Grizzly G8598 Cordless Saw User Manual
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1. z Industrial Wie WWW GRIZZLY COM 5 CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL G8598 INSTRUCTION SHEET COPYRIGHT 1999 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC 1821 VALENCIA ST BELLINGHAM WA 98227 WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC NOVEMBER 1999 PRINTED IN CHINA 4 amp WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemical are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles A DANGER AWARNING A CAUTION NOTIC SAFETY WARNING For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Eguipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages The progres2. 12 What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry _ Builders Hardware _ Fasteners Wood Components Other Hand Tools 13 What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from 14 Do you think your purchase represents good value Yes No 15 Would you recommend Grizzly to a friend Yes No 16 Would you allow us to use your name as a refer ence for Grizzly customers in your area Note We never use names more than three times Yes No 17 Comments G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw 16 Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend Name Street City FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC P O BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 2069 TAPE ALONG EDGES PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE
3. WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial Inc warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of main tenance This is Grizzly s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are here by limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants In no event shall Grizzly s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental con tingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the carton We will not accept any item back without this number Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time be
4. saw before using to ensure all parts are running smoothly and there are no abnormal sounds or sparks If any defect is found have unit serviced Match your feed rate to the material Use a lower rate of feeding the saw through the material when cutting hard materials In softer material such as drywall or soft woods you can feed the saw faster Know your worksite Only saw as deep as necessary Check behind walls for for wires other electrical hazards or plumbing 13 Maintenance Your cordless power tool will give you hun dreds of hours of operation time before ever needing service The electrical com ponents of this cordless trim saw are not user serviceable Repair should always be undertaken by a qualified electrical repair technician Keep the trim saw free from dirt and grease Always store it in a dry place preferably in the case that is supplied The battery will require periodic recharg ing and eventually replacement after it has exceeded its recharge life approximately 800 1000 recharge cycles You will notice extended charging times or shortened operation time as the battery experiences more cycles Refer to the Grizzly catalog for replacement batteries AWARNING Disassembly and improper reassem bly of this device can result in electri cal shock danger Always have this device serviced by an qualified elec trical repair technician Serious injury will result G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw
5. may cause serious personal injury Fig 6 Installing blade G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw OPERATION CONT D Cutting Depth Adjustment 1 Remove battery 2 Loosen the black knob to the left and below the hand grip 3 Pull or push the saw base to expose more or less saw blade 4 To check the depth of cut compare the blade depth to the workpiece thickness and adjust saw base until one half of one tip of a tooth is exposed past the workpiece Refer to Figure 4 amp 5 5 Tighten the black lock knob Fig 7 Depth of cut adjusted correctly AWARNING Adjust saw base so that only one half of with any carbide teeth 5 Adjust the base so that the edge of the square contacts the the full face of the exposed part of the blade a tip of one tooth on the blade is 6 Tighten the angle locking knob exposed past the thickness of the work Fine Tuning Angle of Blade Remove battery 2 Adjust the depth of cut so that all of the blade is exposed below the saw base 3 Loosen the black knob located on the leading edge of the saw 4 Rotate the saw so the exposed por tion of the blade is up Place a small Hic Fine tuning square on the base and butt it up screw against the blade Take care that the square does not come into contact Fig 8 Base angle adjustment AWARNING Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which
6. sion of symbols is described below Remember that safety messages by them selves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident pre vention measures Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the eguipment WARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of check ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist Keep work area well lighted 5 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGH
