Pilous ARG 250 S.A.F. User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Pilous - pasovepily, spol. s r.o., Zelezna9
tel.: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail:[email protected]
, 619 00 Brno, Czech Republic
ARG 250 S.A.F. • ARG 250 plus S.A.F. ARG 300 S.A.F.
ARG 300 plus S.A.F. ARG 330 S.A.F. ARG 330 plus S.A.F.
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7. Putting into operation
7.1. Safety control
7.2. First cut
8. Machine maintenance
8.1. Maintenance and control
8.2. Repairs
9. Errors - reasons and elimination
10. Electrical schemes
10.1. Electrical scheme
11. Assembly
11.1. Guiding heads assembly
11.2. Idler wheel assembly
11.3. Table, pivot and vice assembly
11.3.1. Table, pivot and vice assembly
11.3.2. Table, pivot and vice assembly
11.4. Drive assembly
11.5.
11.6.
6.3. Workpiece clamping
6.4. Running-in the bands
6.5. Factors influencing band life
6.6. Recommended values for cutting
ARG 250 S.A.F., ARG 250 plus S.A.F.,
ARG 300 S.A.F., ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
ARG 250 S.A.F., ARG 300 S.A.F.
ARG 250 plus S.A.F., ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
Coolant assembly
Hydraulic unit assembly
0. In general
0.1. Safety provisions
0.2. Scope of use / use by determination
0.3. Requirements concerning operators
0.4. Requirements concerning machines
0.5. Protective covers
1. Transport and storage
1.1. Surface treatment
1.2. Packing
1.3. Installation
1.4. Dismantling
1.5. Disposal
2. Machine data
3. Technical data
4. Installation
4.1. Space requirements - machine dimensions
4.2. Machine installation
4.3. Connection to energy supplies
5. Machine description
5.1. Band guide
5.2. Band exchange, tensioning and adjustment
5.3. Guide heads - adjustment
5.4. Vice
5.5.1. Cutting angles setting
5.5.2. Material clamping
5.5.3. Vice side clearance setting
5.6. Control panel
5.7. Hydraulic unit
5.7.1. Vice clamping pressure setting
5.8. Arm uplift height setting
5.9. Regulation valve - saw band feed into cut
5.10. Cooling equipment
6. Saw bands
6.1. Saw band design
6.2. Band tooth selection
5.2 Back arm cover removal
Content :
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Producer: PILOUS-pasovepily,spol.sr.o.
Zelezna9
61900BRNO
CZECHREPUBLIC

Warranty letter - service
Warranty letter is a separate part of the instruction manual.
Warranty period length: see warranty letter.
Terms of warranty letter validity :
• Machine transport, manipulation and storage according to the instruction manual.
• Machine usage, operation and maintenance according to the instruction manual.
• Machine connection to the electrical grid supply according to the instruction manual.
The warranty letter does NOT include :
•The machine user´s or third person violent and mechanical machine damage.
• Remediless event (elementary disaster).
• Machine damage during transport.
• Machine storage or placing in wet, chemical or otherwise dangerous environment.
0. In general
This instruction manual provides the users assistance and information about the PILOUS bandsaw and the possibilities of use
correspondingtoits purpose.The instruction manualcontainsimportant instructionsfora safe,adequateand economicallyefficient
operation. Observing the operating instructions will prevent hazards, reduce the repair and outage time costs, and increase the
machine reliability and life. The instruction manual must always be available at the machine site. The instruction manual must be
readand usedby thestaffentrusted withthe machineinstallation, transport andstorage, use/operation,maintenance anddisposal.
Inadditiontotheinstructionmanualandthebindingrulesrelatedto accident preventionvalidintheuser´scountryandattheservice
site.Itisalsonecessarytoobservetheapprovedrulesforsafeandprofessionalwork.
Address any possible comments on the warranty letter by fax, or mail to the address showed on the warranty
letter.
Noticefortheuser:
The seller is obliged to issue warranty letter to the user when the product is dispatched. The warranty letter must be signed and
confirmedby the seller´sstamp with the dateof issue andproduct serial number.The selleris obliged to introducethe product to the
user.
Dataneededtoapplyforthewarranty(afterwarranty)machinerepair:
•Machinetype
•Warrantyletternumber(sameasmachineserialnumber)
•Warrantyletterissuedate
0.1. Safetyprovisions
The machine design complies with the technical status and the approved safety and technical rules. In spite of this the user's or the
third persons' health can be endangered and/or the machine or other tangible goods may be unfavorably influenced during the
operation of the machine. In order to prevent such hazards it is unconditionally necessary to observe the safety instructions in this
instructionmanual. These safetyinstructions must be read and understood by therespective persons before the machine has been
put into operation. Failure to observe these instructions may cause serious property damage and damage to health! The safety
instructionsaremarkedinthisinstructionmanualwithsafetysymbols/dangerspotsigns.
Use ear plugs! A-weighted emission sound
pressure level 76 dB(A). A-weighted sound
power level emitted by the machinery 91 dB(A).
This instruction manual should be read before
the use of the band saw to make sure that it has
beenunderstoodcorrectly!
Use protective gloves!
Use goggles!
Danger spot - be careful! Dangerous voltage!
Use steel toe boots or work shoes
with skid-proof sole!
Danger of injury by air-borne particles!
Danger of injury by slashing!
Danger of injury by press!

