Grizzly Saw G8994z User Manual

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VARIABLE SPEED JIG SAW  
MODEL G8994Z  
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.  
JUNE, 2001 PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
 
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 condi-  
tions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to con-  
vey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is  
described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate dan-  
ger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention 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  
WORKSHOP  
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.  
9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLU-  
ENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.  
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools  
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD  
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.  
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.  
Keep tools sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow  
instructions for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-  
vicing and changing accessories,  
such as blades, bits, cutters, and  
the like.  
17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-  
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure  
switch is in off position before plug-  
ging in.  
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCES-  
SORIES. Consult the owner’s man-  
ual for recommended accessories.  
The use of improper accessories  
may cause risk of injury.  
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords  
AMP  
RATING  
0-6  
LENGTH  
50ft  
16  
25ft  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
100ft  
16  
14  
14  
12  
19. CHECK  
DAMAGED  
PARTS.  
7-10  
16  
16  
12  
12  
Before further use of the tool, a  
guard or other part that is damaged  
should be carefully checked to  
determine that it will operate proper-  
ly 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.  
11-12  
13-16  
17-20  
21-30  
10  
No  
10  
11. 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.  
12. 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 the power off,  
and don’t leave tool until it comes to  
a complete stop.  
20. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED  
USERS TO RUN THIS TOOL  
WHILE UNSUPERVISED.  
13. 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.  
21. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE  
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP  
USING THE TOOL. Seek formal  
training or research books or maga-  
zines that specialize in power tools.  
14. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
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CONTROL LOCATION  
Control Location  
Specifications  
Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the key  
components and controls of the machine.  
These controls are called out later in the  
manual for their specific use when operat-  
ing the saw. Become familiar with the con-  
trols and all of the adjustments and set-  
tings before operating the jig saw.  
Speed: Variable from 0-3100 S.P.M.  
Motor Type: Universal Brush Motor  
Motor Power: 110V, 5.0 Amp  
Blade Orbit: 4 Settings  
Stroke Length: 1"  
Stroke Settings: Variable from 1 to 6  
Blade: T-Shank Mounting, 3" - 5"  
Blade Guide: Grooved Roller Bearing  
Dust Blower: 3 settings  
Footplate: Adjustable from +45˚ to -45˚  
Weight: 5.5 lbs  
Accessories Included: Footplate Wrench &  
Blade Lock Screwdriver  
Variable Speed Switch  
Trigger Lock  
Blade Locking  
Screw  
Stroke Rate Adjustment  
Blade Plunger  
Orbit Selector  
Chip Blower Lever  
Footplate  
Fig 1. Location of controls.  
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BLADE SELECTION  
Always select the correct saw blade for the  
3. The number of teeth per inch  
(T.P.I.) affects the smoothness  
and speed of the cut. A wood cut-  
ting blade for general purpose will  
usually have 6-10 T.P.I.; a metal  
cutting will have 12-20 T.P.I.  
Another factor is the tooth style  
and how the teeth are set (the  
amount the tooth is bent away  
from the plane of the blade). Most  
blade manufacturers provide  
guidelines on their packaging for  
the types of materials and speeds  
to use for a particular blade style.  
Review their guidelines carefully  
before choosing a blade for a par-  
ticular project.  
material being cut. The resulting cut will be  
cleaner and more accurate, and there will  
be less stress on the machine. This jig saw  
can be used to cut wood, metal or plastics  
depending upon the type of blade selected.  
The blades used must be of the T-shank  
style. Grizzly offers a variety of blade  
styles in the current catalog.  
A few points to remember in making your  
blade selection:  
1. The overall blade length will affect  
the thickness of material which  
can be cut. Most jig saw blades  
range in length from 3" to 5".  
2. The width of the blade (measured  
from the tip of one of the teeth to  
the back edge) affects how tight of  
a curve can be cut. A 316" wide  
blade will cut a tighter circle than a  
3
8" wide one.  
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BLADE INSTALLATION  
Turn the switch off and unplug the jig  
saw from the power before attempting  
blade installation or any adjustments.  
Serious injury may occur if the unit is  
accidentally started while installing the  
blade.  
1. Make certain the tool is unplugged  
while installing the blade.  
2. Make sure the orbit selector switch  
is in Position III. See Figure 2.  
Fig 3. Inserting blade into plunger.  
4. Insert the screwdriver included  
with this jig saw into the hole at the  
front of the handle as shown in  
Figure 4. Tighten the screw while  
making sure the blade stays in the  
roller groove.  
Fig 2. Orbiter selection in Position III.  
3. Take the blade and turn it so the  
teeth are facing the side of the  
footplate. Insert the mount end  
into the plunger as shown in  
Figure 3. Twist the blade 90˚ so  
the teeth are pointing forward,  
then pull it down slightly. Make  
certain the blade is positioned in  
the groove of the roller which  
backs up the blade.  
Fig 4. Tightening blade locking screw.  
5. To remove the blade, reverse the  
process described above.  
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ORBITAL ACTION  
straight up and down. This is good for  
The four settings for the orbital action of  
the blade are controlled by a lever switch.  
The effect of the settings is shown in  
Figure 5. When set on Position III the  
blade oscillates forward in the stroke,  
which is helpful when cutting wood or soft  
materials. The Position 0 setting eliminates  
all forward oscillation and the blade strokes  
materials with a strong cutting resistance  
such as metals and where a very clean cut  
edge is desired.  
