WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE ALLSAW?

Weight of allsaw with BL170GHP General Purpose cutting blade – 9.5lb (4.3Kg)

WHAT IS THE ELECTRICAL RATING?

Electrical rating nominal 110 / 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 13A

WHERE CAN I FIND OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS?

In the Downloads section on this page

WHAT SIZE IS THE ALLSAW?

Dimensions without blades: Length – 17 7/10” (450mm). Width – 3” (75mm). Height – 9 9/20” (240mm)

IS THERE A MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY ON BLADES & PARTS?

No. There there is no minimum order quantity, but all orders are subject to carriage, and we do not split packs.

WHAT CAN THE ALLSAW BE USED FOR?

The Allsaw can be used for cutting virtually any types of bricks, soft stone (except engineering bricks or concrete), wood, plastics, even tree roots.

HOW FAR DO THE BLADES MOVE WHEN IN MOTION?

12 – 15mm on standard blades (i.e. not the XL Blades) dependent on the type of blade

HOW MANY BLADES ARE IN A SET?

All Blades are supplied and used as a pair.

WHAT ARE THE BLADES MADE OF?

The body of the blades are mild steel and the Teeth are Tungsten Carbide.

CAN I USE THE ALLSAW ON HERITAGE BUILDING SITES?

The Allsaw has been used, and specified for use on numerous Heritage Sites. You may need to obtain the approval for use on your site of your local Listed Building or Heritage Officer first.

HOW DO I TIGHTEN THE BOLTS SO THE BLADES DON’T COME LOOSE?

USE ONLY the special Ian/Torque Key supplied with the saw to change the blades and tighten the bolts. The Ian/Torque Key tightens the Blade Bolts to the correct torque 18Nm, this is achieved when the long shaft of the Ian/Torque Key meets and touches the short shaft going into the Blade Bolt as you tighten the bolts.

HOW DO I TIGHTEN THE BELT SO IT DOESN’T KEEP COMING LOOSE?

If the Drive Belt is fitted and tensioned correctly, they rarely come loose unless the Allsaw is used incorrectly, using force or without the ‘Rocking Action’, jamming the blades in the cut, then using the motor to free them, thus causing the belt to slip and wear.

WHY HAVE MY BLADES STOPPED WORKING?

If the Allsaw motor is running and the blades are not moving, it is probably because the Drive Belt has broken. Re-Order Drive Belt Part No: A17012

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Arbortech AS175 Allsaw Brick & Mortar Saw

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Arbortech AS175 Allsaw Brick & Mortar Saw

Name: Arbortech AS175 Allsaw Brick & Mortar Saw
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I started off as an apprentice in the building trade in 1968, but came across the Allsaw last year, which lead us to purchase one. It's made life so much easier for us, we're wondering how we ever got on without it now! Whoever the brains was behind the Allsaw, I take my hat off to them!

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The Arbortech AS175 Allsaw brick & mortar saw is a revolution in cutting technology. It’s unique patented orbital cutting motion means you can cut cleanly and safely, with minimal dust, whether cutting through heritage masonry or timberwork, electrical or plumbing installations, stone or trees.

Here’s what you get:

Long-lasting performance from a sharpenable blade
Robust design due to sealed dust proof bearings
Efficient dust control with a detachable dust boot
Durable motors thanks to auto cut off brushes.

All of this plus a choice of six different blades, making the Allsaw the tool for any job!

The new generation ALLSAW’s functionality has been significantly enhanced and it continues to be the faster, safer and dust-free alternative to the Diamond Grinder. The ALLSAW AS175 cuts with superior dust control, protecting the user from breathing in silica dust and is till the only masonry tool that cuts deep, square, with high precision and no overcut.

This package include the General Purpose Blades, Plunge Blades, Dust Boot and two years warranty. With an improved motor and belt, this is an essential tool for trade applications.

WHATS NEW
1400W Tool has been highly enhanced for better performance with a more powerful motor and extended brush life, which enables a more seamless cutting experience.

Improved Belt Drive with the addition of a heavy duty triple V belt, along with a more efficient power transmission allows for a longer lifetime and faster cuts.

Heavy Duty Dust Boot collects more of the dust generated when connected to ta vacuum. This keeps the worksite clean and reduces silica dust particles in the air.

Vibration Reduction further enhances ergonomics, allowing the to be used for as extended period.

1x AS175 Power Tool
1x Set of General Purpose Blades
1x Set of Plunge Blades
1x Zip-Up Arbortech Holdall Carry Case
1x Heavy Duty Dust Boot
1x Spare Set of 4 Blade Bolts
1x Ian Key
1x MAXVAC WaleTale Shroud FREE!

The AS175 Allsaw has a unique patented orbital cutting action of two reciprocating blades, which strike and rake whilst in action, this allows the cutting of brick (not engineering or dense bricks), mortar, and masonry to 50mpa faster than traditional reciprocating saws. This cutting action also produces minimal amounts of airborne dust, offering a controllable and safe operation, with the ability to cut to a depth of 120mm (4¾”), cut square corners, single brick removal, cutting dirty soil impregnated wood, tree roots etc.