Thehorizontal bandsawis a machinetool. Formachining the sawband mustpenetrate into theworkpiece in the metal-cutting zone.
Thecovers protectingagainstcontactwiththesawbandmaythereforebeinstalledonlyoutsidethemetal-cuttingzone.
0.5.ProtectiveCovers
Outside the metal-cutting zone the saw band and the saw band discs are protected against contact. The protective covers may be
onlyremovedwhenthemainswitchisoffandsecuredagainstswitchingonorwhenthemachineisdisconnectedfromthemains.The
emergency shut down of the machine is effected by depressing the TOTAL STOP push-button. Putting the machine into operation
againisonlypossibleafterpullingandunlocking thepush-buttonmanually.
0.4. Requirements concerning machines - safety equipments
•whileworkingwiththemachineremoveallfreeclothingandcoverlonghair
• make sure that all other persons are at least 5 m far away from the saw blade and protect them from chips and possibility of saw
bladebreaking
•makesurethatallpersonshelpingyouwithknowallsafetyrules
•safetyrulesmustbeshowedclearlyintheworkingarea
• keep your hands far enough from the saw blade and never adjust the saw blade when the engine is on. Switch off the engine and
secureitagainstrunningbeforeanymanipulationwiththesawblade
Only electricians or persons instructed in electrotechnical work and supervised by electrical specialists are
allowedtoopenthe electricequipmenthousingsandtoworkontheelectricequipment!
The machine may only be operated by persons instructed in safety at work and technically trained!
0.3. Requirements concerning operators
Themachinemayonlybeoperatedifinperfectconditionwithrespecttotechnicalsafety.Theuserisobligedtocheckthemachinefor
visually ascertainable damages and failures at least once per shift. Any changes, failures and damages of protective covers,
changesofthemachine behaviorendangeringthesafetyshouldbeimmediatelyreportedtothesuperior.Waitforthedecisionabout
the repair and the repeated putting into operation. No protective covers may be removed, moved, put out of operation or changed
during the machine operation. Otherwise the guarantee claims have no effect. If any protective has to be removed during operation
ormaintenance,securethemainswitchinthe„OFF“positionbyapadlockordisconnectthebandsawfromthemains.
The saw band is not covered in the machining zone!
Wait until the saw band is in standstill before opening
the protective covers.
Danger in working zone of the swing arm!
Do not use the machine when tired, overwork, under medicines, drugs or alcohol!
Manual machine cleaning and waste remove while the machine is running is forbidden. The working place
must have first aid set. When working with the machine proper work clothes, boots and protective
instruments(eyes and ears protections, gloves, proper work boots) must be used.Abide clean air and work
spacerules.
CAUTION - DANGER OF INJURY!
0.2. Scope of use / use by determination
Themachine is designedexclusively for normalizedmetallic materials.Any otheruse is consideredas not adequateto the purpose.
Themanufacturer isnot responsiblefor damage due to sucha risk.Theuse complyingwith the purpose includes alsoobserving the
operatinginstructions,checkingandmaintenanceconditions.
Examples of cutting materials: structualsteel •case-hardering steel •free-cutting steel •heat treatmentsteel • antifrictionbearing
steel•springsteel•toolsteel•high-speedsteel•copper•brass•caststeel•castiron•aluminum•plasticmaterials