7. T TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw AWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD 13 for the charger Make sure your extension cord is in good condition 14 Conductor size should be in accor dance with the chart below The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords DON T OVERREACH Keep prop er footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser vicing and changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNIN TENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCES SORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended acces sories The use of improper acces sories may cause risk of injury CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is dam AMP LENGTH RATING 25ft 5oft 100ft o6 18 16 16 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing
8. ars _ 20 Years How would you rank your woodworking skills Simple _ Advanced Intermediate ___ Master Craftsman What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply Air Compressor ___ Panel Saw Band Saw Planer Drill Press Power Feeder Drum Sander Radial Arm Saw Dust Collector Shaper Spindle Sander ___Jointer ___ Table Saw ___Lathe ____Mortiser ___ Wide Belt Sander ___ Horiz Boring Machine ___ Vacuum Veneer Press Other How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply ___1 x42 Belt Sander ___6 8 Grinder 5 8 Drill Press Mini Lathe 8 Table Saw 8 10 Bandsaw Scroll Saw ___Disc Belt Sander ___Spindle Belt Sander Mini Jointer ___10 12 Thickness Planer Other 9 How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly 10 Which portable hand held power tools do you own Check all that apply ___ Belt Sander Orbital Sander Biscuit Joiner ___ Palm Sander ___Circular Saw ___ Portable Planer Detail Sander ___ Saber Saw Drill Driver _ Reciprocating Saw ___Miter Saw Router Other 11 What machines supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry 12 Table Saw Radial Arm Saw 12 Jointer ___ Panel Saw ___ Brass Hardware ___Lumber ___Paint amp Finishing Supplies ___Contractor s Supplies ____ Combination Planer Jointer Other
9. can cause eye injury Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equip ment Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw 10 OPERATION CONT D 7 The arrow in Fig 5 is pointing to a screw that operates as a positive 90 stop It is secured with a jam nut Loosen the nut and turn the screw so that its contacts the base Do Not over tighten Over tightening this screw will cause the saw base to warp and will upset the angle of the blade 8 Loosen the screw on the index point er just to the left of the angle degree scale Rotate the pointer until it is lined up with the zero degree mark Retighten the screw Setting the Edge Guide 1 Remove battery 2 Loosen the retaining screw on the right hand side of the leading edge of the saw base 3 Insert the edge guide in the slot just below the retaining screw 4 Slide the edge guide until it is insert ed through a slot provided on the left hand side of the saw base 5 Determine the width of cut needed for your project and slide the edge guide using the scale provided 6 Tighten the retaining screw Always double check the distance between the tip of the blade to the inside edge of the edge guide Blade thicknesses can very causing the scale on the edge guide to read inaccurately 11 Guide Notch and Scale The trim saw is provided wit
10. cause they con stantly strive to achieve better quality equipment We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the man ual Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 546 9663 Fax 800 438 5901 E Mail techsupport grizzly com Web Site http www grizzly com Thank you again for your business and continued support We hope to serve you again soon G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw 14 15 NOTES G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw WARRANTY CARD Name Street City State Zip Phone Number E Mail FAX MODEL G8598 518 Cordless Trim Saw Order The following information is given on a voluntary basis It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services Of course all information is strictly confidential 1 How did you learn about us _ Advertisement Friend Catalog Gard Deck World Wide Web Other What is your annual household income ___ 20 000 29 999 _ __ 60 000 69 999 ___ 30 000 39 999 ___ 70 000 79 999 ___ 40 000 49 999 __ 80 000 89 999 ___ 50 000 59 999 _ 90 000 What is your age group _ 20 29 50 59 30 39 60 69 40 49 70 How long have you been a woodworker _ 0 2 Years ___8 20 Years _ 2 8 Ye
