Pilous ARG 105 mobil User manual

ARG 105 mobil •
ARG 130 mobil • ARG 130 super • ARG 130 super TK
ARG 130 super K
ARG 130 • ARG 130 TK • ARG 130 K
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Pilous - pásové pily, spol. s r.o., Železná 9, 619 00 Brno, Czech Republic
tel.: [phone] , www.pilous.cz, e-mail:[e-mail]

6. Machine Maintenance
6.1. Maintenance and Inspection
6.2. Repairs
7. Failures - Potential Causes and Remedies
8. Saw Blades
8.1. Saw Blade Design
8.2. Selection of Tooth Size
8.3. Optimum workpiece clamping
8.4. Running-in New Saw Blades
8.5. Factors Influencing Saw Blade Service Life
8.6. Values Recommended for Cutting
9. Wiring Diagram and Layout of Switching
and Safety Elements
9.1. Wiring Diagram
ARG 105 mobil, ARG 130 (TK), ARG 130 K
9.2. ARG 130 super wiring diagram
9.3. Layout of switching and safety elements in
ARG 130 super
10. Assemblies
10.1. Guide Head Assembly
10.2. Arm Assembly
10.3. The Table, Joint and Vice Assembly
10.3.1. The Table, Joint and Vice Assembly in
ARG 105 mobil
10.3.2. The Table, Joint and Vice Assembly in
ARG 130 (TK)(K)
10.4. Cooling Assembly in ARG 130
Contents:
0. General
0.1. Safety Provisions
0.2. Scope of Use / Use According to Designation
0.3. Requirements on operators
0.4. Machine Requirements - Safety Devices
0.5. Protective Covers
1. Transport and storage
1.1. Surface Protection
1.2. Packing
1.3. Disassembly/Repacking
1.4. Disposal
2. Technical Data
3. Installation
3.1. Space requirements
3.2. Machine installation
3.3. Connection to the mains
3.4. Nameplate
4. Machine description
4.1. Control Panel
4.2. Vice - Workpiece Clamping
4.3. Cutting Angle Settings
4.4. Saw Blade Guidance
4.5. Replacement, Tensioning
and Adjustment of the Saw Blade
4.6. Guide Heads Adjustment
4.7. Cooling System
5. Commissioning
5.1. Security Check
5.2. Cutting Procedure
Dear customer,
thank you for purchasing our product. We wish you a lot of success with it in your business. Please pay close attention to
the following instructions in order to ensure faultless operation of the machine.
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ver. 1/10/2019
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

0. General
This instruction manual provides the user with assistance and information about the PILOUS metal-cutting band saw and the
possibilities of use corresponding to its purpose. The instruction manual contains important instructions on a safe, adequate and
economically efficient operation. Observing the operating instructions will prevent risks; the repair and outage time costs will be
reduced and the machine reliability and life increased. The instruction manual contains instructions based on the valid national
safety regulations and environmental standards. The instruction manual must be always available at the machine site. The
instruction manual must be read and used by the staff entrusted with the machine installation, transport and storage, use / operation,
maintenance and disposal. In addition to the instruction manual and binding safety regulations in force in the user's country and at
the service site, it is also necessary to observe the approved rules for safe and professional work.
Letter of Guarantee - Service
The Letter of Guarantee is a separate annex to the instruction manual.
Guarantee Period - see Letter of Guarantee
Conditions for Maintenance of Claims under Guarantee
• Transport and storage of the machine in accordance with the instruction manual
• Use and operation of the machine in accordance with the instruction manual
• Connection of the machine to the power supply in accordance with the instruction manual
The guarantee does not apply to:
• Violent and mechanical damage of the machine caused by interference of the user or other persons.
• Inevitable events (natural disaster).
• Damage to the machine during transport.
• Storage or installation of the machine in humid, chemical or any other inappropriate environment.
• Wear parts (see the Letter of Guarantee).
Potential claims concerning guarantee and after-guarantee repairs should be made by phone, post or e-mail to
the address: see the Letter of Guarantee.
Instruction for the User:
The Seller is obliged to hand over to the User the Letter of Guarantee immediately with the purchase of the product. The Letter of
Guarantee must be properly and legibly filled out and confirmed by the Seller's stamp, signature and date of purchase. The Seller is
obliged to inform the Buyer about the use and handling of the product.
Data Necessary for Claiming Guarantee (After-Guarantee) Repair
• Machine type
• Letter of Guarantee Number (identical with the serial number of the machine)
• Date of issue of the Letter of Guarantee
0.1. Safety Provisions
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 absolutely necessary to observe the safety instructions in this
instruction manual. These safety instructions must be read and understood by the respective persons before the machine has been
put into operation. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to serious health and property damage! The safety instructions in
this instruction manual are marked with safety symbols / danger spot signs.
Use protective gloves! Before using the bandsaw, read this instruction
manual carefully and make sure you
understand its content!
Use boots or work shoes with a steel toe.
And with anti-slide soles.
Use hearing protection!
Use protective goggles!
Warning: Dangerous spot -
Use the highest caution! Caution: Dangerous voltage!
Health hazard by flying particles!
Danger of injury by compression!
Danger of injury by cutting!

