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Arbortech AS160 Instruction Manual

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AS160
Brick + Mortar Saw

Instruction Manual

Double Insulation used throughout,
no provision for earthing.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
REV-130607

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    AS160 Brick + Mortar Saw Instruction Manual Double Insulation used throughout, no provision for earthing. MADE IN AUSTRALIA REV-130607...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation and care of the machine. If you use the AS160 correctly, it will provide you with years of reliable service and save you time and money. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION 2.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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: •...
  • Page 4 Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards. AS160...
  • Page 5 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. NOTE: Refer to the assembly (section 5) for a list of user replacable parts. AS160...

  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules

    ..decibels ..amperes ..newton meters ..hertz ..meters ..watt m/s ..meters per second ..no load speed mm ..millimeters ..revolutions per minute kg-m ..kilogram meters ft-lb ..foot pounds AS160...

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    The AS160 is designed to cut rigid materials such as mortar, clay fired bricks, plasterboard, fibreboard, weatherboard and wood. The AS160 uses a variety of blades to suit the material being cut. Blades may also be changed to suit the required depth or length of cut.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    5. ASSEMBLY AS160...
  • Page 9 DUST EXTRACTION FITTING HEX SOCKET BOLT M5 X 25 ) Indicates user replaceable parts CAUTION Parts not marked with ( ) should only be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons. ) replace blades as a set AS160...

  • Page 10: Operation

    6. OPERATION 6.1 Setup The AS160 is supplied ready for operation. However in some cases the blades may need to be changed to suit the application. • Before changing blades, the guard around the blade mounts must be levered gently out of its groove at the front of the tool and swung away to give access to the cap screws.

  • Page 11: Operation

    • While cutting, move the tool and blade in a slow "sawing" motion, which improves the cut rate, reduces concentrated heat build-up and evens the wear on the blades. (See fig.8 & 9) Direction of cut Direction of cut Fig.8 Fig.9 CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD THE MOTOR. AS160...
  • Page 12 “Hammering!” Clearance each end Fig.12 Fig.13 • When using the Mortar Plunge blades, the cut should have enough clearance on each end (shown in fig:12), to ensure that no hammering of the blade ends occurs (as shown in fig.13). AS160...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    CAUTION: UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE CHECKING/REPLACING BRUSHES. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BRUSH CAPS. Insert new brushes, replacing in the same orientation as the original brushes. Ensure brush contact correctly engaged in brush holder Brushes Min. length: 7mm ( ”) Brush cap Fig.14 AS160...

  • Page 14: V-Belt And Pulleys

    Use only correct genuine spares and do not lubricate bolts, threads or conrod mating surfaces. CAUTION: Make sure NOT to operate the tool with loose blades. If blades should come loose while operating, the blade mounts and threads can become damaged, requiring significant repairs to the tool. Fig.16 AS160...

  • Page 15: Top Handle And Rubber Bushes

    Note that the teeth orientations alternately point inside and outside. Fatigue fracture SIDE WORN CLEARANCE END VIEW OF TEETH Fig.19 Fig.18 IMPORTANT To ensure optimal performance and reduce load on motor, Blades BACK FACE ANGLE should be kept sharp NOTE: GRIND BACK FACE ONLY AS160...
  • Page 16 Wood blade (Hardened steel) teeth sharpening instructions Use a fine 80 grit grinding wheel and avoid overheating teeth as this causes a loss of hardness of the steel. Sharpen to profiles shown below: END VIEW OF TEETH (TYP) (LEFT BLADE SHOWN ONLY (TYP)) AS160...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    8.2 Wood Blade and Wood Jaw The AS160 Wood Jaw, is an optional accessory, which can be added to the machine, to increase the cutting speed in timber by up to 3 times. Only the Wood Blades may be used with the Wood Jaw. The general purpose blades are too wide, and will damage the tool &...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Once the Wood Jaw accessory is in place, fit the M5 x 25 Allen Bolt and Wood Blade tighten firmly. CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL WHEN CUTTING . THE AS160 USES A DRIVE BELT, WHICH WILL SLIP IF THE BLADES SHOULD JAM. EXCESSIVE SLIPPING WILL WEAR THE BELT PREMATURELY.

  • Page 19: Materials Guide

    P.B.: Plunge Blade W.B.: Wood Blade NOTE: During operation the AS160 may cause hand-arm vibration, which can result in fatigue or discomfort after long periods of continuous use. Vibration will increase with the hardness of material. Do not operate the tool if discomfort is experienced, and ensure that sufficient rest periods are taken during cutting.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Worn pulleys - contact authorised service centre. Slow cutting performance Teeth worn, chipped or lost. Sharpen or replace blade. Belt slipping - see Symptom 4. Blades rubbing against each other with excessive force - see Symptom 8. Attempting to cut material which is too hard. AS160...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Threads on bolts stripped - replace bolts not tightening. tightening fully. Threads on tool stripped - contact authorised service centre. Tool will not run. Check brushes are not damaged or excessively worn - replace as required. Check power cord for damage - contact authorised service centre. AS160...

  • Page 22: Warranty And Service

    12. WARRANTY AND SERVICE For warranty repair, inspection, service and spare parts, please contact your place of purchase, Check out our website www.arbortech.com.au to locate a dealer or service agent in your area Contact us directly: ARBORTECH PTY LTD 67 WESTCHESTER ROAD • MALAGA PERTH •...
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