Pilous ARG 200 plus User manual

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]
ARG 200 plus • ARG 235 • ARG 235 plus
ARG 260 • ARG 260 plus E • ARG 260 plus • ARG 300 F • ARG 300 plus F
ARG 330 F ARG 330 plus F•

Contents:
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. Nameplate
10. Wiring Diagram
10.1. ARG 200 Plus ,ARG 235, ARG 235 Plus,
ARG 260 Plus E, ARG 260, ARG 260 Plus wiring diagram
10.2. ARG 235 Plus F, ARG 260 F, ARG 260 Plus F, ARG 300 F,
ARG 300 Plus F, ARG 330 F, ARG 330 Plus F wiring diagram
11. Assemblies
11.1. Guide Head Assembly
11.1.1. Guide Head Assembly in ARG 200 - 300
11.1.2. Guide Head Assembly in ARG 330
11.2. Arm Assembly
11.2.1. Arm Assembly in ARG 200 Plus
11.2.2. Arm Assembly in ARG 235, ARG 260
11.2.3. Arm Assembly in ARG 300
11.2.4. Arm Assembly in ARG 330
11.3. Oil Damper Assembly
11.4. The Table, Turntable, Joint and Vice Assembly
11.4.1. The Table, Joint and Vice in ARG 235 Assembly
11.4.2. The Table, Joint and Vice in ARG 200 Plus, ARG 235 Plus
ARG 260 Plus E Assembly
11.4.3. Vice Assembly in ARG 200 Plus
11.4.4. Vice Assembly in ARG 235, 235 Plus, ARG 260 Plus E
11.4.5. The Table, Joint and Vice Assembly in ARG 260, ARG 300
11.4.6. The Table, Turntable, Joint and Vice Assembly in
ARG 260 plus, ARG 300 plus
11.4.7. The Table, Joint and Vice in ARG 330 Assembly
11.4.8. The Table, Turntable, Joint and Vice Assembly in
ARG 330 plus
11.5. Cleaning Brush Assembly
11.6. Cooling Assembly
11.6.1. Cooling Assembly in ARG 200 - 300
11.6.2. Cooling Assembly in ARG 330
12. Accessories
12.1. Laser Guideline Light
12.1.1. Activation and deactivation of the laser beam
12.1.2. Laser Indication on the Machine
12.1.3. Adjustment
12.2. Oil Mist Lubrication
12.3. Vertical Vice for VP Bundle Cutting
12.4. Auto-start descent of the arm
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.
1.4.
2. Technical Data
3. Installation
3.1. Space requirements
3.2. Machine installation
3.3. Connection to the mains
4. Machine description
4.1. Control Panel
4.2. Oil Damper - Saw Blade Feed to the Cut
4.3. Mechanical Control of the Feed
4.4. Vice - Workpiece Clamping
4.4.1. Adjustment Procedure - Lateral Play of the Vice
4.4.2. Cutting Angle Settings
4.5. Saw Blade Guidance
4.6. Arm Back Cover Removal
4.7. Replacement, Tensioning and Adjustment
of the Saw Blade
4.8. Guide Heads Adjustment
4.9. Cooling System
5. Commissioning
5.1. Security Check
5.2. Cutting Procedure
6. Machine Maintenance
6.1. Maintenance and Inspection
6.2. Repairs
7. Failures - Potential Causes and Remedies
Disassembly / Repacking
Disposal
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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reserved. No part of this instruction manual may in any form (printing, copying, microfilm or other means) be reproduced
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ver. 1/10/2019
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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. 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.
Note 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.

