King Canada 8351 User manual

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KING CANADA
1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: 8351
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS PALM 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 pad 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, mask filters should be replaced regularly.
5. NO EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent
ingesting contaminated paint particules.
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GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: YOUR PALM SANDER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 120V, 15-AMP
CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM
SHOCK OR FIRE.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the following chart
to 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 palm sander. Refer to
chart below for wire length and size required.
SPECIFICATIONS &
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
WARNING!: If any parts are missing, do
not operate your palm 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
Voltage................................................................................................................120V
Amperage ............................................................................................................1.5A
Cycle/Phase ........................................................................................60Hz, 1 phase
Oscillations Per Minute ..........................................................................14,000 OPM
Sandpaper size ....................................................................................5-1/2” x 4-1/2”
Sanding surface area ........................................................................4-1/2” x 4-5/16”
Sandpaper dust extraction pattern....................................................................8 hole
LENGTH OF
EXTENSION CORD
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
WIRE GAUGE REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
120V LINES
NO.16
NO.16
NO.16

OPERATION
Installing Sandpaper
Your sander is designed to use 1/4 sheets of sandpaper. This size can be made by
cutting a full sized (9" x 11") sandpaper into 1/4 sheets of 4-1/2" x 5-1/2".
Install sandpaper to your palm sander as follows;
1) Soften the stiff edges of the sandpaper to be clamped (4-1/2” edge) by pulling it over
the 90° edge of a table or other straight edge.
2) Release front clamp lever by pushing it in against the body, lifting it up slightly, then
pulling it out slightly and finally lowering it to disengage it from the tab on the base
plate.
3) Fully insert the 4-1/2" edge of the sandpaper under the clamp and secure it by
hooking the clamp lever into the lock position behind the tab on the base plate.
4) Stretch sandpaper over the sanding pad and insert under the opposite clamp in the
same way.
Note: Touse the dust extraction feature, perforate the sandpaper with the provided punch
plate as described in the punch plate instructions in the next section.
Punch Plate
Asandpaper punch plate is provided with your palm sander to let you perforate regular
sandpaper to make dust collection possible. To perforate your sandpaper, install the
sandpaper as described above in section “Installing Sandpaper”. With the sander turned
off and unplugged, place the punch plate on the sandpaper so that the tabs at the edges
of the punch are against any two adjacent sides of the sanding pad. Press the punch
plate against the pad so that the 8 points penetrate the sandpaper. (Press the
punch into the pad as far as it will go). Remove the punch plate and the sandpaper is
ready.
An alternate method of perforating the sandpaper is to fasten the punch plate down to a
suitable work surface and press the palm sander (with the sandpaper attached) down on
the punch plate. Two holes are provided in the punch plate for this purpose.
Turning Palm Sander ON/OFF
Toturn the palm sander on, depress the side of the front mounted dust-proof switch that
corresponds to the symbol “I”. Toturn the tool off, depress the side of the switch that
corresponds to the symbol “O”.
Installing Dust Bag
DUST BAG WARNING!: NEVER OPERATE THIS PALM SANDER WITH
PERFORATED SANDPAPER UNLESS THE DUST BAG IS INSTALLED.
Touse the dust collecting system, the eight dust extraction holes must be punched
through the sandpaper. Simply insert the dust bag as far as it will go into the rear
vacuum port. To empty the dust bag, simply pull it out of the vacuum port, undo the dust
bag from the dust bag frame and empty over a trash receptacle. Keep dust bag clean at
all times for best dust collection results. It is possible to attach a dust collector or
vacuum with a 1-3/16” ID hose, or if not available, the supplied dust bag should be used.
Using the palm sander
To operate your sander, grasp it and check to make sure the sandpaper is not
obstructed or touching the work surface, then turn it on. Move it in long, sweeping
strokes along the surface being sanded, letting the palm sander do the work. Pushing
down on the tool while sanding actually slows the removal rate and produces an
inferior quality surface.
Check your work often, this palm sander is capable of removing material rapidly,
especially with coarse paper. To produce the best finish possible, start with coarse grit
sandpaper and change gradually to finer and finer sandpaper. When sanding painted
surfaces, you may find that the sandpaper loads up and clogs with paint. A heat gun will
work much better to remove paint before sanding.
Sanding Paint
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling
the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and
pregnant women.
NOTE: Only dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be
used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. Consult your local hardware
dealer.
Warning! NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to
prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up
BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking.
Maintenance
Keep your machine as clean as possible by wiping with a clean cloth and blowing
through it with air after every 5 hours of use. Don’t use harsh chemicals or solvents to
clean the tool. These chemicals could seriously damage the plastic.
Keep the vents clear of dust and debris. This will help prevent possible electrical shorts
and ensure proper cooling. Keep the tool housing clean and free or oil and grease using
mild soap and a damp (not wet) cloth. Inspect the cord regularly and have it replaced by
an authorized service center if it is damaged.
Lubrication for this tool is done at the factory and should not be necessary again under
normal use.
Cleaning
Use mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the palm sander. Do not use petrol, turpentine,
lacquer, paint thinners or any other substance that could damage the plastic housing. Do
not let liquid get inside the palm sander. Never immerse the palm sander in liquid.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE