Pilous ARG 180 User manual

ARG 180 • ARG 200 Plus • ARG 220 Plus • ARG 230 Standard • ARG 230
ARG 230 Plus • ARG 240 • ARG 240 Plus • ARG 290 Plus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Pilous − pásové pily, spol. s r.o.,
00 420 543 25 20 11, e−mail:[email protected]
Kšírova 118 b, 619 00 Brno, Czech Republic
tel.: [phone], fax:

Content :
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 scheme and device lay-out
10.1. Electrical scheme
ARG 180, 200 Plus, 220 Plus, 230 Standard
10.2. Electrical scheme ARG 230, ARG 230 Plus,
ARG 240, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
10.3. Electrical device lay-out
180, 200 Plus, 220 Plus, 230 Standard
10.4. Electrical device lay-out ARG 230, ARG 230 Plus,
ARG 240, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
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 ARG 180
11.3.2. Turning table and pivot assembly
ARG 200 Plus, ARG 220 Plus
11.3.3. Vice assembly ARG 200 Plus, ARG 220 Plus
11.3.4. Table, pivot and vice assembly
ARG 230 Standard, ARG 230, ARG 240
11.3.5. Table, turning table, pivot and vice assembly
ARG 230 Plus, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
11.4. Drive assembly
11.5. Oil damper assembly
11.6. Coolant 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 -
safety equipments
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
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 - Workpiece clamping
5.4.2. Setting of cutting angle
5.5. Control panel
5.5.1. Control panel ARG 180, ARG 200 Plus,
ARG 220 Plus, ARG 230 Standard
5.5.2. Control panel ARG 230, ARG 230 Plus,
ARG 240, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
5.7. Cooling equipment
6. Saw bands
6.1. Saw band design
6.2. Band tooth selection
6.3. Workpiece clamping
6.4. Running-in the bands
6.5. Factors influencing band life
6.6. Recommended values for cutting
5.4.1. Vice side clearance setting
5.6. Oil Damper - saw band feed into cut
Dear customer,
thank you for buying our product and we wish you a lot of success with it. For proper machine function please pay an
attention to this instruction manual.
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No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced in any form (printing, microfilm or others) or sorted, processed,
copied or distributed by using electronic systems without permission of PILOUS.

Use eyes and ears protection!
Use protective gloves!
Dangerous place caution -
be very careful! Caution of dangerous electrical voltage!
Read the instruction manual carefully and make
sure you understood its content before using the
machine!
Necessary to use high boots or hard duty
shoes with protective steel forepart and
anti-sliding sole!
Warranty letter - service
Warranty letter is a separate part of the instruction manual.
Warranty period length: see warranty letter.
Terms of validity of the warranty letter :
• 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
corresponding to its purpose. The instruction manual contains important instructions for a safe, adequate and economically efficient
operation. Observing the operating instructions will prevent hazards, reduce the repair and outage time costs, and increase the
machine reliability of a system. The instruction manual must always be 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 the binding rules related to accident prevention valid in the user´s country and at the service
site. It is also necessary to observe the approved rules for safe and professional work.
Address any possible comments on the warranty letter by fax, or mail to the address shown on the warranty
letter.
Notice for the user:
The seller is obliged to issue warranty letter to the user when the product is dispatched. The warranty letter must be signed and
confirmed by the seller´s stamp with the date of issue and product serial number. The seller is obliged to introduce the product to the
user.
Data needed to apply for the warranty (after warranty) machine repair:
• Machine type
• Warranty letter number (same as machine serial number)
• Warranty letter issue date
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 unconditionally 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 cause serious property damage and damage to health! The safety
instructions are marked in this instruction manual with safety symbols / danger spot signs.

