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SF 6H-A22

Original operating instructions

Information about the documentation

About this documentation

  • Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product.
  • Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.
  • Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the 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:
DANGER
DANGER !
  • Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
WARNING
WARNING !
  • Draws attention to a potential threat of danger that can lead to serious injury or fatality.
CAUTION
CAUTION !
  • Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property.

Symbols in the documentation

The following symbols are used in this document:
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Image alternative Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste

Symbols in the illustrations

The following symbols are used in illustrations:
Image alternative These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations found at the beginning of these operating instructions
Image alternative The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the illustrations and may deviate from the steps described in the text
Image alternative Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustrations and refer to the numbers used in the product overview section
Image alternative 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:
Image alternative Drilling without hammer action
Image alternative Drilling with hammering action (hammer drilling)
Image alternative Protection class II (double-insulated)
Image alternative Rated speed under no load
Image alternative Revolutions per minute
Image alternative Direct current (DC)
Image alternative Li-ion battery
Image alternative Hilti Li-ion battery type series used. Observe the information given in the section headed Intended use .
Image alternative Never use the battery as a striking tool.
Image alternative Do not drop the battery. Never use a battery that has suffered an impact or is damaged in any other way.
Image alternative The power tool supports near-field communication (NFC) technology, which is compatible with iOS and Android platforms.

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.
The type designation and serial number are printed on the type identification plate.
  • Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to state the product details when contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to enquire about the product.
    Product information
Product information
Drill/driver
SF 6H-A22
Generation
01
Serial no.

Declaration of conformity

We declare, on our sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable directives and standards. A copy of the declaration issued by the certification department can be found at the end of this documentation.
The technical documentation is filed here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | 86916 Kaufering, Germany

Safety

General power tool safety warnings

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Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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
  • 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.
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 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 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, clothing and gloves 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.
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 battery pack 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. 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.
Battery tool use and care
  • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
  • Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
  • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
  • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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.

Additional safety precautions for screwdrivers

Personal safety
  • Use the product only when it is in perfect working order.
  • Never tamper with or modify the tool in any way.
  • Use the auxiliary grips supplied with the power tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
  • Always hold the tool firmly with both hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips clean and dry.
  • Do not touch rotating parts – risk of injury!
  • Wear suitable protective glasses, a hard hat, ear protection, protective gloves and light respiratory protection while using the power tool.
  • Wear protective gloves also when changing the tool. Touching the accessory tool can result in cuts and burns.
  • Wear eye protection. Flying fragments can injure the body and eyes.
  • Before starting work, check the hazard class of the dust that will be produced when working. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with an officially approved protection class in compliance with the locally applicable dust protection regulations. Dust from materials such as lead-based paint, certain types of wood and concrete/masonry/stone containing quartz, minerals or metal can be harmful to health.
  • 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 among operators 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). Only specialists are permitted to handle material containing asbestos.
  • Take breaks 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.
Power tool use and care
  • Immediately switch off the power tool if the accessory tool jams. The power tool might twist off-line.
  • Wait until the power tool stops completely before you lay it down.

Battery use and care

  • Observe the special regulations and instructions applicable to the transport, storage and use of Li-ion batteries.
  • Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, direct sunlight or fire.
  • Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C.
  • Do not use or charge batteries that have suffered mechanical impact, have been dropped from a height or show signs of damage. In this case, always contact your Hilti  Service .
  • If the battery is too hot to touch it may be defective. In this case, place the product in a non-flammable location, well away from flammable materials, where it can be kept under observation and allowed to cool down. In this case, always contact your Hilti  Service .

Description

Overview of the product

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  1. Pivotable side handle
  2. Chuck (keyless chuck / hex bit holder)
  3. Torque and operating mode selector ring
  4. Two-speed gear selector switch
  5. Forward / reverse selector switch with safety lock
  6. Control switch (with electronic speed control)
  7. Vibration-absorbing grip
  8. Illumination
  9. Belt hook (optional)
  10. Battery
  11. Charge state and fault display (Li-ion battery)
  12. Release button with additional function (charge state display activation)

Intended use

The product described is a hand-held cordless drill / driver. It is designed for drilling in steel, wood, plastic, cellular concrete and masonry and for driving and removing screws.