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 risk is borne by the user alone. 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 any
safety device has to be removed during operation or maintenance, secure the main switch in the „OFF" position by a padlock or
disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it 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
power switch is turned off and secured against restart or if the machine is disconnected from the mains and the saw blade is still.
Before leaving the band saw, all covers must be closed. The protective cover of the arm and the wheels with the saw blade are
secured by an end switch. If the covers is not completely closed, none of the machine's drives will start.
To stop the machine in case of emergency, press TOTAL STOP button. You can put the machine back to operation only after you
manually unlock the switch by turning it clockwise. Fixed and movable bars of guide heads are fitted with solid protective covers that
protect the area 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
The basic feature of the package is a wooden frame, which can take the form of wood cladding or an overseas case. The distance
between the package and the floor is approximately 100 mm, which enables handling by a forklift. The machine is packed in a
stretching foil that protects it against weather influence during transport.
Standard accessories:
• 1 pc. metal saw blade, bimetal M42 (mounted),
• 1 pc. 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 wooden frame observe the
distance of approximately 100 mm from the ground for the transport with the forklift 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.
2. Technical Data
Machine noise - measured in conformity with ČSNEN ISO 3746:2011
The acoustic pressure level at the workplace: 76 dB (A), acoustic power level: 91 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 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.
You can transport and lift the machine only with a forklift. THE USE OF A CRANE PROHIBITED!

MAIN MOTOR MAIN MOTOR version F SAW BLADE SPEED SAW BLADE SPEED version F PUMP MOTOR CUTTING ANGLE
RANGES
SAW BLADE RUNNER WHEELS DIAMETER VICE OPERATING HEIGHT OIL IN THE HYDRAULICS ARM SWING COOLANT TANK MACHINE WEIGHT SAW BLADE SIZE
a
a
a
[mm]
a
b
a×b
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
2490x20x0,9
245 kg
300 mm 900 mm
ARG 200 plus
135200 155 95
115200 130 65
150x70250x140 160x125 100x60
90° 45° 60°45°
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
2710x27x0,9
295 kg
300 mm 900 mm
ARG 235 plus
235 115
230 80
280x180 115x80
90° 45° 60°45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
40 / 80 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
2710×27×0,9
285 kg
300 mm 900 mm
235 185 230 160
280x180 185x100
90° 45° 60°
115
80
115×80
ARG 235
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
35 / 70 m/min
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
2880×27×0,9
350 kg
310 mm 910 mm
ARG 260
260 200 125 255 185 120
300x200 185x200 125×120
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
35 / 70 m/min
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
2880x27x0,9
310 kg
310 mm 900 mm
ARG 260 plus E
260 125
240 105
300x185 125x105
90° 45° 60°45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
185165
160145
185x100185x80
200180
185160
185x195190x105

a
a
a
[mm]
a
b
a×b
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
3150×27×0,9
455 kg
355 mm 910 mm
ARG 300 F
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
300 240 155 290 225 150
375x190 240x160 150×150
approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
0,9 / 1,4 kW
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
35 / 70 m/min
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
2880x27x0,9
475 kg
310 mm 910 mm
ARG 260 plus
200260 175 125
185255 145 120
185x200300x200 190x100 125x120
90° 45° 60°45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
approximately 15 litres
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
2,2 kW
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,05 kW
3150x27x0,9
625 kg
355 mm 910 mm
ARG 300 plus F
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
220300 240 155
195290 225 150
240x100375x190 240x160 150x150
90° 45° 60°45°
400 V, 50 Hz
3 kW
725 kg
ARG 330 F ARG 330 plus F
approximately 35 litresapproximately 35 litres
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,12 kW
3870×34×1,1
420 mm 940 mm
330
320
250x140400x200
90°
330 250 165 320 230 150
400x200 250x170 150×150
90° 45° 60°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
Hydraulic oil
Olea OPTIMA HV 46
400 V, 50 Hz
3 kW
835 kg
15-90 m/min
400 V, 50 Hz
0,12 kW
3870x34x1,1
420 mm 945 mm
240 250 165
200 230 150
250x170 150x150
45° 60°45°
90°
60°
60°
45° 45°
MAIN MOTOR MAIN MOTOR
version F
SAW BLADE SPEED SAW BLADE SPEED version F PUMP MOTOR CUTTING ANGLE
RANGES
SAW BLADE RUNNER WHEELS DIAMETER VICE OPERATING HEIGHT OIL IN THE HYDRAULICS ARM SWING COOLANT TANK MACHINE WEIGHT SAW BLADE SIZE