1. Transport and storage
DANGER OF DAMAGE!
1.4.Dismantling
Empty and clean the metal chips tank and the coolant tank. Clean the machine. Provide the sliding surfaces with anticorrosive oil.
Makesurethatthemachinehasbeendisconnectedfromelectricalenergysupply.Preparetheswingarmprotectionfortransport.Lift
themachineandscrewonthewooden frame.Provideaclearanceofapprox. 100 mmfortransportbyafork lift truck.Checkwhether
allprotectivecoversofthemachinearescrewedon.Enclosethemachineaccessories.
Endangering with dangerous matters cannot be excluded when handling coolants. Observe in your
own interest the manufacturer's and/or your company's instructions and recommendations/operating
instructions related to safe handling with coolants.
Standardaccessories:
1bimetallicsawbandM42(mounted)
1coolantunitwithametalchipstank
1lengthstop500mm
1.1.SurfaceTreatment
The machine is provided with a primer and a two-component polyethane varnish. The sliding surfaces are provided with antirust oil.
Theothermachinepartsarezinccoatedorblackened.
1.2.Packing
The basic element of the package is a wooden frame which according to the kind of dispatch may be crating or an overseas case.
Approximately 100 mm clearance should be provided for transport and loading by a fork lift truck. For the transport the machine is
packedinastretchingfoilprotectingagainstweatherinfluences.
1.3.Installation
Removethe wooden frame.Position the machine at site.Align the machineby a water level and four M12setting screws inthe base
corners. Remove anticorrosive protection and dust from the sliding surfaces and apply oil again.Attach the length stop. Make sure
thatenergysupplyisconnected (see chapter 4.3).Openingthebasedoor,makesurethatthecoolant dischargepipehasnotcome
off the coolant tank cover and is correctly attached in the tank. Fill the machine tray with the coolant (approx. 15 litre), the fluid will
continuouslypourintothetankinthebase.
The machine maybe transported and lifted only by a fork lift. USING A CRANE IS NOT PERMITTED!
CAUTION:Usedcoolantsarespecialwaste!
Disconnecting the machine from the electrical energy supply may be only carried out
byelectricians!
1.5.Disposal
When the machine has been definitely put out of operation, it should be disposed of in accordance with the provisions valid in the
respectivecountry.Werecommendtocontactacompanyspecializedinwastedisposal.

Thishorizontalbandsawsareusedforcuttingdifferentkindsofmaterials.Hydraulicunitenablesviceworkpiececlamping,armdown
feed into cut, band starting, band stop, arm uplift after cut to set height and vice opening. This complete automatic cycle can be
carried out by pressing only one starting button when the saw is in the automatic mode. The arm feed into cut is powered by the
hydraulicdamperpressurewhichmakesthecuttingprocessmoreefficientandbandsawmoreproductivespeciallywhencuttingfull
materials.All functions may be controlled separately when the saw is in manual mode. Material feed into saw is manual. The vice
pressure regulation on the ARG machines is as a standard machine equipment. An endless welded metallic band serves as the
cuttingtool.Thebandistensionedmechanicallybyatensioningrunningwheel.Therunningwheelisdrivenbyadrivingwheeldriven
via worm gearbox by a two-stage motor (version S.A.) / one-stage motor (version S.A.F.). The saw band in the machining zone is
precisely guided in the band guide heads. Outside machining zone a protection by band covers is provided. S.A.F. models are
equippedwith more powerful engines with frequency invertorwhich enables smooth speedregulation in the rangeof 15 -90 m/min.
Optimalcuttingspeedsetting increasesthebandlifetime,machineproductivityandcutaccuracy.
2. Machine data
I base
J coolant and pump tray
K control panel
L vice hand wheel
M worktable lever
N moving jaw
O moving bar lock lever
P end switch
Q fixed bar with
band guidance
R moving bar with
band guidance
S angle scale
T uplift limit switch
U hydraul. Vice cylinder
A hydraulic unit
B band
C band tensioning wheel
D gear box
E engine
F oil damper
G vice
H revolving worktable
ARG 250 plus S.A.F.
ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
ARG 330 Plus S.A.F.
ARG 250 S.A.F.
ARG 300 S.A.F.
ARG 330 S.A.F.
C O B Q F EN
IL K
R
MHA J P T
S C O B Q F D EN
IL K MHA J
R S
P T
PDPP P GG
U U

3. Technical data
SAW BAND
GUIDING WHEELS DIAMETER
VICE WORK HEIGHT
OIL INSIDE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
ARM SWING MACHINE DIMENSSIONS
a
a
a
[mm]
a
b
a×b
90°
60°
60° 45° 45°
PUMP ENGINE
MACHINE WEIGHT
15 - 90 m/min
approx. 15 liters
Hydraulic oil
PARAMOL HM 46
2710×27×0,9
1400x900x1330
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 250 S.A.F.
250 180 110 240 170 110
290x80 180x90 110×120
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60° 45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
445 kg
15 - 90 m/min
approx. 15 liters
Hydraulic oil
PARAMOL HM 46
2710x27x0,9
1400×900×1330
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 250 plus S.A.F.
175250 180 110
160240 170 110
175x80290x80 180x90 110x120
90° 45° 60°45°
90°
60°
60° 45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
550 kg
15 - 90 m/min
approx. 15 liters
Hydraulic oil
PARAMOL HM 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
3110x27x0,9
1600×950×1600
355 mm 915 mm
ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
220300 240 150
190290 220 145
240x100370x185 240x120 150x100
90° 45° 60°45°
90°
60°
60° 45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
645 kg
15 - 90 m/min
approx. 15 liters
Hydraulic oil
PARAMOL HM 46
3110×27×0,9
1600x950x1600
355 mm 910 mm
ARG 300 S.A.F.
300 240 150 290 220 145
370x185 240x120 150×100
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60° 45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
540 kg
BAND SPEED
CUTTING RANGE SAW BAND SIZE COOLANT TANK
MAIN ENGINE