0.2. Scope of Use / Use According to Designation
The machine is intended solely for cutting (primarily metal) workpieces. Any other use is considered as inadequate to the purpose.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages arising from such use. The user alone bears the risk. The use complying with the
purpose includes also observing the operating instructions and the check and maintenance conditions.
Examples of materials that can be cut: structural steel cementing steel nitriding steel free-cutting steel heat-treated steel roller
bearing steel spring steel tool steel high-speed steel cast steel cast iron copper brass aluminium plastics.
Consider the recommendations for use as prescriptive values. In case of special cases, consult the manufacturer.
0.3. Requirements on operators
The machine may only be operated if it is in perfect condition with respect to technical safety. The user is obliged to check the
machine for visually detectable damages and faults at least once per shift. Immediately report to your manager any damages and
faults on protective devices and changes in the operation of the machine that threaten safety. No safety devices may be removed,
moved, put out of operation or changed during the machine operation. Otherwise any warranty claims shall be null and void! If you
need to remove any safety device during repair or maintenance, disconnect the machine from the mains and secure against restart.
• Remove loose parts of clothes, cover long hair.
• Make sure that all other persons stand or move at least 2 meters from the saw blade, protect them from flying chips and prevent
harm to them in case the saw blade breaks.
• All persons helping you at the site must be made familiar with all the safety rules.
• The safety rules must be provided on a visible place at the site.
• Keep hands at a safe distance from the saw blade; never adjust the device when the motor is running. Switch off the motor and
secure it against restart before you start handling the saw blade
Only persons with adequate electrician qualifications are allowed to open protective covers of the electrical
equipment and to work on it.
0.4. Machine Requirements - Safety Devices
Danger of Injury!
No cover on the saw blade in the cutting area! High risk of injury in the operating area of the arm!
Before you open protective devices, wait until the saw blade and the grinding wheel stop.
Never use the sharpener when you are tired, exhausted, under the influence of medicaments, drugs or alcohol!
Horizontal metal band saw is a cutting machine equipped for saw blade cutting. In order to complete the manufacturing process the
grinding wheel must reach the saw blade in the machining area. You can install the protective covers against contact with the saw
blade only outside the machining area.
0.5. Protective Covers
The saw blade and its wheels are protected against contact outside the machining area. You can remove protective covers only if the
machine is disconnected from the mains and the saw blade is still. Before leaving the band saw, all covers must be closed. To stop the
machine in case of emergency, press TOTAL STOP button. You can put the machine back to operation only after you unlock the
switch by pulling or twisting. The movable bar is fitted with a fixed protective cover guarding the blade outside the machining area.
Manual cleaning and removal of waste when the machine is working or running down is prohibited. A first-aid
kit must be available at the workplace. You have to wear suitable work clothes, shoes and adequate protective
equipment (eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed work shoes) at work. Observe valid health
rules concerning the air quality at the workplace.
The machine may only be operated by persons that have been appropriately trained and instructed
in safety at work!

1. Transport and storage
DANGER OF DAMAGE !
1.1. Surface Protection
Machine parts are protected against corrosion by powder coating or a primer and two-component polyurethane varnish. Sliding
surfaces are coated with anti-corrosive oil. Surfaces of other parts and components of the machine are treated by galvanization or
blackening.
1.2. Packing
ARG 105 Mobil is shipped in a carton, other types are attached by screws to a EUR pallet which can be adapted as a casing or
overseas box. The distance between the package and the floor is approximately 100 mm, which enables handling and transportation
by a forklift. The machine is packed in a stretching foil that protects it against weather influence during transport.
Standard accessories:
1 bimetallic saw blade M42 (installed),
1 band saw instruction manual,
1 length stop.
1.3. Disassembly/Repacking
Disconnect the machine from the mains • empty and clean the metal chip tank and the coolant tank • clean the machine • apply
anticorrosive oil on the sliding surfaces • fix the arm for transport • lift the machine and screw on the EUR pallet • make sure that all
protective covers of the machine are in place and fastened • add the machine accessories.
Caution: used coolants belong to the category of special waste!
Only a person with adequate electrician qualifications can disconnect the machine
from the mains!
1.4. Disposal
When the machine has been definitely put out of operation, it should be disposed of in accordance with the provisions valid in the
respective country. We recommend that you contact a specialist waste disposal service.
You can transport and lift the machine only with a forklift. THE USE OF A CRANE PROHIBITED!

