Introduction; General Safety Rules - Arbortech AS170 Mode D'emploi

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 3/4 "), cut square corners, and make 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, could 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 notavoided, 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 safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Work area
•
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
•
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.
•
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical Safety
•
Double Insulated tools are equipped with
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double Insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
•
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
•
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
•
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
•
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W- A"or
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