4. Installation
4.1. Space Requirements
The machine may be installed on any suitable even hall floor (concrete surface). Observe the permissible floor load.
Recommendations / assumptions:
a) Allow for sufficient work feed space, work removal and the machine maintenance - the operators' working area should be 1
m around the machine and 0,5 m around the roller conveyor.
b) Install roller conveyors and/or a case for cut pieces for a safe handling of work pieces and to prevent endangering by falling
cut pieces, if any.
c) Install a lifting mechanism for heavy work pieces.
d) Provide for good lighting of the workplace.
A
60°
45°
B
E
F
G
H
A
45°
B
E
F
D (max.)
C (max.)
850 850 905
945 945 1005
1940 1945 2040
1795 1745 1690
1125 1098 1210
1200 1098 1270
x 1258 1335
x 1368 1430
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
ARG 250 S.A.F. ARG 300 plus S.A.F.ARG 250 plus S.A.F.
905
1005
2040
1690
1210
1270
x
x
ARG 300 S.A.F.
ARG 250 plus S.A.F., ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
ARG 250 S.A.F.,ARG 300 S.A.F.

4.2. Machine installation
Failure to observe this causes the bandsaw drive motor and the coolant pump running in wrong
directions. Possibility of machine destruction!
Makesurethatthevoltageofthe electrical grid,voltageprotectionandconnectionvoltage is accordingtorequirementsinchapter3.
Technical data. If current protection is installed, it must have the S characteristic (for a frequency converter). When connecting
machine into the electrical grid 3NPe, 50 Hz. 400 V, TN-S notice carefully the colored cables marking : L1 Black, L2 brown, L3
black,Nblue,P/E yellow/green.In case of wrong connection of neutral or protective cable the machine electric parts may be
damaged and injury by electrical current may occur! The lead-in cable of machine should be connected to a protected 16A
socket, in case of a direct connection to the mains the cable should be provided with a lockable main switch. In case of wrong
directionofturningofthemotorswitchtogethercablesL1blackandL2brown.
This work may only be carried out by electricians!
4.3. Connection to energy supplies
The machine may be operated in the ambient temperature between +5° and +40°C. The average temperature must not exceed
+35°C over the period of 24 hours. In temperatures below +5°C the conventional coolant should be replaced by a fluid working with
respectivetemperatures.
Protect the machine against humidity, rain and dust!

5.Machinedescription
5.1.Bandguide
Before and after the cut the saw band is guided in two guide heads provided with eccentrically arranged bearings enabling an easy
setting of the band in comparison with the guiding on moving wheels and guided in the hard-metal guides on both sides and on the
upper band edge. The right-hand guide head is fixed. The left-hand guide head mounted on the guide bar is moving and is fed as
close aspossibletothework.Itisprovidedwithaprotectivecoverasfaras the machiningzone.Thesawbandisnotprotectedin
themachiningzone!
5.2. Back arm cover removal
Disconnect the machine by the main switch or disconnect the machine from the network. Pull out the cover of the front lath (A) and
removeit,nearest brokenbarriers(B) andthe rear coverof thearm(C) tilt(1),lift inthefront part(2) pull outthe rearcoverby moving
forwardandbackward(3).
Thereararmisattachedintheoppositemanner.Switchonthemainswitchorconnectthemachinetothenetwork.Thearmislocated
in the semi-position of terminal switches; therefore, it is necessary to switch the lift of the arm into position 1 and the arm moves into
the upper position. Then cutting can start in manual or automatic mode or the arm can be lowered in manual mode by the START
LOWERINGINMANUALMODEbutton.
AC
1
3
2
B
B
The TOTALSTOPbutton is unblocked. The cutting mode is in the manual position. When the MAIN SWITCH is ON, press the
HYDRAULICAGGREGATESTARTbutton.Closetheregulationvalveofthedampingcylinder(seeChapter5.9.)andliftthearminto
the upper position (see Chapter 5.7.). Press the lowering by the START LOWERING IN MANUAL MODE button. Lower the arm
approximately 20 mm above the fixed jaw of the clamp and arrest it with the regulation valve (see Chapter 5.9.) to prevent the
loweringofthearm.
Caution!Itcanonly bedonewhenthemainswitchis off andsecuredagainstswitching
onagainorwhenthemachineisdisconnectedfromthemains.
Caution!Danger of injury by the sharp band teeth. Use protective gloves. Donot touch
theguidewheelsandtheband.

