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- Page 1 Serial Numbers 041001 & Up PERATOR’S ANUAL SPARTAN 150 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PAPER CUTTER Sold and Serviced by The Challenge Machinery Company 6125 Norton Center Drive Norton Shores, MI. 49441 challengemachinery.com F.150-O July 2004...
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Page 2: Introduction
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.0 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction............................2 2.0 Safety ............................... 4 2.1 Precautions ..........................4 2.2 Power Lockout Procedure......................4 2.3 Warning Label Definitions ......................5 3.0 Packing List ............................7 4.0 Specifications ........................... 8 5.0 Installation & Setup .......................... 9 5.1 Inspecting Shipment........................ -
Page 4: Safety
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. -
Page 5: Warning Label Definitions
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. - Page 6 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. •...
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Page 7: Packing List
3.0 Packing List 3.0 Packing List Part No. Description Qty. 60057 Cutting Stick F.150-O Operator Manual 60058 Jogging Aid 60061 Knife Lifter Assembly W-189 5/32” Hex ‘T’ Allen Wrench Optional Items Part No. Description Qty. 60065 Stand 60057 Extra Cutting Sticks 60011 Extra Knife... -
Page 8: Specifications
A-weighted sound pressure level measured in an enclosed room at operator level (6 feet/183 cm): Machine cutting a full lift of paper: 78 dB or less Challenge reserves the right to make changes to any product or specification without notice and without incurring responsibility to existing units. -
Page 9: Installation & Setup
5.2 Uncrating The Spartan 150 weighs approximately 200 lbs (91 kg). DO NOT risk personal injury or damage by attempting to move machinery with makeshift equipment or inadequate help. This machine is shipped on a wooden skid and enclosed in a protective, wooden frame and corrugated carton. -
Page 10: Operation
6.0 Operation 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. Clamp Handle Front Shield Backgauge... -
Page 11: Backgauge Control
6.0 Operation If the knife is not at the “up” postion when the main power switch is turned on, the knife will automatically move to the “up” position. 6.2 Backgauge Control The backgauge is used to postion paper to the desired location when cutting. The backgauge is operated by the hand crank at the front of the machine. -
Page 12: Jogging Aid
6.4 Line Light The Spartan 150 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... -
Page 13: Making A Cut
6.0 Operation Figure 9 – Line Light 6.5 Making a Cut Open the front shield and set the backgauge to the desired position. Place the paper square against the backgauge and either side guide. Clamp down on the paper using the clamp handwheel located on top of the machine. -
Page 14: Operating Tips
6.0 Operation 6.7 Operating Tips Carefully lay out each sheet before you start cutting. Find the best cut pattern to give you the most pieces out of the sheet. If the sheet will be folded, be sure grain of the paper is running in the same direction as the fold or you will get a rough edge on the fold. -
Page 15: Knife Installation/Changing
Knife Scabbard Figure 11 – Spartan 150 Knife Change Accessories The knife changing equipment shown in Figure 11 is included with the machine. The following instructions show how to remove and install a new or re-sharpened knife. Read through these instructions AT LEAST ONCE before attempting to actually change or install any blades. -
Page 16: Knife Installation
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing 3. Remove the two knife bolts from the slotted knife bar holes ONLY and replace with the knife lifter assembly (Figure 12). Tighten the lifters to hold the knife in place, and then remove the remaining four knife bolts. Figure 12 4. -
Page 17: Knife Care Tips
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing View Hole View Hole Figure 13 5. Insert and tighten four knife bolts. 6. Remove the knife lifter assembly and replace with the remaining two knife bolts. 7. Place a few sheets of paper over the cut stick, covering the stick end-to-end. 8. -
Page 18: Cutting Stick
There are 8 possible cut stick positions. The stick can be rotated 4 times, and then turned end to end, and rotated 4 times again. 7.3.3 Bevel Angle Challenge recommends that bevel angles for the Spartan 150 knives be 21°. 7.3.4 Helpful Suggestions •... - Page 19 7.0 Knife Installation/Changing • Always keep knife bolts securely tightened. • Store knives in a dry environment to prevent corrosion. • Never attempt to service a knife in any way.
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Page 20: Footprint
8.0 Footprint 8.0 Footprint... - Page 21 8.0 Footprint NOTES...
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Page 22: Safety Systems Test
9.0 Safety Systems Test Machine manufacturer CHALLENGE Model SPARTAN 150 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). - Page 23 9.0 Safety Systems Test Please enter date and initials for both tests. Date ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Test 1 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Test 2 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Date ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Test 1 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______...