RECIPROCATING SAW
MODEL H0799
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#313100624 REVISED APRIL, 2003. PRINTED IN CHINA
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for
best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
for the tool. Make sure your exten-
sion 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 exten-
sion cord must also contain a ground
wire and plug pin. Always repair
or replace extension cords if they
become damaged.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing 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.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
AMP
RATING
0-6
LENGTH
50ft
16
25ft
18
18
16
14
12
10
100ft
16
14
14
12
7-10
16
16
12
12
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is dam-
aged 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, mount-
ing, 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
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jew-
elry which may get caught in moving
parts. Non-slip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cut-
ting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resis-
tant 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.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
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H0799 Reciprocating Saw
INTRODUCTION
Most importantly, we stand behind our
Commentary
tools. If you have any service questions or
parts requests, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model
H0799 Reciprocating Saw. The Model
H0799 is part of a growing Grizzly family of
fine power tools. When used according to
the guidelines set forth in this manual, you
can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable
operation and proof of Grizzly’s commit-
ment to customer satisfaction.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
The Model H0799 Reciprocating Saw,
weighing 71⁄4 pounds, is heavy duty enough
to perform all of your tough cutting jobs.
The dial controlled variable speed adjust-
ment lets you choose between 300-2000
strokes per minute. The Model H0799 also
features 5.5 amp power with a 13⁄8" stroke,
lock-on trigger and easy Allen® wrench
blade changing capabilities.
To operate this, or any power tool,
safely and efficiently, it is essential to
become as familiar with its character-
istics as possible. The time you invest
before you begin to use your Model
H0799 will be time well spent. DO NOT
operate this machine until you are
competely familiar with the contents
of this manual. Make sure you read
and understand all of the safety proce-
dures. If you do not understand some-
thing, DO NOT operate the machine.
We are pleased to provide this manual
with the Model H0799. It was written
to encourage safety considerations and
guide you through general operating pro-
cedures and maintenance. It represents
our effort to produce the best documenta-
tion possible.
The specifications, details, and photo-
graphs in this manual represent the Model
H0799 as supplied when the manual was
prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s pol-
icy of continuous improvement, changes
may be made at any time with no obliga-
tion on the part of Grizzly. If you have any
comments regarding this manual, please
write to us at the address below:
No list of safety guidelines can be
complete. Every shop environment
is different. Always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual
working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
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Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-206
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H0799 Reciprocating Saw
BEFORE YOU START
Contents
Technical Specifications
First review the contents of your H0799
Reciprocating Saw and familiarize yourself
with the key components below:
This tool is double insulated. A double
independent insulation protects you
against touching any parts that can be
connected with live electrical current
H0799 Reciprocating Saw
Instruction Manual
3 mm Allen®
4 mm Allen®
Coarse Tooth Saw Blade
(for wood cutting)
Radio and television interference of this
apparatus are suppressed according to
the EN 55014 standard.
Fine Tooth Saw Blade
(for metal cutting)
2 Replacement Setscrews
Volt
Frequency
H.P.
110V
60Hz
3
⁄4
H.P.
Amps
5.5
No load strokes
300-2000/min
Max. cutting thickness wood 41⁄2
"
Stroke
Weight
13⁄16"
71⁄4 lbs
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OPERATION
Any time the saw is plugged into
a power source, the reciprocating
blade will activate when the trig-
ger is depressed. Before making
any adjustments or when changing
blades, always remove the plug from
the power source first. Failure to
observe this will lead to serious per-
sonal injury.
Inserting and Removing Saw
Blades:
Fig 1. Always use correct shank profile.
1. Make sure saw is unplugged from
power source.
2. Use the 3mm Allen® Wrench supplied
to loosen the setscrew located in the
slot on the left hand side of the saw
(see Figure 3 for location of controls).
While it is not required to remove the
screw, it does need to be turned three
or four times to allow blades to be
exchanged. Please note the locating
pin under the jaw clamp. (Figure 2).
3. Remove the blade and replace with
blade that has appropriate shank pro-
file (see Figure 1). Make sure the
blade has the correct tooth count per
inch for the job to be done.
Blade Locating
Pin
Fig 2. Blade Clamp Assembly.
4. Tighten the screw while ensuring the
locating pin remains in the hole pro-
vided for it in the blade.
Continuous Run Mode:
The trigger switch can be locked by press-
ing the button on the side of the handle.
