6) Repeat sharpening each side in turn until a clean sharp edge is attained.
7) Turn the sharpener Off (switch in the “O” position). Before removing the knife &
scissors guide attachment, make sure the diamond wheel has completely stopped.
SHARPENING SCISSORS
WARNING! Before installing the knife & scissors guide attachment on the sharpener base,
make sure the sharpener is unplugged and the on/off switch is in ‘’O’’ position.
Note: This guide attachment is only suitable for straight edged household knives and
scissors only. Do not attempt to sharpen serrated edged blades.
1) Slide the knife & scissors guide attachment (A)
Fig.6 into the slots on the side facing the diamond
wheel. Make sure to push it all the way down until
it clamps into place.
2) Turn the sharpener On (switch in the “I” position).
3) Open the scissors fully.
4) Slide the first scissor blade through the scissor
sharpening slot (B).
5) Draw the blade across the diamond wheel from
pivot to tip. Use a light steady pressure, do not
press too hard.
6) Remove and turn scissors over to sharpen the
second blade.
7) Repeat if necessary, until clean sharp edges are achieved.
8) Turn the sharpener Off (switch in the “O” position). Before removing the knife &
scissors guide attachment, make sure the diamond wheel has completely stopped.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
SHARPENING CHISELS & PLANE BLADES
WARNING! Before installing the chisel & plane blade guide attachment on the
sharpener base, make sure the sharpener is unplugged and the on/off switch is in ‘’O’’
position.
1) Slide the chisel & plane blade guide attachment
(A) Fig.7 into the slots on the side facing the
diamond wheel. Make sure to push it all the way
down until it clamps into place.
2) Place the blade/chisel against the tool rest (B).
The magnets (C) help to hold it in place.
3) The sharpening angle must match the existing
bevel angle on the blade tip. Therefore the tool
rest angle must be adjusted. Loosen lock knob
(D) and adjust the angle of the tool rest (B). The
adjustable angle is from 15° to 50°. Make sure
the blade or chisel edge touches the diamond
wheel. Tighten lock knob (D).
4) Turn the sharpener On (switch in the “I” position).
5) Slide the blade/chisel and tool rest with light steady pressure back and forth across the
diamond wheel in a continuous motion. Do not hold the blade/chisel stationary. This
causes irregular sharpening.
6) Gradually adjust the blade/chisel down the tool rest while sharpening. Do not press
hard. Grind gradually, repeating the step.
7) Remove the blade and make sure the beveled edge and tip are evenly sharp. If not,
adjust the tool rest angle. It is important that the sharpening angle matches the existing
beveled angle of the blade. This avoids removing too much metal unnecessarily and
keeps plane blades at their optimum shaving angle.
8) When sharpening thin chisel blades, place the small chisel guide (E) onto the tool rest
to act as a spacer and sharpen.
9) Turn the sharpener Off (switch in the “O” position). Before removing the chisel & plane
blade guide attachment, make sure the diamond wheel has completely stopped.
10) It is recommended to hone the blade tip on an oil stone after sharpening.
Maintenance
The tool should be inspected and maintained frequently. Check and make sure the power
cord, plug and switch are in good condition. Check the diamond wheel also.
Do not allow brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-based products such as penetrating oils to
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals which can damage, weaken or
destroy the motor housing. Service should be done by a qualified service technician using
identical replacement parts.
FIGURE 7
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
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