400 V, 50 Hz
0,37 / 0,5 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
0,37 / 0,5 kW
MAIN MOTOR
V 230 - 1 phase
MAINÍ MOTOR V400
V 400 - 3 phase
SAW BLADE SPEED
V 400 - 3 phase
SAW BLADE SPEED
V 230 - 1 phase
COOLANT PUMP
MOTOR
CUTTING RANGES
SAW BLADE
RUNNER WHEELS
DIAMETER
VICE OPERATING
HEIGHT
SAW BLADE SIZE
ARM SWING
COOLANT TANK
MACHINE WEIGHT
MACHINE WEIGHT
ARG 130 Mobil only
a
a
a
[mm]
a
b
a×b
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
230 V, 50 Hz
0,55 kW
75 m/min
1385×13×0,65
29 kg
160 mm
ARG 105 mobil
230 V, 50 Hz
0,55 kW
40 / 80 m/min
75 m/min
230 V, 50 Hz
65 W
400 V,
1730×13×0,65
77 kg
50 kg
180 mm
ARG 130 TK
(super, mobil) table
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres
230 V, 50 Hz
0,55 kW
40 / 80 m/min
75 m/min
230 V, 400 V, 50 Hz
65 W
1730×13×0,65
100 kg
50+17 kg
180 mm
900 mm
ARG 130 K
(super, mobil) with a base
130 115 70
130 105 60
180x100 115x75 70×60
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres
90° 45° 60°
130 115 70
130 105 60
180x100 115x75 70×60
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
90° 45° 60°
105 70 40
105 65 40
105x110 65x85 40×45
130 mm110 mm
2. Technical Data
Machine noise - measured in conformity with ČSN EN ISO 3746:2011
The acoustic pressure level at the workplace: 74 dB (A), acoustic power level: 87 dB (A).
The measured values exceed the value specified in the Government Regulation No. 176/2008, section 1.7.4.2, article u) and
therefore ear protection must be used during the machine operation. The measurement was carried out while the machine was in
a steady state and the saw blade speed was 75 m/min and 80m/min. During the operational state with a technical load, the most
frequently used technological process was measured. Noise levels measured on the machines may vary depending on the type of
cut material, saw blade speed and other factors.

3. Installation
3.1.Space Requirements
ARG 105 mobil, ARG 130 (super), ARG 130 (super) TK and ARG 130 mobil is a machine that can be transported flexibly according to
user's needs and no special requirements on the required area need to be followed. Generally, the machine must be set up on a level
surface in a way that prevents its vibration. You can install ARG 130 (super) on any suitable and even floor (concrete) in a factory hall.
Observe the allowed floor load. Set the machine in level position using 4 screws in corners of the base. Remove the pallet. Set the
machine on the place designated for use. Remove the anticorrosion film and dust from sliding surfaces and apply oil. Attach the
length stop. Ensure connection to the mains (see section 3.3.). Only for saws with cooling systems: Check whether the outlet coolant
pipe has not fallen out of the coolant tank cover during transport and whether it is fitted well inside. Pour the coolant (approximately
15 liters) into the coolant tank.
Recommendations/requirements:
• Allow for sufficient space for the feeding and removal of the workpiece and the machine maintenance - the operator's working area
should be delineated at 1 m minimum around the machine and 0.5 m around the roller conveyors.
• Install roller conveyors and/or a case for cut pieces collection for a safe handling of workpieces and to prevent accidents due to
pieces falling off.
• Install a lift mechanism for heavy workpieces.
• Ensure proper lighting at the workplace
A
B
C min
C max
D min
D max
E
F
ARG 105 mobil
440
650
750
830
320
220
ARG 130 (super) K
610
370
1280
1540
980
1030
480
230
ARG 130 (TK, super)
550
810
980
1030
420
290
D
C
AB
E
F GE
G150 130130
When handling coolants, risks linked to hazardous substances cannot be avoided. Observe the national norms
and recommendations and manufacturer's or your company's operating instructions related to safe handling
of coolants.
C min - the arm is lowered D min - the arm is lowered, the vice is closed
C max - the arm is raised D max - the arm is raised, the vice is opened