The horizontal bandsaw is a machine tool. For machining the saw band must penetrate into the workpiece in the metal-cutting zone.
The covers protecting against contact with the saw band may therefore be installed only outside the metal-cutting zone.
Outside the metal-cutting zone the saw band and the saw band discs are protected against contact. The protective covers may be
only removed when the main switch is off and secured against switching on or when the machine is disconnected from the mains. The
emergency shut down of the machine is effected by depressing the TOTAL STOP push-button. Putting the machine into operation
again is only possible after pulling and unlocking the push-button manually.
0.5. Protective Covers
0.4. Requirements concerning machines - safety equipments
• while working with the machine remove all free clothing and cover long hair
• 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
blade breaking
• make sure that all persons helping you with know all safety rules
• safety rules must be showed clearly in the working area
• 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
secure it against running before any manipulation with the saw blade
Only electricians or persons instructed in electrotechnical work and supervised by electrical specialists are
allowed to open the electric equipment housings and to work on the electric equipment!
The machine may only be operated by persons instructed in safety at work and technically trained!
0.3. Requirements concerning operators
The machine may only be operated if in perfect condition with respect to technical safety. The user is obliged to check the machine for
visually ascertainable damages and failures at least once per shift. Any changes, failures and damages of protective covers,
changes of the machine behavior endangering the safety should be immediately reported to the superior. Wait for the decision about
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
or maintenance, secure the main switch in the „OFF“ position by a padlock or disconnect the bandsaw from the mains.
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
space rules.
CAUTION - DANGER OF INJURY!
0.2. Scope of use / use by determination
The machine is designed exclusively for normalized metallic materials. Any other use is considered as not adequate to the purpose.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to such a risk. The use complying with the purpose includes also observing the
operating instructions, checking and maintenance conditions.
Examples of cutting materials: structual steel • case-hardering steel • free-cutting steel • heat treatment steel • antifriction bearing
steel • spring steel • tool steel • high-speed steel • copper • brass • cast steel • cast iron • aluminum •plastic materials

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 antirust oil. Make
sure that the machine has been disconnected from electrical energy supply. Prepare the swing arm protection for transport. Lift the
machine and screw on the wooden frame. Provide a clearance of approx. 100 mm for transport by a fork lift truck. Check whether all
protective covers of the machine are screwed on. Enclose the machine accessories.
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.
Standard accessories:
1 bimetallic saw band M 42 (mounted)
1 coolant unit with a metal chips tank
1 length stop 500 mm
1.1. Surface Treatment
1.2. Packing
1.3. Installation
The machine is provided with a primer and a two-component polyethane varnish. The sliding surfaces are provided with antirust oil.
The other machine parts are zinc coated or blackened.
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
packed in a stretching foil protecting against weather influences.
Remove the wooden frame. Position the machine at site. Align the machine by a water level and four M12 setting screws in the base
corners. Remove antirust protection and dust from the sliding surfaces and apply oil again. Attach the length stop. Make sure that
energy supply is connected (see chapter 4.3). Opening the base door, make sure that the coolant discharge pipe has not come 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
continuously pour into the tank in the base.
The machine maybe transported and lifted only by a fork lift. USING A CRANE IS NOT PERMITTED!
CAUTION : Used coolants are special waste!
Disconnecting the machine from the electrical energy supply may be only carried out
by electricians!
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
respective country. We recommend to contact a company specialized in waste disposal.

This horizontal bandsaw is used for cutting different kinds of material. The swing arm raising, the work feeding, clamping and
removal are carried out manually.An endless welded metallic band serves as the cutting tool. The band is tensioned mechanically
by a tensioning running wheel. The running wheel is driven by a driving wheel driven via worm gearbox by a two-stage motor. In the
cutting zone it is precisely guided in the band guide heads.
H revolving worktable
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 quick clamping lever
Q fixed bar with band guidance
R moving bar with band guidance
S angle scale
T limit switch
A swing arm
B band
C band tensioning wheel
D gear box
E engine
F oil damper
G vice
2. Machine Data
C O B Q F D EG N
IL P K
R
MHJ T
SAC O B Q F D EG N
IL P K MH
R S
T
A
J
C O B Q F D EG N
IL K
R
MHJ T
SA C O B Q F D EG N
ILK
R
M HJ T
A
S
C O B Q F D EG N
IL K
R
M HJ T
A
S
ARG 230 Plus, 240 Plus, 290 PlusARG 230, 240
ARG 230 StandardARG 200 Plus, 220 PlusARG 180

