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Serial Numbers 041001 & Up OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPARTAN 150 M DIGITAL/LEVER PAPER CUTTER Sold and Serviced by The Challenge Machinery Company 6125 Norton Center Drive Norton Shores, MI. 49441 www.challengemachinery.com F.
1.0 Introduction 1.0 Introduction THIS MANUAL is designed to help you get the most from your Challenge equipment. Keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for quick reference by operators and service personnel. SAFETY ALERT! This symbol means CAUTION: Personal safety instructions! Pay special attention to the instructions in bold type. Personal injury may result if the precautions are not read and followed. READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING! Follow precautions and instructions.
1.0 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2 2.0 Safety ................................................................................................................................................4 2.1 Precautions ...................................................................................................................................4 2.
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. Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before using the machine. If questions remain, contact the dealer from which you purchased 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. Do not alter safety guards or devices; they are for your protection. Replace all guards. Do not operate with any guards removed.
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. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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.
3.0 Packing List 3.0 Packing List Part No. Spartan 150 M 60011-2 60057 F.150M-O 60058 60061 61036 5064 W-189 W-190 Description 15” Digital/Lever Paper Cutter Knife – Standard (installed in machine) Cutting Stick Operator Manual Jogging Aid Knife Lifter Assembly Lever Handle Cut Stick Puller 5/32” Hex ‘T’ Allen Wrench 1/8 Hex Wrench- Short Arm Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Optional Items Part No. 60057 60011-2 60011-1 61070 Description Extra Cutting Sticks Knife – Standard Knife – Long Lasting H.S.S.
4.0 Specifications 4.0 Specifications Description Inch Units Cutting Width 15-3/4” Minimum Cut 1-15/16” Clamp Opening 1-1/2” Table Space Front: 6-1/4” Back: 15-1/4” Dimensions Overall Height 12-1/2” Overall Height with Optional 45-1/4” Stand Table Height with Optional 36” Stand Overall Length 27-1/4” Overall Width 28-1/8” Approx. Net Weight 80 lbs Approx. Shipping Weight 110 lbs Approx. Weight of Optional 60 lbs Stand Electrical 120 Volts 60 HZ. 11 W, Service Size 15 Amps Metric Units 40 cm 4.9 cm 3.
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. If there is any noticeable damage, note it on the freight bill. Visual and/or hidden damage must be reported to the claims department of the carrier within 15 days. Contact your dealer if you need any assistance.
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. Cutting Lever Handle Cutting Lever Clamp Handle Knife Latch Lever Backgauge Position Display Front Shield Backgauge Hand Crank Figure 3 – Machine Controls 6.
6.0 Operation 6.2 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. Figure 5 – Display at power up To reset the display, bring the backgauge to the forward most position.
6.0 Operation 6.3 Jogging Aid Always remove the jogging aid from the table before making a cut. A jogging aid is included as standard equipment with the Spartan 150. This tool allows the operator to load and align paper without the need to place hands or arms under the knife or clamp. To use, load the paper against the side and backgauge using the jogging aid (Figure 7 & Figure 8). Remove the jogging aid from the table, close the shield, clamp the paper, and make the cut.
6.0 Operation 6.4 Line Light The Spartan 150 comes standard with an LED line light. The line light switches 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 (Figure 9). 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.
6.0 Operation 6.6 Adjusting the Knife Depth The depth of cut can be adjusted using the knife depth adjusting screw located on the left side of the machine. The same T-handled wrench used for changing the knife can be used to adjust the screw. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to increase knife depth, and clockwise to decrease knife depth. It is better to make several slight adjustments and perform test cuts in between, than to make large adjustments and cut too deep.
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. Clear off cutter table before removing knife. Have scabbard nearby and insert knife immediately. Warn people of any unprotected knife. Knife changing is a ONE PERSON OPERATION.
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing 3. With the knife at its extreme up position, lift the hood. 4. Remove the two knife bolts that are mounted in open slots in the knife bar. 5. Install the knife lifter onto the knife holder. Screw the handles into the holes from which the two, knife bolts were removed. Firmly tighten each handle. 6. Remove the remaining knife bolts. 7. Place an empty knife scabbard on a nearby flat surface. 8. Slowly loosen the handles until the knife can be freed from the knife bar.
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing entire width of paper is cut completely through. Do not allow the knife to cut too deep into the cut stick. Cutting excessively deep into the stick will reduce its life. 10. Send dull knives to a knife grinder – do not attempt to sharpen your own knives! Knives that do not have a minimum height of 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) will not function properly and should be carefully discarded. See the Knife Care Tips Section below for additional information. 7.
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing 7.3.3 Bevel Angle Challenge recommends that the bevel angle for the Spartan 150 knives be 20°. Order a reO sharpened knife to the following specification, “20 , DEAD SHARP, NO MICRO-BEVEL.” A microbevel on this knife will cause strenuous cutting. If an operator requires cutting with less physical o o strain, knives may be re-sharpened to 18 . Note, however, that a knife sharpened at 18 has a shorter lifetime and is more susceptible to damage. 7.3.
8.0 Footprint 8.
9.0 Safety Systems Test 9.0 Safety Systems Test Machine manufacturer CHALLENGE Model SPARTAN 150 M Serial Number __________________ Frequency of test: THESE TESTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED WEEKLY. Test #1: Move the cutting lever to its right-most position. Move the knife latch to the right and the cutting lever slightly to the left. Attempt to lift the hood. The machine requires service if the hood lifts more than approximately 1 inch.
9.0 Safety Systems Test Please enter date and initials for both tests.