11. e adjusting or servicing Failure to observe this fundamental rule will result in serious personal injury A CAUTION Trim saw blades are sharp Use care when handling Blades may cut or nick fingers or hands causing lacera tions disfigurement or disability Removing and Installing Blades 1 Remove the Battery 2 Remove the 4mm Allen wrench from the left hand side of the trim saw body Insert the wrench into the blade retaining screw located at the center of the blade 3 Depress and hold the black button located between the blade guard and the handle grip Slowly turn the wrench counter clockwise viewed from the end of the screw until the black button depresses further and the blade is locked 4 Remove the screw and washer Retract the blade guard Note the ori entation of the teeth They are point ed at the saw base at the leading edge Be careful to avoid touching the saw teeth and slip the blade out of the saw 5 Insure the teeth on the new blade are in the correct orientation and place the blade on the arbor then the washer and screw Tighten the screw in a clockwise rotation while depressing the black button previous ly mentioned Install the 4mm Allen wrench into the trim saw body for safe keeping A CAUTION Before starting Trim Saw insure the wrench has been removed from the cap screw on the arbor If not removed the wrench could be pro pelled into the air and
12. ge guide locks edge guide to pre determined distance from blade Dust Port The 1746 port helps to clear chips from workpiece Guide Notch Provides a visual guide for following a line through a cut 7 G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw BEFORE YOU START CONT D Blade Guard Handle Fig 4 Blade side view From Figure 4 Blade Retaining Screw Secures blade to saw Arbor Washer Used to stabilize blade Blade Guard Protects operator from blade Blade Guard Handle Used to lift blade guard out of the way for blind cuts or when replacing blade Saw Base Supports saw through cuts Edge Guide Allows cutting along the edge of material from predetermined point G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw Hand Grip Stabilizing Hand Grip Trigger e Lock Battery Positive ii Stop Screw Fig 5 Handle side view From Figure 5 Hand Grip Main handle for supporting the saw when making a cut Trigger Lock Out Safety device that keeps the saw from accidental start up Trigger Starts and runs saw after trigger lock has been depressed Stabilizing Hand Grip Used in conjunc tion with hand grip to stabilize saw when making a cut 4mm Allen Wrench Used on blade retaining screw to install and remove blades Battery 18 volt battery for use with this saw Positive Stop Screw Adjusts so that base stops at 90 to blade OPERATION AWARNING Always remove battery from unit before changing the blad
13. gloves neck ties rings bracelets or other jewel ry which may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recom mended Wear protective hair cover ing to contain long hair ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glass es SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw aged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mount ing and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop ADDITIONAL SAFETY AWARNING Remove battery pack before changing blade adjusting or ser vicing trim saw Keep guards in place and main tained in good working order Never secure blade guard open Do not use trim saw if blade does not return so that blade is completely covered Keep hands away from cutting area Never reach under workpiece while blade is in motion Know how to avoid kick back Kick back occurs when blade begins to stall causing the saw to be p
14. h a Guide Notch and Scale These are located on the leading edge of the saw base The notch is used for following a line through a cut and the scale allows an off set reference from a cut It should be noted that these are provided for one blade thickness Blades without carbide teeth or with carbide teeth that are thinner or thicker may render the guide notch and scale inaccurate Setting Blade Angle 1 Loosen the angle locking knob 2 Rotate the saw base until the index pointer is at the desired angle and tighten knob 3 For best results always check the blade angle with a protractor or angle guide before making a cut Make a test cut into scrap lumber and check the angle of the cut Readjust as nec essary G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw OPERATION CONT D 7 Pull the trigger to activate the trim saw 8 Slowly feed saw through the cut AWARNING The potential for injury using this device is great Use extreme caution 9 Let go of the trigger when finished and care when operating adjusting and with the cut AWARNING Avoid kickback hazards If saw motor maintaining this saw Failure to observe safe handling practices will result in serious personal injury stalls during cut release the trigger immediately Determine the cause of the problem and rectify before continu Inserting Battery Into Trim Saw 1 Insert the battery into the handle of the trim saw so that the long end is forward The batte
