King Industrial KWL-813VS User manual

INSTRUCTI N MANUAL
M DEL: KWL-813VS
8” X 13” VARIABLE SPEED W D LATHE
COPYRIGHT © 2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

WARRANTY INF RMATI N
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
F R THIS W D LATHE
KING CANADA T LS
FFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
F R N N-C MMERCIAL USE.
PR F F PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada service centers across Canada. Please use the 10 digit
part numbers listed in this manual for all part orders where applicable.
LIMITED T L 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 purchase 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 service 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.
N TE T USER
This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only. Specifications and references are subject to change without prior notice.
KING CANADA INC. D RVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTI NS
F R P WER T LS
1. KN W Y UR T L
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. GR UND THE T L.
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and
a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire. NEVER connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.
4. REM VE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP W RK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. ake sure the
floor is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust
build-up.
6. AV ID DANGER US ENVIR NMENT.
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.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE W RKSH P CHILD-PR F.
-with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. USE PR PER SPEED.
A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the
proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT T L.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
11. WEAR PR PER 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.
12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are N T
safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty.
13. D N’T VERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN T L WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISC NNECT T LS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
16. AV ID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
ake sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging
in.
17. USE REC MMENDED ACCESS RIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
18. NEVER STAND N T L.
Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store
materials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that 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 that are damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes
to a complete stop.
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND MANUAL BEF RE PERATING.
2. MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS with the power OFF.
3. Always wear eye protection.
4. Do not wear gloves, neckties, jewelry or loose clothing.
5. Tighten all lock knobs before operating.
6. Rotate workpiece by hand before turning on power to ensure it
clears the tool rest.
7. Rough out workpiece before installing on faceplate.
8. Do not mount split workpiece or one containing knot.
9. Use lowest speed when starting a new workpiece.
10. Do not allow the turning tool to “bite” into the workpiece.
Always position the tool rest above the centerline of the lathe for
spindle turning. Do not apply the turning tool to the workpiece
below the level of the tool rest.
11. Avoid awkward hand positions where a slip could cause a
hand to move into the workpiece.
12. Keep a firm hold and control of the turning tool at all times.
Special cautions must be exercised when knots or voids are
exposed to the turning tool.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTI NS
F R Y UR W D LATHE

GETTING T KN W Y UR W D LATHE
GETTING T KN W Y UR W D LATHE
1. On/off switch with safety key
2. Variable speed dial
3. Spindle handwheel
4. 5-1/4” faceplate
5. Spur center
6. Tool rest
7. Tool rest base
8. Live center
9. Quill lock handle
10. Tailstock handwheel
11. Tailstock
12. Bed
13. Tool rest lock knob
14. Tool rest base lock handle
15. DC motor
King ptional Accessories
Model Description
KW-100 4”- 4jaw chuck
KW-007N 6”- 4jaw chuck
48260 3-3/8”- 4 jaw chuck
K-2521 T#1 spur center
KLC-1W T#1 live center
KPRO-08 8 Pc. wood turning chisels
ODEL KWL-813VS
Swing over bed 8”
Swing over tool post 5-1/4”
Distance between centers 13”
Spindle size (RH thread)/ Spindle bore 1” x 8 TPI / 3/8”
Variable speed range 750 - 3200 RP
Headstock, tailstock taper T #1
Tailstock travel 1-9/16”
otor 1/3 HP, 3.2 Amp., 4600 RP
Voltage 120V, 1 phase, 60 Hz
Assembled dimensions (LxWxH)/weight 27-3/4” x 10” x 12-1/4” / 42 lbs
Package dimensions (LxWxH)/weight 28” x 13-1/4” x 7-5/8” / 47 lbs

