HITACHI ELECTRIC JIG SAW TYPE JH-60A-JHT-60A-JHV-60 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Note Before using this Electric Power Tool, carefully read through this, INSTRUCTION MANUAL to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is recommended that this MANUAL be kept readily available as an important reference when using this power tool. DOUBLE INSULATION ® HITACHIWe sincerely thank you for selecting a HITACHI ELECTRIC POWER TOOL. To operate this electric power tool safely and efficiently, please read this INSTRUCTION MANUAL carefully to get a good understanding of the precautions in operation, the capacity of the electric power tool, uses and the like. IMPORTANT INFORMATION SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS . KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't expose power tools to rain. Don’t use power tool in damp or wet locations. And keep work area well lit . KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area 4, STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up place —out of reach of children 5. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 6. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool 7. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors. . USE SAFETY GLASSES with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty 9. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges 10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate too! 11, DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 13. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing: when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc 14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on 15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in 16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS —When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and so marked SERVICE AND REPAIRS Alll quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use ‘These operations should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED HITACHI POWER TOOL REPAIR SHOP. DOUBLE INSULATION SYSTEM ASSURES SAFETY OPERATION OF POWER TOOL To ensure safe operation of this Electric Power Tool, Hitachi has adopted double insulation system The term “double insulation” used here denotes an insulation system with two ingulations physically separated and so arranged between electrically conductive material connected to the power supply and the outer frame accessible to contact by the operator's hand. Thus, the power tool is called double insulated tool and [Bi] mark is indicated on the name plate. DOUBLE INSULATION To use this Electric Power Tool safely and efficiently, follow the precautions described below. 1. Wrong parts replacement and/or improper assembling may result in eliminating the double insulation system. Always contact your dealer or an authorized HITACHI Service Agent when assembling, disassembling or replacing the parts 2. Chloric solvent, gasoline, and thinner cause plastic to dissolve. To clean the frame, mop and wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. eo 1-PRECAUTIONS ON USING ELECTRIC JIG SAW 1, Use a blade suited to the material to be cut 2, Wear protective glasses to protect your eyes. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical replacement parts NAME OF PARTS. Switch Trigger Stopper g - \ a Plunger Hexagon Bar \ Wrench Blade Set\ _Brush Cai Screw \ e Set Ring~ ~Gear Cover ) Base / Blade ‘Guide Roller Fig 1 5mm Screw (for Guide Fixing) SPECIFICATIONS Type JHA JAT60A AV Motor Protected Type, Single-Phase, Series: Wound Commutator Motor._| [Power Source ~_ Single-Phase 115V_AC 60Hz _ Max. Cutting Depth Wood 2” (with guide roller), 2.3/8" (without guide roiler) Mild Steel 1/4” Input ‘380W __ _ No-Load Speed 3200 Spm High 3200 spm _ Low 2700 spm__ Stroke - _T Min. Cutting Radius | Vv _ Weight _ 5.2 Ibs _ STANDARD ACCESSORIES Caution: Recommended accessories for this Electric Power Tool are mentioned in this manual. The use of any other attachment or accessory might be hazardous, x(1) Blades (Na 2, Na 3, Na 4, Na 6) ss] each, Blade Na | Code Na [ Blade Na [ Code Na [ Blade Na [ Code Na | Blade Na | Code Na Na 879091 Na 3 879092, Na4 879093, a6 879095, Note: Blade is sold in packages of 10 blades of the same. (2) Hexagon Bar Wrench (see Fig. 1) ode w Na 943277) (3) Circular Guide (Code Na 940091) : (4) Centering Guide (Code Na 940092) ()_Rectilinear Guide (Code Na 957563) (6) 4mm Screw (Code Na 9496992) (Use the 4mm screw when the guide roller is removed from the Jig Saw.) --- OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES -----sold separately 1, Na I Blade (Code Na 879090) For cutting and roughing thick lumber 2, Na 5 Blade (Code Na 879109) For cutting thick iron plate and nonferrous metal APPLICATIONS Cutting various lumber and pocket cutting Cutting mild steel plate, aluminum plate, and copper plate Cutting synthetic resins, such as phenol resin and vinyl choride Cutting thin and soft construction materials PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION Before using the Electric Power Tool complete the following preparations. Extension cord Use an extension cord when the work site is removed from the power supply. In this case, an extension cord of sufficient thickness shall be used. Actually, use the shortest possible extension cord Caution: Damaged cord must be replaced or repaired. 2, Confirming condition of the environment Confirm that the work site is placed under appropriate conditions confirming to prescribed pre: cautions. L BEFORE USE Caution: Confirm the following points prior to connecting the plug to the power receptacle. 