3.4. Nameplate
The data are only illustrative
MANUFACTURER
MANUFACTURER’S ADRESS
MACHINE MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
TOTAL WATTAGE
OPERATING VOLTAGE
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
MACHINE WEIGHT
RATED CURRENT
CONTROL VOLTAGE
Pilous-pásové pily, spol. s r.o.
Producer
Železná 9, 619 00 Brno, CZ
Address
Model
Serial No.
P
U
Year
I
3.2. Machine installation
Protect the machine against humidity, rain and dust!
The machine may be operated in the ambient temperature between + 5° and + 40°C. The average air temperature must not exceed +
35°C within 24 hours. In temperatures below + 5°C the conventional coolants should be replaced by coolants designed for such
temperatures.
3.3. Connection to the mains
Such operations must be carried out only by persons with electrician qualifications!
Make sure that the grid voltage, the voltage protection and the connection voltage comply with the power requirements specified in
the point 2. Technical parameters. Connect the power cable to a protected 16A socket, in case of direct connection to the mains it is
necessary to fit the supply with a lockable master switch. In machines with a 230V single-phase motor the 230V plug is installed.
When connecting V400 (with a three-phase 400V motor) machines to the mains (3 NPe, 50 Hz, 400 V, TN-S), mind the colour coding
of wires carefully: L1 brown, L2 black, L3 gray, N blue, PE yellow-brown. Improper connection of the neutral or PE wires may
lead to damage of the electrical equipment or to and electric shock! If the motor rotates in an incorrect direction, swap the
conductors L1 brown, L2 black on the junction box.
Failure to observe the aforementioned may lead to incorrect rotation of the bandsaw and the coolant pump.
Danger: Damage to the machine!

4. Machine description
Manual metal-cutting band saws allow for cutting of a wide range of different materials. Arm feed to the cut, arm uplift, workpiece
feed, clamping and removal of workpieces are carried out manually. In ARG 130 super the feed to the cut is carried out by the weight
of the arm with the possibility of regulating the vertical vice pressure by a system of springs. A welded metal saw blade serves as the
cutting tool. The saw blade is mechanically tensioned on the blade wheel. It is powered by a wheel that is powered through a worm
gearbox by a motor. In the machining zone, the saw blade is guided through the saw blade guide heads. Outside the machining zone
the saw blade is protected by moving and fixed guards.
F vice
G turntable
H base
I coolant tank with a pump
J arm swing locking lever
K movable bar clamping lever
L saw blade tensioning
M control handle
N movable bar
A arm
B saw blade
C fixed bar
D gearbox
E motor
ARG 130 (super) K
ARG 105 mobil
MABC
JK H
L
G
DE
ARG 130 (super) TK
F
N
IJ H G
MKBC
LDE F A
N
MKBC
LDE FA N
IJ H G

Basic features
4.1. Control panel
Ensures emergency stop of the saw blade motor and coolant pump. You
can put the machine back to operation only after you unlock the switch
by pulling or twisting. The button is placed on the motor.
START - STOP button - starts and stops the saw blade motor. In machines
with saw blade cooling, it also stops and starts the coolant pump. In
machines with a three-phase two-speed motor (V400), these buttons are
duplicated with a switch in the control handle. In machines with a single-
phase motor the motor switches on/off with only with the switch in the control
handle.
You can change the cutting speed with the controller on the switchboard on the motor.
SAW BLADE SPEED CONTROLLER
SAW BLADE START - STOP
Before you start the saw blade motor, always make sure that the saw blade is not in
contact with the workpiece at the point of cutting.
TOTAL STOP
Danger of injury!
Use protective equipment!
Caution: Change the cutting speed only if the motor is stopped
(the saw blade is still)
1 - 40m/min
2 - 80m/min
V400 control panel

4.2. Vice - Workpiece Clamping
Insert the workpiece between the fixed and the movable jaw of the vice so that it is supported by the vice loading surface and
vibrations during cutting are prevented to the maximum possible extent. Before tightening the vice jaw, make sure the workpiece is
inserted parallel with the fixed clamping jaw. You cannot align long heavy workpieces to the correct position by the movable clamping
jaw. Check whether the workpiece is properly clamped, otherwise you risk its ejection during cutting!
4.3. Cutting Angle Settings
ARG band saws allow for both perpendicular cuts and cuts up to 60 °. The design of the machine allows for angular cutting without a
need to handle the workpiece. The stop bolts facilitate a stable limit angle setting. To set the desired cutting angle, swing the entire
arm and the turntable after releasing the arm swing locking lever or the adjustable table lever. After you set the desired angle (based
on the angular scale), the turntable with the arm will lock using the arm swing locking lever or the adjustable table lever. The desired
arm swing angle will subtract from the angle scale. When swinging the arm, raise it to about 20 mm above the loading surface of the
vice in order to prevent the collision of the saw blade with the loading surface of the vice.
ARG 130 (TK, super), ARG 130 ( Ksuper)
90°- 60°
ANGLE SCALE
ADJUSTABLE
TABLE LEVER
FIXED ARM
SWING STOP 60°
CONTINUOUS ARM
SWING RANGE
TURNTABLE
FIXED STOP
90° ARM SWING
ANGLE SCALE
ARM SWING
LOCKING LEVER
ARG 105 mobil
TURNTABLE FIXED STOP
90° ARM SWING
FIXED ARM
SWING STOP 60°
CONTINUOUS ARM
SWING RANGE
90°- 60°
FIXED JAWMOVING JAW
FIXED JAW
MOVING JAW
4.4. Saw Blade Guidance
The saw blade is guided by two guide heads both behind and in front of the cutting line (see the picture in Section 4.6.). The heads are
fitted with eccentrically placed bearings and hardened steel blade guides that allow easier rewinding of the saw blade combined with
the wheel guidance. The fixed guide head is attached to a fixed bar. The movable guide head is attached to a movable bar and moves
to the distance of 5-10 mm from the movable clamping jaw of the vice. Before the cutting, always check whether the movable guide
head and blade cover do not collide with the movable clamping jaw of the vice or with the workpiece within the whole range of arm
descent. The guide bars are fitted with protective covers of the saw blade up to the machining area.
Danger of injury - no cover in the machining area!