P WER SUPPLY
WARNING: YOUR WOOD LATHE UST BE CONNECTED TO A 110V-120V,
15-A P, BRANCH CIRCUIT.
Your wood lathe 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 WOOD LATHE CAN
CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DA P
LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD IS
WORN OR DA AGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED I EDIATELY.
GR UNDING
This wood lathe must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This drill press is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: TO AINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR WOOD LATHE,
DO NOT RE OVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY ANNER.
120V PERATI N
As received from the factory, your wood lathe is ready to run for 120V
operation and is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug
which looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE NOT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. NEVER USE
IN CANADA.
EXTENSI N C RDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Use the
following table to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G-American Wire
Gauge) extension cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire size
must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the
motor. Refer to Fig.2 for wire length and size.
N/ FF SWITCH
Warning! ake sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging into
a wall outlet.
ELECTRICAL C NNECTI NS
& TURNING N/ FF
WARNING!
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS UST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO CO PLY AY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUST ENTS OR REPAIRS UST BE DONE WITH THE ACHINE DISCONNECTED FRO THE POWER
SOURCE. FAILURE TO CO PLY AY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
PR PERLY GR UNDED UTLET
CURRENT CARRYING
PR NGS
GR UNDING PR NG
FIGURE 3
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 - -
Your wood lathe comes with a safety switch (A) Fig.3 with
removeable key (B) to prevent unauthorized use. To start the
lathe, first make sure the key is in place and then push the switch
upwards to the On position. To stop the wood lathe, push the
switch downwards to the Off position. When not in use, remove
the safety key and store in a safe place until the next use.

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
M UNTING 5-1/4” FACEPLATE
Warning! Unplug wood lathe before attempting to mount or remove faceplate.
Your wood lathe comes with a 5-1/4” faceplate (A) Fig.4. This faceplate allows
you to fasten your workpiece to the spindle when it is impossible to fix the
workpiece inbetween two centers.
To mount the faceplate, thread it onto the spindle. To secure the faceplate,
place the knock-out bar (B) into one of the holes in the spindle collar, and the
adjustment key (C) on the flat of the faceplate collar as shown, pull in opposite
directions to tighten faceplate.
M UNTING AND REM VING CENTERS FR M HEADST CK AND
TAILST CK
Warning! Unplug wood lathe before attempting to mount or remove any
center.
The spur center (A) Fig.5 supplied with your wood lathe is designed to be fitted
into the tapered headstock spindle (B). The spur center can be fitted by hand
but first make sure the spur center shank and spindle hole are perfectly clean.
It is recommended to use a solvent and a clean cloth to clean the shank and
spindle hole.
To remove the spur center from the headstock spindle, a knock-out bar (C)
Fig.5 is supplied for this purpose. Insert the knock out bar through the outboard
side of the spindle as shown and knock out the spur center. Hold the spur
center before knocking it out to prevent it from dropping.
The live center (A) Fig.6 supplied with your wood lathe is designed to be fitted
into the tapered tailstock quill (B). The live center can be fitted by hand but first
make sure the live center shank and quill hole are perfectly clean. It is
recommended to use a solvent and a clean cloth to clean the shank and
spindle hole.
To remove the live center from the tailstock quill, a knock-out bar (C) Fig.6 is
supplied for this purpose. Insert the knock out bar through the outboard side of
the quill as shown and knock out the live center. Hold the live center before
knocking it out to prevent it from dropping.
T L RESTBASE AND T L REST ADJUSTMENTS
The tool rest base (A) Fig.7 and the tool rest (B) can be moved along the lathe
bedway to any desired position between the centers. To move the tool rest
base, loosen lock lever (C) and slide the tool rest base. Once in position tighten
the locking lever to lock the tool rest base in place.
Now that the tool rest base is in the desired position, the tool rest (4-1/4” or 7”
tool rest) height must be adjusted. The top edge of the tool rest should be
adjusted to 1/8” above the mid-point of both centers. To adjust the height,
loosen lock handle (D) Fig.7. Raise or lower the tool rest to the mid-point of
both centers and retighten lock handle.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7

