IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THIS BELT SANDER KING CANADA TOOLS OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.

3 X 21 BELT SANDER

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. Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.

PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: 8356
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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. Dont 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. Dont 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

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. Technical Specifications Belt size ..........................................................................................................3 x 21 Belt speed ..................................................................................................800 F.P.M. Voltage................................................................................................................120V Amperage ............................................................................................................6.5A Cycle/Phase ........................................................................................60Hz, 1 phase POWER SUPPLY WARNING!: Do not use this product as a component of others products. Also, do not use attachments or accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such use could result in possible serious injury.

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 tools 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. 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
Lock-on Button Soft Grip Handle & Housing

ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION

TURNING YOUR BELT SANDER ON/OFF Warning! Always hold the belt sander firmly with both hands while sanding.
Dust bag

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

3 x 21 Belt

Belt tracking knob

Trigger

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Belt Tension Lever

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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. Connect the dust bag nozzle to the dust collection port on the belt sander.

Figure 5 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 posioning. 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.