Grizzly Saw G8599 User Manual

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18V CORDLESS  
RECIPROCATING SAW  
MODEL G8599  
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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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.  
10  
No  
10  
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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CHARGING SAFETY  
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and  
explosion.  
warnings on the battery and charg-  
er 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  
2. CHARGE ONLY USING THE SUP-  
PLIED CHARGER AND BAT-  
TERY. Do not use with other batter-  
ies, chargers or cordless equip-  
ment.  
charger  
needs  
replacement.  
Charger should be serviced by a  
qualified electrical technician only.  
3. DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY OR  
CHARGER TO WET OR RAINY  
CONDITIONS. Moisture greatly  
increases the risk of a shock haz-  
ard.  
8. CHARGER 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.  
4. DO NOT TOUCH BATTERY  
POLES with any conductive materi-  
als. Touching any two poles at the  
same time causes a short condition  
and can cause sparks, electrical  
shock or fire.  
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  
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  
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED  
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.  
Consult your local Yellow Pages direc-  
tory 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 Reciprocating Saw  
Battery Pack  
Charging Stand  
4 mm Allen®  
Coarse Tooth Saw Blade  
(for wood cutting)  
Fine Tooth Saw Blade  
(for metal cutting)  
Fig 1. Cordless tool kit contents.  
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 recharging. Follow the  
instructions below to charge your battery.  
Battery charging with the standard  
charger :  
1. Plug the power cord for the charger  
into the 110/120V outlet.  
2. Insert the battery into the charger.  
The battery fits into the oval recess in  
only one way. Do not force the bat-  
tery. Insert until it locks into place.  
Fig 2. Battery into charging stand.  
3. The red LED light on the charging unit  
will come on when the battery begins  
its charging cycle.  
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. Charge battery for 3-5 hours for a full  
charge from a fully depleted condi-  
tion. The red LED will not go off until  
the battery is removed from the  
charger base.  
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OPERATION  
Any time the battery is installed in the  
saw the reciprocating blade will acti-  
vate when the trigger is depressed.  
Before making any adjustments or  
when changing blades always  
remove the battery first. Failure to  
observe this will lead to serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Inserting and Removing Saw  
Blades:  
Fig 3. Always use correct shank profile.  
1. Remove the Battery and lock the trig-  
ger lock located above the trigger. It is  
locked when the button is depressed  
from the right hand side of the saw.  
2. Use the 4mm Allen® Wrench supplied  
to loosen the cap screw located in the  
slot on the right hand side of the saw.  
While it is not required to remove the  
screw, it does need to be turned 3 or  
four times to allow blades to be  
exchanged. Please note the locating  
pin under the jaw clamp. (Figure 3).  
3. Remove the blade and replace with  
blade that has appropriate shank pro-  
file (see Figure 4). Make sure the  
blade has the correct tooth count per  
inch for the job to be done.  
Blade Locating  
Pin  
Fig 4. Blade Clamp Assembly.  
4. Tighten the screw while insuring the  
locating pin remains in the hole pro-  
vided for it in the blade.5.  
Inserting Battery Into Saw  
1. Insure the trigger lock is in the locked  
Always check to see if the blade is  
secure after the cap screw is tight.  
Grasp the back side of the blade (the  
side without teeth) and gently try to  
move it side to side and back and  
forth. If the blade is found to be loose  
remove the screw and reposition the  
blade.  
position.  
2. Insert the battery into the handle of  
the saw so that the long end is for-  
ward. The battery will only install in  
one orientation.  
3. Make sure the securing clasps on  
either side of the saw base engage  
with the clips on the battery compart-  
ment.  
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OPERATION, CONT’D  
Choosing the Right Blade:  
Stroke Length and Material  
Thickness:  
The rule of thumb for choosing a blade for  
a given application is that the harder  
and/or thinner the material the more teeth  
per inch is required. A list of TPI and mate-  
rials to be cut follows.  
The length of stroke for the G8599  
Cordless Reciprocating Saw is 8". When  
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material thickness exceeds 78" the blade is  
unable to evacuate the chips being pro-  
duced. Therefore, when cutting materials  
7
TPI  
24  
14  
10⁄14  
10  
Material  
that are thicker than 8" it may be neces-  
Sheet Metal / Stainless  
Metal / Wood w/ Nails  
Soft Metals / Wood  
Wood  
sary to "clear the blade" occasionally.  
Simply let go of the trigger and allow the  
blade to come to a complete stop. Extract  
the blade from the cut and the chips  
should fall away. Insert the blade into the  
cut and continue cutting.  
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Rough Cut Wood  
Choosing the Blade Speed:  
Blade speed is controlled by the trigger.  
