Hz
hertz
W
watt
no load speed
N
0
/min
Reciprocations per minute
dB
decibels
mm
millimeters
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1) AS200X tool description
The AS200X is a double bladed reciprocating saw
designed to cut rigid materials such as mortar, clay
fired bricks, plasterboard and fiberboard. The AS200X
uses a variety of blades to suit the material being cut.
Blades can be changed, as shown on the diagrams at
(i) to (iv) , to suit the required depth or length of cut.
The tool is supplied with a dust boot which can easily
be attached by the user following the instruction
diagram (v).
The blades are driven via a belt drive designed to
allow some slip in case of the blades jamming. If
excessive belt slipping occurs, re-tension the belt
as shown on the diagrams (vii).
The top and rear handle are designed for comfort
when used in a variety of cutting orientations. For
better handling in various cutting applications the top
handle can be repositioned as shown on the diagram
(vi).
2) Blade description
The AS200X uses a variety of blades to cut different
materials and different profiles.
General Purpose blades use
Tungsten Carbide teeth and are
suited for working general masonry.
General Purpose blades are
designed to cut to a depth of 4 3/8"
(110mm).
Plunge blades use Tungsten Carbide
teeth and have a maximum cutting
depth of 4 3/4" (120mm).
Switch Box Blades
use Tungsten
Carbide teeth and have a maximum
cutting depth of 4 3/4" (120mm).
Suitable for installing small electrical
switch boxes into plaster, brick/
masonry walls.
Heritage Blades Ideal for mortar removal
on thin joints and heritage restoration and
have a maximum cutting depth of 3"
(75mm).
Head joint Blades Ideal for mortar
removal on vertical joints and have a
maximum cutting depth of 3" (75mm).
8
XL General Purpose Blades
Cutting depth up to 6 3/4"
(170mm) without overcutting.
Tuckpointing Blades Used for
removing the mortar between bricks in
restoration work. Max. cutting depth
1 3/8" (35mm)
Caulking Blades Ideal to remove
caulking between concrete panels
e.g. tilt up, parking lots. *Available in
3 widths (1/2", 1" and 2").
NOTE: Blades are a wearing part. In normal operation,
blade life may vary with the hardness of materials cut.
4. OPERATION
1) Setup
WARNING: It is recommended that the tool always
be powered via a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less.
The AS200X is supplied in a case with blades and the
dust boot detached from the tool. Mount the blades and
the dust boot before using the tool following the
instruction diagrams. Make sure the blades are locked in
before switching the tool on.
NOTE: Always use matched pairs of blades. Never
mix used blades with new blades
CAUTION: Do not operate the tool if the blades
are loose. Operation with loose blades will severely
damage the blade mount requiring repair.
2) Dust extraction
The AS200X should be fitted with a Dust Boot as shown
in diagram (v), and used with a dust extraction vacuum.
The Dust Boot significantly reduces airborne dust
exposure to the user and bystanders. The Dust Boot can
be fitted and removed from the AS200X without tools,
and with the blades mounted. See the instruction diagrams
how to fit the Dust Boot.
The Vacuum Bracket (Item 7) on the underside of the
AS200X is designed to accommodate standard dust
extraction vacuums including a 1 3/8" (35mm) diameter
tapered vacuum and a 1 1/2" (38mm) diameter vacuum
fitting. Use an appropriate dust extraction system or
vacuum intended for masonry dust.
NOTE: Failure to use the Dust Boot when cutting
masonry materials will cause excessive wear of electrical
components. Damage caused by dust will lead to
premature failure of the motor, which will affect the
warranty.
CAUTION: Verify that the vacuum machine being
used has a filter system appropriate for the material
being cut. Incorrect filtration can result in inadequate
dust control and also possible damage to the vacuum
machine.