Grizzly G8994 User Manual
COPYRIGHT ©2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
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FEBRUARY, 2000 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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VARIABLE SPEED JIG SAW
MODEL G8994
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•Lead from lead-based paints.
•Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and
other masonry products.
•Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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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 checking 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 proper 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 servicing 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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CONTROL LOCATION
Control Location
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 operating the saw. Become familiar with the controls and all of the adjustments and settings before operating the Jig Saw.
Fig 1. Location of controls.
Variable Speed Switch
Stroke Rate Adjustment
Orbit Selector
Blade Plunger
Chip Blower
Footplate
Trigger Lock
Blade Locking
Screw
Specifications
Speed: Variable from 0-3100 SPM
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: Bosch® Style 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
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