4.5. Replacement, Tensioning and Adjustment of the Saw Blade
Disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Raise the arm to the upper position. Remove the protective
covers of the saw blade and remove the back cover of the arm. Use the tensioning star nut to loosen the tensioning wheel and the
whole blade. Take the saw blade off the wheels and push it off the guide heads (see Section 4.6.). Insert the new saw blade in the
guide heads. Put it on the wheels and tension the saw blade by a tensioning star nut. Tension the star nut, so that the disc springs
are fully compressed (no light coming through)! In this way, you can achieve correct tensioning of the saw blade. Remove
the protective covers of the saw blade and remove the back cover of the arm. Restart the saw blade with the START button and let it
turn once. Make sure that the blade is correctly placed in the guide heads. Restart the saw blade and let it turn once. Disconnect the
machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and the back cover of the
arm. Make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted on the guide heads and correctly installed on the wheels (see figure). If the saw
blade is not correctly placed on the wheels, loosen the tensioning star nut and, using the wheel tilt adjusting screw, adjust the position
of the saw blade on the wheel (see the picture). Tension the star nut, so that the disc springs are fully compressed (no light
coming through)! Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and remove the back cover of the arm. Connect the machine to
the mains and carry out a saw blade trial run. Disconnect the machine from the mains, remove the protective covers of the saw blade
and the back cover of the arm. Check the placement of the saw blade on the wheels. Repeat the procedure, if required. For a quick
check of saw blade positioning on the wheels, you can use the BLADE GUIDANCE CONTROL OPENING. Remove the protective
covers of the saw blade and remove the back cover of the arm. Connect the machine to the mains and carry out the cutting.
Caution: You can remove protective covers only if the machine is disconnected from
the mains and secured against restart.
Caution: Danger of injury by the sharp teeth of the saw blade. Use protective gloves.
Do not reach between the wheels and the saw blade.
A timely replacement of the saw blade is needed to achieve good cutting performance, surface finish quality and compliance with
workpiece dimensions. Blunt saw blades cause high consumption of electrical power, uneven cuts and rough cutting surfaces. One
of the decisive factors affecting the quality of the cut and the life of the cutting tool is the correct and sufficient saw blade tension.
TENSIONING NUT DISC SPRING TENSIONING WHEEL WHEEL TILTING SCREW
LOOSEN THE SCREWTENSION THE SCREW
approx. 0,5-1 mm
0 mm
CORRECT
SAW BLADE GUIDANCE
WRONG
SAW BLADE GUIDANCE
SAW BLADE
RELEASE
SAW BLADE
TENSIONING
CONTROL POINT
BLADE GUIDANCE
1 mm and more

