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Page 1: Instruction Manual
8-1/4” SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL: 8370 COPYRIGHT © 2002 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC. - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: General Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that for the specified tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool. -
Page 4: Additional Safety Instructions
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAWS 1. WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. 18. NEVER reach around or behind saw blade. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GUILLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT 19. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is AND CONTACT GUARD. -
Page 5: Electrical Connections
Refer to Fig.2 for wire length and size. 26-50 FEET NO.14 51-100 FEET Not recommended FIGURE 2 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS Model ......................................8370 Voltage ......................................110V Input power ....................................10Amp. Insulation class ................................Double insulation No load speed ..................................4200 RPM Blade size..................................8-1/4” x 24 teeth Arbor size ......................................5/8”... - Page 6 UNPACKING ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING Miter latch Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your King Cananda Power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
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Page 7: Bench Mounting
ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATIONS SELF-RETRACTING ROTATING BLADE GUARD The rotating blade guard (A) Fig.7 provides protection from both sides of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard (B) as the saw is lowered into the workpiece. DUST BAG The dust bag fits over the dust bag adaptor at the rear of the saw head. For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. -
Page 8: Installing A Blade
ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATIONS INSTALLING A BLADE DANGER! • Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It will come into contact with the blade guards. • Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade flange to engage with the flats on the spindle. -
Page 9: Setting The Table Square With The Blade
ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATIONS SETTING THE TABLE SQUARE WITH THE BLADE 5. Retighten the miter lock. 1. Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the main WARNING: Be sure to tighten the miter lock handle before making supply socket. a cut. -
Page 10: Bevel Cut
OPERATIONS BEVEL CUT A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the fence and miter table. The miter table is set at the zero degree Miter latch position and the blade set at an angle between 0 and 45 1. -
Page 11: Changing Batteries
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE USING THE LASER GUIDE SYSTEM Warning! Do not stare directly into the laser beam. 1. Mark the line of the cut on the workpiece. 2. Adjust the miter and/or bevel angles of the cut as required. 3. Before clamping the workpiece in position using the vertical vise, turn on the laser guide system Fig.17 and align the line of cut on the workpiece with the laser guide.