1, Confirm the applied power source Be sure to operate the Electric Power Tool in the voltage specified on the name plate. 2, Confirm that the power switch is turned OFF If the plug is connected to the power receptacle while the power switch is turned ON. the machine starts operating unexpectedly, inviting serious accidents. Prior to using the Electric Power Tool, be sure to confirm that the power switch is turned OFF. 3, Mount the blade Regarding the blade mounting method, refer to the item "MOUNTING THE BLADE , 4, Confirm the blade clamping Confirm that the blade setscrew sufficiently clamped. 5, When using the guide roller, adjust it correctly according to instructions in the item ‘ADJUSTING AND REMOVING THE GUIDE ROLLER 6, Confirm the power receptacle. If the power receptacle only. loosely accepts the plug, the receptacle must be repaired. Contact thenearest electric store for repair service. If such a faulty receptacle is used, it may cause overheating, resulting in a serious hazard. MOUNTING THE BLADE Caution: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the attachment plug from the power receptacle to avoid serious trouble (Loosing the blade set screw of set ring. (2While holding the blade with its edge facing the front, insert the mounting portion of the blade into the plunger groove until it touches the groove bottom, and little clamp the set screw which is facing the front. (see Fig. 3) (Sufficiently clamp the set screw which is facing the side, (see Fig. 4) @Sufficiently clamp the set screw which is facing the front. (see Fig. 5) Hexagon Bar Wrene| Blade (Blade edge mustbe | facing front). Blade Set Screw Fig.3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Caution: Since loosened set screws may cause the blade to be blunted or damaged, always secure the set screws firmly. When the blade mounting groove is filled with sawdust, insufficient blade mounting or defective screw clamping may result. Always heed this possibility. ADJUSTING AND REMOVING THE GUIDE ROLLER Caution: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the attachment plug from the power receptacle to avoid serious trouble 1, Adjusting the guide roller ‘The guide roller is employed to prevent the blade from snapping. Use the guide roller after effecting adjustment according to the following procedures: (1) Use the provided hexagon bar wrench to loosen the holder set screw. (2) Push part A of the holder with the fingers until the roller groove lightly touches the back of the biade (see Fig. 6) On delivery from the factory, there exists a gap of about 1/8" between the roller and the blade. (3) Sufficiently clamp the holder set screw Holder Fig. 6 oWhen using the guide roller, employ a blade with a straight back such as Fig. 7-A. ~] oWhen using a blade with a bent back like B in Caution: Fig. 7-B adjust the roller so that it will not touch the blade, or remove the guide roller from the main body before use. A /y Fig?2, Removing the guide roller The guide roller of this Jig Saw can be removed by fol lowing the procedures described below. (1) Use the provided hexagon bar wrench to loosen the screw underneath the base and remove the guide roller (Fig. 1) from the main body. (2) When reassembling the main body and the base, insert a base locker and a Mé4 spring lock washer between the base ri and the 4mm screw, and sufficiently clamp the 4mm screw imm Screw (Accessory) see Fig. 8 ‘mm Spring Lock Washer °° "189 Fig. 8 HOW TO USE THE JIG SAW Cautions: © While sawing, the base must be in close contact with the material to be cut, and the blade must be held at a right angle position. Ii the base becomes separated from the material, it could cause the blade to break. oWhen cutting 2” ~ 2-3/8”— thick material, remove the guide roller before using the Jig Saw (see Fig. 1). Regarding the method of removing the guide roller, according to instruction in the item "ADJUSTING AND REMOVING THE GUIDE ROLLER, 1, Adjusting the blade operating speed-----(Speed adjustment is not possible for Type JH-60A) ‘Type JHT-60A For Type JHT-G0A, the blade operating speed can be changed in two stages (High-speed/Low-speed) according to the method of pressing the switch trigger. Select an appropriate speed suited to the materials to be cut and the operating conditions. When selecting high speed, pull the switch trigger all the way back (High Speed, Fig. 9). For continuous operation at high-speed, depress the stopper while pulling the switch trigger all the way back. To turn the switch OFF, pull the switch trigger again, and release one’s finger after the stopper has unlocked. When selecting low speed, pull the switch trigger only halfway back (Low Speed, Fig. 9). For continuous operation at low-speed, depress the stopper while pulling the switch trigger halfway back. To turn the switch OFF, pull the switch trigger again, and release one's finger after the stopper has unlocked. Caution: Exercise care in pulling the switch trigger all the way back to release the stopper after continuous operation at low speed, since high speed will result ‘Type JHV-60 For Type JHV-60, the blade operating speed is adjustable by adjusting movement of the switch trigger. Select an appropriate speed suited to the materials to be cut and the operating conditions For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger all the way back and depress the stopper to set the Jig Saw in operation. Then, tum the speed adiustment knob to adjust to an appropriate speed. (The ad: justment knob rotates approximately 7 turn\see Fig. 10) When turning the switch to OFF, pull the switch trigger again, and release