5 HP 1-1/4” INDUSTRIAL SHAPER
WITH DIGITAL READOUT
MODEL: KC-366SH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS INDUSTRIAL SHAPER
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
KING CANADA TOOLS
FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.
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 purshase 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 serviced 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.
NOTE TO 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. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
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GENERAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VOLTAGEWARNING: Before connecting the machine to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as
that specified on the nameplate. A power source with voltage greater than specified can result in SERIOUSINJURY to the user - as well as
damage the machine. If in doubt DONOTPLUGINTHETOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate is harmful to the motor.
1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to
the machine. Learn its application and limitations as well as its
specific potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE MACHINE.
This machine 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 the machine before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor
is clean and not slippery due to wax and dust build-up.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use machinery in damp or wet locations or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
Use padlocks, master switches or remove starter keys.
9. USE PROPER SPEED.
A machine will do a better and safer job when operated at the
proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the machine 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 eyeglasses
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 MACHINE WITH CARE.
Keep machine clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT MACHINE.
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 machine tips over. Do not store
materials such that it is necessary to stand on the machine to
reach them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the machine, 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 machine running until it
comes to a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAPERS
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and
installed according to the instructions.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another
qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this
machine.
3. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Check to see that
they are in place, secured, and working correctly.
4. KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS away from the cutter.
5. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece contacting the
cutter.
6. KEEP CUTTERS SHARP and free from rust and pitch.
7. PROPERLY SECURE THE CUTTERS before starting the machine.
8. DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-HAND. Use the
fence for straight-shaping, miter gauge for end-shaping and rub
collars for curve-shaping.
9. DO NOT FEED A WORKPIECE that is warped, contains knots, or
is embedded with foreign objects (nails, staples, etc.).
10. NEVER RUN A WORKPIECE between the fence and the cutter.
11. USE A MITER GAUGE and a clamp attachment for end shaping
whenever possible. Remove the fence during this operation.
12. FEED WORKPIECE against cutter rotation (Fig.1).
13. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing
accessories, before adjusting or changing setups, or when making
repairs.
14. NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON” before clearing the table of
all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
15. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS
where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the cutter.
16. ADJUST THE FENCE HALVES so that the cutter opening is
never more than is required to clear the cutter.
17. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly or set-up work on the
table/work area when the machine is running.
18. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the machine is
running.
19. NEVER ADJUST THE FENCE while the machine is running.
Rotation direction
Feed
FIGURE 1
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!
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: YOUR INDUSTRIAL SHAPER MUST BE CONNECTED
TO A 220V, 20-AMP. MINIMUM BRANCH CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO
CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM SHOCK
OR FIRE.
GROUNDING
This Industrial Shaper 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. 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 MAINTAIN PROPER GROUNDING OF YOUR
INDUSTRIAL SHAPER, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE PLUG
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER.
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 INDUSTRIAL
SHAPER 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.
220V OPERATION
A plug and power cord is not provided with this Industrial Shaper.
You may either connect the proper UL/CSA listed plug or hardwire
the machine directly to your electrical panel provided there is a
disconnect near the machine for the operator. The plug and the
required wall outlet are illustrated in Fig.2.
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING! IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE AN EXTENSION
CORD, BUT IF IT IS NECESSARY, READ THE FOLLOWING.
Starting and Stopping the Industrial Shaper
This Industrial Shaper comes with an easy access control panel with
spindle height digital readout (A) Fig.4, On button (B), emergency
stop button (C) and forward/reverse switch (D).
To turn the machine “On” press the On button (B). To stop the
machine, push the red emergency stop button (C). Once you push
down on the emergency stop button, twist the button clockwise until
it pops up, only then will you be able to restart the machine.
PROPERLY GROUNDED
220V 20 AMP. OUTLET
CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING PRONG
FIGURE 2
LENGTH OF
EXTENSION CORD
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
WIRE GAUGE REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
220V LINES
NO.16
NO.14
NO.12
FIGURE 3
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.
Depending on the length of extension cord needed, use the table
(Fig.3) to determine the minimum wire gauge (A.W.G-American Wire
Gauge). 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 thickness must be increased proportionately in order to deliver
ample voltage to the Industrial Shaper motor. The smaller the gauge
of the extension cord, the thicker it will be in diameter. Refer to Fig.3
for wire length and size.