3. Installation
3.1. Space requirements
You can install the machine on any suitable and even floor (concrete) in a factory hall. Observe the allowed floor load.
Remove the wooden frame. Set the machine on the place designated for use. Level the machine with washers (not included in the
shipment). 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.). After you open the door in the machine base, check whether the outlet coolant pipe has not fallen out of
the coolant tank cover and is fitted well inside. Pour the coolant (approximately 15/35 litres, see the Technical Data) into the tank; the
fluid will gradually flow into the container in the base. Fasten the lifting lever with screws in the holes in the grey cast iron arm as
shown in the picture in Section 4. Machine description.
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.
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.
• We recommend that you anchor the machine to the floor, especially when installing the roller conveyors.
• Install a lift mechanism for heavy workpieces.
• Ensure proper lighting at the workplace.
A
D E
B
C
1m
0,5 m
DANGER ZONE LIMITS

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
3.2. 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. When connecting the machine 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 an electric shock! Connect the power cable to a protected 16 A socket, in case
of direct connection to the mains, it is necessary to fit the supply with a lockable master switch.If the motor rotates in an incorrect
direction, swap the conductors L1 brown and 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!
GEF
H
I
A
B
C min
C max
D min
D max
E
F
G
H
I
ARG 200 plus ARG 235 ARG 235 plus ARG 260 ARG 260 plus E ARG 260 plus ARG 300 F ARG 300 plus F ARG 330 plus F ARG 330 F
850
945
1660
2050
2290
2650
1360
410
290
270
70
796
640
1400
2000
1640
1930
750
550
160
310
110
796
640
1430
2040
1690
1980
750
570
190
320
140
850
945
1430
2020
1690
1940
950
400
160
270
x
1050
648
1550
2130
1780
2240
890
710
170
x
x
796
640
1400
1980
1430
1450
750
430
100
190
110
796
640
1400
2000
1680
1870
750
560
160
x
x
796
640
1450
2030
1690
1960
750
550
200
x
x
850
945
1550
2130
1780
2240
950
620
200
340
130
850
945
1660
2060
2290
2660
1360
400
280
x
x

I base
J coolant tank
K control panel
L arm swing locking lever
M movable bar clamping lever
H turntable
with pump
N quick-clamping lever
O solid bar
P moving bar
Q angular scale
R end switch
S lifting lever
T switchboard
A arm
B saw blade
C saw blade tensioning
D gearbox
E motor
F oil damper
G vice
4. Machine description
Gravity self-feeding metal-cutting band saws allow for cutting of a wide range of different materials. The arm uplift, workpiece feed,
clamping and removal of workpieces are carried out manually. A welded metal saw blade serves as the cutting tool. The saw blade is
mechanically tensioned on the blade wheel. It is powered by an idler wheel that is powered through a work 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.
ARG 260 plus, 300 plus, 330 plus
ARG 235, 260, 300, 330
ARG 235 plus, ARG 260 plus E
B O F D EGC
IS K LH R
A
Q J
B O F D EG C
N K
P
L H R
A
QM
S
J
MP
I
N
O F D E
LR J
BG
IK HQ
P
M
A
C
S N T T
ARG 200 plus
B O F D EG C
N K
P
L H R
A
QM
S
JI

Control panel in ARG 200 plus, ARG 235, ARG 235 plus, ARG 260, ARG 260 plus E
TOTAL STOP
SAW BLADE STOP
SAW BLADE START
4.1. Control panel
Control panel ARG 300 F
SAW BLADE SPEED
CONTROLLER
SAW BLADE SPEED CONTROLLER
placed on the switchboard
SAW BLADE STOP
Control panel ARG 260 plus
TOTAL STOP
SAW BLADE START OIL DAMPER RELIEF VALVE
OIL DAMPER RELIEF VALVE
TOTAL STOPSAW BLADE START OIL DAMPER RELIEF VALVE
SAW BLADE SPEED CONTROLLER
SAW BLADE STOP LAMP 24 V
TOTAL STOP
SAW BLADE START
SAW BLADE STOP
SAW BLADE SPEED CONTROLLER OIL DAMPER RELIEF VALVE
CONVERTER FAILURE INDICATION LAMP 24 V
Control panel ARG 260 plus F, ARG 300 plus F, ARG 330 F, ARG 330 plus F