3. Technical data
MAIN ENGINE 400 V, 50 Hz
0,3 / 0,45 kW
BAND SPEED 50 / 95 m/min PUMP ENGINE 400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
CUTTIN RANGE SAW BAND
GUIDING WHEELS
DIAMETER
VICE WORK HEIGHT OIL INSIDE
THE DAMPER
SAW BAND SIZE ARM SWING
2220×13×0,9
1300×660×1500
195 kg
COOLANT TANK approx. 15 lite MACHINE
DIMENSSIONS
MACHINE WEIGHT
PARAMOL HM 46
245 mm 900 mm
a
a
a
[mm]
a
b
a×b
ARG 180
400 V, 50 Hz
0,75 / 0,95 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2490x20x0,9
220 kg
1350×660×1450
approx. 15 litre
300 mm 895 mm
ARG 200 Plus
130200 160 90
110200 145 90
140x90245x150 160x115 90x120
90° 45° 60°45°
180 150 100 180 150 100
240x140 150x130 100×160
90° 45° 60°
PARAMOL HM 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2600x27x0,9
250 kg
1400×660×1400
approx. 15 litre
300 mm 895 mm
ARG 220 Plus
160220 180 100
150220 160 100
160x130265x150 200x140 115x100
90° 45° 60°45°
PARAMOL HM 46
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,75 / 0,95 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2465x27x0,9
1300×620×1400
280 kg
approx. 15 litre
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 230
STANDARD
220 125
195 120
220x105 125x80
90° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
PARAMOL HM 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,75 / 0,95 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2465x27x0,9
1300×900×1400
350 kg
approx. 15 litre
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 230
220 125
195 120
220x105 125x80
90° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
PARAMOL HM 46

400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2710×27×0,9
1400x900x1330
390 kg
approx. 15 litres
PARAMOL HM 46
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 240
240 200 120 220 180 115
290x180 190x150 115×115
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
MAIN ENGINE BAND SPEED PUMP ENGINE CUTTING RANGE SAW BAND
GUIDING WHEELS DIAMETER
VICE WORK HEIGHT OIL INSIDE
THE DAMPER
SAW BAND SIZE ARM SWING COOLANT TANK MACHINE DIMENSSIONS MACHINE WEIGHT
a
a
a
[mm]
a
b
a×b
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,75 / 0,95 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2465x27x0,9
430 kg
1300×900×1400
approx. 15 litres
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 230 Plus
100215 125 75
110190 120 70
110x60215x80 125x100 75x80
90° 45° 60°45°
PARAMOL HM 46
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
2710x27x0,9
470 kg
1400×900×1330
approx. 15 litres
300 mm 910 mm
ARG 240 Plus
170240 190 125
140240 180 120
160x100300x160 190x130 120x120
90° 45° 60°45°
PARAMOL HM 46
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,7 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,09 kW
3110x27x0,9
540 kg
1600×950×1600
approx 15 litres
355 mm 915 mm
ARG 290 Plus
220290 240 160
190290 230 155
230x125360x290 250x290 155x155
90° 45° 60°45°
PARAMOL HM 46
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°

