SJT 6 (01)

About these operating instructions

• Warning! Read and understand all accompanying documentation, including but not limited to instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, and specifications provided with this product. Familiarize yourself with all the instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, specifications, components, and functions of the product before use. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
  
• products are designed for professional users and only trained, authorized personnel are permitted to operate, service and maintain the products. This personnel must be specifically informed about the possible hazards. The product and its ancillary equipment can present hazards if used incorrectly by untrained personnel or if used not in accordance with the intended use.
  
• The accompanying documentation corresponds to the current state of the art at the time of printing. Please always check for the latest version on the product’s page on Hilti’s website. To do this, follow the link or scan the QR code in this documentation, marked with the symbol .
  
• Ensure that these operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.
  

Explanation of symbols used

Warnings

Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used:

Symbols in the documentation

The following symbols are used in this document:

	Read the operating instructions before use.
	Instructions for use and other useful information
	Dealing with recyclable materials
	Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste

Symbols in the illustrations

The following symbols are used in illustrations:

	These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations found at the beginning of these operating instructions
	The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the illustrations and may deviate from the steps described in the text
	Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustrations and refer to the numbers used in the product overview section
	This symbol is intended to draw special attention to certain points when handling the product.

Product-dependent symbols

Symbols on the product

The following symbols are used on the product:

	Stroke rate under no load
	Wireless data transfer

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
  
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
  
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
  

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
  
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
  
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
  
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
  
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
  
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
  

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
  
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
  
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
  
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
  
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  
• 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. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
  
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
  

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
  
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
  
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
  
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
  
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
  
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
  
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
  

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
  

Safety instructions for reciprocating saws

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
  

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
  

Additional safety instructions

Personal safety

• Use the tool only when it is in technically faultless condition.
  
• Never tamper with or modify the tool in any way.
  
• Always hold the power tool with both hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips clean and dry.
  
• Suitable protective glasses, ear protection and protective gloves must be worn while the tool is in use.
  
• Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool presents a risk of injury (cuts or burns).
  
• Wear eye protection. Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the body and eyes.
  
• Before beginning the work, check the hazard classification of the dust that will be produced. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with an officially approved protection classification in compliance with locally applicable dust protection regulations.
  
• Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated and, where necessary, wear a respirator appropriate for the type of dust generated. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory or other diseases to the operator or bystanders. Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic such as oak and beech dust, especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning (chromate, wood preservative). Material containing asbestos may be handled only by specialists.
  
• Take breaks between working and do physical exercises to improve the blood circulation in your fingers. Exposure to vibration during long periods of work can lead to disorders of the blood vessels and nervous system in the fingers, hands and wrists.
  

Electrical safety

• Before beginning work, check the working area for concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes. External metal parts of the power tool may give you an electric shock if you damage an electric cable accidentally.
  

Careful handling and use of electric tools

• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped in a vice or secured by some other clamping device is more secure than when held only by hand.
  

Special safety instructions for jig saws

• Always guide the product away from your body when working with it.
  
• Never position your hands ahead of or on the saw blade.
  
• Never cut into unknown materials and keep the line of cut above and below the workpiece free of obstacles.
  
• Never reach or grip below the workpiece while cutting.
  

Product overview

1. On/off switch
   
2. Grip
   
3. Stroke rate regulator thumbwheel
   
4. Air vents
   
5. Dust removal adapter
   
6. Catches
   
7. Base plate
   
8. Lever for orbital action
   
9. Anti-splinter insert
   
10. Saw blade
    
11. Contact guard
    
12. Guard
    
13. Tool holder
    
14. Saw blade release lever
    

Intended use

The product described is a hand-held, electrically powered orbital-action jig saw. It is designed for cutting plastic, wood and metal materials, drywall board and gypsum fiberboard.

The product is equipped with a removable connector for an optional vacuum cleaner / dust removal hose. 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.
The tool may be operated only when connected to a power source providing a voltage and frequency in compliance with the information given on the type identification plate.

• Use this product only with saw blades equipped with a T-shank.

Possible misuse

• Use of the product to cut off tree branches or to cut the trunk of a tree is not permissible.
  
• Use of the product to cut hazardous materials is not permissible.
  
• Use of the product in a damp or wet environment is not permissible.
  

Dust blower

The dust blower directs a jet of air toward the saw blade in order to keep the cutting line free of dust.

Stroke rate

The stroke rate can be adjusted by turning the thumbwheel. Position 1 corresponds to 800 strokes per minute and position 6 corresponds to 3000 strokes per minute.

4 orbital-action settings

The 4 orbital-action settings allow cutting performance and quality of cut to be adjusted to suit the material to be cut. The orbital-action adjustment lever is used to set the power tool to one of the 4 settings.
The lower the orbital-action setting, the finer and cleaner the cut edges will be. The optimum setting can be determined by carrying out practical tests.

