Grizzly T25227 User Manual

MODEL T25227

OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 09/13)

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2013 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

#DM15915 PRINTED IN CHINA

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre­hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage
from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.

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.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY .......................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions for Power Tools ............................................................................2

Additional Safety for Oscillating Tools ........................................................................4

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................5

Foreword .....................................................................................................................5

Specifications ..............................................................................................................5

SECTION 3: SETUP .........................................................................................................6

Unpacking ...................................................................................................................6

Inventory .....................................................................................................................6

Assembly ....................................................................................................................7

Test Run .....................................................................................................................8

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS .............................................................................................9

Variable-Speed Dial ....................................................................................................9

Multi-Tool Use .............................................................................................................9

Sanding ....................................................................................................................10

Sawing/Cutting ..........................................................................................................11

Scraping ....................................................................................................................11

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................12

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................14

Schedule ...................................................................................................................14

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................14

SECTION 7: SERVICE ...................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................15

SECTION 8: PARTS .......................................................................................................16

WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................17

SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Power Tool

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.

Indicates an imminent 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.

NOTICE

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful infor­mation about proper operation of the equipment.

Safety Instructions for Power Tools

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and under-

stand this owner’s manual BEFORE using
machine.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained
operators have a higher risk of being hurt
or killed. Only allow trained/supervised
people to use this power tool. When tool
is not being used, disconnect power, and
store in out-of-reach location to prevent
unauthorized use—especially around chil­dren. Make workshop kid proof!

DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not
use tools in areas that are wet, cluttered,
or have poor lighting. Operating tools in
these areas greatly increases risk of acci­dents and injury.

MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full
mental alertness is required for safe
operation of power tools. Never operate
under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
when tired, or when distracted.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always
disconnect tool from power supply
BEFORE making adjustments, chang­ing tooling, or servicing machine. This
prevents an injury risk from unintended
startup or contact with live electrical
components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI­approved safety glasses or a face shield
when operating or observing machinery
to reduce the risk of eye injury or blind­ness from flying particles. Everyday eye­glasses are not approved safety glasses.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY. Tool plug must
match outlet. Double-insulated tools have
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other), which must be plugged into a
polarized outlet. Never modify plug. Do
not use adapter for grounded tools. Use
a ground fault circuit interrupter if opera­tion is unavoidable in damp locations.
Avoid touching grounded surfaces when
operating tool.

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear clothing, apparel or jewelry that
can become entangled in moving parts.
Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear
non-slip footwear to avoid accidental
slips, which could cause loss of workpiece
control. Wear hard hat as needed.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while
using tools may cause cancer, birth
defects, or long-term respiratory damage.
Be aware of dust hazards associated with
each workpiece material, always wear
a NIOSH-approved respirator, and con­nect tool to an appropriate dust collection
device to reduce your risk.

HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear
hearing protection when operating or
observing loud machinery. Extended
exposure to this noise without hearing
protection can cause permanent hearing
loss.

REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Never
leave adjustment tools, chuck keys,
wrenches, etc. in or on tool—especially
near moving parts. Verify removal before
starting!

INTENDED USAGE. Only use tool for its
intended purpose. Never modify or alter
tool for a purpose not intended by the
manufacturer or serious injury or death
may result!

AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times when
operating tool. Do not overreach! Avoid
awkward hand positions that make tool
control difficult or increase the risk of
accidental injury.

SAFE HANDLING. Firmly grip tool. To
avoid accidental firing, do not keep finger
on switch or trigger while carrying.

FORCING TOOLS. Use right tool for job,
and do not force it. It will do job safer and
better at rate for which it was designed.

SECURING WORKPIECE. When
required, use clamps or vises to secure
workpiece. This protects hands and frees
both of them to operate tool.

GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and cov­ers reduce accidental contact with mov­ing parts or flying debris. Ensure they
are properly installed, undamaged, and
working correctly.

CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep chil­dren and bystanders at a safe distance
from the work area. Stop using tool if they
become a distraction.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this manual or manufacturer
for recommended accessories. Using
improper accessories will increase risk of
serious injury.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Keep cutting
tool edges sharp and clean. Follow all
maintenance instructions and lubrication
schedules to keep tool in good work­ing condition. A tool that is improperly
maintained could malfunction, leading to
serious personal injury or death. Only
have tool serviced by qualified service­personnel using matching replacement
parts.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly
inspect tool for any condition that may
affect safe operation. Immediately repair
or replace damaged or mis-adjusted parts
before operating tool.

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When dis­connecting cord-connected tools from
power, grab and pull the plug—NOT the
cord. Carrying or pulling the cord may
damage wires inside. Do not handle cord/
plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage
by keeping it away from heated surfaces,
high traffic areas, harsh chemicals, sharp
edges, moving parts, and wet/damp loca­tions. Damaged cords increase risk of
electrocution.

UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never
leave tool running while unattended. Turn
tool OFF and ensure all moving parts
completely stop before walking away.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at
any time you experience difficulties per­forming the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our Technical
Support at [phone].

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Additional Safety for Oscillating Tools

EYE PROTECTION. Sanding/cutting

causes small particles to become air­borne at a high rate of speed. ALWAYS
wear safety glasses when using this tool.

CRACKED ACCESSORIES. Cracked
tooling accessories may break and fly
apart during operation or cause kickback.
Inspect for damage before each use. Do
not use damaged tooling accessories.

HAND/TOOL CONTACT. Os c ill atin g tool s
have the capability of cutting or removing
a lot of skin fast. Always maintain a firm
grip on the tool. Wear close fitting work
gloves whenever possible to avoid injury.

LUNG PROTECTION. Sanding/cutting
produces hazardous dust, which may
cause long-term respiratory problems if
inhaled. Always wear a NIOSH approved
dust mask or respirator when sanding or
cutting.

HIDDEN PIPPING. Use a metal detector
check for hidden gas and water lines prior
to cutting into blind workspace such as
walls or columns. Cutting into gas lines
may cause explosion. Cutting into water
lines may result in electrocution.

INSULATED GRIPS. Use insulated grip
surfaces while operating oscillating tool to
prevent shock or electrocution in case of
contact with an electrical wire.

HAND PROTECTION. Wear gloves while
operating multi-tool and changing acces­sories to protect against burning or cut­ting.

SPINDLE FLANGE.

included mounting washer with the
machine when mounting accessory tools.
Other washers may not properly secure
accessories and cause an accident.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD. Cutters/
scrapers are capable of creating sparks,
which can ignite flammable materials.
Keep clear of flammable materials when
using accessory tools.

TOOL STABILITY. Hold tool with both
hands, and stabilize yourself against a
fixed object. Using one hand without sup­port increases risk of the tool grabbing
workpiece and causing loss of grip, lead­ing to serious personal injury.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Cutting
into walls or workpieces with hidden wiring
can result in shock or electrocution. Use a
metal detector check for hidden gas and
water lines prior to cutting into blind work­space such as walls or columns.

WET SANDING. Never wet sand with this
multi-tool. Wet sanding with this multi-tool
could result in electrocution.

OBSTRUCTIONS. Check for obstruc­tions such as nails or screws in scraping
or cutting path. Obstructions can cause
kickback resulting in injury or damage to
workpiece.

PROLONGED USE. Prolonged use of
multi-tool can result in nerve damage from
vibration. Wear protective gloves and take
breaks using multi-tool.

Always use the

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