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.
D max.
C max.
A
60°
45°
B
E
F
G
H
ARG 230 Plus, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
ARG 230 Standard, ARG 230, ARG 240
A
45°
B
E
F
0 0
90 - 60
A
B
E
F
ARG 180
A
60°
45°
B
G H E F
ARG 200 PLUS, ARG 220 PLUS
ARG 230
Standard
ARG 180 ARG 200 Plus ARG 220 Plus ARG 230 ARG 240 PlusARG 240ARG 230 Plus ARG 290 Plus
720 720 720 730 845 850 845 850 905A
625 625 625 635 940 950 940 950 1005B
1800 1820 1830 1910 1880 1895 1940 1945 2040C
1240 1230 1230 1580 1633 1621 1795 1745 1690D
1050 1100 950 1028 1115 1030 1125 1098 1210
E
1160 1250 1650 1238 1190 1030 1200 1098 1270F
x 920 1070 x x 894 x 1258 1335G
x 980 1230 x x 1330 x 1368 1430H

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!
Make sure that the voltage of the electrical grid, voltage protection and connection voltage is according to requirements in chapter 3.
Technical data. When connecting machines 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 the machine should be
connected to a protected 16 Asocket, in case of a direct connection to the mains the cable should be provided with a lockable main
switch. In case of wrong direction of turning of the motor switch together cables L1 black and L2 brown.
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
respective temperatures.
Protect the machine against humidity, rain and dust!
5. Machine description
5.1. Band guide
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 as possible to the work. It is provided with a protective cover as far as the machining zone.
5.2. Band exchange, tensioning and adjustment
Caution! It can only be done when the main switch is off and secured against switching
on again or when the machine is disconnected from the mains.
Caution! Danger of injury by the sharp band teeth. Use protective gloves. Do not
touch the guide wheels and the band.
To achieve perfect cutting function, surface quality and workpiece correct measures, in time band exchange is needed. Blunt blade
may cause higher energy consumption, inclined cuts and cut surface roughness. One of the most important factors for band life time
and the cut quality is the band correct and enough tensioning.
Turn OFF the main switch and secure the machine against switching ON again during band exchange. Close the oil damper valve
(see chapter 5.6.). Raise the arm to position 20 mm above vice fixed jaw. Take off the arm rear cover. Loosen the tensioning handle
and the tensioning wheel and thus the whole band. Take off the band from the running wheels and out of the guide heads (see chapter
5.3.). Insert the new band in the guide heads. Put the band on the running wheels and tighten the tensioning handle so that the
belleville washers will be pressed completely (no light going through them). Close the band cover, turn ON main switch and witch the
speed to the minimum. Press start the button to run the band so it turns one round. Turn OFF a main switch and secure the machine
against running again. Open the band cover and check if the band is correctly guided on the running wheels (see a picture below). If
the band is not correctly set on the running wheels loosen the tensioning handle and with a wheel swing screw correct (see picture
below). Tighten the tensioning handle again. Close the band cover. Exam the band run again. Turn OFF main switch, open band
cover and check the setting of band on the running wheels. According to need repeat this cycle till the band is set on the running
wheels properly. Then close the band cover turn ON main switch and make first cut.

TENSIONING HANDLE BELLEVILLE WASHERS TENSIONING WHEEL WHEEL SWING SCREW
TIGHTEN SCREW LOOSE SCREW
approx. 0,5-3 mm 0 mm
CORRECT
BAND GUIDANCE
WRONG
BAND GUIDANCE
BAND LOOSEBAND TENSIONING
5.3. Guide heads - 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
plates and that there is minimum clearance between these plates and the band.
Guide heads - adjustment
Set the adjustable guide head to be far from the fixed guide head approx. 20 cm. Remove the coolant hoses from the guide heads.
Unscrew the guide heads from the fixed and adjustable bars and turn them by 180°(bearings and hard metals guidance up) and
screw them to the bars. Make sure that the heads are upright mounted to the bars in the same height. Check the fixity of hard metal
tightening. Take old band (approx. 30 cm of it) and put it in the guide heads between hard metals and bearings. Set the pressing hard
metal guidance by width adjusting screws so the band moves inside the hard metals without any clearance but without rub. Set the
bearings to the band in away so the band moves through them moves them all but do not shear and is not loosen. The bearings must
be drifted by the band. Make sure all screws are tightened properly. Take away the guide heads from the bars and put the band on the
running wheels properly. Put on the guide heads on the band and fix them on the bars. Close the band cover and switch main switch
on . Try to run the band on the running wheels. If the band is slipping adjust the band properly.
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
Incorrect band
guidance
Correct band
guidance
between bearings
into middle
FIXED
HARDMETAL GUIDANCE
CONTROL HOLE
OF BAND GUIDANCE