5.3. Band exchange, tensioning and adjustment
Takeoffthearmrearcover(seeChapter5.2.).Loosenthetensioninghandleandthetensioningwheelandthusthewholeband.Take
offtheband from the running wheels and outof the guide heads(see Chapter 5.4.). Insert the new bandin the guide heads.Put saw
bandon the running wheels and tighten the tensioninghandle so thatthe belleville washersare pressed completely(no light shining
through them). Close the band cover, turn ON main switch or connect machine to mains and set the band speed to the minimum.
Pressstart button to run theband so it turns one round.Turn OFF main switch and securethe machine against running again. Open
theband cover and check if the band is correctlyguided on the running wheels(see picture below). If the band is not correctlyset on
the running wheels loosen the tensioning handle and with wheel swing screw correct (see picture below). Tighten the tensioning
handleagain.Closethebandcover.Examthebandrunagain.TurnOFFmainswitch,openbandcoverandcheckthesettingofband
on the running wheels.According to need repeat this cycle till the band is set on the running wheels properly. For casual checking of
bladepositioncan beused CONTROLHOLE OFBANDGUIDANCE.Then closethe band coverturn ONmain switchandmake first
cut.
TENSIONING HANDLE BELLEVILLE WASHERS TENSIONING WHEEL WHEEL SWING SCREW
TIGHTEN SCREW LOOSE SCREW
approx. 0,5-2 mm 0 mm
CORRECT
BAND GUIDANCE WRONG BAND GUIDANCE
BAND LOOSEBAND TENSIONING
CONTROL HOLE
OF BAND GUIDANCE
To achieve perfect cutting function, surface quality and workpiece correctmeasures, in time band exchange is needed. Blunt blade
maycausehigher energyconsumption, inclined cutsand cutsurfaceroughness. Oneof themostimportant factorsforband lifetime
andthecutqualityisthebandcorrectandenoughtensioning.
Caution!Itcanonly bedonewhenthemainswitchis off andsecuredagainstswitching
onagainorwhenthemachineisdisconnectedfromthemains.
Caution!Danger of injury by the sharp band teeth. Use protective gloves. Donot touch
theguidewheelsandtheband.
In the case of a broken bandsaw, switch into manual mode, the switch of the lift of the arm is switched into position 1 and lift the arm
withthebandsaw abovethecut material.Release the clampingunit withtheCLAMPING UNITswitchintothe position 0and remove
the cut work piece outside the work table. Using the switch for the lift of the arm, switch into position 0 and after pressing the
LOWERING IN MANUALMODE button, lower the arm approximately 20 mm above the fixed jaw and dismantle the rear cover (see
Chapter5.2.).Replacethebeltandattachtherearcover.
Note:Youmayuseawoodenblockandbytappingyoucanremovethesawbladeoutoftheworkpiece.
DONOTcuttheworkpieceinthethe same cut-groove again! The new sawblade would be damaged
too!
Caution: If the bandsaw is broken, no safety elements of the machine are
activated, the machine is under voltage, the aggregate is ON!
Caution: is a risk of injury from the sharp teeth on the bandsaw. Use work
gloves.

EXCENTR SCREW
HARDMETAL GUIDANCE
WITH SETTING SCREW
EXCENTRIC BEARINGS
HARDMETAL SCREW
HARDMETAL SCREW
PRESSING HARDMETAL
GUIDANCE
FIXED HARDMETAL
GUIDANCE
ADJUSTABLE
GUIDE BAR FIXED BAR
GUIDE HEAD
GUIDING HEAD SCREW
SAW BAND
5.4.Guideheads-adjustment
The correct adjustment of the bearings and hard-metal guides principally influences the band life and the quality of the cut. The
eccentrically arranged bearings of the guide heads must be so set that the band surface is parallel to the surface of the hard-metal
platesandthatthereisminimumclearancebetweentheseplatesandtheband.
Guide Head Setting
Close hydraulic damper valve (see Chapter 5.9.) and elevate the saw blade approx. 20 mm above the fixed gripping jaw of the vice
(see chapter 7.2.). Switch off the master switch, isolate the machine from supply and secure it against restarting.Adjust the moving
guidehead sothat theguide headsare approx. 20cm fromeach other.Disconnect the supply hoses ofthe coolantvalves. Unscrew
the guide heads gradually from the fixed and moving guide bars, turn them through 180° (bearing and carbide guide upward) and
screw to the bars again. Observe the perpendicularity of the guide heads to the bars and the identical height of the guide heads.
Check the tightening of the fixed carbide guides. Insert approx. 30 cm of an old saw blade in the guide heads between the carbide
guide and the bearings. Set the pressure carbide guides with the width setting screw of the carbide guides so that the saw blade
moves without clearance between the carbide guides, but does not seize. When the saw blade is correctly set, adjust the
eccentricallyarrangedbearingstopreventthebearingsfrom"cutting"thesawbladebuttheremustnotbebigclearancebetweenthe
bearings.Whenthesawblademoves,the bearingsarecarriedalongbythe saw blade.Checkalltheboltconnections for tightening.
Unscrewthe guide headsfrom thebars. Fitthe sawblade onthe movingwheels, checksits correctalignment on themoving wheels
andtension thesaw blade.Install both guideheads onthe saw blade in thespace betweenthe bars andadjust theircorrect position
on the bars. Than we move guiding heads up, so that the space between fixed carbide guides and upper part of saw band was
approx. 0,5-1mm. In this way, the correct guide head height towards the bars is set. Adjust the guide heads perpendicularly to the
barsandtightenthem.Closetherearheadprotectiveenclosure,switchonthemasterswitchor connect themachinetothenetwork.
Carry out a short test run of the saw blade. Switch off the master switch, isolate the machine from supply, open the rear head
protective enclosure and check the saw blade fitting on the moving wheels and in guiding heads. Make corrections, if required (see
Chapter 5.4.). For casual checking of blade position can be used CONTROL HOLE OF BAND GUIDANCE. Close the rear head
protectiveenclosure,connectthemachinetosupply,switchonthemasterswitchandhydraulicunit.Carryoutthefirstcut.
Incorrect band guidance
Correct band guidance
between bearings into middle
approx. 0,5-1 mm
FIXED HARDMETAL
GUIDANCE