15. not 110 120 volts Never modify or change the plug that is attached to the charger unit to attempt to plug into 220 volt This can cause serious electrical damage to the unit possible fire or explosion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Consult your local Yellow Pages directory under the category Recycling to locate a battery recycler in your area G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw BEFORE YOU START First review the contents of your cordless tool kit and familiarize yourself with the key components Figure 1 shows the contents of the kit Heavy Duty Case Cordless Trim saw Battery Pack Charging Stand Carbide Tipped Saw Blade 4mm Allen Wrench The battery in your new cordless power tool will not be fully charged when you receive it To maximize the storage capac ity of the battery it should be completely discharged then fully recharged 3 5 times For optimal life span completely discharge the battery before charging Follow the instructions below to charge your battery Battery charging with the 1 hour Smart charger 1 piece charger 1 Plug the charger into an appropriate 110 120V outlet 2 Insert the battery into the charger as in Figure 1 The battery fits into the oval recess in only one way Do not force the battery Insert until it locks into place 3 The green light over the word OFF on the control panel should come on If it doesn t make certain the wall out let
16. ropelled at the operator Never saw into a wall or work piece without first determining if obstructions exist Look for nails plumb ing and electrical wires before starting AWARNING Read all instructions and warn ings on the battery and charger before charging the battery Charge only using the supplied charger and battery Do not use with other batteries chargers or trim saws Do not expose battery or charger to wet or rainy conditions Moisture greatly increases the risk of a shock hazard Do not touch battery poles with any conductive materials Touching any two poles at the same time causes a short condition and can cause sparks or electrical shock Do not store battery with conduc tive materials Storing the battery in a box of screws or nails can cause shorting across the battery poles Do not throw battery in fire Combustion of some of the batter ies component materials can cause toxic fumes and possible explosion If charger light fails to come on check the incoming power supply If power source is okay then the fuse inside the charger needs replace ment Charger should be serviced by a qualified electrical technician only Charger plug has a polarized plug one prong is wider than the other Do not attempt to modify the plug Modifying the plug will result in a safety hazard and will void the warranty Charger is designed to operate at 110 120 volts Never try to plug into any circuit that is
17. ry will only install in one orientation 2 Make sure the securing clasps on either side of the trim saw base engage with the clips on the battery compartment Operating the Trim Saw 1 Insure the blade is secure and the battery is installed 2 Grasp the hand grip with one hand Use the hand you would use most often if you are right handed use the right 3 Grasp the stabilizing hand grip with the other hand 4 Place the leading edge of the saw on the edge of the board to be cut Align the guide notch to a reference line or the edge guide to the end of the board 5 Insure the blade will not contact the board during start up by pulling blade away from the edge of the board 6 With your middle finger slide the trig ger lock back towards the battery Fig 9 Proper Holding Grip G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw 12 OPERATING TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Operating Guides and Tips Avoid overloading the trim saw Always use sharp saw blades Do not apply excessive pressure to the trim saw while using If the speed drops abnormally decrease pressure immediately If the blade stops abruptly or becomes jammed release the trigger at once Ensure the safety of the workplace Clear the work area of all parts and debris that may cause injury by flying objects Securely fix the object to be sawn in a vise or otherwise clamp to avoid injury Do not attempt to hold workpiece by hand Inspect the trim saw before use Run the
18. you are plugged into is working If the outlet power is okay the fuse inside the charger may have blown Fuses should be replaced by a quali fied electrical technician 4 To begin charging press the SET button A steady red light over the word ON should come on indicating the battery is being charged 5 When the battery is fully charged the green light will come on and the unit will stop charging Remove the bat tery from the charger upon comple tion of the charge cycle G8598 5 Cordless Trim Saw CAUTION Never leave a battery unattend ed while charging While charg ing will make the battery and charging unit warm if it becomes hot to the touch dis connect the charger immediate ly There is a possibility of fire hazard Have the battery and charging unit checked by a qual ified electrical service techni cian BEFORE YOU START CONT D Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls of your new saw Below are listed the names of controls and fea tures found on the saw and an explanation of their function Please refer to Fig 3 4 amp 5 Edge Guide Lock Screw Dust Port E Lock Knob Saw Base Lock Knob Fig 3 Top view From Figure 3 Blade Lock Used to lock blade when installing or removing blades Saw Base Lock Knob Used when adjusting base height depth of cut Angle Lock Knob Used when changing angle of cut Edge Guide Lock Screw Used with ed
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