Guide Head Setting Procedure
Disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Raise the arm to the upper position. Set the movable guide
head, so that the distance between the guide heads is approximately 15 cm. Disconnect the inlet pipes from coolant valves (if the
machine is equipped with a saw blade cooling system). Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and the back cover of the
arm. Loosen the tensioning star, take the saw blade off the wheels and push it off the guide heads. Unscrew the guide heads
gradually from the fixed and movable bars, turn them by 180 ° (with bearings and hardened steel blade guides facing upwards) and
screw back to the bars. Make sure that the guide heads are perpendicular to the guide bars and that the height of the guide heads is
identical. If you find special washers between the guide head and the bar, make sure you place them back afterwards. Check the
tightening of the fixed hardened steel blade guides. Insert approximately 25 cm of an old saw blade in the guide heads between the
hardened steel blade guides and the bearings. Set the hardened steel blade guides using the width adjusting screw, so that the saw
blade does moves between the guides without any play and jamming. When the saw blade has been adjusted, set the eccentrically
mounted bearings in such a manner that the bearings do not “cut” the saw blade, but at the same time you have to prevent too much
space for the saw blade between the bearings. When the saw blade moves, the bearings are carried along by the saw blade. Make
sure that all bolt connections are tight. Unscrew the guide heads from the bars. Fit the saw blade on the wheels, check its correct
alignment on the wheels and tension the saw blade. Install both guide heads on the saw blade in the space between the bars and
adjust them in the correct position on the bars. You can achieve the correct guide head height in relation to the saw blade by lifting the
guide heads, so that the upper hardened steel guide in the guide head is about 0.5-1 mm from the upper edge of the saw blade. See
the picture. In this way, the correct guide head height towards the guide bars is achieved.
4.6. Guide Heads Adjustment
The correct setting of the bearings and the hardened steel blade guides in the guide heads substantially influences the saw
blade life and the quality of the cut. The eccentrically arranged guide head bearings must be set in such a manner that the saw
blade surface is parallel to the surface of hardened steel blade guides with a minimum play (clearance) between the plates and the
blade.
ECCENTRIC BEARING SCREW
HARDENED STEEL
BLADE GUIDES WIDTH
ADJUSTING SCREW
ECCENTRICALLY
ARRANGED BEARINGS
HARDENED STEEL
BLADE GUIDE SCREW
MOVABLE HARDENED
STEEL BLADE GUIDES
FIXED HARDENED
STEEL BLADE GUIDES
MOVABLE
GUIDE BAR
FIXED
GUIDE BAR
MOVING GUIDE HEAD
GUIDE HEAD SCREW
SAW BLADE
Incorrect saw blade guidance
Correct saw blade guidance
to center between guide bearings
UPPER HARDENED
STEEL BLADE GUIDES
Approximately 0,5-1 mm
WARNING!
There has to be a clearance
COOLANT VALVE
FIXED GUIDE HEAD
HARDENED STEEL
BLADE GUIDE SCREW

When handling coolants, risks linked to hazardous substances cannot be avoided. Observe the
manufacturer's and/or your company's instructions and recommendations referring to safe coolant
handling.
SUPPLY HOSE
VALVE
MESH
COOLANT TANK
DRAINAGE HOSE
SETTING CONTAINER
OVERFLOW OPENING
PUMP
Set the guide heads perpendicular to the bars and tighten them. If you fail to achieve perpendicularity, the saw blade will either keep
sliding off or running into the wheels. Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and remove the back cover of the arm. Connect
the machine to the mains and carry out a short saw blade trial run. Disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against
restarting. Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and the back cover of the arm. Check the placement of the saw blade on
the wheels and in guide heads. Make a correction, if necessary - see section 4.5. Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and
remove the back cover of the arm. Connect the machine to the mains and carry out the cutting. You can watch the video with
instructions on www.pilous.cz.
4.7. Cooling system (only in ARG 130 TK (super), ARK 130 K (super))
The pump and the coolant tank are the basic elements of the cooling system. In ARG 130 K, you can remove the coolant tank from the
machine base without the pump. The coolant pump conveys the coolant via hoses, valves and guide heads to the saw blade. The
volume of the coolant is regulated by the valves on the guide heads. The coolant cools down and lubricates the saw blade and flushes
away metal chips. The pump switches on and off when the saw blade drive is started or shut down. There is a setting container in the
the coolant tank, which needs to be cleaned during regular checks depending on the material to be cut. It is important that the pump is
always immersed in the coolant that facilitates its cooling. If the level of the coolant gets too low during cutting, the pump will be
irreparably damaged.

5.Commissioning
5.1.Security Check
Is everything in perfect condition with regard to safety and technical condition?
Are all protective devices mounted properly?
Danger of injury!
No cover on the saw blade in the cutting area!
High risk of injury in the operating area of the blade!
5.2. Cutting Procedure
The TOTAL STOP button is unlocked. Unlock the arm swing locking lever (J), raise the saw arm (A) to approx. 20 mm above the vice
loading surface and by swinging the arm, set the required cutting angle on the angle scale and lock the arm swing locking lever (J)
again. Open the moving clamping jaw (K) to such extent that allows for unhindered insertion of the workpiece between the jaws. Push
the workpiece. You cannot align long heavy workpieces to the correct position by the moving clamping jaw. After the feed, the
workpiece must always be adjusted parallel with the fixed clamping jaw. Choose the length of the cut workpiece. Use the movable
clamping jaw (K) to clamp the workpiece. Set the correct distance of the movable guide head of the saw blade (O) to approximately
5–10 mm from the movable clamping jaw of the vice (K) and lock using the locking lever (L). Choose the cutting speed (in ARG 130
V400 only). In saws with cooling, set the required coolant volume using valves. Start the saw blade motor by pressing the switch on
the control handle (N). The rate of the feed to the cut is dependent on the pressure exerted on the arm lever. The optimum value of
descent speed can be determined very easily by ear. The saw blade movement must be noiseless, free from vibrations. Such a state
can be achieved by reducing or increasing the pressure force (by the velocity of saw arm descent). The prerequisite of setting the
optimum pressure is selecting the correct saw blade velocity and the optimum size of the saw blade teeth. After finishing the cutting,
release the handle trigger (N). The cut has been finished. Raise the arm to the default upper position.
ARG 130 Super
Pull the locking pin (Q) of the arm. After starting up the saw blade by pressing the START button, place the saw manually into the cut.
The rate of the feed to the cut is dependent on the pressure exerted by the weight of the arm. It is not necessary to push the lever,
the saw cuts automatically. The system of a pulling and pushing spring balances the descent speed. This speed can be controlled
using adjustable heads (P). If you screw the heads downwards, the machine will switch into the manual mode (then the feed is
determined by the pressure exerted on the arm lever; after finishing the cutting, the arm will automatically move to the upper
position). After you stop cutting, the saw blade will stop automatically.
NLA O K
JQ P P

