Challenge SPARTAN 185A User manual

Challenge Spartan
185A 18.5' Automatic
Electric Paper Cutter
Instruction Manual

F.185A-O
Mar 2007
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
Serial Numbers 051001 & U
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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

1.0 Introduction
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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. If after reading
the manual questions still remain, contact your Authorized Challenge Dealer.
Take a few minutes right now to RECORD YOUR MACHINE SERIAL 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 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, 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 you read and understand the conditions outlined in the Warranty Information
Sheet attached to the outside of the shipping container of your machine.
The Warranty Information 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© 2005 by The Challenge Machinery Company. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A

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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.....................................................................................................................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 Power Clamp Breaker Switch ....................................................................................................11
6.3 Backgauge Control.....................................................................................................................12
6.4 Jogging Aid ................................................................................................................................12
6.5 Line Light....................................................................................................................................13
6.6 Making a Cut..............................................................................................................................13
6.7 Clamp Only Feature...................................................................................................................14
6.8 Adjusting the Knife Depth ..........................................................................................................15
6.9 Operating Tips............................................................................................................................15
7.0 Knife Installation/Changing.............................................................................................................16
7.1 Knife Removal............................................................................................................................16
7.2 Knife Installation.........................................................................................................................17
7.3 Knife Care Tips ..........................................................................................................................18
7.3.1 Knife Blade Life...................................................................................................................18
7.3.2 Cutting Stick........................................................................................................................19
7.3.3 Bevel Angle.........................................................................................................................19
7.3.4 Helpful Suggestions............................................................................................................19
7.3.5 Knife Care...........................................................................................................................19
8.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.................................................................................................20
8.1 Maintenance...............................................................................................................................20
8.2 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................20
9.0 Footprint .........................................................................................................................................21
10.0 Safety Systems Test ....................................................................................................................22

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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. Failure to understand the operating
instructions may result in personal injury.
•Only trained and authorized 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 caution labels on this machine.
•Be sure the cutter is properly grounded.
•Be sure there is sufficient power to operate the cutter properly.
•Observe all caution plates mounted on this cutter.
•Keep foreign objects off table and away from cutter blade.
•BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when handling and changing the cutter knife. Severe lacerations or
dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures.
•Keep the floor around the cutter free of trim, debris, oil and grease.
•When replacing hydraulic parts, loosen the connections slowly to release pressure. Never loosen
connections with the machine running.
•If the cutter sounds or operates unusually, have 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 your 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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2.3 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.
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before removing cover. Replace cover before operation.
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before removing cover. Replace cover before operation.
SINGLE OPERATOR
Do not operate with more than one person.

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!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.
•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 cortadora. Pidale a su supervisor una copia.
•El manejo de la guillotina debe estar exclusivamente a cargo de personal entrenado y autorizado
para ello.
•NO MODIFIQUE LOS MECANISMOS DE SEGURIDAD, estan ahi para su proteccion no deben
ni modificarse ni quitarse.
•DESCONECTE LA CORRIENTE ELECTRICA antes de proceder a hacerle servicio de limpieza,
engrasar, o de hacer adjustes que no requieren corriente. Trabe el interruptor en la posicion
OFF (apagado); vea “Procedimiento para cortar la corriente electrica” al pie de esta pagina.
•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 debidamente a tierra. Vea “Conexion de la fuerza electrica”.
•Verifique el voltaje y asegurese de que este sea suficiente para el debido funcionamiento de la
guillotina.
•Preste atencion a todas las placas con advertencias instaladas en esta guillotina.
•No permita que objetos estranos esten en la mesa o cerca de la cuchilla cortadora.
•TENGA SUMO CUIDADO al tocar y cambiar la cuchilla. Heridas severas y hasta
desmembramiento pueden resultar del manejo sin cuidado o negligente.
•El suelo alrededor de la guillotina debe mantenerse despejado y libre de recortes, desperdicios,
aceite y grasa.
•Al haber la necesidad de reemplazar partes hidraulicas, afloje todas las conexiones poco a poco
para dejar escapar la presion. Jamas debe aflojarse conexiones mientras la maquina este
•andando.
•Si la guillotina empezara a sonar o trabajar diferentemente a lo acostumbrado, desconectela y
consulte la seccion “Troubleshooting” (Reparador) de este manual. Si no es posible corregir el
problema, llame a su servicio autorizado para que le examinen la maquina.
•PELIGRO DE MACHUQUE - Mantenga manos y dedos fuera de la agarradera mientras sujeta el
papel. Use el calibrador 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 desconectar
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.

3.0 Packing List
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3.0 Packing List
Part No. Description Qty.
Spartan 185 A 18-1/2” Fully-Automatic Paper Cutter 1
F.185A-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
OptionalItems
Part No. Description Qty.
63015 Extra Cutting Sticks 1
63017 Knife – Standard 1
63017-1 Knife – Long Lasting H.S.S. 1

4.0 Specifications
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4.0 Specifications
Description Inch Units Metric Units
Cutting Width 18-1/2” 47 cm
Minimum Cut 1” 2.5 cm
Clamp Opening 3” 7.6 cm
Table Space
Front:
Back:
13”
17-1/2”
33 cm
44.5 cm
Dimensions
Overall Height 52-3/4” 134 cm
Table Height 36” 91.4 cm
Overall Length 41” 104 cm
Overall Width 32-1/4” 82 cm
Approx. Net Weight 570 lbs 260 kg
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.

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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. Check the contents of the box against the packing list on page 7. Make sure
there are no missing items.
5.2 Uncrating
The Spartan 185 A weighs approximately 600 lbs (272 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.
Remove the carton by removing the nails or staples holding it to the wooden frame and lift it straight
up over the cutter.
Figure 2
Remove all tape and plastic wrapping. Remove the (4) lag screws from the base of the machine and
(4) lag screws from the support blocks. Insert lifting handles. While lifting one side of the machine at
a time, remove the support blocks and set aside. Unscrew ramp from skid, and position as shown in
Figure 3. Secure ramp to skid using (2) nails where indicated by red circles on ramp.
Figure 3