Basic functions
Use the controller on the control panel on the base of the saw to change between cutting speeds.
1 - 40 m/min
2 - 80 m/min
Caution: Change the cutting speed only if the motor
is stopped (the saw blade is still).
SAW BLADE SPEED CONTROLLER 2 speed(only version)
Green START button - starts the saw blade motor and the coolant pump.
When starting the saw blade motor, the arm has to be raised above the switching track of the limit switch
that ends the cut. Otherwise the motor will not start.
Red button STOP - stops the saw blade motor and the coolant pump.
CAUTION - Upon pressing the switch, the arm keeps on descending - DANGER OF INJURY!
SAW BLADE START - STOP
Ensures emergency stop of the saw blade motor and coolant pump. You can put
the machine back to operation only after you manually unlock the switch by
pulling or twisting!
CAUTION - Upon pressing the switch, the arm keeps on descending - DANGER
OF INJURY!
TOTAL 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.
SAW BLADE SPEED CONTROLLER (only the F version - frequency converter)
MAIN SWITCH
Use the controller on the control panel on the base of the saw to change between cutting speeds.
15 - 90 m/min
LAMP 24 V
CONVERTER FAILURE INDICATION
The lamp is on if voltage of 24 V flows to the control panel.
The red lamp is on - frequency converter failure (see Section 7).
Only the F version -
frequency converter.
Placed on the switchboard.

4.2. Oil Damper - Saw Blade Feed to the Cut
The oil damper relief valve allows for a continuous setting of the velocity of saw blade feed towards the cut or stabilizing the saw arm
in any position by mechanical closing. The optimum value of descent 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.
ACCELERATION
SAW ARM
DESCENT
DECELERATION
SAW ARM DESCENT
STOP
SAW ARM DESCENT
4.3. Mechanical Control of the Feed
The springs are pre-tensioned during the manufacture for a universal use, during which the arm smoothly rises and descends with a
force ration ideal for most applications. Especially when cutting sturdy full materials, it is useful to increase the blade feed using the
weight of the cast iron arm. This is facilitated by continuous loosening of the adjusting screw and pulling down of the springs. If cutting
only thin-walled sectional construction materials, it is, on the contrary, possible to pull up the springs by screwing-in the adjusting
screw, which leads to a smaller blade feed to the cut and, in particular, easier arm uplift. The adjusting screw moves easily in the
position, in which the arm is raised and the springs are not tensioned.
ADJUSTING SCREW
OIL DAMPER RELIEF VALVE

HAND WHEEL
VICE MOVING BODY
FIXED
CLAMPING JAW
LOCKING NUT M8
VICE PLAY
SETTING SCREW
QUICK-CLAMPING LEVER
MOVABLE
CLAMPING JAW
“T” GROOVE
FIXATION SCREWS
4.4. Vice - Workpiece Clamping
The design of the machine allows for angular cutting without a need to handle the workpiece. The workpiece lies between the fixed
clamping jaw and a movable clamping jaw. To set the desired cutting angle, swing the entire arm and the turntable after releasing the
arm swing locking 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. The stop screws facilitate a permanent setting of limit angles. See the FIXED ARM SWING STOP in Section
4.4.2. In certain saw types (ARG 235 - 330 plus F), when cutting workpieces of the same diameter, the quick-clamping lever allows
release and subsequent workpiece clamping without the need to use the handwheel. Mind the loading of the workpiece parallel with
the fixed jaw of the vice. The quick-clamping lever and the handwheel cannot be used for corrections of wrongly placed long
workpieces in the vice, otherwise you risk a damage to the machine. In the types marked with PLUS, upon loosening the setting
screws, the movable part of the vice moves along the “T” groove to the left or right depending on the arm swing angle. Check whether
the workpiece is properly clamped, otherwise you risk its ejection during cutting!
ARG 235, ARG 260,
ARG 300 F, ARG 330 F
ARG 235 plus, ARG 260 plus,
ARG 300 plus F, ARG 330 plus F
4.4.1. Adjustment Procedure - Lateral Play of the Vice
You can adjust the lateral play of the vice in all types of saws:
 Open the movable vice jaw to maximum extent.
‚ Loosen the M8 LOCKING NUTS and loosen the M8 VICE PLAY SETTING SCREWS.
 Carefully tighten the first VICE PLAY SETTING SCREW (right at the movable clamping jaw) up to a point, where you feel that the
screw (through a supporting ball) rested on the bar that pushes to the groove.
„ In this position, tighten the screw with an M8 LOCKING NUT against loosening.
… Use the handwheel to move the VICE MOVING BODY, so that the next VICE PLAY SETTING SCREW is in the same position as
the previous screw.
† Repeat points , „, … until the vice is completely closed and therefore adjusted.
You can watch the video with instructions on www.pilous.cz.
MAXIMUM EXTENT
VICE MOVING BODY
HAND WHEEL
QUICK-CLAMPING LEVER
MOVABLE
CLAMPING JAW
FIXED
CLAMPING JAW