The machine design enables material cutting under angles without manipulation with the material. The material is fixed between
movingandfixedvicejaws.Thesettingofrequestedangleisdonebyturningthesawarmafterlockleverslacking.Thearmshouldbe
indown position. The back stop screws stop the arm from turning in the max. Possible angles intypes marked as PLUS, the moving
vicebodycanbemovedbyslackingthescrewsintheTgroovetoleftorrightsideaccordingtoarmturningdirection.
5.5.1. Cutting angles setting
5.5. Vice
ARG 250 S.A.F., ARG 300 S.A.F.
ARG 250 plus S.A.F., ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
ARM CONTINUOUS
TURNING RANGE
TURNING TABLE
FIXED BACKSTOP OF
ARM TURNING 45°
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCK LEVER
SCREW OF ARM
BACKSTOP END SWITCH
SETTING SCREW
END SWITCH
SETTING SCREW
90° - 60°
ARM TURNING
BACKSTOP 60°
90° - 45°90° - 45°
90°- 60°90°- 60°
ARM CONTINUOUS
TURNING RANGE
TURNING TABLE
ARM TURNING
BACK STOP 90°
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCK LEVER
ARM BACKSTOP
SCREW END SWITCH SETTING SCREW
ARM TURNING
FIXED BACKSTOP 60°

WHEEL HANDLE VICE MOVING BODY FIXED JAW
MOVING JAW MATERIAL
CONTER NUT ADJUSTING SCREW
OF VICE
WHEEL HANDLE
“T” GROOVE
VICE MOVING BODY FIXED JAW
MOVING JAW MATERIAL
SETTING SCREWS “T” GROOVE
CONTER NUT ADJUSTING SCREW
OF VICE
ARG 250 plus S.A.F.
ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
ARG 250 S.A.F.
ARG 300 S.A.F.
5.5.2. Material clamping
The material is clamped with hydraulic cylinder between the vice fixed and moving jaws by the vice moving part. It is not possible to
adjust long pieces with the vice. This operation must be done manually!The clamping vice pressure can be set on the hydraulic unit
accordingtocutmaterialstrength (seechapter5.7.1.)
Raise the arm above the material expected section. Input the material between the clamping jaws and adjust it to parallel position
withthefixed clampingjawand setitto requestedlength.Theclampingjaw ofthevice mustbeclosed bymanual handle by3 -8mm
from the material (the clamping lift of the hydraulic cylinder is 15 mm). According to the mode on which the machine is
MANUAL/AUTOMATIC the vice is clamped. Check if the material is properly clamped - danger of material shoot out during
cut!
5.5.3. Vice side clearance setting

5.6. Control panel
SAW BAND SPEED
REGULATION
DISPLAY
showing the actual
saw band speed
ARG 250 S.A.F., ARG 250 plus S.A.F., ARG 300 S.A.F., ARG 300 plus S.A.F.
REGULATION VALVE
TOTAL STOP
START
MAIN SWITCH
MODE
DOWN START
IN MANUAL MODE
STOP/
CONTROL
VICE
ARM UPLIFT
SWITCH
HYDRAULIC UNIT
START - STOP
BUTTON SAFETY
CONTROL

