Introduction; General Safety Rules - Arbortech AS170 Manuel D'instruction

1. INTRODUCTION

The Arbortech AS170 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 "), cut square corners, and make
3/4
variable width cuts. The AS170 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.
• cutting in dirty wood.
• cutting wood in the ground.
• tree root removal.
• pruning trees.
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.
IMPORTANT INCORRECT USE OF THE
AS170 MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR AND/
OR DAMAGE. PLEASE READ THESE USER
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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 injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
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) 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
Electrical safety
2)
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.
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