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1 7 ⁄4" CIRCULAR SAW MODEL G9906 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 2000 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. PRINTED IN CHINA 1 G9906 7 ⁄4" Circular Saw -2- 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 NOTICE about proper operation of the equipment. Safety Instructions For Power Tools 1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS PLACE and in working order. AWAY. All children and visitors 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND should be kept a safe distance from WRENCHES. Form habit of check- work area. ing to see that keys and adjusting 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD wrenches are removed from tool PROOF with padlocks, master before turning on. switches, or by removing starter 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. keys. Cluttered areas and benches invite 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the accidents. job better and safer at the rate for 4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS which it was designed. ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool tools in damp or wet locations, or or attachment to do a job for which it where any flammable or noxious was not designed. fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted. 1 G9906 7 ⁄4" Circular Saw -1- Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. for the tool. Make sure your exten- Keep tools sharp and clean for best sion cord is in good condition. and safest performance. Follow Conductor size should be in accor- instructions for lubricating and dance with the chart below. The changing accessories. amperage rating should be listed on 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser- the motor or tool nameplate. An vicing and changing accessories, undersized cord will cause a drop in such as blades, bits, cutters, and line voltage resulting in loss of power the like. and overheating. Your extension 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN- cord must also contain a ground wire TIONAL STARTING. Make sure and plug pin. Always repair or switch is in off position before plug- replace extension cords if they ging in. become damaged. 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCES- Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords SORIES. Consult the owner’s man- ual for recommended accessories. AMP LENGTH The use of improper accessories RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft may cause risk of injury. 0-6 18 16 16 7-10 18 16 14 18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. 11-12 16 16 14 Before further use of the tool, a 13-16 14 12 12 guard or other part that is damaged 17-20 12 12 10 should be carefully checked to 21-30 10 10 No determine that it will operate proper- ly and perform its intended function. 10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not Check for alignment of moving wear loose clothing, gloves, neck- parts, binding of moving parts, ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewel- breakage of parts, mounting, and ry which may get caught in moving any other conditions that may affect parts. Non-slip footwear is recom- its operation. A guard or other part mended. Wear protective hair cover- that is damaged should be properly ing to contain long hair. repaired or replaced. 11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eye- glasses only have impact resistant No list of safety guidelines can be lenses, they are NOT safety glass- complete. Every shop environment is es. different. Always consider safety 12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a first, as it applies to your individual vise to hold work when practical. It’s working conditions. Use this and safer than using your hand and frees other machinery with caution and both hands to operate tool. respect. Failure to do so could result 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper in serious personal injury, damage to footing and balance at all times. equipment or poor work results. 1 -2- G9906 7 ⁄4" Circular Saw INTRODUCTION Commentary We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model The specifications, details, and pho- G9906 Circular Saw. The Model G9906 is tographs in this manual represent the part of a growing Grizzly family of fine Model G9906 as supplied when the manu- power tools. When used according to the al was prepared. However, owing to guidelines set forth in this manual, you can Grizzly’s policy of continuous improve- expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable ment, changes may be made at any time operation and proof of Grizzly’s commit- with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. If ment to customer satisfaction. you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address 1 The Model G9906 is a 7 ⁄4" electric circular below: saw that is capable of a wide variety of operations. An 18-tooth carbide tipped Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C blade driven by a 1 HP motor at 4600 /O Technical Documentation RPM makes the toughest cutting job a P.O. Box 2069 simple task. Blade depth can be easily Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 adjusted using the graduated scale, and Most importantly, we stand behind our the blade can be tilted for bevel cuts up to tools. If you have any service questions or 45°. The saw can be equipped with vari- parts requests, please call or write us at ous blades used to cut through wood, the location listed below. plastic and concrete. A number of blades for the Model G9906 saw are available Grizzly Industrial, Inc. through the Grizzly catalog. 2406 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 We are pleased to provide this manual Phone: (570) 546-9663 with the Model G9906. It was written to Fax: (800) 438-5901 encourage safety considerations and E-Mail: [email protected] guide you through general operating pro- Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com cedures and maintenance. It represents our effort to produce the best documenta- tion possible. To operate this, or any power tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with its character- istics as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G9906 will be time well spent. DO NOT operate this machine until you are completely familiar with the contents of this manual. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety proce- dures. If you do not understand some- thing, DO NOT operate the machine. 1 G9906 7 ⁄4" Circular Saw -3- OPERATIONS Before You Start Setting the Edge Guide Please take the time to familiarize yourself 1. Loosen the edge guide set knob with the controls of your new saw. Below located on the top leading edge of are listed the names of controls and fea- the saw base. tures found on the saw. Please refer to 2. Insert the edge guide in the slot just Fig. 1 below the retaining screw. 3. Slide the edge guide until it is insert- ed through a slot provided on the left FIG 1 hand side of the saw base. Dust Angle 4. Determine the width of cut needed Port Gauge for your project and slide the edge guide using the scale provided. 5. Tighten the edge guide set knob. 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 inac- Retractable Edge Guide curately. Blade Guard Set Knob Adjust saw base so that approximate- 1 Cutting Depth and ly ⁄4" of the blade is exposed past the thickness of the workpiece to help Adjustment avoid potential kick-back. 1. Loosen the silver knob to the left and below the hand grip. 2. Pull or push the saw base to expose The Model G9906 was specifically more or less saw blade. designed for cutting wood, plastic 3. To check the depth of cut, compare and concrete. Do not modify and/or the blade depth to the workpiece use this machine for any other pur- thickness and adjust saw base until pose. Modifications or improper use 1 approximately ⁄4" of the blade is of this tool will void the warranty. If exposed past the thickness of the you are confused about any aspect workpiece. of this machine, DO NOT use it until 4. Tighten the lock knob. you have answered all your ques- tions. Serious personal injury may occur. 1 -4- G9906 7 ⁄4" Circular Saw OPERATIONS, CONT’D Guide Notches Operating the Saw The saw is provided with two guide notch- 1. Ensure the blade is secure. es for either 45° or 90° cuts. These are 2. Grasp the hand grip with one hand.