FIGURE 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INDUSTRIAL SHAPER
Getting to know your Industrial Shaper
1. Raising/lowering handwheel
2. Handwheel lock knob
3. Table inserts
4. Spindle (3/4” or 1-1/4”)
5. Left fence
6. Miter gauge
7. Safety guard lock knob (1 of 2)
8. Safety guard
9. Control panel
10. Forward/reverse switch
11. On button
12. Emergency stop button
13. Spindle height digital readout
14. Featherboard
15. Right fence
16. Table
17. Starter pin
18. Door latch
19. Mobile base lock knob (1 of 2)
20. Infeed ram fin adjustment knob
21. Fence adjustment knob
22. Infeed fence lock handle
23. Upper guard lock knob (1 of 2)
24. Upper guard
25. Feather board lock handle
26. Fence side-to-side adjusting lock knob (1 of 2)
27. Outfeed fence lock handle
28. Fence assembly lock knob (1 of 2)
29. Outfeed ram fin adjustment knob
30. Fence 4” dust chute
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL KC-366SH
Spindle diameter 3/4”, 1-1/4”
Spindle speeds 5,000, 7,000 & 10,000 RPM
Table size 39-5/16” x 31-7/16”
Spindle openings on table 2-1/2”, 4-1/8”, 5-11/16”, 7-1/4”
Spindle length (3/4”) 3-7/8”, (1-1/4”) 5-7/8
Under nut capacity (3/4”) 4”, (1-1/4”) 6”
Table height 36-1/2”
Motor 5 HP, 18 Amp.
Voltage 220V, 1 phase, 60 Hz
Assembled dimensions (LxWxH)/weight 39-5/16” x 34” x 54-1/2” / 640 lbs
Package dimensions (LxWxH)/weight 42” x 41” x 43” / 720 lbs
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
UNPACKING, CLEANING AND SETTING UP
This Industrial Shaper weighs approximately 640 pounds. Do not overexert yourself while unpacking or moving this machine. The Industrial
Shaper is bolted to the wooden base, remove hex. bolts and 90º plates and use a forklift or heavy-duty pallet truck to lift the Industrial Shaper
off the base. Once placed on a level floor, the shaper can easily be moved from workplace to workplace using the built-in mobile base.
All the unpainted surfaces and a few painted ones are coated with a preservative oil, which prevents rust and corrosion during shipping. This
coating must be removed with paint thinner (mineral spirits) and a good supply of paper towels. DONOTuse gasoline, lacquer thinner,
acetone or any other highly-flammable solvents. They increase the risk of fire or explosion and they don’t work any better. Do not use
chlorinated solvents, such as perchloroethelene. These will lift the paint and ruin the shaper’s finish. Any solvent that cuts grease should not be
used to clean rubber or plastic parts. Clean in a well ventilated area and dispose
of soiled towels in a proper manner to avoid fire and environmental damage.
It is recommended to set your shaper on a level surface capable to take a
uniform distributed load of 100 pounds per square foot. Concrete floors and
commercial hardwood floors should be satisfactory, but lighter residential wood
floors may require some reinforcement to handle the load.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
Mounting the fence
1. Place the fence assembly (A) Fig.5 on the table (B) as shown. Line up the
fence grooves with the two location plates (C) secured to the table. Lift the
fence assembly and place it over the two location plates (C).
2. Secure the fence assembly to the table using two large lock knobs and
washers (D). Insert the large lock knobs and washers through the two slots
(E) on each side. Partially thread the large lock knobs and washers into two
mounting holes (F) on the table. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Turn the micro-adjust knob (G) on the bracket to position the fence all the way
to the rear.
5. Tighten the two large lock knobs and washers (D) enough to prevent the fence
from moving.
FIGURE 5
Adjusting controls of the fence assembly (Fig.6):
A – Fence assembly lock knobs – They secure fence assembly to table.
B – Fence micro-adjustment knob – Turn micro-adjustment knob to move fence
assembly forward or backward.
C – Lock handles – They secure the infeed and outfeed fences.
D – Infeed/outfeed ram micro-adjust dials – Turn infeed or outfeed ram
micro-adjust dial for fine adjustment of the infeed or outfeed fence.
E – Lock knobs – Loosen for side to side adjustment of infeed or outfeed fence.
F – Lock knobs – Loosen for vertical adjustment of safety guard.
G – Lock knobs – Loosen for forward/backward adjustment of the safety guard.
Mounting the control panel in upright position
1. The control panel (A) Fig.7 comes installed in the down position for transport
purposes.
2. Loosen and remove the 4 cap screws (B), pivot the control panel arm (C) to
the upright position as shown and secure control panel arm to the rear of the
table using the same 4 cap screws (B).
3. Loosen lock knob (D) Fig.7 and pivot the control panel towards the front of the
machine. Retighten lock knob.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7