6. Machine Maintenance
6.1. Maintenance and Inspection
Danger of injury!
Carry out the maintenance work only if the power switch is off or if the machine is disconnected from the mains.
Care and maintenance is absolutely necessary to maintain the functionality of the machine and its components. This includes: check
and adjustment of band saw guide heads and limit angles cleaning metal chips removal removing metal chips from the internal part
of the band saw arm coolantexchange lubrication of sliding surfaces and mounting checking of supply lines for damage vice check
screw connection checking limit switch checking.
Check protective devices
Check the protection devices for possible damages and faults prior to the start of everyday work.
Check power cable
Check in regular intervals, at least once a week: integrity of electric installation integrity of connections and relief from pulling
Cleaning
Clean the machine in regular intervals (always at the end of the shift, or if required, during the shift). Use suitable cleaning
agents. Do not use solvents (e.g. nitro thinner). Do not use compressed air! Compressed air would blow delicate chips and
dirt particles under sliding elements or endanger the health of personnel by flying particles.
Removal / disposal of chips
Observe the instructions and recommendations concerning safe disposal of waste produced during operation.
Correct cutting angles will be achieved when the bearing surfaces for the workpiece and the surfaces of gripping jaws are free from
metal chips or other impurities.
Coolant system cleaning
When handling coolants, risks linked to hazardous substances cannot be avoided. Observe the regulations and
recommendations (operating instructions by professional associations or your company) related to safe
handling of coolants.
The coolant tank cannot be removed from the machine base during the maintenance and cleaning.The coolant is limited by the length
of the power cable and coolant hose. Caution: Used coolant belongs to special waste category!
Our recommendations: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the coolant increases the service life and functionality of the coolant
pump. If possible, use the coolants miscible with water, non-irritant to skin and with high protection against aging and corrosion. At
least once a week, check the quality of the coolant according the coolant manufacturer's recommendations. Optimum lubrication
increases cutting productivity. There is a setting container in the the coolant tank, which needs to be cleaned during regular checks
depending on the material to be cut.
Lubrication
Regular lubrication and cleaning extend the life and functionality of the machine. During the periodic inspection, check whether there
is enough lubricant on the friction surfaces and trapezoidal screw of the vice and in friction surfaces on the movable bar of the saw
blade. Or you can lubricate these areas with grease, such as MOGUL LV 2 WR (classified in accordance with: ISO 6743 - BCHB 2,
DIN 51 502 - KP2K-20).
Caution: Danger of injury!
Carry out repairs only when the master switch is off or secured against switching on or when the machine is
isolated from the power supply and secured against restarting. We recommend that you contact an
authorised service centre for repairs.
6.2. Repairs

