Grizzly G8994z User Manual

COPYRIGHT ©2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
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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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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors
should be kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP 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.
9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLU­ENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN 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
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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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10. 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
11. 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.
12. 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.
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.
14. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
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16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing and changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
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Make sure switch is in off position before plug­ging in.
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Consult the owner’s man­ual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
19. 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 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.
21. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE TOOL. Seek formal
training or research books or maga­zines that specialize in power tools.
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Fig 1. Location of controls.
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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.
Variable Speed Switch
Stroke Rate Adjustment
Orbit Selector
Blade Plunger
Chip Blower Lever
Footplate
Trigger Lock
Blade Locking
Screw
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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
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Always select the correct saw blade for the 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:
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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".
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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 3⁄16" wide blade will cut a tighter circle than a
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8" wide one.
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The number of teeth per inch (T.P.I.) affects the smoothness and speed of the cut. A wood cut­ting 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 par­ticular project.
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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 2. Orbiter selection in Position III.
Fig 3
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Inserting blade into plunger.
Fig 4. Tightening blade locking screw.
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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
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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.
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Insert the screwdriver included with this jig saw into the hole at the front of the handle as shown in
Figure 4
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Tighten the screw while making sure the blade stays in the roller groove.
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To remove the blade, reverse the process described above.
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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
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straight up and down. This is good for 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.
Fig 5. Orbital movement settings and typical materials for each selection.
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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
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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 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.
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The toggle switch next to the orbital move­ment selector controls the chip blowing device shown in Figure 7
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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 sur­face.
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Chip blower switch.
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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.
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Checking blade squareness.
Fig 9. Setting footplate for angle cuts.
Fig 10. Footplate positioned for flush cutting.
To adjust to another angle, use the sup­plied Allen®wrench to loosen the bolt hold­ing 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 for­ward position, then tighten the bolt. See Figure 9.
The footplate can also be set to accommo­date 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
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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
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Your 110 V jig saw will give you hundreds of hours of operation time before ever needing service. The electrical compo­nents of this saw are not user serviceable. This product is double insulated which pro­vides protection from electrical shock should a problem ever develop with 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.
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Do not apply excessive pressure to the tool while using. If the speed drops abnormally, decrease pressure immediately.
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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.
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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.
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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 electri­cal hazards, or plumbing which may be hidden in the wall space.
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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of
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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 main­tenance. 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 here­by 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, con­tingent, 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 con­stantly 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 man­ual.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
2406 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail:
techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
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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