Instruction manual

1. INTRODUCTION
The Arbortech AS160 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 (see material specifications, table 3) faster than traditional reciprocating saws.
This cutting action also produces minimal amounts of airborne dust, offers safe and controllable operation, has
the ability to "plunge" cut to 120mm (5”) depth, and into square corners, and make variable width cuts. The AS160
is ideally suited to a variety of tasks including:
• removal of mortar for "tuck pointing" of bricks.
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removal of single bricks from walls.
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cutting of bricks without damage to adjacent areas or “blow-out”.
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stitching, keying or toothing of brick walls.
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"chasing" cuts for conduits and similar items into walls.
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cutting holes in walls or other surfaces.
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finishing corner cuts in walls.
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cutting in dirty wood.
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cutting wood in the ground.
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tree root removal.
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pruning trees.
The tool can be fitted with a range of blades to best suit different applications.
IMPORTANT
INCORRECT USE OF THE AS160 MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR DAMAGE.
PLEASE READ THESE USER INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE
USE TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION.
2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) W
ork 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.
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