4.4.2. Cutting Angle Settings
TURNTABLE
ANGLE SCALE 90° - 45°
ARG 200 plus, ARG 235 plus, ARG 260 plus E
90° - 60°
FOLDING STOP 90°
CONTINUOUS
ARM SWING RANGE
ARM
LOCKING LEVER
ARM
LOCKING LEVER
ARG 260, ARG 300, ARG 330
CONTINUOUS
ARM SWING RANGE
TURNTABLE
FIXED STOP
90° ARM SWING
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCKING LEVER
90°- 60°90°- 60°
FIXED STOP
60° ARM SWING
CONTINUOUS
ARM SWING RANGE
TURNTABLE
FIXED STOP
45° ARM SWING
ANGLE SCALE
ARM LOCKING LEVER
90° - 60°
FIXED STOP
60° ARM SWING
90° - 45°90° - 45°
ARG 260 plus, ARG 300 plus, ARG 330 plus

Caution: You can remove protective covers only if the MAIN SWITCH is turned off and
secured against restart or if the machine is disconnected from the mains.
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.
ARG band saws allow for both perpendicular cuts and cuts up to 60 °. Band saws marked with PLUS allow for double-sided
continuous cutting angle settings within 60 ° to the right and 45 ° to the left. Before you swing the arm, unlock the arm with the locking
lever and after setting the desired angle, lock the arm again. The desired arm swing angle will subtract from the angle scale. In the
PLUS version, before you swing the arm, mind the correct vice positioning in relation to the desired swing angle in order to prevent a
collision of the arm/blade with the vice. If there is a danger of collision, loosen the adjusting screws of the vice and move the vice in the
T groove to the other side, while the arm is raised, and lock the vice again. When swinging the arm in machines swingable to one side
only, raise the arm to about 20 mm above the loading surface of the vice in order to prevent the collision of the saw blade with the vice
loading surface. ARG 200 plus, ARG 235 plus and ARG 260 plus E band saws are fitted with a hinged stop that could be set to 90 °. If
using the band saw only for perpendicular cuts for a longer time, we recommend that you carry out a precautionary step and swing
the band saw into the angle and back at least once a week, because the coolant acts aggressively, which can result in jamming of the
arm in one position.
WARNING! When using the vertical vice while cutting the workpieces in VP bundles, you can do only perpendicular cuts.
4.5. Saw Blade Guidance
The saw blade is guided by two guide heads both behind and in front of the cut (see the picture in Section 4.8.). The heads are fitted
with eccentrically placed bearings and hardened steel blade guides that allow easier rewinding of the saw blade as opposed to 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!
4.6. Arm Back Cover Removal
Switch off the master switch or disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Close the oil damper relief
valve (see Section 4.2.) and raise the arm to about 20 mm above the fixed jaw of the vice (by saw types ARG 235 and ARG 235 plus
80 mm above the loading surface). Unscrew and slide out the cover of the front rod (A), place it aside and unlock the angled latch (B).
In ARG 200 plus tilt the back cover of the arm © (1), lift in the front part (2) and by moving it backwards (3) slide out the back cover. If
you want to put the cover back on the machine, use a reversed procedure. In other types ARG 235 - ARG 330 open the back cover (C)
upwards and secure with latch or latches (E).Unscrew the blade cover (D) and place it aside. In case of mechanical or electrically
powered cleaning sawblade brush, flip sideways.
A
C
1
3
2
B
B
D
D
A
4
C
E
E

