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Challenge MS-10 Multi- Spindle Paper Drill Instruction Manual...
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Products may be unsupported by The Challenge Machinery Company due to age or the unavailability of parts from their original manufacturer. No parts or product support will be available to repair or maintain unsupported products.
Also be sure to fill out the warranty card accompanying your machine and return it DIRECTLY TO CHALLENGE. If you bought a used machine, it is important to have the following information on record at Challenge. Copy this page, fill in the information and send it care of The Challenge Service Department, 6125 Norton Center Drive ...
If the machine sounds or operates abnormally, turn it off and have it checked by a qualified service person or your Authorized Challenge Dealer. CRUSH HAZARD, keep feet off the pedal when handling paper under the pressure feet. DO NOT REST FOOT ON PEDAL at any time! ...
2.0 Safety 2.3 Warning Label Definitions The following warning labels are found at various locations on your machine. Read and understand the meaning of each symbol. If a label is lost from the machine, it should be replaced. The item number and location of each label can be found in Section 17.0, Schematics and Parts List.
See Options for Large Hole Drilling and Triple Drill Head for drilling 3 holes on 1” Centers Challenge reserves the right to make changes to any product or specification without notice and without incurring responsibility to existing units.
5.0 Options 5.0 Options Standard Drilling Head – P/N A-6594-6 Capacity is 2-1/2”/6.4cm. One 1/4” & one 5/16” hollow drill included with each head. (Can also be used with 2” hollow drills) Triple Drilling Head – P/N A3-6594-5 Drills three holes at once on 1” Centers. Capacity is 2-1/2”/6.4cm.
Test your voltage when the shop is at actual working levels. Challenge recommends a dedicated line with a lockable disconnect to provide adequate power for this machine.
6.0 Installation Guide 6.2.1 Three Phase Hook-Up 1. Disconnect the power at the main power panel and lock it out to prevent accidental power-up. See Power Lock-Out procedure, page 4. 2. Thread the power cord through the knock-out hole in the junction box located on the left hand side of the machine.
6.0 Installation Guide 6.3 Controls The control panel is mounted on the top left of the machine. The blue TABLE LIGHT push button turns the table light on and off. The green START push button turns the spindle and pump motors on. The red STOP push button will shut both motors off.
6.0 Installation Guide 6.5.1 Drill Blocks The wood blocks are inserted in the table slot as shown in Figure 3. The blocks should be flush with the table top, shim if necessary. The blocks can be turned around and over when worn. Figure 3 6.5.2 Mounting Drill Heads The drill heads are inserted as follows:...
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6.0 Installation Guide 2. Rotate the spindle lock knob until the cut out in the knob aligns with the pin in the spline shaft and pull the shaft out. (See Figure 5 & Figure 6,below) Spline shaft lock Spline shaft knob.
6.0 Installation Guide Swing the front cover back unit it rests on top of the machine. Loosen the drill head clamp located on the back of the drill head. Place the head on the dovetail of the drill and slightly tighten the clamp screw.
6.0 Installation Guide 6.5.4 Installing/Removing the Hollow Drills Always handle drills with care to avoid servere lacerations. Even dull drills are sharp enough to cause lacerations. TO INSTALL : Insert the tapered head of the hollow drill into the spindle. Press the drills firmly into place so they do not fall out when the machine is started.
7.0 Operation 7.0 Operation 7.1 STARTING THE MACHINE Two motors supply the power to the machine: one is for the hydraulic pump, the other is for driving the drill spindles. Both motors are simultaneously controlled by the start and stop buttons located on the top left of the machine.
7.0 Operation Adjust the handwheel on the top of the machine clockwise until one drill bit starts to drill through. Next, adjust the remaining drills individually with the adjusting knob on top of each drill head until all of the drills just cut through the sample. It may be necessary to adjust the handwheel slightly when drilling a full lift of stock.
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7.0 Operation 7.9 Routine Maintenance General Production losses can be reduced if good maintenance practices are followed. The following suggestions may be helpful: 1. Recognize the fact that the user of hydraulic equipment has more control over maintenance than the manufacturer. 2.
It eliminates binding and excessive heating of the drill. Will not discolor the stock. CARE MUST ALWAYS BE TAKEN WHEN USING STICK AND HANDLING DRILLS. 8.3 Challenge Drilling Blocks Cat. No. A-6626-24 These Challenge 1x6” / (3 x15 cm) wood drilling blocks are for round hole drilling operations. Sold in packages of 24.
This Challenge Hollow Drill Sharpener can pay for itself many times over through longer drill life, easier, faster drilling, and less sharpening time. All sizes of drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter can be sharpened.
8.0 Accessories 8.6 Two Hand Push Button Control Catalog No. A-4851-51 This 2-hand control safety kit can be installed on the MS-10B in place of the standard foot pedal control. All of the necessary hardware and instructions are included in the kit. The 2-hand control offers anti- tie down and anti-repeat features, which means both buttons must be released between each cycle, and both buttons must be pressed within .5 seconds of each other.
8.0 Accessories 8.10 Fiber Cutting Blocks Catalog No. A-12607 These are recommended for use with the Cornermatic Round Cornering Attachment. 8.11 Plastic Drilling Blocks Catalog No. 6669 Used for large hole drilling only. 2-1/4" X 6"/( 57/ 152cm) 8.12 Automatic Trip Side Guide Catalog No.
8.0 Accessories 8.18 Rykon 100 Hydraulic Oil quarts) Available in 5 gallon container only. Catalog No. S-1991-4 (Capacity 1-1/2 8.19 Large Hole Hollow Drill bits 2"/51 mm drilling capacity. For use with large hole drilling head only. Sizes other than those listed, available on special order.
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