  • Use this product only with Hilti Li‑ion batteries of the B18 / B22 series.

  • Use only Hilti battery chargers of the C4/36 series with these batteries.

Items supplied

Drill / driver, side handle, operating instructions.
You can find other system products approved for your product at your local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com

Li-ion battery state of charge display

The Li-ion battery state of charge and malfunctions of the power tool are indicated by the display on the Li‑ion battery. The Li‑ion battery state of charge is displayed after pressing one of the two battery release buttons.
Status
Meaning
4 LEDs light.
Charge state: 75 % to 100 %
3 LEDs light.
Charge state: 50 % to 75 %
2 LEDs light.
Charge state: 25 % to 50 %
1 LED lights.
Charge state: 10 % to 25 %
1 LED blinks, the power tool is ready for use.
Charge state: < 10 %
1 LED blinks, the power tool is not ready for use.
The battery has overheated.
4 LEDs blink, the power tool is not ready for use.
The power tool has overheated or is overloaded.
Battery charge state cannot be displayed while the control switch is pressed and for up to 5 seconds after releasing the control switch.
If the battery charge state LEDs blink, please refer to the information given in the Troubleshooting section.

Indication of overloading and overheating

The power tool is equipped with an electronic system to protect against overloading and overheating. The power tool switches itself off automatically in the event of overloading or overheating. After releasing the control switch, the power tool may not restart immediately when the switch is pressed again (while the power tool is cooling down).

Technical data

Drill/driver


SF 6H-A22
Rated voltage
21.6 VDC
Weight including battery B22⁄8.0
6.8 lb
(3.1 kg)
Speed
1st gear
0 /min … 480 /min
2nd gear
0 /min … 1,600 /min
Torque (soft joint) Image alternative
≤ 37 ftlbf
(≤ 50 Nm)
Impact speed
28,800 /min

Accessory tools – permissible diameters

Ø keyless chuck diameter range
1/16 in … 1/2 in
Ø keyless chuck diameter range
1.5 mm … 13 mm
Ø wood drill bit (softwood)
1/16 in … 3/4 in
Ø wood drill bit (softwood)
1.5 mm … 20 mm
Ø wood drill bit (softwood)
1/16 in … 1 1/4 in
Ø wood drill bit (softwood)
1.5 mm … 32 mm
Ø Drill bits for metal
1/16 in … 1/2 in
Ø Drill bits for metal
1.5 mm … 13 mm
Ø drilling in concrete/masonry (hammer drilling)
5/32 in … 1/2 in
Ø drilling in concrete/masonry (hammer drilling)
4 mm … 12 mm

Operation

Inserting the battery

CAUTION
Risk of injury. The drill/driver may start inadvertently.
  • Before fitting the battery, check that the drill/driver is switched off and that the switch safety lock is activated.
CAUTION
Electrical hazard. Dirty contacts may cause a short circuit.
  • Before inserting the battery, check to ensure that the battery terminals and the contacts in the drill/driver are free from foreign objects.
CAUTION
Risk of injury. If the battery is not fitted correctly it may drop out and fall.
  • Check that the battery is securely seated in the tool so that it cannot drop out and fall, thereby presenting a hazard to other persons.
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  • Fit the battery and check that the battery is securely seated in the power tool.

Removing the battery

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  • Remove the battery.

Fitting and adjusting the side handle

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  • Fit the side handle.

Fitting the belt hook (optional)

WARNING
Risk of injury. A falling power tool may present a risk of injury to yourself and others.
  • Check that the belt hook is fitted securely before beginning work.
The belt hook allows the power tool to be attached to a belt worn by the operator. The belt hook can be fitted to allow attachment on the left or right side of the body.
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  • Fit the mounting plate into the guides provided.

Fitting or removing the drill bit

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  • Fit the drill bit into the chuck or remove it from the chuck.