Basic functions
MAIN SWITCH
Zapnuto
Vypnuto
TOTAL STOP
Before starting the band drive make always sure that
thebandisNOTincontactwiththeworkpiece.
REŽIM Switchenablesmodesswitching:
enablescontrollingeachfunctionseparately
AUTOMAT-InAUTmodeautomaticcycleisstarted
MANUAL-
HYDRAULICKÝ AGREGÁT START - STOP
HYDRAULIC UNIT - START button when pushed togther with main switch switched ON enables the
activatingofmachineelectricalandhydraulicsystems.
Activationissignalledbyawhitesignallampbetweenbuttons0-1
PŘEPÍNAČ ZDVIHU RAMENE
Theswitchinposition1automaticallyliftsthearmoftheupperpositionduringeachcompletionofcuttingthe
material.
The switch in position 0 leaves the arm after finishing cutting the material in the lower end position. This
enablestosettheheightoftheliftofthearm(seeChapter7.2.).
Ifthearm isin thelower positionor thearmis betweencuts, listthe arminto theupper position bythe switch
intoposition1.
PILOVÝ PÁS START/STOP
RedSTOPbutton–servesforstoppingthebandsawengineandpumpingthecoolingemulsion.
Redbuttonshines–failureofthebandsawdrive(seeChapter9.)
GreenSTARTbutton
In theAUT mode, the automatic cycle is run – clamping materials, lowering the bandsaw engine and
cooling emulsion pump, hydraulic shift of the arm into the cut, lifting of the arm into the adjusted
position, disconnection of the bandsaw drive and the coolant pump and the release of the clamping
unit. For the functioningofthebutton, thearm ofthe saw mustbelifted above theclampingrouteofthe
terminalswitchforterminationofthecut,otherwisethebandsawdriveisnotactivated.
ThebandsawandthecoolingemulsionpumpareactivatedintheMANUALmode.Forfunctioningofthe
button, thearm ofthesawmustbeliftedabove theclampingrouteof theterminal switchfortermination
ofthecut,otherwisethebandsawdriveisnotactivated.Theclampingunitmustbeclosed.
Emergency stop of the main engine and coolant pump. The
machine restart may be done only after manual unblock of the total
stopbutton(bypullorturn)

5.6. Hydraulic unit
Hydraulic unit is placed inside machine base. Enables arm lift up after cut is finished, arm feed into cut and vice opening
andclosing.TheHYDRAULICUNIT-STARTbutton togetherwithMAIN SWITCHonactivates theelectricaland hydraulic
systemsofthemachine.
A
A2
1 1
2
A
A
2
11
2
VICE (only in manual mode)
This switch enables vice jaw closing or opening
Thecuttingspeed canbe fluentlychanged usingthe control knobfor thebandsaw speed(via thefrequency
converter)onthecontrolpanel
The selected value is regularly displayed (see technical data)
m/min
OVLADAČ RYCHLOSTI PILOVÉHO PÁSU
DISPLAY
Press the button to start lowering the arm. At the same time, the clamping unit must be closed (switch in
position1)
START (only in manual mode)
BEZPEČNOSTNÍ TLAČÍTKO SAFETY
If during the operation there is any activation of a safety element – disconnection of the switch on the belt
cover or activation of the TOTAL STOP button, the backlit SAFETY button shines and the control power
circuitsaredisconnected.Afterrestorationoftheactivityofthemachineitisnecessarytoremovethereason
fordisconnection(closethecover,unlockTOTALSTOP)andconsequentlypresstheSAFETYbutton.
During each running of the saw, activation of the main switch and the TOTAL STOP button, the SAFETY
signallampmustshine,byconsequentlypressing thesignallampisPFFand,consequently,itispossible to
setthehydraulicaggregateandtocontrolthesaw.Anonshiningsignallampmeansfailure(seeChapter9).

5.7.1. Vice clamping pressure setting
HydraulicunitisequippedwithPRESSUREREGULATION.ThePRESSUREREGULATIONenablesrequiredclampingpressureof
the vice according to the workpiece character in the range of 13-35 bars. By turning the PRESSURE REGULATION to the left the
pressuredecrease,totheright forpressureincrease(seepicture).Thesetpressure isshowedonthepressure indicator.Iflessthan
13barpressureisset,thesafetypressureswitchP.S.willnotswitchandthesawbandwillnotstart.
5.8.Arm uplift height setting
Stepsforsetting:
Saw arm is in the down end position. Loose arm uplift lever and on the
scale set requested uplift approx. 5 - 10 mm above the workpiece) and
tightenthelocklever.
Saw arm is above the down end position. Switch the arm uplift switch
to position 0. Press START button. Valve will open and the arm will move
to down end position. Loose the arm up lift lever and set on the scale
requesteduplift( approx.5 -10mm abovethe workpiece) andtighten the
locklever.
ARM UP LIFT END SWITCH
ARM UP LIFT BACKSTOP
LOCK LEVER
ARM UPLIFT
SETTING SCALE
Thissystemenablesarmupliftheightsettingexactlyabovetheworkpiece.Thisis veryusefulwhencuttinginbiggerseriesforsaving
cuttingcycletime.
FILLING HOLE WITH DIPSTICK
VICE VALVE EV3
PRESSURE SWITCH
OF SAW ARM EV2
SYSTEM PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
UNQUALIFIED INTERVENTION NOTALLOWED!
SAW ARM
PRESSURE VALVE EV1
PRESSURE GAUGE
VICE PRESSURE
REGULATION
VICE PRESSURE SWITCH P.S.
(WITH COVER)
Ev1 Ev2
Ev3
FILTER CARTRIDGE

