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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.
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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.
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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 3⁄16" 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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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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_________________________________________
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