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INstructIoN MaNual
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation
and care of the machine. If you use the AS170 cor rectly, it will
provide you with years of reliable service saving you time and
money.
Double Insulation used throughout, no
provision for earthing.
TM
www.as170.com
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rev 070211

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  • Page 1 INstructIoN MaNual www.as170.com Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation and care of the machine. If you use the AS170 cor rectly, it will provide you with years of reliable service saving you time and money. Double Insulation used throughout, no provision for earthing.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.3 Blade Mount Bolts and Threads 7.4 Top Handle and Rubber Bushes 8. ACCESSORIES 8.1 Dust Extraction 9. SPECIFICATIONS 10-11 10. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11-13 Please read these instructions before you use your AS170 Brick + Mortar Saw...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    170mm (6 ”), cut square corners, and make mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- variable width cuts. The AS170 is ideally suited to a operated (cordless) power tool. variety of tasks including: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • removal of mortar for “tuck pointing” of brick...

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Personal safety d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use with the power tool or these instructions to common sense when operating a power tool. Do operate the power tool.

  • Page 5: Functional Description

    SYMBOLS The following show the symbols used in this manual 4.2 BLADE DESCRIPTION Class 2 Construction (Double Insulation used throughout, no The AS170 uses a variety of blades to cut different provision for earthing.) materials and different profiles. General Purpose blades use Tungsten volts alternating current Carbide teeth and are suited for working general masonry and “in the ground” cutting.
  • Page 7 Screw - Belt Cover , M4 X 12 Screw - Blade , M6 X 10 Brush - Cover Washer - Step Nut - Nyloc M6 Brush - Carbon Clip - Internal Pulley - Tension including Bearing Pulley - Power Pulley - Drive Belt Bush Guard...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Check that the teeth of 6.1 Setup the blades are lightly contacting, or within The AS170 is supplied ready for operation. However approximately 1.5mm in some cases the blades may need to be changed (1/16”) of contacting each to suit the application.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: During Fig.5 Fig.8 operation the AS170 may cause hand-arm vibration, which can result Direction of cut in fatigue or discomfort after long periods of continuous use. Vibration will increase with the hardness of material. Do not operate the Fig.6...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Dust and grit particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and can cause premature failure. Not regularly cleaning the AS170 will affect the tools warranty. Clearance each end CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when using or cleaning this tool.

  • Page 11: V-Belt And Pulleys

    To noted in the General Specifications in Section re-sharpen blade teeth, use the ARBORTECH 3 and re-tighten. If belt replacement is required, Sharpening disk (BLA.FG.SHARP001) Occasionally,...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    10. WarraNtY aNd sErVIcE For warranty repair, inspection, service and spare parts, please contact your place of purchase, Dust extraction funnel Contact us directly at: ARBORTECH PTY LTD 67 WESTCHESTER ROAD, MALAGA, PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA • 6090 T: 08 9249 1944 Fax: 08 9249 2936 www.arbortech.com.au...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    • Blades loose -tighten blade mount bolts vibration • Blade failure - replace blade set • Leaf spring failure - contact authorised service centre • Bearing failure - contact authorised service centre. • Gearbox failure - contact authorised service centre. • Handle rubber mounts damaged or worn - replace. Handle rubber mounts • replace damaged or worn One or both conrods/blades • Leaf spring failure - contact ARBORTECH authorised service centre. loose, even when mounting bolts tightened Tool running and blades not • Loose belt or broken belt- re-tension or replace as necessary. moving • Worn belt - replace belt. Blades continually comming • Check the blade bolt holes. If bolt holes are elongated replace blades loose Worn pulleys • contact ARBORTECH authorised service centre.
  • Page 14 - replace blades. • Material too hard. Loose top handle. • Worn or damaged rubber bushes - replace. Blades “blueing”. • Worn teeth - replace blades. • Excessive force being used. • Insufficient “sawing” motion by the operator. • Material too hard. Blades rubbing together with excessive force (see section 8). Blade mounting bolts not • Threads on bolts stripped - replace bolts not tightening. tightening fully. Threads on tool stripped • Contact your ARBORTECH authorized service center. Tool will not run. • The AS170 is fitted with Auto cut off brushes. • Check brushes are not damaged or excessively worn - replace • Contact your ARBORTECH authorised service centre.
  • Page 16 Arbortech Pty Ltd Address: 67 Westchester Road Malaga, WA 6090 Telephone: 08 9249 1944 Australia Fax: 08 9249 2936 Email: arbortech@arbortech.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/ArbortechTools...

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