5.4. Vice - Workpiece Clamping
The machine design allows for cutting the material under various angles without its handling. The material is permanently clamped
between the fixed gripping jaw and the moving gripping jaw . The adjustment of the required cutting angle is made by turning the
whole arm including the revolving worktable after releasing the worktable eccentric lever. When the required angle has been set
(acc. to the angle scale), secure the revolving worktable by tightening the worktable quick-clamping lever. The stop bolts serve for a
stable setting of the limit angles. The quick-clamping lever (ONLY ARG 230, 230PLUS, 240, 240PLUS and 290PLUS) enables a
comfortable and sufficient workpiece clamping. When materials of equal dimensions are being cut, it enables the releasing of the
material necessary for the feed and re-clamping only by the lever without using the handwheel.
WHEEL HANDLE
QUICK CLAMPING LEVER
(except ARG 230 Standard)
VICE MOVING BODY FIXED JAW
WORKPIECE
CONTER NUT ADJUSTING SCREW
OF VICE
MOVING JAW QUICK CLAMPING LEVER
SETTING SCREW
WHEEL HANDLE
ARG 230 Standard (without quick clamping),
ARG 230, ARG 240
“T” GROOVE
MOVING JAW
“T” GROOVE
ADJUSTING SCREW
OF VICE
CONTER NUT
FIXED JAW
WORKPIECE
VICE MOVING BODY
ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
5.4.1. Vice side clearance setting
Models ARG 230 Standard, ARG 230,ARG 230 Plus, ARG 240, ARG 240 Plus andARG 290 Plus only. On other models the vice is
set from the manufacturer for the complete machine lifetime.
open the vice to the maximum possible length
loosen lock nut M8 and screws
start tightening the first screw ( starting from the vice jaw) till you feel that you reached the vice ribbon
secure the lock nut in this position
drift the vice moving part to the same position in which previous screw was adjusted
repeat steps
continue like above till the vice is set
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ƒ
„
…
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‡

CONTINUOUS RANGE
OF ARM ADJUSTMENT
REVOLVING
WORK TABLE
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCKING LEVER
ARM SETTING
FIXED STOP 60°
90°- 60°
ARG 180
ARM SETTING
FIXED STOP 90°
90° - 45°
ARG 200 Plus, ARG 220 Plus
90° - 60°
CONTINUOUS RANGE
OF ARM ADJUSTMENT
REVOLVING
WORK TABLE
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCKING LEVER
ARM BACKSTOP
SCREW
ARM LOCKING LEVER
5.4.2. Setting of Cutting Angels
ARG 230 Standard, ARG 230, ARG 240 (60°)
90°- 45°
(ARG 240 - 60°)
90°- 45°
(ARG 240 -60°)
ARG 240 ARM SETTING FIXED STOP 60°
CONTINUOUS RANGE
OF ARM ADJUSTMENT
REVOLVING
WORK TABLE
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCKING LEVER
ARM BACKSTOP
SCREW
DOWN END SWITCH
SETTING SCREW
ARM SETTING FIXED STOP 45°
ARM SETTING
FIXED STOP 90°
90° - 60°
90° - 45°90° - 45°
ARG 230 Plus, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
CONTINUOUS RANGE
OF ARM ADJUSTMENT
REVOLVING
WORK TABLE
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCKING LEVER
ARM BACKSTOP
SCREW DOWN END SWITCH
SETTING SCREW
DOWN END SWITCH
SETTING SCREW
ARM SETTING FIXED STOP 60°
ARM SETTING
FIXED STOP 45°

