Grizzly G8598 User Manual
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
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51⁄8" CORDLESS TRIM SAW
MODEL G8598
INSTRUCTION SHEET
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SAFETY
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
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.
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 progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD
PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter
keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool
or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
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.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
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.
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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
for the charger. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
Conductor size should be in accordance 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
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
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.
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
AMP LENGTH
RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep prop-
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 TOOLSbefore ser-
vicing and changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make
sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s
manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged 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, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER
OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY
1. Read all instructions and warn-
ings on the battery and charger
before charging the battery.
2. Charge only using the supplied
charger and battery. Do not use
with other batteries, chargers or trim
saws.
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.
5. Do not store battery with conductive 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 batteries’ component materials can cause
toxic fumes and possible explosion.
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 replacement. Charger should be serviced
by a qualified electrical technician
only.
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.
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.
1. Remove battery pack before
changing blade, adjusting or servicing trim saw.
2. Keep guards in place and maintained 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.
3. Keep hands away from cutting
area. Never reach under workpiece
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.
5. Never saw into a wall or workpiece without first determining if
obstructions exist. Look for nails, plumbing and electrical wires before starting.
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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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 capacity 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 outlet 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 qualified 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 battery from the charger upon completion of the charge cycle.
Never leave a battery unattended while charging. While charging will make the battery and
charging unit warm, if it
becomes hot to the touch, disconnect the charger immediately. There is a possibility of fire
hazard. Have the battery and
charging unit checked by a qualified electrical service technician.
Fig.1 Cordless tool kit contents.
Fig 1. Inserting battery into the charger.
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