ADJUSTMENTS & PERATI N
TAILST CK ADJUSTMENTS
Before moving tailstock, make sure the bedway has been lubricated with paste
wax or Spray Coat Dry film lubricant.
The tailstock (A) Fig.8 is moved along the lathe bedway to support the other
end of your workpiece using a live center (B). To move the tailstock, loosen
locking lever (C) and slide tailstock. Retighten locking lever to secure tailstock.
The tailstock quill (D) moves in and out by turning handwheel (E) and is locked
into place using lock handle (F).
SPINDLE VARIABLE SPEED
This wood lathe comes with a variable speed dial (A) Fig.9. While the machine
is running, the speed can be increased or decreased by turning the dial. The
variable speed range is 750 -3200 RP .
1. Turn the variable speed dial (A) Fig.9 clockwise to increase the spindle
speed or counterclockwise to decrease spindle speed.
W D LATHE PERATI NS
For information on wood lathe operations such as spindle turning, faceplate
turning, various cutting and shaping technics, consult some of the many
sources at your local library or book store. We recommend having an
experienced woodworker show you basic tips to get started.
BASICGUIDE- SPINDLE TURNING
Spindle turning operations are performed when a workpiece is mounted
between the headstock (spur centre) and the tailstock (live centre).
1. ark the centre of both ends of your workpiece, this is easily done by
drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection of these two
lines will indicate the centre point of your workpiece.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
2. Drive the spur centre approximately 1/4” into the centre of your workpiece, then install the spur centre into the headstock spindle (with
workpiece still attached).
3. Install the live centre into the tailstock quill, reposition the tailstock towards the other end of the workpiece until the live centre touches the
centre point of the workpiece, lock the tailstock.
4. Unlock the tailstock quill, using the handwheel, push the live centre approximately 1/4” into the centre of your workpiece.
5. Position the tool rest approximately 1/4” away from your workpiece and 1/8” above the centre line. ake sure there is sufficient clearance
before starting the wood lathe motor.
BASICGUIDE- FACEPLATE TURNING
Faceplate turning operations are performed when a workpiece is mounted to the faceplate, which is mounted to the headstock spindle. This type
of turning is ideal for open-faced workpieces such as bowls.
1. ark the centre point at the back of your workpiece, this is easily done by drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner. The intersection of
these two lines will indicate the centre point of your workpiece.
2. Centre the faceplate on the workpiece and fix the workpiece to the faceplate by drilling wood screws through the mounting holes. ake note
of the lenght of the screws used as to not hit them when gouging out the centre of the workpiece. If screws can’t be drilled into your workpiece,
glue a backing block to your workpiece, make sure the glue has completely cured before attempting to mount it to the faceplate and turning
wood lathe On.
3. Install the faceplate and workpiece onto the headstock spindle.
4. Position the tool rest on the outside or inside of your workpiece depending on the operation, again 1/8” above the centre line of your workpiece.
ake sure there is sufficient clearance before starting the wood lathe motor.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING Y UR W D LATHE- Warning! Unplug power cord from
power source before making any maintenance to your wood lathe.
There are a few simply ways of maintaining your wood lathe to ensure long life.
1. After any operation, remove all wood chips found on the bed and thoroughly
clean the wood lathe.
2. Lubricate all sliding surfaces regularly.
REPLACING DRIVE BELT
The drive belt may eventually need replacing, to change drive belt:
1. Loosen or remove cap screw (A) Fig.10 which secures the motor (B).
2. Position the wood lathe on its side, then pivot the motor towards the head to
reduce the tension on the belt, remove belt (A) Fig.11 from around the motor
pulley (B).
3. Remove head end plate (A) Fig.12 by removing the 3 pan head screws (B).
4. The belt can now be removed from the spindle pulley (A) Fig.13 and pulled
through the head opening.
5. Reinstall identical replacement belt in the reverse order. Once the belt is
installed, tension the belt by lowering the motor and securing it with the cap
screw (A) Fig.10.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated
parts diagram and parts list.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13