5.5.1. Control panel ARG 180, ARG 200 Plus, ARG 220 Plus, ARG 230 Standard
TOTAL STOP
Saw band STOP
red button
Saw band START
green button
5.5. Control panel
Basic functions
Green button - starts the main engine and the coolant pump.
1 - 40 m/min
2 - 80 m/min
START
STOP Red button - stops the main engine and coolant pump. When starting the band drive the
saw arm must be raised above the switching level of the down position end switch
otherwise the band drive will NOT be started. CAUTION : DANGER OF INJURY - after
switching the button the arm (with the band) stills moving down.
Before starting the band drive make always sure that the band is NOT in contact with the
workpiece.
12
Emergency stop of the main engine and coolant pump. The machine
restart may be done only after manual unblock of the total stop button
(BY PULL). CAUTION : DANGER OF INJURY - after switching the button
the arm (with the band) stills moving down.
SPEED SWITCH
BAND SAW START - STOP
TOTAL STOP
Cutting speeds can be changed by switch placed on the electrical box on the saw engine.
Speeds switch
CAUTION : Speeds may be changed only when the engine
is stopped (saw band is not running)

5.5.2. Control panel ARG 230, ARG 230 Plus, ARG 240, ARG 240 Plus, ARG 290 Plus
Basic functions
OIL DAMPER CONTROL VALVE
TOTAL STOP
START
STOP MAIN SWITCH SPEEDS SWITCH
1 - 40 m/min
2 - 80 m/min
SPEED SWITCH
Green button - starts the main engine and the coolant pump.
When starting the band drive the saw arm must be raised above the switching level of the
down position end switchotherwise the band drivewill NOT bestarted.
Red button- stops the mainengine and coolant pump.
CAUTION : DANGER OF INJURY - after switching the button the arm (with the band)
stills moving down.
MAIN SWITCH
TOTAL STOP
Before starting the band drive make always sure that the band
is NOT in contact with the workpiece.
BAND SAW START - STOP
CAUTION : Speeds may be changed only when the engine
is stopped (saw band is not running)
Cutting speeds can be changed by a switch placed on the control panel on the machine base.
Emergency stop of the main engine and coolant pump. The
machine restart may be done only after manual unblock of the total
stop button (BY PULL). CAUTION : DANGER OF INJURY - after
switching the button the arm (with the band) stills moving down.

The oil damper with a relief valve allow for a continuous adjustment of the speed of the band cutting feed or its stabilizing in any
position. It acts against the arm weight being regulated by mechanical turning the lever over the scale. The tension spring acts as the
required load balance.
5.6. Oil Damper - saw band feed into cut
SPEED UP
OF ARM FEED
SPEED DOWN
OF ARM FEED
STOP
OF ARM FEED
5.7. Cooling equipment
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
simultaneously with the band drive start or shutdown.
Hazards due to dangerous matters cannot be excluded while handling coolants. Observe the manufacturer's
and/or your company's instructions and recommendations concerning handling of coolants.
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
run under the band saw.
INPUT HOSE
TAP
SIEVE
COOLANT FLUID TANK
TRASH HOSE
SETTING POT
OVERFLOW HOLE
PUMP

6. Saw bands
The precondition of the machine correct cutting power are high-quality bands.n order to achieve a high cutting power it is
recommended to use bimetallic bands. The main band carrier is high-quality heat treated steel with a high limit of elasticity. The tooth
edges are high-speed steel in the quality M 42.
a band for universal use for cutting metallic and non-ferrous materials within the whole range of quality classes up to the
hardness 45 Hrc. This band is suitable for cutting full materials of all sections and diameters, profiles, pipes and bundles.
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
steadiness classifications, stainless steels and acid proof steels. Also nickel, titan and special bronze alloys.
Band Tooth Arrangement
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.
I
M 42 -
Hardmetal -
Design: M 42 - Structure: W 2%, Mo 10%, V 1%, CO 8%, tooth hardness: 68 HRC. For cutting materials till hardness 45 HRC.
Design: M 51 - Structure: W10%, Mo 4%, V 3%, CO 10%, tooth hardness: 69 HRC. For cutting materials till hardness 50 HRC.
Design: Hardmetal - tooth hardness 1600 HV. For cutting materials till hardness 62 HRC
Except standard tooth shape and size, special corrected bands are manufactured with corrections like tooth distribution, tooth angle
and shape of its face. This band may be applied on specific materials. Ask your bands distributor for advise.
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, stainless steels and surface hardened materials till hardness of 62 HRC. Saw bands may
be used for all types of materials, including stainless steel, cast iron, plastic materials and materials with wood fibre. High
heat conductivity and abrasion resistant of these bands gives them higher lifetime, cutting speed and productivity
against bimetal bands.
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