Saw blade feed cannot start
The motor is on, but the saw
blade is not moving
Irregular cooling
Vibration during cutting
Broken teeth stuck in the cutting
channel in the workpiece
The cut is not rectangular
The blade cuts under
Saw blade cracking between teeth
Saw blade cracking on the face
•The TOTAL STOP button is locked.
•Motor overheating, safety thermal FA1
relay switched off
•Actuated end switch of the lower arm
position (only in ARG 130 Super)
•Fuse in the control panel burnt (ARG 130
Super and ARG 130 400 V only)
•Broken blade
•The saw blade slips on the blade wheel
•Other fault in the gearbox
•The coolant depleted
•The coolant tank and/or supply pipes or
the ball valves are contaminated
•Broken pump
•The feed to the cut occurs within
a non-desirable range
•Wrong selection of saw blade tooth size
•Incorrectly adjusted guide heads,
hardened steel blade guides, bearings
•Incorrectly clamped material
•Incorrectly set cutting angle
•Blunt saw blade
•Wrong selection of saw blade tooth size
•Feed to the cut is too quick
•The blade slid under guide bearings
•Clearance between hardened steel blade
guides
•The workpiece is not placed parallel with
the vice loading surface
•Wrong selection of saw blade tooth size
•Feed to the cut is too quick
•Incorrectly adjusted or damaged guidance
through heads (hardened steel blade guides,
bearings)
•The moving guide head is too far from the
workpiece
•Insufficient cooling
•Incorrectly clamped workpiece while cutting
a bundle
•Saw blade incorrectly placed on wheels
(runs into the fitting)
•Wrong selection of saw blade tooth size
•Feed to the cut is too quick
•Incorrectly adjusted or damaged guidance
through heads (hardened steel blade guides,
bearings)
•The moving guide head is too far from the
workpiece
•Release the button by pulling or twisting
•Motor overload - slow down the feed to
the cut
•Raise the arm into the upper position
•Replace the fuse
•Replace the saw blade
•Tension the blade properly
•Call the service technician
•Check the coolant
•Clean the coolant tank and supply pipes
•Replace the pump
•Set 5% less/more feed to the cut
•Check the tooth size, see section 8.2.
•Adjust it, see section 4.6.
•Check workpiece clamping
•Do not cut into an old cutting channel with
a new blade!
Otherwise you damage the new blade with
the first cut
•See Section 4.3.
•Replace the blade
•Check the tooth size, see section 8.2.
•Adjust the feed
•Insert the blade properly as specified in
section 4.5.
•Adjust it, see section 4.6.
•Align the roller conveyor, check workpiece
clamping
•Check the tooth size, see section 8.2.
•Adjust the feed
•Adjust (see section 4.6.) or replace them
•Move it closer, see section 4.4.
•Increase the coolant supply
•Clamp the workpiece properly
•Check, see section 4.5.
•Check the tooth size, see section 8.2.
•Adjust the feed
•Adjust (see section 4.6.) or replace them
•Move it closer, see section 4.4.
The adjustment of guide heads is a matter of regular maintenance and that is why such fault is not
covered by the guarantee.
Failure Possible cause Remedy
7. Failures - Potential Causes and Remedies

8. Saw Blades
8.1. Saw Blade Design
The prerequisite of the correct cutting power of the machine is the use of high-quality saw blades. In order to achieve a high cutting
power, it is recommended to use bimetallic saw blades. The main saw blade component is a high-quality heat treated steel with a high
elasticity limit. The tooth edges are high-speed steel of the following quality: M 42, M 51.
M 42 - a saw blade for universal use for cutting metallic and non-ferrous materials within the whole range of quality classes up to the
45 HRC hardness. The saw blade is suitable for cutting full materials of all cross-sections and diameters, profiles, pipes and bundles.
Saw Blade Tooth Arrangement
a) Constant - tooth edge spacing always equal
b) Variable - the tooth edge space is different, repeating periodically. This modern saw blade design enables a bigger cutting range in
one saw blade type. It is able to eliminate vibrations caused by the tooth edge touching the material and thus to achieve a clean
smooth cut and longer service life.
High speed - material
Heat treated alloy steel
support strip Saw band
BIMETAL
Laser welding head
CONSTANT - tooth size 4/4
4 teeth
1 inch 1 inch
4 teeth 4 teeth
2 inches
3 teeth
VARIABLE - tooth size 3/4

8.3. Optimum workpiece clamping
Correct workpiece clamping can significantly influence the service life of the saw blade and the cutting accuracy. Moreover, it allows
for correct selection of tooth size. In order to achieve the optimum cut (service life and cutting performance), observe these ways of
clamping.
13x0,65 saw blade
M42/67-69 HRC
80-150
50-100
35-80
50-80
30-50
20-50
0-30
0-20
Material
cross-section
0-10
4z
5/8
6z
6/10
10z
8/12
10/14
14z
Number of
teeth per inch
18z
Manufactured tooth sizes in ARG 105, 130
12
10
8
6
5
4
3
2
Wall
width
(mm)
Pipe diameter (mm)
14
14
14
14
14
14
20 40
14
14
14
10/14
10/14
8/12
6/10
6/10
60 80
14
14
10/14
10/14
8/12
6/10
6/10
5/8
14
10/14
10/14
8/12
8/12
6/10
5/8
5/8
100 120
14
10/14
8/12
8/12
6/10
5/8
5/8
5/8
14
10/14
8/12
6/10
6/10
5/8
5/8
5/8
150
8/12
6/10
6/10
5/8
5/8
5/8
5/8
10/14
8.2. Selection of Tooth Size
The selection of the tooth size is of crucial importance for the saw blade service life.
Tooth sizes recommended for cutting full materials
The following table refers to piece-by-piece cutting of sectional materials.
Tooth sizes recommended for cutting sections
Rule: At least four, but not more than thirty teeth must cut in while a workpiece is being cut.
Caution: The aforementioned values do not apply to cutting of different sectional materials. Such a requirement must be treated with
respect to the shape of the sectional material, the number of pieces in the bundle and the dimensions. When the saw blade is used for
cutting sectional materials, its service life will decrease by up to one third due to interrupted cutting.