Challenge Spartan 185 SA Operator's Manual
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The Challeng e Machin ery Comp any
6125 Norton Center Drive
Norton Shores, MI 49441-6081 USA
ChallengeMachinery.com
F.185SA-O
SPARTAN 185 SA
Operator’s Manual
Serial Numbers 051001 & Up
Sold and Serviced by
January 2014
1.0 Introduction
1.0 Introductio n
THIS MANUAL is designed to help you get the most from your Challenge equi pment. Keep this
manual in a safe, conv enient place for quick reference by operators and service personnel.
SAFETY ALERT! This symbol means CAUTION: Person al safet y
instructions! Pay special attention to the instructions in bol d ty pe. Personal injury may result if the
precautions are not r ead and followed.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING! Follow precauti ons and i nstr uc tions. If after reading
the manual questions still remain, contact y our Aut hori zed Chal lenge Dealer.
Take a few minutes right now to RECO RD YOUR MACHINE S E RIAL NUMBER in the space
provided on the front cover of this manual. Also be sure to fill out the warranty card accompanying
your machine and r eturn it DIRE CTLY TO CHALLEN G E .
If you bought a used machine, it is important to have the following information on record at Chall enge.
Copy this page, fill in the information and send it care of The Challenge Serv ice Department, 6125
Norton Center Driv e, Norton Shores MI. 49441.
CHALLENGE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
ATTN COMPANY
ADDRESS
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP
PHONE DATE INSTALLED
DEALER NAME & CITY
* WARRANTY INFORMATION *
It is very important that y ou r ead and under st and the conditions outli ned in the Warr anty Information
Sheet att ached to the outside of the shipping cont ainer of your machine.
The Warr anty Inf or m ation Sheet must be filled out completely and returned to THE CHALLENGE
MACHINERY COMPANY in order for the warranty to be issued for this machine.
Challenge® is a registered trademark of The Challenge Machinery Company• 6125 Norton Center Drive• Norton Shores MI.
49441 Copyright© 2006 by The Challenge Machinery Company. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A
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1.0 Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduc tion................................................................................................................................. 2
2.0 Safety.........................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Precautions.............................................................................................................................4
2.2 Power Lockout Proc edur e .......................................................................................................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................................................................................................................9
5.2 Uncrating................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Power Hook-Up.....................................................................................................................10
6.0 Operation.................................................................................................................................. 11
6.1 Power – Main Switch.............................................................................................................11
6.2 Backgauge Control ................................................................................................................ 11
6.3 Jogging Aid........................................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Line Light.............................................................................................................................. 12
6.5 Making a Cut.........................................................................................................................13
6.6 Adjusting the Knife Depth......................................................................................................13
6.7 Operating Tips......................................................................................................................13
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing........................................................................................................ 14
7.1 Knife Removal....................................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Knife Installation....................................................................................................................15
7.3 Knife Care Tips..................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.1 Knife Blade Life.............................................................................................................. 16
7.3.2 Cutting Stick...................................................................................................................17
7.3.3 Bevel Angle ...................................................................................................................17
7.3.4 Helpf ul Suggestions....................................................................................................... 17
7.3.5 Knife Care......................................................................................................................17
8.0 Maintenance and T r oubleshooting.............................................................................................18
8.1 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 18
8.2 Troubl eshooting.................................................................................................................... 18
9.0 Safety Systems Test................................................................................................................. 20
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2.0 Safety
2.0 Safety
2.1 Precautions
• This machine i s designed f or one- per son operation. Never operate the machine with more than
one person.
• Safe use of this machi ne is the r esponsibility of the operator . Use good judgment and common
sense when working with and around this machine.
• Read and understand all instructions thoroughl y before using the machine. If questions remain,
contact the deal er from whic h y ou purchased this machine. Failure to under stand the operating
instructions may result in personal injury.
• Only trained and aut hor iz ed people should operate this machine.
• DO NOT ALTER SAFETY GUARDS OR DEVICES. They are for your protection. Severe
personal injury may result.
• Disconnect power before cleaning or performing maintenance. See Section 2.2 Power Lockout
Procedure.
• Observe all cauti on labels on this machine.
• Be sure the cutter i s properly grounded.
• Be sure there is sufficient power to operate the cutter properly.
• Observe all cauti on plates mounted on this cutter.
• Keep foreign objec ts off table and away from cutter blade.
• BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when handling and changing the cutt er knif e. Severe lacerations or
dismemberm ent could result from careless handling pr oc edur es.
• Keep the floor around the cutter free of trim, debris, oil and grease.
• When replacing hy dr aulic parts, loosen the connections slowly to release pressure. Never loosen
connections with the machine running.
• If the cutter sounds or operates unusually, hav e it checked by a qualified service person.
• CRUSH HAZARD, keep hand and fingers from under the clamp when clamping paper . Use
Jogging Aid to load paper , and use the backgauge to push paper out before unloading. DO NOT
REACH UNDER THE KNIFE AND CLAMP AREA!