one’s finger after the stopper has unlocked. Stopper Fig. 9 ‘4 High Speed Fig. 10 52, Rectilinear cutting w When cutting an accurate rectilinear line, employ the ® rectilinear guide to obtain better results. (see Fig. 11) Mount the guide through the mounting hole on the base and clamp the 5mm screw. (see Fig. 12) Rectilinear Guide — Cutting a circle or a cireular are In this case, use the provided circular guide and the centering Guide. (see Fig. 13). When mounting the guide, loosen the base bottom screw (Fig. 14). shift the base as far front as it will go, and clamp the base bottom screw. In the same manner as in Fig. 12, pass the guide through the mounting hole on the base and clamp the 5mm screw, Circular Guide Fig. 13 As Fig. 15 retract the base slightly after a cross section of the material has been cut off. Fig. 14 Fig. 15 sawing curved lines When sawing a small circular arc, reduce the speed of feeding the machine. If the material is fed too fast, it could cause the blade to break -6-5, Cutting metallic metallic materiala Always use an appropriate cutting agent (such as spindle cil or soapy water). When a liquid cutting agent is not employed, apply grease to the back surface of the material to be cut Caution: When a cutting agent is not employed, service life of the blade will be drastically reduced Fig. 16 6, Pocket cutting eS @) In lumber By aligning the blade direction with the lumber grain, cut step by step until a window hole is cut out in the lumber center. (see Fig. 17) (2) In other materials When cutting a window hole in materials other than lumber, initially bore a hole with a drill or similar tool from which to start sawing Fig. 17 7, Shaving lumber ends By gently contacting the blade to the ends of the lumber workpiece, saw in repeated “shaving” motions, Correcting the sizes of certain materials also can be conducted con. currently. (see Fig. 18) Fig. 18 8, Cutting slopes When adjusting the angle of inclination, loosen the base bottom screw (see Fig. 14), shift the base position to the side groove of its semicircular portion, align the scale of the base semicircular portion (figure engraved on the scale indicates the angle of inclination) with the guide roller edge line, and then throughly reclamp the base bottom screw. (see Fig. 19 and 20). Side Groove Guide Roller e Line Fig. 19 Fig. 20 ) Caution: When finished sawing, always switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from the power receptacle.REGARDING THE BLADES. 1, The blades to be used To improve operating efficiency and results, the most important step is to select the appropriate blade best suited to the quality and thinckness of the material to be cut. Four types of the blades are provided as standard accessories. The blade number is engraved in the vicinity of the mounting portion of each blade, so select a blade by referring to Table 1 Table 1, List of Appropriate Blades Material to be cut, Material quality Thickness (in) Blade Na Below 3/4 No 2 General lumber — Lumber 3/4~2.3/8 Nol Plywood 1/16~1-3/16 N3 Below 1/8 Ne 6 Iron. plate Mild steet plate 1/8~1/4 Na 5 Below 1/8 No Aluminum, copper, Nonferrous metal brass V8~ 1/2 NaS Height up to Aluminum sash Lah Nod Na 4 or Below 1/4 Phenol resin, Na 6 melamine resin, etc. “ 1/4~3/4 Na 5 Synthetic resin Below 1/8 Naé Vinyl chloride, 7 | Na 2 or acryl resin, etc | ve~13 1/8~1.3/16 Mea Foamed polyethylen« e~23/8 | we foamed styrol Cardboard, ye~ 23/8 hae Corrugated paper Below 1/4 | Ma Pulp Hardboard 1/8~1.3/16 NaS Fiberboard Below 1/4 Na 6 Others Hard rubber 1/8~ 23/8 No2 Note: Na 1 and Na 5 blades are sold separately 82, The commercial saw blades can also be applicable: ‘The present equipment is so designed as to accept any type of saw blade if only the hilt of the saw blade is 0.035~0,051". thick, 0.256~0,354". wide, and longer than 0.551”., and hence almost every type of the commercial saw blades can be applied (Example of applicable blade) (Example of commercial blades) wt 051” Width 0.256~0.354" ‘Thickness 0.035~( Longer than 0. Fig. 21MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Caution: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug during maintenance and inspection. 1, Inspecting the blade Since use of an abraded blade will cause motor malfunctioning and degraded efficiently, replace the blade with a new one without delay when abrasion is noted, 2, Inspecting the carbon brushes ‘The motor employs carbon brushes as expendable components. If the brushes are worn, motor trouble may result, When brushes are worn down to the limit line, replace them with new brushes. Also, keep the carbon brushes clean, so that they can be smootily slide into the brush holders, When replacing carbon brushes with new brushes, be sure Wear limit to use those for Hitachi Electric Jig Saw Type JH-60A, JHT-60A or JHV-60 corresponding to the illustrated number a (i L To replace a carbon brush, use a minushead screwdriver to | eet Ne of Carbon Brush disassemble the brush cap (Fig. 1) then remove the carbon pao brush together with the spring Fig. 22 3, Inspecting tightness of various screws Periodically inspect each screw tightness of individual components. If any screws are loosened, securely retighten them. Loosened screws, if unheeded, may cause @ hazardous situation. 4, Maintenance of the motor ‘The winding part of the motor unit is the very “heart” of the device. Exercise due care that this part is not scarred or sweared with oil 5, Keeping after use When not in use, the Electric Power Tool should be kept in a dry place out of the reach of children. —~10-@ Hitachi Koki Co.,Ltd. Tokyo Japan Code Nia 99432262A