King Industrial KC-129C Instruction Manual

04/2019

5” X 6” METAL CUTTING BANDSAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © 2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

MODEL: KC-129C

WARRANTY INFORMATION

2-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR THIS METAL CUTTING BANDSAW

PROOF OF 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 centres across Canada. Please use the 10 digit
part numbers listed in this manual for all part orders where applicable.

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, normal wear and tear, negligence
or accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service centre, 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 centre. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our
authorized service centres. In cooperation with our authorized service centre, 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.

OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

INTENDED FOR NON COMMERCIAL USE

KING CANADA TOOLS

NOTE TO USER

This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only. Specifications and references are subject to change without prior notice.

WARNING!

THIS MACHINE IS FOR METAL CUTTING ONLY!

IT IS NOT APPROVED FOR CUTTING WOOD. KING CANADA ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
MACHINE WHEN USED FOR CUTTING WOOD AND WILL VOID THE ABOVE WARRANTY.

KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4

www.kingcanada.com

GENERAL & SPECIFIC

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL 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. GROUND THE TOOL.

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. REMOVE 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 WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor
is clean and not slippery.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

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 WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.

-with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

9. USE PROPER SPEED.

A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the proper
speed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL.

Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was

not designed.

11. 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.

12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eye-glasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

13. DON’T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Fol­low instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.

Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.

16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause hazards.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.

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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR METAL CUTTING BANDSAWS

1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and

installed according to the instructions in this manual.

2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another

qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this
machine.

3. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate this bandsaw with a dull,

cracked or badly worn blade. Inspect blades for cracks and missing
teeth before each use, replace if necessary.

4. BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing blades, make sure teeth

face toward the workpiece and that the back of the blade rests
against the shoulder of the blade wheels. Wear gloves to protect
hands and safety glasses to protect eyes.

5. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Always support the workpiece with table,

vise, or some type of support fixture. Flag long pieces to avoid a
tripping hazard. Never hold the workpiece with your hands during a
cut.

6. FIRE HAZARD. USE EXTREME CAUTION if cutting magnesium.

Using the wrong cutting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible
explosion.

7. CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Always follow manufacturer’s cutting

fluid safety instructions. Pay particular attention to contact,
contamination, inhalation, storage and disposal warnings.

8. HOT SURFACES. Be careful! Due to friction, the workpiece, chips,

and some machine components can be hot enough to burn you,
especially after operating the bandsaw repeatedly during a long
period of time.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING!

ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE MACHINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!

KC-129C POWER SUPPLY (115V- 1 PHASE)

WARNING: YOUR METAL CUTTING BANDSAW MUST BE

CONNECTED TO A 115V (110V-120V), 15 AMP. BRANCH CIRCUIT.
FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM
SHOCK OR FIRE.

115V (110V-120V) OPERATION

As received from the factory, your Metal Cutting Bandsaw is wired for
115V (110V-120V) operation. This Metal Cutting Bandsaw is intended for
use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug which looks like the one
illustrated in Fig.1.

GROUNDING

This Metal Cutting Bandsaw 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 Metal Cutting Bandsaw
must be 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.

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 METALCUTTING
BANDSAW CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF
THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.

PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET

CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS

GROUNDING PRONG

FIGURE 1

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 - -

FIGURE 2

WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR METAL

CUTTING BANDSAW, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING
PRONG IN ANY MANNER.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE
NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NEVER USE IN CANADA.

EXTENSION CORDS

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 extension cords 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.