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Direct current (DC) 1.4 Product information Hilti products are designed for professional use and may be operated, serviced and maintained only by trained, authorized personnel. This personnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be encountered. The product described and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.
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▶ Write down the serial number in the table below. Always quote this information when you contact a Hilti representative or Hilti Service to enquire about the product. Product information Orbital-action jig saw SJT 6-A22 Generation Serial no. 1.5 Declaration of conformity We declare, on our sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable directives and standards.
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▶ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. ▶ If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
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▶ If the battery is too hot to touch, it may be defective. In this case, place the power tool in a non-flammable location, well away from flammable materials, where it can be kept under observation and left to cool down. Contact Hilti Service after the battery has cooled down. English...
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This connector is designed to fit standard suction hoses. In order to connect the suction hose to the product, use of a suitable adapter may be necessary. ▶ Use only Hilti Liion batteries of the B 22 series with this product. ▶ Use only Hilti battery chargers of the C4/36 series to charge these batteries.
3.10 Items supplied Orbital-action jig saw with saw blade, guard, dust removal adapter, anti-splinter insert, operating instructions. Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group | USA: www.hilti.com 4 Technical data 4.1 Orbital-action jig saw...
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Total vibration SJT 6-A22 Vibration emission value for sawing in wood sheets (a 5.9 m/s² Vibration emission value for sawing in sheet metal (a 9.0 m/s² Uncertainty (K) 1.5 m/s² 5 Before use 5.1 Preparations at the workplace CAUTION Risk of injury! Inadvertent starting of the product.
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5.4 Fitting the saw blade 1. Remove the battery. → page 8 2. Push the saw blade (teeth facing the cutting direction) into the blade holder until it engages. 3. Grip and pull the saw blade to check that it is held securely. 5.5 Ejecting the saw blade WARNING Risk of injury.
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2. Push the guard onto the power tool from the front until it clicks into place. Note The guard can be fitted only when the base plate is in the normal position (zero degrees position). 5.7 Removing the guard 1. Remove the battery. → page 8 2.
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5.8.1 Fitting the suction adapter 1. Connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the suction adapter. 2. Push the suction adapter onto the base plate horizontally from the rear until both catches engage at the side. 5.8.2 Removing the suction adapter 1.
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5.9 Setting the orbital action 1. Determine the correct orbital-action setting for the task to be performed with the applicable saw blade. 2. Set the orbital-action adjusting lever to one of the four settings → page 6. 5.10 Adjusting the stroke rate Note Determine the correct setting for the task to be performed with the applicable saw blade.
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2. Remove the suction adapter. → page 11 3. Slacken the screw on the base plate. 4. Adjust the base plate to the desired cutting angle (from 0° to 45° in both directions). Note When set to a cutting angle of 0°, the base plate is engaged in position to prevent rotation. To set a different cutting angle, the base plate must first be pulled back.
6 Operation 6.1 Switching on 1. Insert the battery. → page 8 Note A safety interlock ensures that the tool doesn’t start when the tool is first switched on and the battery then fitted, i.e. slid into place on the tool. Pull the on/off switch back and then slide it forward again.
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com 7.2 Cleaning the saw blade...
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Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, your old tools, machines or appliances can be returned to Hilti for recycling. Ask Hilti Service or your Hilti representative for further information.
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