Switch off the MAIN SWITCH or disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Close the oil damper relief
valve (see Section 4.2.) and raise the arm to about 20 mm above the fixed jaw of the vice. Remove the protective covers of the saw
blade and open/remove the back cover of the arm (see section 4.6.), if necessary lift the arm about 20 mm above the fix camping jaw
again. 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 4.8.). 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. Install the protective covers of the saw blade and close the back cover
of the arm. Turn on the power switch or connect the machine to the mains and switch the machine to the minimum blade speed.
Switch on the saw blade START button to let the saw blade run approx. once through and make sure that the saw blade is correctly
aligned in the guide heads. Restart the saw blade with the START button and let it turn once. Switch off the MAIN SWITCH or
disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and
open/remove the back cover of the arm, and make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted on the guide heads and correctly installed
on the blade 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)! Install the protective covers of the saw blade and close the back cover of
the arm. Turn on the MAIN SWITCH or connect the machine to the mains. Carry out a saw blade trial run. Turn off the MAIN SWITCH
or disconnect the machine from the mains, remove protective covers of the saw blade and open/remove 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. Install the protective covers of the blade, close the back
cover of the arm and turn on the MAIN SWITCH. Carry out the cutting.
Caution: You can remove protective covers only if the MAIN SWITCH is turned off and
secured against restart or if the machine is disconnected from the mains.
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.
4.7. Replacement, Tensioning and Adjustment of 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 a correct and sufficient saw blade tension.
TENSIONING STAR NUT DISC SPRINGS TENSIONING WHEEL WHEEL TILTING SCREW
LOOSEN THE SCREWTENSION THE SCREW
approx. 0,5-2 mm
CORRECT SAW
BLADE GUIDANCE
WRONG SAW
BLADE GUIDANCE
BLADE RELEASEBLADE TENSIONING
CONTROL POINT BLADE GUIDANCE 2 mm and more 0 mm

Guide Head Setting Procedure
Switch off the MAIN SWITCH or disconnect the machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Close the oil damper relief
valve (see Section 4.2.) and raise the arm to about 20 mm above the fixed jaw of the vice. Set the movable guide head, so that the
distance between the guide heads is approximately 20 cm. Disconnect the inlet hoses from the coolant valve. Remove the protective
covers of the saw blade and open/remove the back cover of the arm (see section 4.6.), if necessary lift the arm about 20 mm above the
fix camping jaw again. 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 30 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. Distinguish the correct height setting of the guide heads based on the machine type.
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
4.8. 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.

Incorrect saw blade guidance
Correct saw blade guidance
to center between guide bearings
No play between
the bearing and the blade
The play between the blade and upper
hardened steel blade guide: 0,3-1 mm
UPPER BEARING
UPPER BEARING
HEIGHT ADJUSTING SCREW
GUIDE HEAD
ECCENTRIC BEARING SCREW
ECCENTRICALLY
ARRANGED BEARINGS
SAW BLADE
FIXED HARDENED
STEEL BLADE GUIDES
GUIDE HEAD SCREW
HARDENED STEEL BLADE
GUIDES WIDTH ADJUSTING SCREW
HARDENED STEEL
BLADE GUIDE SCREW
MOVABLE HARDENED
STEEL BLADE GUIDES
FIXED HARDENED
STEEL BLADE GUIDES UPPER BEARING
All types except for ARG 330 F
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.
ARG 330 F band saw
You can achieve the correct height of guide head in relation to the saw blade using the screws to set the upper bearing by 0.3-1 mm
closer to the saw blade than the hardened steel blade guides. In this case, there will be no clearance between the upper bearing and
the blade edge and the bearing will be carried along by the blade.
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. Install the protective covers of the saw blade and close the back cover of the arm. Turn on the
MAIN SWITCH or connect the machine to the mains. Carry out a saw blade trial run. Switch off the MAIN SWITCH or disconnect the
machine from the mains and secure it against restarting. Remove the protective covers of the saw blade and open/remove 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 4.7.. Install the protective covers of the blade, close the back cover of the arm and turn on the MAIN SWITCH or connect the
machine to the mains. Carry out the cutting. You can watch the video with instructions on www.pilous.cz.