Squeeze the trigger switch until it has
reached the required position and depress
the lock on the knob. This will make the
tool run continuously. Press the trigger
switch to disengage the lock (see Figure
3).
Always check to see if the blade is
secure after the setscrew is tight.
Grasp the back side of the blade (the
side without teeth) and gently try to
move it side to side and back and
forth. If the blade is found to be loose,
remove the screw and reposition the
blade.
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H0799 Reciprocating Saw
OPERATION, CONT’D
Choosing the Right Blade:
Stroke Length and Material
Thickness:
The rule of thumb for choosing a blade for
a given application is that the harder and/
or thinner the material, the more teeth per
inch are required. A list of TPI and materi-
als to be cut follows.
The length of stroke for the H0799
Reciprocating Saw is 13⁄16". When mate-
rial thickness exceeds 13⁄16" the blade is
unable to evacuate the chips being pro-
duced. Therefore, when cutting materials
that are thicker than 13⁄16" it may be nec-
essary to "clear the blade" occasionally.
Simply let go of the trigger and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. Extract
the blade from the cut and the chips
should fall away. Insert the blade into the
cut and continue cutting.
TPI
24
14
10⁄14
10
Material
Sheet Metal / Stainless
Metal / Wood w/ Nails
Soft Metals / Wood
Wood
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Rough Cut Wood
Choosing the Blade Speed:
Blade speed is controlled by the thumb
wheel on top of the saw, above the trigger
(see Figure 3). The higher the number
on the thumbwheel, the faster the saw
reciprocates.
Never extract or insert the blade into
workpiece with the blade in motion.
Serious personal injury will occur.
Blade Speed
Thumbwheel
Using the right blade and speed will allow
faster cutting operation, longer blade life
and will prolong the life of the saw. This
will require practice on the part of the
operator. If blade seems to dull quickly,
replace and use slower blade speed. If
cutting wood, most species allow faster
speeds.
On/Off
Setscrew
NOTE: When cutting metal, a suitable
coolant must be used (cutting oil); other-
wise it will cause unnecessary wear on
the blade.
Lock Switch
Fig 3. Location of controls.
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 equip-
ment. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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OPERATINGTIPSAND
Maintenance
Operating Guides and Tips
Avoid overloading the saw. Always use
sharp blades. Do not apply exces-
sive pressure to the saw while using.
If the speed drops abnormally,
decrease pressure immediately. If
the blade stops abruptly or becomes
locked, release the trigger at once.
Extract the blade and determine what
occured to cause this and rectifiy.
Your H0799 Reciprocating saw will give
you hundreds of hours of operation time
before ever needing service. The elec-
trical components of this saw are not
user serviceable. Repair should always be
undertaken by a qualified electrical repair
technician.
Keep the saw free from dirt and grease.
Before cleaning or carrying out mainte-
nance operations, always disconnect the
tool. Never use water or other liquids to
clean electrical components of the tool.
Remember that regular maintenance will
prevent unnecessary problems.
Ensure the safety of the workplace.
Ensure the saw blade will not pass
through bench or saw horse that
workpiece may be on. Securely fix
smaller objects to be cut in a vise
or otherwise clamp to avoid injury.
Do not attempt to hold workpiece
by hand.
Keep the bottom plate clean to avoid inac-
curate cuts.
Avoid blade pinch. Saw blades may
become pinched while cutting a work-
piece that is improperly supported,
very thick workpieces or when sev-
eral workpieces are loosely stacked.
Know how to avoid these situations
to minimize risk of damage to the
saw, saw blade or personal injury.
Keep the exterior of the tool clean to make
sure all moving parts move accurately and
without wear.
Keep the ventilating slots of the motor
clean to prevent the motor from overheat-
ing.
Inspect the saw before use. Run the saw
before using to ensure all parts are
running smoothly and there are no
abnormal sounds or sparks. If any
defect is found, have unit serviced.
Disassembly and improper reassem-
bly of this device can result in elec-
trical shock danger. Always have
this device serviced by an qualified
electrical repair technician. Serious
injury will result.
Know your worksite. Only cut as deep
as necessary. Be extremely careful
when cutting behind walls for wires,
other electrical hazards, gas lines,
or plumbing.
Use accessories properly. Use the right
blade for the job. Be aware of blade
TPI necessary for the type and thick-
ness of the material. Use the appro-
priate blade speed- when in doubt
slow the blade speed.
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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
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.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail:
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again
soon.
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H0799 Reciprocating Saw
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H0799 Reciprocating Saw
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H0799 Reciprocating Saw
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