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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 9” BANDSAW

1. 

Tension adjustment knob

. This feature controls the amount of

blade tension. Proper blade tension is important to make accurate
cuts.

2. 

Upper hinged door lock knob

. Gain access to blade. 

3. 

Laser adjust knob.

Allows position of laser to be adjusted.

4. 

Work light

.

5. 

Laser

.

6. 

Upper blade guide assembly 

. The blade guides support the blade

and prevent it from twisting during operation. An adjustment is
necessary when the blade is changed or replaced.

7. 

Miter gauge

. Used to push workpiece towards blade or for miter cuts.

8. 

Tilting table

.

9. 

Lower hinged door lock knob

. Gain access to blade. 

10.

Main On/Off switch.

The On/Off switch has a locking feature. This

feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized use. 

11. 

Work light On/Off switch

.

12.

Laser On/Off switch

.

13.

Rip fence

. Use as a support guide for ripping operations.

14. 

Dust port.

This feature helps eliminate sawdust from inside the

machine. A 1-1/4” vacuum hose or dust collector adaptor can be
used for optimal sawdust removal.

15. 

Table lock knob

. Loosening this knob allows the table to be tilted

for bevel cutting.

16. 

Bevel scale pointer

. The bevel scale shows the degree to which

the table is tilted for bevel cutting.

17. 

Upper blade guide lock knob

. Loosen this knob before adjusting

blade guide height.

18. 

Upper blade guide adjust wheel

. The upper blade guide

assembly should be lowered to just above the workpiece while
cutting. Always adjust and then lock it by tightening the upper blade
guide lock knob before turning on the bandsaw.

19. 

Blade tracking lock knob

. Locks the blade tracking adjustment.

20. 

Blade tracking adjust handle

. This adjust handle should be

adjusted to maintain proper blade tracking and locked using the
blade tracking lock knob.

MODEL

KC-902C

Cutting capacity frame to blade

9

Speed

2,750 SFPM

Dimensions (LxWxH)

19 1/2” x 15” x 28 3/4”

Weight

37.5 lbs

Maximum depth of cut

3 1/2”

Table size

11 3/4” x 11 3/4”

Blade size

59 1/2” x (1/4” - 3/8”) x .014

Motor

2 Amp., 1,700 RPM

Voltage

110V, 1 phase, 60 Hz

Summary of Contents for KC-902C

Page 1: ...9 WOOD BANDSAW WITH LASER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC MODEL KC 902C ...

Page 2: ...ents 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...

Page 3: ...elry 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 eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses thet are NOT safety glasses Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty 13 DO...

Page 4: ... tension is properly adjusted To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade support always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the workpiece Caution Never cut metals with this bandsaw only wood and wood products Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces Use extra supports tables blocks etc for any workpie...

Page 5: ...ower cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or...

Page 6: ... from inside the machine A 1 1 4 vacuum hose or dust collector adaptor can be used for optimal sawdust removal 15 Table lock knob Loosening this knob allows the table to be tilted for bevel cutting 16 Bevel scale pointer The bevel scale shows the degree to which the table is tilted for bevel cutting 17 Upper blade guide lock knob Loosen this knob before adjusting blade guide height 18 Upper blade ...

Page 7: ...ic nut C to the table and tighten INSTALLING RIP FENCE AND MITER GAUGE ON TABLE IF NEEDED The rip fence A Fig 6 is used as a fence to guide the workpiece for ripping operations and the miter gauge B is used for angled miter cuts and also to push the workpiece into the blade 1 Slide rip fence A Fig 6 onto the table and secure it by pushing down on the lock handle C It may be necessary to rotate the...

Page 8: ... desired angle using the bevel angle scale B Fig 8 and pointer C as a guide 3 Retighten the table lock knob by turning it clockwise to secure the table angle SETTING TABLE SQUARE TO THE BLADE 1 Loosen the upper blade guide assembly lock knob A Fig 7 and position the upper blade guide assembly all the way up Retighten the lock knob 2 Loosen the table lock knob A Fig 8 3 Place a small square on the ...

Page 9: ... blade midway between the two wheels The blade should move slightly with firm finger pressure It is recommended that the blade movement be only 1 8 NOTE Be careful not to overtension or undertension the blade Overtensioning may cause the blade to break while undertensioning may cause the blade to slip off the wheels Proper blade tension is necessary for accurate cutting TRACKING THE BLADE NOTE The...

Page 10: ...the gullet of the blade behind the blade teeth Tighten the hex nut and bolt 5 Adjust the upper blade guide pins A Fig 13 Loosen the two set screws B and press the two guide pins evenly against the sides of the blade Make sure that you don t pinch the blade Release the guide pins and rotate the upper wheel moving the blade downward Make sure that one guide pin is not further away from the blade tha...

Page 11: ...e to fire or an explosion Keep ignition sources away from bandsaw Keep saw dust to a minimum by cleaning the inside of the bandsaw after every use BASIC BAND SAW OPERATIONS A bandsaw is basically a curve cutting machine It is also used for straight line cutting such as crosscutting ripping mitering beveling compound cutting This bandsaw was designed to cut wood wood like products and plastics only...

Page 12: ...l replacement parts listed in this manual To avoid electrical hazards always reassemble exactly as the original assembly TROUBLE Motor will not run Blade does not run in the approximate center of the upper wheel Bandsaw slows down when cutting Blades breaking Saw is noisy when running Blade will not cut straight Blade guide will not stay in position PROBABLE CAUSE 1 Defective On Off switch or powe...

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