Always wear a suitable dust mask – to provide ffp3(s) protection. DUST EXTRACTION The AS175 Allsaw can be fitted with a Dust Extraction Boot which will significantly reduce airborne and heavy dust when used correctly. It is attached to the wire guard and extraction fitting. The adjustable dust extraction funnel is replaceable when it becomes worn. The dust extraction fitting has a standard 30mm bore to connect to the vacuum. CAUTION Verify that the dust extraction vacuum being used has a filter system appropriate for the material being cut. Incorrect filtration can result in inadequate dust control, causing a hazard to the operator, bystanders, the public and the environment. Note: HSE are now enforcing Certified M or H Class Vacuums as the required filtration level for the containment of Silica Dust. See our range of M & H Class Dust Management Vacuums

As the blades are not spinning like an angle grinder, and only move 12 -15mm overall, there is nothing to drive the dust out from under and around the blade. ‘Sawing’ (like you would a handsaw) and ‘Rocking’ the ALLSAW, clears the dust from under the blades as they come out of the cut, keeping the blades cool and giving them a clear path to continue cutting.

How long the blades last is very dependent on how the Allsaw is used and what materials it is used on. Used with the ‘sawing/rocking motion’ in softer materials and mortars the blades can last a very long time. The key to long life is to know what you are cutting, keep the saw moving in the cut to clear the dust from around the blades which helps to keep the blades cool, also avoid hammering the ends of the blades, as this wears away the metal that hold the Tungston Carbide Teeth, and only apply enough pressure to keep the saw in contact with the masonry. If the Allsaw is bouncing and there is heavy vibration whilst trying to cut a material then it is very likely the material is too hard for the Allsaw to cut. CAUTION: Do not use on engineering or dense hard bricks, concrete, metal, hard stone, or very dense materials, as these materials will cause damage to the teeth.

If the Blade Bolts have been tightened to the correct torque of 18Nm using the Ian/Torque Key they rarely come loose, unless the threads on the Blade Bolts or in the Conrod are worn or damaged. Always inspect the thread on the Blade Bolts when changing the Blades and replace if damaged or worn. USE ONLY Blade Bolts supplied by Arbortech, which are supplied with every Genuine New set of blades, and can be purchased as an accessory Code No: A17002 and tighten using the Ian/Torque Key supplied with your Allsaw. New Ian/Torque Keys Code No: A17074 can be purchased as an accessory as well.

Either the Motor Brushes are worn or the Armature is damaged. Advise Checking Carbon Brush Wear, and replacing if worn.* Good Practice Advice: Ensure that extension leads used are kept as short as possible and cable reels fully unwound, as long extension leads and wound up cable reels reduce the power supply to the motor causing the motor to draw more amps and sparking. If longer extension leads are needed they must be upgraded to 2.5mm.

1. Check the power supply. 2. Check the fuse in the plug of a 240v Allsaw, or the Transformer on a 110v, also the overload cut out on the Transformer. 3. Check the cable to the Allsaw for continuity, as the cable on the Allsaw moves a lot in use the wires in the cable can break due to fatigue. 4. Check the motor brushes, when they wear down a sprung loaded plastic pin built into the brush pops out to push the brush off the armature, to prevent damage to the armature.

Blade Bolts may snap or break if they have not been tighten to the correct torque of 18Nm using the Ian/Torque Key and have come loose while the Allsaw is in use. Check The Blade Bolts for tightness using the Ian/Torque Key regularly whilst the Allsaw is in use, especially if working on harder materials. If the Blade Bolts have been tightened to the correct torque of 18Nm using the Ian/Torque Key they rarely come loose, unless the threads on the Blade Bolts or in the Conrod are worn or damaged. Always inspect the thread on the Blade Bolts when changing the Blades and replace if damaged or worn. USE ONLY Blade Bolts supplied by Arbortech, which are supplied with every Genuine New set of blades and can be purchased as an accessory Code No: A17002 and tighten using the Ian/Torque Key supplied with your Allsaw. New Ian/Torque Keys, Code No: A17074 can be purchased as an accessory as well.

The Allsaw will cut soft – medium density bricks and mortar. By ‘Rule of Thumb’, if the material you wish to cut will scratch to leave an impression with, a nail, screw, screwdriver, etc…. then the Allsaw will cut it when used with a ‘Rocking /Sawing Action. It will not cut engineering, or very hard dense bricks, or very strong cementitious mortars. See Answer To What is the ‘Rocking Action’ above

The Allsaw cannot be used on concrete, or dense concrete blocks. It will cut materials up to 50 mpa, so will cut light density concrete blocks, it depends what the 7.2 Nm concrete blocks have been manufactured from whether the Allsaw is suitable for them. If they have heavy aggregate or granite chippings in these will damage the Tungsten Carbide Teeth on the blades.