Machine Maintenance; Cleaning; Removal/Disposal Of Chips; Coolant System Cleaning - Pilous ARG 330 SAF Instruction Manual

6. Machine Maintenance

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 inludes: check
and adjustment of band saw guide heads • cleaning • metal chips removal • removing metal chips from the internal part of the band
saw arm • coolant replacement • lubrication of sliding surfaces and bearings • checking of supply lines for damage • vice checks •
screw connection checks • limit switch checks
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

6.1. 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.

6.2. 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.

6.3. 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. Access to it is facilitated through
the lid in the base.
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.
Check the volume of oil in the coolant at least once a week. Optimum lubrication increases cutting productivity. There is a barrier in
the coolant tank that separates the space for filtering impurities. This space should be cleaned during routine checks depending on
the kind of material to be cut.

6.4. Lubrication

Regular lubrication and cleaning extend the life and functionality of the machine. During a regular check, make sure that there is
enough grease on the friction surfaces of the vice, movable bars, and the tensioning helix. In ARG 330, do not forget to grease the
trapezoidal screw of the vice regularly. Observe lubrication of greasing points according to the lubrication plan for individual
machines, approximately once in a month. The first lubrication with lithium soap-based grease class NGLI-2 is applied during the
assembly.