2.2 Power Lockout Procedure
For maximum safety while making adjustments or repairs to y our machine, be sure to disconnect
power to the machine. Disconnect the power plug from its socket
Figure 1 - Main Power Disconnect
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2.0 Safety
2.3 Warning Label Definitions
The following warni ng labels are found at various loc ations 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 bef or e cl eaning, servicing, or m aki ng adjustm ents not requiring
power. Do not alter saf ety guar ds or devices; they are for your prot ection. Replace
all guards. Do not operate with any guards removed.
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power bef or e r em ov ing cover. Replace cover before operation.
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power bef or e r em ov ing cover. Replace cover before operation.
SINGLE OPERATOR
Do not operate with m or e than one person.
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2.0 Safety
!OJO!
This Este simbolo de alerta de seguridad significa ¡ OJO ! INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADPERSONAL. Lea las i nstrucciones po rque se refieren a su
seguridad personal. Fall de obedecer las instrucciones que siguen podria resultar en lesiones
corporales.
• Esta maquina, junto con sus mecanismos de seguridad, esta disenada para ser manejada por
• UNA SOLA PERSONA a la vez. Jamas debe ser manejada por mas de una persona al mismo
• tiempo.
• La seguridad es la responsabilidad del operario que usa esta maquina.
• LEA DETENIDAMENTE el manual de instrucciones y las PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
antes de poner a funcionar la c or tadora. Pidale a su supervisor una copia.
• El manejo de la guill otina debe estar exclusivamente a cargo de per sonal entrenado y autoriz ado
para ello.
• NO MODIFIQUE LOS MECANISMOS DE SEGURI DAD, estan ahi para su proteccion no deben
ni modificar se ni quitarse.
• DESCONECTE LA CORRIENTE ELECTRICA antes de proceder a hacerle servic io de limpieza,
engrasar, o de hacer adjustes que no requieren corrient e. Trabe el interruptor en la posicion
OFF (apagado); vea “Procedimiento para cortar la corriente elect ri c a” al pi e de esta pagi na.
• Eche llave a la guillotina y quite la llave cuando la maquina no esta en operacion; vea “Corriente
electrica”.
• Asegurese de que la guillotina este debidament e a tierra. V ea “Conexion de la fuerza electrica”.
• Verifique el v oltaje y asegurese de que este sea suficient e par a el debido funcionamiento de la
guillotina.
• Preste atenci on a todas las pl ac as con advertencias instaladas en esta guillotina.
• No permita que objetos estranos esten en la mesa o cerca de la cuchilla cort ador a.
• TENGA SUMO CUIDADO al tocar y cambiar la cuchilla. Heridas severas y hasta
desmembrami ento pueden resultar del manejo sin cui dado o negligente.
• El suelo alrededor de la guillotina debe mantenerse despejado y libre de recortes, desperdi c ios,
aceite y grasa.
• Al haber la necesidad de r eem plazar partes hidraulic as, afloje todas las conexiones poco a poco
para dejar escapar l a pr esi on. Jamas debe aflojarse conexiones mientras la maquina este
• andando.
• Si la guillotina empezara a sonar o trabajar difer entemente a lo acostumbrado, desconectela y
consulte la seccion “Troubleshooting” ( Reparador) de este manual. Si no es posible corregir el
problema, llam e a su servi ci o autorizado para que le examinen la maquina.
• PELIGRO DE MACHUQUE - Mantenga manos y dedos f uer a de la agar r ader a mi entras sujeta el
papel. Use el calibr ador trasero y su rueda de mano para empujar el papel cortado. NO PONGA
SUS MANOS BAJOLA CUCHILLA O AREA DE LA AGARRADERA.
• NO OPERE SIN LAS GUARDAS PROTECTORAS!
¡ OJO ! PRECAUCION - Como proceder para desco nect ar
la corriente electrica.
Para maxima seguridad durante ajustes y reparaciones de su maquina, verifique bien que el interruptor principal
de control de corriente al cual la maquina esta conectada, este desconectado. El interruptor deba ser puesto en
la posicion “OFF” (desconectado) y se debe poner un candado en la anilla. La llave del candado debe ser
guardada por la persona que estara efectuando los trabajos de servicio o de reparacion en la guillotina.
Desconecte la corriente electrica antes de proceder a hacer cualquier ajuste o reparacion o de efectuar el
engrase en cualquier maquina.
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3.0 Packing List
3.0 Packing List
Part No. Description Qty.
Spartan 185 SA 18-1/2” Semi-Automatic Paper Cutter 1
F.185SA-O Operator Manual 1
63073 Knife Lifter Assembly 1
63017 Knife – Standard (installed in machine) 1
63015 Cutting Stick (installed in machine) 1
A-12608-2 Jogging Aid 1
W-191 3/16” Hex ‘T’ Allen Wrench 1
5064 Cutting Stick Puller 1
Knife Scabbard
Machine Lifter Handles 4
Optional Items
Part No. Description Qty.
63015 Extra Cutting Sticks 1
63017 Knife – Standard 1
63017-1 Knife – Long Lasting H.S.S. 1
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