Arbortech ALLSAW AS175 Manuel D'instructions page 3

1. INTRODUCTION
The Arbortech AS175 Brick & Mortar Saw is designed
and manufactured in Australia, using only the highest
quality components and manufacturing processes.
The unique patented orbital cutting action of two
reciprocating blades, allows cutting of brick, mortar and
masonry faster than traditional reciprocating saws.
This cutting action also produces minimal amounts
of airborne dust, offering a safe and controllable
operation, with the ability to cut to a depth of 120mm
(4 3/4"), cut square corners and make variable width
cuts. The AS175 is ideally suited to a variety of tasks
including:
• removal of mortar for tuck pointing of brick walls.
• removal of single bricks from walls.
• cutting of bricks without damage to adjacent
areas or "blow-out" stitching, keying or toothing
of brick walls"chasing" cuts for conduits and
similar items into walls.
• cutting holes in walls or other surfaces.
• finishing corner cuts in walls.
The tool can be fitted with a range of blades to best
suit different applications.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for
each signal word. Please read the manual and pay
attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
2. 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.
1) Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control
2) Electrical safety
a) 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
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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.
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