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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
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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.
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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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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
7
material thickness exceeds 7⁄8" 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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