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Details essential safety instructions and warnings to prevent hazards during machine operation. Must be understood before use.
Defines the machine's intended purpose and limitations for metallic materials, and manufacturer non-responsibility for other uses.
Specifies that only technically trained and safety-instructed persons may operate the machine, with checks and reporting procedures.
Highlights the need for safety equipment and awareness of hazards, especially in the machining zone with the saw band.
Explains the function of protective covers and when they may be removed, emphasizing safety precautions during operation.
Describes the machine's surface protection, including primer, varnish, and antirust oil on sliding surfaces.
Details the machine's packaging for transport, using a wooden frame and protective foil against weather influences.
Provides steps for positioning, leveling, and preparing the machine for operation, including coolant filling.
Outlines the procedure for safely dismantling the machine, including cleaning and preparing for transport or disposal.
Advises on the proper disposal of the machine and used coolants as special waste, following country regulations.
Specifies the necessary installation space around the machine and workplace, including recommendations for lighting and material handling.
Details environmental conditions and protection measures required for machine installation, such as against humidity and dust.
Instructs that electrical connections must be performed by qualified electricians and details safety precautions.
Describes the band guidance system, which uses two guide heads with eccentric bearings and hard-metal guides.
Explains the importance of timely band exchange and correct tensioning for cutting performance and band life.
Details the procedure for adjusting guide heads and bearings to ensure correct band guidance and optimize cutting quality.
Describes the machine's clamping mechanism, allowing cutting at various angles without handling the material.
Provides a step-by-step guide for setting the vice side clearance on specific ARG models.
Illustrates how to set different cutting angles using the revolving worktable and locking mechanisms on various ARG models.
Provides an overview of the control panel functions, buttons, and switches for operating the bandsaw.
Details the controls and functions specific to the control panel of ARG 180, 200 Plus, 220 Plus, and 230 Standard models.
Details the controls and functions specific to the control panel of ARG 230, 230 Plus, 240, 240 Plus, and 290 Plus models.
Explains the oil damper's function in adjusting or stabilizing the band cutting feed speed.
Describes the coolant system, including the pump, coolant tray, and hoses, and its role in cooling and lubrication.
Explains the construction and types of bimetallic and hardmetal saw bands, including tooth edge materials and hardness.
Provides tables and guidelines for selecting the correct band tooth size based on material and workpiece shape.
Discusses how correct workpiece clamping influences band life, cut quality, and precision, suggesting optimal methods.
Details the procedure for running in new bands to ensure maximum tool life and optimal cutting performance.
Lists common issues and incorrect practices that can reduce band life or cause damage to the saw band.
Presents a table of recommended band speeds and feed speeds for various materials to achieve optimal cutting.
A pre-operation check to ensure the machine is in perfect technical condition and all covers are fitted correctly.
Guides the user through the initial cut procedure, including workpiece setup, angle setting, and feed adjustment.
Outlines essential maintenance tasks, including cleaning, chip removal, coolant exchange, and cable checks.
Stipulates that repairs must only be performed by qualified personnel with the machine powered off and secured.
Presents the electrical wiring diagram for ARG 180, 200 Plus, 220 Plus, and 230 Standard bandsaw models.
Presents the electrical wiring diagram for ARG 230, 230 Plus, 240, 240 Plus, and 290 Plus bandsaw models.
Shows the physical layout of electrical components within the control panel for specific ARG models.
Shows the physical layout of electrical components within the control panel for specific ARG models.
Provides an exploded view and parts list for assembling the band saw's guiding heads.
Details the components and assembly process for the bandsaw's idler wheel system.
Lists parts and illustrates the assembly of the table, pivot, and vice for the ARG 180 model.
Lists parts and illustrates the assembly of the turning table and pivot for ARG 200 Plus and 220 Plus.
Lists parts and illustrates the assembly of the vice mechanism for ARG 200 Plus and 220 Plus models.
Lists parts and illustrates the assembly of the table, pivot, and vice for ARG 230 Standard, 230, and 240.
Lists parts and illustrates the assembly of the table, turning table, pivot, and vice for ARG 230 Plus, 240 Plus, and 290 Plus.
Details the components and assembly steps for the bandsaw's drive mechanism, including gearbox and motor.
Shows the parts and assembly procedure for the oil damper system used for feed control.
Illustrates the components and assembly of the coolant system, including tank, pump, and hoses.