Regulationvalveenablescontinuousfeedspeedintocutorarmstabilizationinanypositionbymechanicalturning.Examplesoffeed
speedsare inChapter 6.6.The optimalvalue may beeasily setby hearing.The sawband movement mustbe noiseless and without
vibrations.Thisstatemaybeachievedbyreducingorincreasingthepressure(armfeedspeed).Termforrightcuttingpressureisthe
correctfeedspeedandoptimalbandtoothsize.
5.9. Regulation valve - saw band feed into cut
SPEED UP
OF ARM FEED SLOW DOWN OF ARM FEED STOP OF ARM FEED A
5.10.Coolingequipment
The basis of the cooling equipment is a pump and the coolant tray located in the machine base. The coolant tray can be taken out
separately. The coolant pump conveys the coolant through hoses, valves and guide heads to the band. The coolant quantity is
controlled by these valves. The coolant provides band cooling and lubrication and chip flushing. The pump switches on and off
simultaneouslywiththebanddrivestartorshutdown.
Hazardsduetodangerousmatterscannotbeexcludedwhilehandlingcoolants.Observethemanufacturer's
and/oryourcompany'sinstructionsandrecommendationsconcerninghandlingofcoolants.
On the coolant tank is overflow hole which secure the proper quantity of coolant fluid. This is to protect the
coolant pump from being overflow and damaged. In case of infusion of bigger volume the coolant fluid may
rununderthebandsaw.
INPUT HOSE
TAPS
SIEVE
COOLANT FLUID TANK
TRASH HOSE
SETTING POT
OVERFLOW HOLE
PUMP
EXTRA COOLANT

6. Saw bands
The precondition of the machine correct cutting power are high-quality bands.In order to achieve a high cutting power it is
recommendedtousebimetallic bands.Themain band carrierishigh-qualityheat treatedsteelwitha highlimitofelasticity.Thetooth
edgesarehigh-speedsteelinthequalityM42.
M 42 - a band for universal use for cutting metallic and non-ferrous materials within the whole range of quality classes up to the
hardness45Hrc.Thisbandissuitableforcuttingfullmaterialsofallsectionsanddiameters,profiles,pipesandbundles.
M 51 - with refer to saw band M 42, the determination of M51 band is for cutting steels with hardness of 50 HRC, steels of higher
steadinessclassifications,stainlesssteelsandacidproofsteels.Alsonickel,titanandspecialbronzealloys.
Hardmetal-
Design:M42-Structure:W2%,Mo10%,V1%,CO8%,toothhardness:68HRC.Forcuttingmaterialstillhardness45HRC.
Design:M51-Structure:W10%,Mo4%,V3%,CO10%,toothhardness:69HRC.Forcuttingmaterialstillhardness50HRC.
Design:Hardmetal-toothhardness1600HV.Forcuttingmaterialstillhardness62HRC
Exceptstandard toothshape andsize, specialcorrected bandsare manufactured with corrections liketooth distribution,tooth angle
andshapeofitsface.Thisbandmaybeappliedonspecificmaterials.Askyourbandsdistributorforadvise.
BandToothArrangement
a) Constant - tooth edge spacing always equal
b) Variable - tooth edge spacing is different repeating periodically. This modern band design allows for a bigger cutting range
when one band type is being used, with the capability to eliminate vibrations due to the tooth edge striking the material and thus
to achieve a clean smooth cut and a longer life.
6.1. Saw bands design
HIGH SPEED STEEL
ALLOY HEAT TREATED STEEL CARRING BAND
BIMETALIC BAND
Laser welding head
High cutting performance against the bimetallic bands. Suitable for cutting steels and materials with high contain of
nickel,chrome, wolfram,titan, stainlesssteels andsurface hardenedmaterials tillhardness of62 HRC.Saw bandsmay
beusedforalltypesofmaterials,includingstainlesssteel,castiron,plasticmaterialsandmaterialswithwoodfibre.High
heat conductivity and abrasion resistant of these bands gives them higher lifetime, cutting speed and productivity
againstbimetalbands.
CONSTANT - tooth size 4/4
4 tooth
1 inch 1 inch
4 tooth 4 tooth
1 inch 1 inch
3 tooth
VARIABLE - tooth size 3/4