The more the trigger is depressed the  
faster the blade reciprocates. This allows  
speed control from 0-2800 RPM.  
Never extract or insert the blade into  
workpiece with the blade in motion.  
Serious personal injury will occur.  
Lock Switch  
Using the right blade and blade speed will  
allow faster cutting operation, longer blade  
life and will prolong the life of the saw. The  
rule of thumb is the harder and/or thicker  
the material the slower the speed should  
be. This will require practice on the part of  
the operator. If blade seems to dull quickly  
replace and use slower blade speed. If cut-  
ting wood, most species allow faster  
speeds.  
Cap Screw  
Speed  
Trigger  
Fig 5. Location of controls.  
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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OPERATING TIPS AND MAINTENANCE  
Operating Guides and Tips  
Maintenance  
Avoid overloading the saw. Always use  
sharp blades. Do not apply exces-  
sive pressure to the saw while using.  
If the speed drops abnormally,  
decrease pressure immediately. If  
the blade stops abruptly or becomes  
locked, release the trigger at once.  
Extract the blade and determine  
what occured to cause this and recti-  
fiy.  
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 saw are not user  
serviceable. Repair should always be  
undertaken by a qualified electrical repair  
technician.  
Keep the saw free from dirt and grease.  
Always store it in a dry place, preferably in  
the case that is supplied.  
Ensure the safety of the workplace.  
Insure the saw blade will not pass  
through bench or saw horse that  
workpiece may be on. Securely fix  
smaller objects to be sawn, fastened  
in a vise or otherwise clamp to avoid  
injury. Do not attempt to hold work  
piece by hand.  
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. Battery must be recycled or  
disposed or properly. Refer to the Grizzly  
catalog for replacement batteries.  
Avoid blade pinch. Saw blades may  
become pinched while cutting a  
workpiece that is improperly support-  
ed, very thick workpieces or when  
several workpieces are loosely  
stacked. Know how to avoid these  
situations to minimize risk of damage  
to the saw, saw blade or personal  
injury.  
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.  
Inspect the 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.  
Know your worksite. Only cut as deep as  
necessary. Check behind walls for  
for wires, other electrical hazards, or  
plumbing.  
Use accessories properly. Use the right  
blade for the job. Be aware of blade  
TPI necessary for the type and thick-  
ness of the material. Use the appro-  
priate blade speed- when in doubt  
slow the blade speed.  
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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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WARRANTY CARD  
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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.  
9. How many of the machines checked above are  
Grizzly? ____________  
1. How did you learn about us?  
___Advertisement  
___Friend  
___Catalog  
___World Wide Web  
___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  
___Portable Planer  
___Saber Saw  
___Reciprocating Saw  
___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  
___Other_________________________________  
3. What is your age group?  
___20-29  
11. What machines/supplies would you like Grizzly  
Industrial to carry?  
___50-59  
___60-69  
___70 +  
___30-39  
___40-49  
___12" Table Saw  
___12" Jointer  
___Radial Arm Saw  
___Panel Saw  
___Lumber  
___Brass Hardware  
4. How long have you been a woodworker?  
___Paint & Finishing Supplies  
___Contractor’s Supplies  
___0 - 2 Years  
___2 - 8 Years  
___8 - 20 Years  
___20+ Years  
___Combination Planer/Jointer  
___Other_________________________________  
5. How would you rank your woodworking skills?  
___Simple  
___Advanced  
___Intermediate  
___Master Craftsman  
12. What new accessories would you like Grizzly  
Industrial to carry?  
6. What stationary woodworking tools do you own?  
Check all that apply.  
___Builders Hardware  
___Fasteners  
___Hand Tools  
___Air Compressor  
___Band Saw  
___Panel Saw  
___Planer  
___Wood Components  
___Other_________________________________  
___Drill Press  
___Power Feeder  
___Radial Arm Saw  
___Shaper  
___Jointer  
___Lathe  
___Drum Sander  
___Dust Collector  
___Spindle Sander  
___Table Saw  
13. What other companies do you purchase your tools  
and supplies from?  
_________________________________________  
_________________________________________  
_________________________________________  
___Mortiser  
___Wide Belt Sander  
___Horiz.Boring Machine  
___Vacuum Veneer Press  
14. Do you think your purchase represents good value?  
___Other______________________________  
___Yes  
___No  
7. How many of your woodworking machines are  
Grizzly? _____________  
15. Would you recommend Grizzly to a friend?  
___Yes ___No  
8. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all  
that apply.  
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.  
___1"x42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder  
___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe  
___Yes  
___No  
___8" Table Saw  
___Scroll Saw  
___Spindle/Belt Sander ___Mini Jointer  
___10"-12"Thickness Planer  
___8" - 10" Bandsaw  
___Disc/Belt Sander  
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