Status	Meaning
Position 0	No orbital action
Position 1	Low orbital action
Position 2	Medium orbital action
Position 3	High orbital action

Anti-splinter insert

The product can be equipped with an anti-splinter insert.
The anti-splinter insert helps prevent splintering on the surface of wood materials when cutting.

Items supplied

Orbital-action jig saw with saw blade, guard, dust removal adapter, anti-splinter insert, operating instructions, hex key.
You can find other system products approved for your product at your local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com

Orbital-action jig saw

	SJT 6
Product generation	01
Rated power input	850 W
Weight in accordance with EPTA procedure 01	2.4 kg
Stroke rate under no load	800 /min … 3,000 /min
Stroke length	28 mm
Maximum cutting performance in wood	150 mm
Maximum cutting performance in aluminum	25 mm
Maximum cutting performance in unalloyed steel	10 mm
Cutting angle (left/right)	0°, 15°, 30°, 45°
Dust removal adapter outside diameter	27.5 mm

Noise information and vibration values

The sound pressure and vibration values given in these instructions were measured in accordance with a standardized test and can be used to compare one power tool with another. They can also be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The data given represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for different applications, with different accessory tools, or is poorly maintained, the data can vary. This can significantly increase exposure over the total working period.
An accurate estimation of exposure should also take into account the times when the power tool is switched off, or when it is running but not actually being used for a job. This can significantly reduce exposure over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of noise and/or vibration, for example: maintaining the power tool and accessory tools, keeping the hands warm, organization of work patterns.
Noise emission values

	SJT 6
Sound power level (LWA)	98 dB(A)
Uncertainty for the sound power level (KWA)	5 dB(A)
Sound pressure level (LpA)	90 dB(A)
Uncertainty for the sound pressure level (KpA)	5 dB(A)

Total vibration

	SJT 6
Vibration emission value for sawing wood sheets (ah,B)	12.1 m/s²
Vibration emission value for sawing sheet metal (ah,M)	10.7 m/s²
Uncertainty (K)	1.5 m/s²

Fitting the saw blade

1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
   
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.
   

Fitting the guard

• Push the guard onto the product from the front until it clicks into place.
  

Fitting the dust removal adapter

1. Push the dust removal adapter onto the base plate horizontally from the rear until both catches engage at the side.
   
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the dust removal adapter.
   

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.
   

Adjusting the stroke rate

• Set the stroke rate regulator thumbwheel to a setting between 1 (low) and 6 (high).
  

Setting the cutting angle

1. Remove the dust removal adapter.
   
2. Pivot the clamping lever 90° back (toward the rear of the tool).
   
3. Set the desired cutting angle (0°, 15°, 30° or 45°).
   
4. Pivot the clamping lever 90° forward (toward the front of the tool).
   
   • The base plate is clamped securely.
     
5. Fit the dust removal adapter.
   

Fitting the anti-splinter insert

1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
   
2. Press the anti-splinter insert into the base plate from below.
   

Dust removal system

1. Fit the guard.
   
2. Connect the dust removal adapter and the extractor when you intend working for a long period on wood or other materials, because high concentrations of dust can be produced in these operations.
   

Switching on

• Use the sliding switch to switch the product on.
  

Plunge cutting

1. Set the orbital-action adjusting lever to position 0.
   
2. Bring the front edge of the base plate into contact with the workpiece.
   
3. Hold the product securely and press the on/off switch.
   
4. Press the product firmly against the workpiece and begin the plunge cut by slowly reducing the angle of attack.
   
5. Once the blade has penetrated right through the workpiece, bring the product into its normal working position.
   
   • The base plate then lies flat on the working surface.
     
6. Continue to saw along the cutting line.
   

Switching off

• Use the sliding switch to switch the product off.
  

Removing the dust removal adapter

1. Press the two retaining catches inwards.
   
2. Pull the dust removal adapter to the rear to remove it from the base plate.
   
3. Disconnect the vacuum cleaner hose from the dust removal adapter.
   

Removing the guard

• Tilt the guard slightly and pull it off toward the front.
  

Ejecting the saw blade

1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
   
2. Push the saw blade ejection lever to the side as far as it will go.
   
   • The saw blade will be released and ejected.
     

Cleaning the dust removal adapter

1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
   
2. Disconnect the vacuum cleaner hose from the dust removal adapter.
   
3. Remove the dust removal adapter.
   
4. Clean the dust removal adapter.
   
5. Check that the catches are undamaged.
   
6. Fit the dust removal adapter.
   

Cleaning the saw blade

1. Clean resin deposits from used saw blades at regular intervals.
   
2. Place the saw blades in a bath of kerosene (paraffin oil) or commercially-available resin remover for 24 hours.