6.2. Band tooth selection
Band tooth size selection has a great influence on the band lifetime.
6.3. Workpiece clamping
The correct workpiece clamping can substantially influence the band life, the cut quality and precision allowing for a correct selection
of the tooth size. To insure optimal cut, productivity and lifetime apply the following clamping methods :
Rule: Minimally 4 tooth should be inside the workpiece when cutting but no more than 30 tooth
When cutting profile materials the following table is recommended for one piece cutting. While cutting in bundles, it is necessary to
count the wall thicknesses of all tubes in bundle and taking in consider their diameter.
Recommended tooth sizes for cutting profile materials
30
20
15
12
10
8
6
5
4
3
2
6/10
6/10
6/10
8/12
8/12
10/14
10/14
18
18
18
18
20
Wall
thickness
in (mm)
Tube diameter, diameter D (mm)
40 60 80 100 120 150 200
5/8
5/8
5/8
6/10
6/10
8/12
10/14
10/14
10/14
18
18
4/6
4/6
5/8
5/8
6/10
6/10
8/12
10/14
10/14
10/14
18
4/6
4/6
4/6
5/8
5/8
6/10
8/12
8/12
10/14
10/14
10/14
6
4/6
4/6
4/6
5/8
5/8
6/10
6/10
8/12
10/14
10/14
6
6
4/6
4/6
5/8
5/8
6/10
6/10
8/12
10/14
10/14
4
6
4/6
4/6
4/6
5/8
5/8
6/10
6/10
8/12
10/14
4
4
3/4
4/6
4/6
4/6
5/8
5/8
6/10
8/12
10/14
Caution :These values do not apply to cutting of other material profiles. This should be decided individually with respect to the profile
form, the number of pieces in the bundle and the dimensions. Cutting of profile material will reduce the band life by up to one third due
to the interrupted cut.
Recommended tooth sizes for cutting full materials
•
•
Hardmetal
1600 Hr
•
•
•
•
•
ARG 180
13x0,9 (0,65)
ARG 180
13x0,65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ARG 200
20x0,9
•
•
•
ARG 220, 230, 240, 290
27x0,9
( • ) 14z
3z
3/4
4z
4/6
5/8
6z
6/10
8z
8/12
10/14
14z
Number of
tooth / inch
18z
2z
2/3z
120-200
80-150
80-120
50-100
35-80
50-80
25-60
30-50
20-50
0-30
0-20
Material
section
0-10
200-400
120-350
• ( • )
• ( • )
• ( • )
• ( • )
• ( • )
ARG 200
20x0,9
Tooth quality
M42/67-69 Hrc
Hardmetal
1600 Hr
Tooth quality
M42/67-69Hrc
Hardmetal
1600 Hr
Tooth quality
M42/67-69 Hrc
Tooth quality
M51/69 Hrc
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

