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51⁄8" 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
SAFETY
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
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 progres-
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 equipment.
NOTICE
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of check-
ing to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before turning on.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD
PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter
keys.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
4. 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.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool
or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
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G8598 51⁄8'' Cordless Trim Saw
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep prop-
for the charger. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
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.
er footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for
best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing and changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNIN-
TENTIONAL STARTING. Make
sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCES-
SORIES. Consult the owner’s
manual for recommended acces-
sories. The use of improper acces-
sories may cause risk of injury.
AMP
RATING
0-6
LENGTH
50ft
16
25ft
18
18
16
14
12
10
100ft
16
14
14
12
7-10
16
16
12
12
11-12
13-16
17-20
21-30
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is dam-
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.
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No
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10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, 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.
11. 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.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER
OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
12. 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.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY
1. Remove battery pack before
area. Never reach under workpiece
changing blade, adjusting or ser-
vicing trim saw.
while blade is in motion.
4. Know how to avoid kick-back.
Kick-back occurs when blade
begins to stall causing the saw to be
propelled at the operator.
2. 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.
5. Never saw into a wall or work-
piece without first determining if
obstructions exist. Look for nails, plumb-
ing and electrical wires before starting.
3. Keep hands away from cutting
1. Read all instructions and warn-
ings on the battery and charger
before charging the battery.
7. 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.
2. Charge only using the supplied
charger and battery. Do not use
with other batteries, chargers or trim
saws.
8. 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.
3. Do not expose battery or charger
to wet or rainy conditions.
Moisture greatly increases the risk
of a shock hazard.
4. 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.
9. Charger is designed to operate at
110-120 volts. Never try to plug
into any circuit that is 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.
5. 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.
6. Do not throw battery in fire.
Combustion of some of the batter-
ies’ component materials can cause
toxic fumes and possible 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.
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G8598 51⁄8" 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.
Fig.1 Cordless tool kit contents.
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 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.
Fig 1. Inserting battery into the charger.
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.
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.
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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 &
5.
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
edge guide, locks edge guide to pre-
determined distance from blade.
Dust Port: The 17⁄16" port helps to clear
chips from workpiece.
Guide Notch: Provides a visual guide for
following a line through a cut.
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BEFORE YOU START, CONT’D
Fig 4. Blade side view.
Fig 5. Handle side view.
From Figure 4:
From Figure 5:
Blade Retaining Screw: Secures blade
Hand Grip: Main handle for supporting
to saw.
the saw when making a cut.
Arbor Washer: Used to stabilize blade.
Trigger Lock Out: Safety device that
keeps the saw from accidental start-
up.
Blade Guard: Protects operator from
blade.
Trigger: Starts and runs saw after trigger
Blade Guard Handle: Used to lift blade
guard out of the way for blind cuts or
when replacing blade.
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.
Saw Base: Supports saw through cuts.
Edge Guide: Allows cutting along the
edge of material from predetermined
point.
Battery: 18 volt battery for use with this
saw.
Positive Stop Screw: Adjusts so that
base stops at 90° to blade.
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OPERATION
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
Always remove battery from unit
before changing the blade, adjusting
or servicing. Failure to observe this
fundamental rule will result in serious
personal injury.
(in
a
clockwise rotation) while
depressing the black button previous-
ly mentioned.
6. Install the 4mm Allen® wrench into
the trim saw body for safe keeping.
Trim saw blades are sharp. Use care
when handling. Blades may cut or
nick fingers or hands causing lacera-
tions, disfigurement or disability.
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 may cause
serious personal injury.
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.
Fig 6. Installing blade.
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OPERATION, CONT’D
Cutting Depth Adjustment:
1.
2.
Remove battery.
Loosen the black knob to the left and
below the hand grip.
3.
4.
Pull or push the saw base to expose
more or less saw blade.
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 & 5.
Fig 7. Depth of cut adjusted correctly.
5.
Tighten the black lock knob.
with any carbide teeth.
5.
6.
Adjust the base so that the edge of
the square contacts the the full face
of the exposed part of the blade.
Adjust saw base so that only one-half of
a tip of one tooth on the blade is
exposed past the thickness of the work-
Tighten the angle locking knob.
Fine Tuning Angle of Blade:
1.
2.
Remove battery.
Adjust the depth of cut so that all of
the blade is exposed below the saw
base.
3.
4.
Loosen the black knob located on the
leading edge of the saw.
1 0
Rotate the saw so the exposed por-
tion of the blade is up. Place a small
square on the base and butt it up
against the blade. Take care that the
square does not come into contact
Fine tuning
screw
Fig 8. Base angle adjustment.
Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which 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).
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OPERATION, CONT’D
7.
The arrow in Fig.5 is pointing to a
Guide Notch and Scale:
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.
The trim saw is provided with 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.
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 Blade Angle:
Setting the Edge Guide:
1.
2.
Loosen the angle locking knob.
1.
2.
Remove battery.
Rotate the saw base until the index
pointer is at the desired angle and
tighten knob.
Loosen the retaining screw on the
right hand side of the leading edge of
the saw base.
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.
3.
4.
Insert the edge guide in the slot just
below the retaining screw.
Slide the edge guide until it is insert-
ed through a slot provided on the left
hand side of the saw base.
5.
6.
Determine the width of cut needed
for your project and slide the edge
guide using the scale provided.
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.
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OPERATION, CONT’D
7. Pull the trigger to activate the trim
saw.
8. Slowly feed saw through the cut.
The potential for injury using this
device is great. Use extreme caution
and care when operating, adjusting and
maintaining this saw. Failure to observe
safe handling practices will result in
serious personal injury.
9. Let go of the trigger when finished
with the cut.
Avoid kickback hazards! If saw motor
stalls during cut release the trigger
immediately. Determine the cause of
the problem and rectify before continu-
ing cut.
Inserting Battery Into Trim Saw
1. Insert the battery into the handle of
the trim saw so that the long end is
forward. The battery 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.
Fig 9. Proper Holding Grip.
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.
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OPERATING TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspect the trim saw before use. Run the
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.
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.
Know your worksite. Only saw as deep
as necessary. Check behind walls
for for wires, other electrical hazards,
or plumbing.
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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 because 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:
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again
soon.
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NOTES
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9. How many of the machines checked above are
Grizzly? ____________
1. How did you learn about us?
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___Other__________________________
___Card Deck
10. Which portable/hand held power tools do you own?
Check all that apply.
___Belt Sander
___Biscuit Joiner
___Circular Saw
___Detail Sander
___Drill/Driver
___Orbital Sander
___Palm Sander
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___Router
2. What is your annual household income?
___$20,000-$29,999
___$30,000-$39,999
___$40,000-$49,999
___$50,000-$59,999
___$60,000-$69,999
___$70,000-$79,999
___$80,000-$89,999
___$90,000 +
___Miter Saw
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3. What is your age group?
___20-29
11. What machines/supplies would you like Grizzly
Industrial to carry?
___50-59
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___70 +
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___12" Table Saw
___12" Jointer
___Radial Arm Saw
___Panel Saw
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4. How long have you been a woodworker?
___Paint & Finishing Supplies
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___Other_________________________________
5. How would you rank your woodworking skills?
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12. What new accessories would you like Grizzly
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6. What stationary woodworking tools do you own?
Check all that apply.
___Builders Hardware
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___Drum Sander
___Dust Collector
___Spindle Sander
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13. What other companies do you purchase your tools
and supplies from?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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___Horiz.Boring Machine
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___Other______________________________
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___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe
___Yes
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___8" Table Saw
___Scroll Saw
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___8" - 10" Bandsaw
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