Changes in the orbital movement can be  
made with the motor turned on.  
3
2
1
0
Fig 5. Orbital movement settings and typical materials for each selection.  
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BLADE SPEED & CHIP BLOWER  
Controlling Blade Speed  
Setting Chip Blower  
Blade speed or stroke rate is controlled by  
a trigger style switch under the handle.  
Speed increases as the trigger is pulled.  
There is also a recessed circular switch in  
the trigger which controls the maximum  
stroke rate. See Figure 6. The switch is  
marked with ranges from 1 to 6 where 1 is  
the lowest stroke rate and 6 is the highest.  
The adjustment is infinitely variable  
between settings.  
The toggle switch next to the orbital move-  
ment selector controls the chip blowing  
device shown in Figure 7  
. When set as  
shown in the photograph, the amount of air  
is at its highest level. This is suitable for  
cutting in wood when it is desirable to blow  
the sawdust out of the way to see the cut  
line. There are two additional settings  
which progressively reduce the amount of  
air delivered. The lowest setting may be  
used for cutting in metal where cutting oil is  
being used and it is not desirable to have  
air move the oil away from the cutting sur-  
face.  
The proper speed depends upon the type  
of material and the blade. Experiment with  
a scrap piece of material when first making  
a cut to see how the cutting action and  
smoothness is. Adjust the blade speed  
and the rate of feeding the blade into the  
work until the action is smooth and the  
motor does not slow down excessively.  
Fig 7. Chip blower switch.  
Fig 6. Blade speed control switch.  
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FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT  
The footplate can be adjusted for cutting at  
90˚ to the surface as well as any angle  
from 45˚. To be certain the footplate is  
cutting at precisely 90˚, it is useful to check  
the blade squareness to the footplate with  
the use of a small machinist’s square. See  
Figure 8.  
Fig 9. Setting footplate for angle cuts.  
The footplate can also be set to accommo-  
date flush cutting. This might be used  
when it is desirable to cut right up to a wall  
or other vertical surface. Remove the bolt  
holding the footplate with the Allen®  
wrench. Slide the plate backward so the  
mounting hole lines up with the rearmost  
mounting hole. Reinstall and tighten the  
bolt. The front edge of the footplate will be  
slightly behind the leading edge of the  
blade as shown in Figure 10.  
Fig 8. Checking blade squareness.  
To adjust to another angle, use the sup-  
plied Allen® wrench to loosen the bolt hold-  
ing the footplate. Slide the plate forward  
slightly to disengage it from the notch, and  
tilt it to the desired angle. At the 45˚ points,  
there are notches that position the plate.  
By pushing the plate back when near 45˚,  
the notches will lock the plate in position. If  
an angle between 90˚ and 45˚ is desired,  
set the angle and leave the plate in the for-  
ward position, then tighten the bolt. See  
Figure 9.  
Fig 10. Footplate positioned for flush cutting.  
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OPERATINGTIPSANDMAINTENANCE  
Maintenance  
Operating Guides and Tips  
Avoid overloading the jig saw. Do not  
apply excessive pressure to the tool  
while using. If the speed drops  
abnormally, decrease pressure  
immediately.  
Your 110 V jig saw will give you hundreds  
of hours of operation time before ever  
needing service. The electrical compo-  
nents of this saw are not user serviceable.  
This product is double insulated which pro-  
vides protection from electrical shock  
should  
a
problem ever develop with  
Ensure a safe workplace. Clear the work  
area of all parts and debris that may  
cause injury by flying objects.  
Securely fix the workpiece in a vise  
or otherwise clamp to avoid injury.  
Do not attempt to hold the workpiece  
by hand.  
grounding. Great care must be taken  
whenever servicing double insulated  
equipment to make certain the repair does  
not destroy the insulated properties.  
Service should be performed only by a  
qualified electrical technician.  
Keep the saw free from dirt and grease.  
Always store it in a dry place.  
Inspect the tool before use. Run the tool  
free of the workpiece before using to  
ensure all parts are running smooth  
and there are no abnormal sounds or  
sparks. If any defect is found, have  
the unit serviced.  
Disassembly and improper reassembly  
of this device can result in electrical  
shock danger. Always have this device  
serviced by a qualified electrical repair  
technician. Serious injury will result.  
Know your work site. Take care to make  
sure the workpiece is not supporting  
another structure or that there are no  
obstructions. Before cutting into  
walls, check for wires, other electri-  
cal hazards, or plumbing which may  
be hidden in the wall space.  
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 equipment. Be certain the  
safety glasses you wear meet the  
appropriate standards of the American  
National Standards Institute (ANSI).  
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NOTES  
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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.  
2406 Reach Road  
Williamsport, PA 17701  
Phone: (570) 546-9663  
Fax: (800) 438-5901  
E-Mail:  
Address after fall 2001:  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc  
1203 Lycoming Circle  
Pennsdale, PA 17756  
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again  
soon.  
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WARRANTY CARD  
Name__________________________________________________________  
Street__________________________________________________________  
City____________________State________Zip_________  
Phone Number____________E-Mail___________________FAX____________  
MODEL # G8994Z 110V Jig Saw__  
Order #_______________________  
The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us devel-  
op 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  
___Horizontal.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  
17.Comments:________________________________  
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