11 107 - 11 110
11 500 - 11 600 / 12 020 - 12 060
13 250 / 14 260 / 15 260
14 100 / 15 220
14 220 / 15 124
17 020 - 17 042
17 115
17 253 - 17 255
19 150 / 19 192 - 19 312
19 422 / 19 452 / 19 721 / 19 740
19 436
19 662
19 721
19 802 - 19 860
INCONEL, HASELLOY, NIMONIC, INCOLOY
Heat treated steel 1000 - 1500 N/mm
Cast steel
Gray iron
Cooper, bronze, tin bronze
Red bronze
Aluminium bronze
Cast from Al alloys
Al 99 %, thermoplastics, plastic materials
11 301 - 11 420 / 12 010 - 12 020
19 063 - 19 083 / 15 142 / 16 142
ČSN
Material
Coolant
oil
content %
10-15
10
10-15
5-10
3
10-15
10-15
5-10
15
5-10
5-10
3
No coolant
15-20
5
3
15-20
5
40
25
3
10
10-15
No coolant
No coolant
Arm feed speed
into cut in mm/min
o 100-290 mm
55-20
30-20
35-25
28-15
28-15
55-30
12-4
18-2
6-1
30-25
20-8
21-10
14-5
4-2
16-6
21-10
4-2
23-12
55-25
140-55
85-55
70-45
70-45
55-30
140-55
o 0-100 mm
190-60
125-35
125-38
125-30
125-30
190-60
75-15
100-20
40-7
125-35
120-25
90-23
62-15
25-5
70-1
90-23
25-5
76-25
190-60
450-150
300-90
230-75
230-75
190-60
450-150
Recommended band speed
in m/min for
o 100-290 mm
70-90
40-70
50-70
40-60
30-60
60-80
30-40
30-50
30
40-70
30-60
30-50
30-40
30
30
30-50
30
30-40
30-60
80-90
60-90
60-90
30-60
30-70
50-80
o 0-100 mm
70-90
50-80
60-90
50-70
50-70
60-90
40-50
40-50
30-40
60-90
50-70
40-60
30-40
30
30-40
40-60
30
40-50
30-70
80-90
70-90
70-90
40-70
40-80
50-90
Generally
Free machining steels
Structural steel
Case-hardening steel
Spring steel
Bearing steels
Alloy steel
NIRO steels
Ventil steels
Heat-resistant steels
Heat treatment steels
Simple steel
Alloy steels
Hammer materials
Nitriding steels
Tool steels for in heat work
Rapid steels
6.5. Factors influencing band life
The band size / tooth size has not been appropriately selected for the workpiece • The band speed and the arm lowering speed into
the cutting position are not appropriately selected • The band (the whole arm) bears against the material when the band is not in
cutting position • The clamping of the profile material does not comply with the recommendation • The band is not correctly tensioned
• The band is not correctly adjusted to the guide wheels (the band is driving against the wheel shoulders) • The guide head of the band
is in a too big distance from the workpiece • Insufficient oil content in coolant • Incorrect running-in of the band • Insufficient
maintenance of the bandsaw, insufficient cleaning of the arm from chips
The above-mentioned shortcomings cause inaccuracy of the cut and a substantial reducing of the band life and/or its
destruction.
6.6. Recommended values for cutting
The values depend on the material class and its profile. Table of cutting speeds is only informative, in specific ranges it must be adapt
to given material. ČSN numbers are informative and determine the material characteristics for which is the band type given.
6.4. Running-in the bands
The running-in applies to new bands. The high cutting power is possible because of the sharp cutting edges with extremely small
edge radii. In order to achieve the maximum tool life, it is necessary to run in the band to the optimum. Depending on the correct
cutting speed and the workpiece feed and its material quality the band must be run in only within 50 % of currently used feed. In this
way the breaking of extremely sharp edges particularly with bigger sections of the work pieces will be avoided. These micro-
fragments cause the destruction of further teeth. Should vibrations or sounds due to vibrations manifest itself when a new band has
been put on, slightly reduce the cutting speed. In small workpiece sections it is recommended to run in the band with a reduced power
for 15 minutes, in big sections for 30 minutes. Then increase the feed slowly to the optimum value.
Correctly run-in cutting edge Micro-fragments with great speed
of initial feed
Observe the band
running-in in any case!