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CHALLENGE MODEL EH-3C PAPER DRILL Instruction Manual SN#975459 & Up Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
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SERIAL NO- MODEL- SAFETY ALERT This safety alert symbol means CAUTION OR WARNING-PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUC- TION. Personal injury may result if safety precautions are not carefully read before attempt- ing to operate or repair this machine. See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 4. •...
INTRODUCTION WELCOME to the family of Challenge® users. Challenge has been developing and manufacturing Graphics Arts Equipment for over 100 years and is today one of the world’s leading producers and distributors of Paper Cutters, Paper Drills and Bindery Equipment. THE CHALLENGE REPUTATION is important to you as a user for the continuous, ready availability of parts and service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety symbol means CAUTION/WARNING - PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION. Read the instructions because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury. • This machine is designed and safeguarded for ONE PERSON operation. NEVER operate the machine with more than one person.
WARNING LABEL DEFINITIONS CUT/CRUSH HAZARD Keep hands from under drills. SINGLE OPERATOR Do not operate with more than one person. SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before removing cover. Replace cover before operation. SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before removing cover. Replace cover before operation.
SPECIFICATIONS Drilling Number of Drill Heads Drill Bit Sizes Available ” to ” (3 mm to 13 mm) Range Between Drills ” to 4 ” (7 cm to 11 cm) Range Between Outside Drills ” to 9” (14 cm to 23 cm) Maximum Drilling Capacity (Pile Height) ”...
with the thumbscrews provided. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Next, position the table so that the face of the back- gauge measures exactly the same distance from the front of each pull down shaft (fig 3). When this is ac- Refer to figure 2 on the previous page as well as the complished tighten the table mounting hardware.
costly errors. NEVER REST YOUR FOOT ON THE TREADLE WITHOUT INTENDING TO BRING DOWN THE DRILLS! ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL STROKE The vertical stroke of the machine determines the exact depth the drills will reach at the bottom of their stroke. Whenever installing a new set of drills, the vertical stroke must be adjusted before drilling.
Any combination of three heads can be used, that is one, two, or three holes may be drilled if desired. It is recommended, however that no more than two half inch hollow drills be used at the same time. ADJUSTING THE BACKGAUGE POSITION The backgauge position is adjusted by first loosening the two thumb screws under the table.
DRILLING TIPS Important! To prevent the drill from overheating, always avoid drilling too slowly. The drill stroke speed should be set at the fastest speed possible that still allows the drills to cut easily through the paper. Slotted Holes - Instead of punching slotted holes for five and seven hole universal binding work, save time and cost by drilling a 1/2”...
ACCESSORIES FOR CHALLENGE PAPER DRILLING MACHINES Genuine Challenge Hollow Drills In 13 Standard Sizes For Every Drilling Need ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” All drills carried in stock by local Challenge dealers ( ”...
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ACCESSORIES FOR CHALLENGE PAPER DRILLING MACHINES Challenge Power Sharpener (115 Volt / 60 HZ only) Cat. No. A-6450 A power drill sharpener. Plugs into any standard 115 volt, 60 cycle, AC outlet. Handles Challenge and other taper shank drills. Adaptors also available for handling practically all other makes.
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ACCESSORIES FOR CHALLENGE PAPER DRILLING MACHINES Right Side Sideguide Kit K-5731 This kit includes all of the parts and hardware neces- sary to add a right-hand sideguide to your existing backguage. When used in conjunction with the left- hand sideguide, multiple hole patterns can be drilled by shifting the stock from one sideguide to the other between drilling cycles.
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ACCESSORIES FOR CHALLENGE PAPER DRILLING MACHINES Fixed Gages For Fast, Accurate Hole Spacing (For use with optional auto-trip backgauge only) These fixed gages with pre-cut hole spacings fit on the 22-stop gage, 1/2” centers for multi-ring binders side guide in place of the moveable stops. To use, 25-stop gage, 3/8”...
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ACCESSORIES FOR CHALLENGE PAPER DRILLING MACHINES 2-Hand Control Kit A-4851-50 anti-repeat features, which means both buttons must This 2-hand control safety kit can be installed on the be released between each cycle, and both buttons must EH-3C in place of the standard foot pedal control. All of the necessary hardware and instructions are included be pressed within .5 seconds of each other.
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ACCESSORIES FOR CHALLENGE PAPER DRILLING MACHINES Drill Shield Kit 48004 This drill shield safety kit includes a clear Lexan shield and EH-3C machines. All of the necessary hardware that protects the operator from contacting the spinning and instructions are included in the kit. drills.
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NOTICE The instructions on the following pages are for the use of trained service personnel only! Attempting to perform repair and replacement procedures without proper training may cause machine damage or operator injury! PARTS CUSTOMERS: The Challenge Machinery Company provides parts with the express under- standing that they are to replace parts found missing or no longer serviceable on equipment de- signed and/or manufactured by Challenge.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER AND LOCK IT OUT whenever working on the machine unless the instructions specifically require the machine to be powered (see Power Lockout Procedure, page 4). Some of the following tests may require the machine to be operational for checking and adjusting.
tion for instructions on how to tighten the belt. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 2. Clean and oil the guide bar shafts around frame. CAUTION: Always disconnect the 3. Clean and oil the rear support brackets. power when cleaning, servicing, or lubricating your drill, see Lock Out Pro- Monthly cedures, pg.
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6. Tap out bearings (must use rod from opposite end CAUTION: Always disconnect the of each bearing). power when cleaning, servicing, or 7. Tap the upper bearing (S-706) in place using a lubricating your drill, see Lock Out Pro- piece of wood between the hammer and the bear- cedures, pg.
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table and bottom of head to allow spindle to be re- moved (place block between table and head to hold in up position). 6. Tap out spindle (down). 7. Tap out bearings (must use rod from opposite end of each bearing). 8.
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