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Challenge Spartan 185A 18.5' Automatic Electric Paper Cutter Instruction Manual...
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Serial Numbers 051001 & Up PERATOR’S ANUAL SPARTAN 185 A FULLY-AUTOMATIC PAPER CUTTER Sold and Serviced by The Challenge Machinery Company 6125 Norton Center Drive Norton Shores, MI. 49441 www.challengemachinery.com F.185A-O Mar 2007...
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, Norton Shores MI.
2.0 Safety 2.0 Safety 2.1 Precautions • This machine is designed for one-person operation. Never operate the machine with more than one person. • Safe use of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. Use good judgment and common sense when working with and around this machine.
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. HAZARDOUS AREA Disconnect power before cleaning, servicing, or making adjustments not requiring power.
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2.0 Safety !OJO! This Este simbolo de alerta de seguridad significa ¡ OJO ! - INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADPERSONAL. Lea las instrucciones porque se refieren a su seguridad personal. Fall de obedecer las instrucciones que siguen podria resultar en lesiones corporales. •...
3.0 Packing List 3.0 Packing List Part No. Description Qty. Spartan 185 A 18-1/2” Fully-Automatic Paper Cutter F.185A-O Operator Manual 63073 Knife Lifter Assembly 63017 Knife – Standard (installed in machine) 63015 Cutting Stick (installed in machine) A-12608-2 Jogging Aid W-191 3/16”...
Approx. Shipping Weight 700 lbs 318 kg Electrical 120 Volts 60 HZ. 16 Amps, Service Size 20 Amps Receptacle NEMA 5-20R Challenge reserves the right to make changes to any product or specification without notice and without incurring responsibility to existing units.
5.0 Installation & Setup 5.0 Installation & Setup 5.1 Inspecting Shipment This machine has been carefully packed to prevent damage during shipment. However, claims for damage or loss are the responsibility of the recipient. Inspect all shipments as soon as they are received.
5.0 Installation & Setup Clear area in front of ramp. Using two or more persons, carefully roll machine off skid using lifting handles as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Remove lifting handles and roll machine into position. Lock casters to prevent machine from inadvertently rolling.
6.0 Operation IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE CUTTER UNTIL YOU HAVE THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED CHALLENGE DEALER IF YOU STILL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. 6.1 Power – Main Switch Power is enabled when the main power switch is turned to the “ON” position (Figure 6). The display and line light are turned on at this time.
6.0 Operation 6.3 Backgauge Control The backgauge is used to position paper to the desired location when cutting. The backgauge is operated by the hand crank at the front of the machine. The backgauge position is shown by a lighted LED display. When the machine is first powered up, the display shows four lines as follows, indicating the display needs to be reset.
6.0 Operation Figure 10 – Jogging Aid 6.5 Line Light The Spartan 185 A comes standard with an LED line light. The line light comes on and stays on whenever the power is on. To use, simply align paper under clamp, and use the red light line as an indicator of where the cut will be made.
6.0 Operation 6.7 Clamp Only Feature The Spartan 185 A is equipped with a “clamp only” feature which allows the user to send the clamp down to the paper without cutting. This can be usefull to double check the clamping location without making a cut.
6.0 Operation 6.8 Adjusting the Knife Depth The depth of cut can be adjusted using the knife depth adjusting screw located on the right side of the machine. The same T-handled wrench used for changing the knife can be used to adjust the screw. Turn the screw clockwise to increase knife depth, and counterclockwise to decrease knife depth.
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing 7.0 Knife Installation/Changing Changing knives can be very dangerous unless safety precautions are observed and extreme care is taken when handling knives. • Make sure knife lifters are used properly, see instructions following. • Keep handling of unprotected knives to an absolute minimum. •...
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing Figure 16 4. Clear the table surface and place the empty knife scabbard on a flat surface nearby. Remove the scabbard’s knife retaining screws. 5. Grasp the knife lifters firmly and, at the same time, turn them counterclockwise to release the knife from the knife bar.
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing 5. Insert and tighten the three accessable knife bolts. 6. Remove the knife lifter assembly and replace with the two knife bolts. 7. Plug in power cord, turn power on, close the shield and press the cut buttons to send knife and clamp down.
Each stick has 2 flat sides that can be used, after which it can be turned end to end, allowing the 2 flat sides to be used again, for a total of 4 positions per cut stick. 7.3.3 Bevel Angle Challenge recommends that bevel angles for the Spartan 185 knives be 21°. 7.3.4 Helpful Suggestions •...
8.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8.1 Maintenance All maintenance on this machine should be performed by trained service personnel. Attempting to perform repair and replacement procedures without proper training may cause machine damage or operator injury! 8.2 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution...
10.0 Safety Systems Test 10.0 Safety Systems Test Machine manufacturer CHALLENGE Model SPARTAN 185 A Serial Number __________________ Frequency of test: THESE TESTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH WORK DAY. Turn the power on and make sure the knife and clamp are in the up position (if they are not, follow the instructions in this manual to send them up).
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10.0 Safety Systems Test Please enter date and initials for both tests. Date ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Test 1 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Test 2 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Date ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Test 1 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______...
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