Fitting or removing the bit adapter / bit

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  • Insert the bit adapter in the chuck and then turn the chuck sleeve until tight.

Drilling Image alternative

CAUTION
Risk of injury. The accessory tool may suddenly stall, causing the power tool to rotate about its own axis.
  • Use the power tool with the side handle fitted and always hold it securely with both hands.
  • Always grip the side handle at its outermost end.
CAUTION
Risk of injury. Risk of flying fragments.
  • Wear eye protection.
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  • Set the torque and operating mode selector ring to the “Drilling” symbol Image alternative.

Hammer drilling Image alternative

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  • Set the selector ring to the “Hammer drilling” position Image alternative.

Screwdriving

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  • Set the torque and operating mode selector ring to the required torque.

Selecting the gear

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  • Select the gear.

Setting forward or reverse rotation

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  • Set the forward / reverse selector switch to forward or reverse rotation.

Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of injury with battery inserted !
  • Always remove the battery before carrying out care and maintenance tasks!
Care and maintenance of the tool
  • Carefully remove stubborn dirt.
  • Clean the air vents carefully with a dry brush.
  • Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as these can attack the plastic parts.
Care of the Li‑ion batteries
  • Keep the battery free from oil and grease.
  • Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as these may attack the plastic parts.
  • Avoid ingress of moisture.
Maintenance
  • Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all function correctly.
  • Do not operate the product if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have it repaired immediately by Hilti Service.
  • After cleaning and maintenance, fit all guards or protective devices and check that they function correctly.
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 Store or online at: www.hilti.group .

Transport and storage

Transport and storage

Transport
    CAUTION
    Accidental starting during transport !
  • Always transport your products with the batteries removed!
  • Remove the battery.
  • Transport the tool and battery individually packaged.
  • Never transport batteries in bulk form (loose, unprotected).
  • Check tools and batteries for damage before use after long periods of transport.
Storage
    CAUTION
    Accidental damage caused by defective or leaking batteries !
  • Always store your products with the batteries removed!
  • Store the tool and battery in a place that is as cool and dry as possible.
  • Never store batteries in direct sunlight, on heating units or behind a window pane.
  • Store the tool and batteries in a place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
  • Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage.

Troubleshooting

If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by yourself, please contact Hilti Service.
Trouble or fault
Possible cause
Action to be taken
The drill / driver doesn’t work.
The battery is not fitted correctly.
  • Fit the battery.
Low battery.
  • Change the battery and charge the empty battery.
All 4 LEDs blink.
The drill / driver doesn’t work.
The drill / driver has been briefly overloaded.
  • Release the control switch and then press it again.
Protection against overheating
  • Allow the drill / driver to cool down and clean the air vents.
1 LED blinks.
The drill / driver doesn’t work.
Low battery.
  • Change the battery and charge the empty battery.
The battery is too cold.
  • Bring the battery to the recommended operating temperature.
The battery is too hot.
  • Bring the battery to the recommended operating temperature.
Hammer drilling is not possible.
The operating mode is not set correctly at the selector ring.
  • Set the selector ring to the “Hammer drilling” position Image alternative.
The control switch can’t be pressed, i.e. the switch is locked.
The forward/reverse selector switch is in the middle (transport) position.
  • Push the forward/reverse switch to the left or right.
The drill / driver or the battery gets very hot.
Electrical fault.
  • Switch the drill / driver off immediately, remove the battery and contact Hilti Service.
The drill / driver is overloaded (application limit exceeded).
  • Check the application.

Disposal

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Battery disposalImproper disposal of batteries can result in health hazards from leaking gases or fluids.
  • DO NOT send batteries through the mail!
  • Cover the terminals with a non-conductive material (such as electrical tape) to prevent short circuiting.
  • Dispose of your battery out of the reach of children.
  • Dispose of the battery at your Hilti Store , or consult your local governmental garbage disposal or public health and safety resources for disposal instructions.
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  • Do not dispose of power tools, electronic equipment or batteries as household waste!

Manufacturer’s warranty

  • Please contact your local Hilti representative if you have questions about the warranty conditions.
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