My Binding Challenge Spartan 150M Instruction manual
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1. CHALLENGE MODEL Spartan 150 M SERIAL NUMBER ATTN COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP PHONE DATE INSTALLED DEALER NAME amp 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 2004 by The Challenge Machinery Company All rights reserved Printed in the U S A 1 0 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS eds 2 LEUIICUPM 4 2 Procal ss HERE 4 2 2 Power Lockout Procedure anaiai A ENANA 4 2 3 Warning Label 5 3 0 PackMgilistos ote E n erect Meer a uude 7 A BeEsje Tel e DRE 8 5 0 Installation amp SetUp ice nro rere rab saan enia land se td e ura tate dde nat Lect e t Rad nea 9 5 1 Inspecting Shipment uiii rdiet ett ta detected ur nig eae 9 5 2 cepe dtum tis etes AI ie 9 5 3 CIC A AT A E A E 9 5 4 Power HOOK2. ias 9 5 5 Mounting to Optional enne netten nennen sn nnns 9 6 0 OperatiO aia 10 6 1 T A E T 10 6 2 Conttol eie te acia lacada ade 11 Co 12 e Em 13 6 5 Making pM 13 6 6 Adjusting the Knife is nennen nnne inen nene 14 6 7 Operating ainei aae aia Aa aaaea aiaa aaa aas Saa anaa Eaa TaN aa Daaa 14 7 0 Knife Installation Changing 1 15 TARG REMOVA aa O 15 T2 accum 16 7 3 SncSericdiqe 17 1 3 1 Knife Blade o 17 7 3 2 C tting SUCK sos 17 7 9 3 ANGIE ao Ea 18 7 3 4 Helpful Suggestions 224 24 1 0 000 eene 18 3 5 ROMO Oi 18 A AS 19 9 0 Safety Systems dc dc ld ec 20 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 b
3. 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 150 weighs approximately 80 16 36 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 Remove the wooden uprights and cut the plastic straps Carefully lift machine off skid and set on to work surface or optional stand see section 5 5 Mounting to Optional Stand Screw the lever handle onto the cutting lever 5 3 Cleaning After unpacking wipe down all machine panels and surfaces with a clean cloth 5 4 Power Hook Up SHOCK HAZARD Possible shock could cause personal injury or death Connect A C adapter to any standard 120 Volt outlet Have a qualified electrician install one if your location is not so equipped The socket outlet shall be installed near the machine s location and be easily accessible Figure 2 A C Adapter 5 5 Mounting to Optional Stand Place the machine on the stand
4. 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 e 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 e 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 3 0 Packing List Part No Description Qty Spartan 150 M 15 Digital Lever Paper Cutter 1 60011 2 Knife Standard installed in machine 1 60057 Cutting Stick 1 F 150M O Operator Manual 1 60058 Jogging A
5. marks the surface of the paper excessively Excessive pressure causes pile distortion and inaccurate cuts Mark the gripper edge and the guide edge of printed paper and make sure the first cuts are with these guide edges against the backgauge When cutting business cards or narrow strips of paper place lifts of equal height on opposite sides of the table to provide better clamping 7 0 Knife Installation Changing 7 0 Knife Installation Changing CAUTION 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 Having more than one person trying to change knives invites accidents 5 32 Knife Lifter T Wrench Assembly 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 these instructions AT LEAST ONCE before attempting to actually change or install any blades 7 1 Knife Removal CAUTION Knives are always very sharp Be sure to keep the edge away from
6. your body and keep other people out of the area while handling the blade Severe lacerations or dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures 1 Lower the clamp to the table and remove the clamp handle and cutting lever handle 2 Remove the top cover 15 7 0 Knife Installation Changing 16 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 Move the knife to the right or left and remove it from the machine at an angle 9 Place the knife on the scabbard and remove the knife lifter Carefully slide the knife to line up holes in the knife with holes in the scabbard Secure the knife to the scabbard using the scabbard screws 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 2 Knife Installation CAUTION Knives are always very sharp Be sure to keep the edge away from
7. CHALLENGE SPARTAN 150M PAPER CUTTER Instruction Manual Provided By MuBinding http www MyBinding com Serial Numbers 041001 amp 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 Apr 2007 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 CAUTION 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 remain please 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
8. El manejo de la guillotina debe estar exclusivamente a cargo de personal entrenado y autorizado para ello e 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 e Eche llave a la guillotina y quite la llave cuando la maquina no esta en operacion vea Corriente electrica e Asegurese de que la guillotina este debidamente a tierra Vea Conexion de la fuerza electrica e Verifique el voltaje asegurese de que este sea suficiente para el debido funcionamiento de la guillotina e Preste atencion a todas las placas con advertencias instaladas en esta guillotina e 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 e El suelo alrededor de la guillotina debe mantenerse despejado y libre de recortes desperdicios aceite y grasa e Alhaber 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 e andando e Sila guillotina
9. No portion of the machine base should overhang the top shelf of the stand If it does rotate the machine 90 and place it back on the stand Line up two holes in the top shelf of the stand with two holes on the underside of the machine base Fasten the machine to the stand using two 1 4 20 screws provided with the stand These screws are used to prevent the machine from tipping over while cutting 6 0 Operation 6 0 Operation CAUTION 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 IE AS Hand Crank Figure 3 Machine Controls 6 1 Main Power Power is enabled when the A C adapter is plugged in and when the connector is plugged into the socket at the back left table Figure 4 The display and line light are switched on at this time Figure 4 Connect Power to the Machine 10 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 d
10. ed 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 amp Figure 8 Remove the jogging aid from the table close the shield clamp the paper and make the cut Figure 8 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 Clamp down on the paper using the clamp hand wheel located on top of the machine Close the front shield Move the red capped knife latch lever and pull the cutting lever to the left Once the cutting lever has moved slightly the knife latch lever may be released Two hands may then be used to complete the cut Firmly seat the knife into the plastic cutting stick to assure all sheets are completely cut If all sheets are not completely cut see 6 6 Adjusting the Knife Depth to adjust the cutting depth Move the cutting lever to its original position and raise the hood The hood will not open unless cutting lever is at its ri
11. efore 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 yo
12. ght most position Raise the clamp by turning the hand wheel and remove the cut pieces of paper 13 6 0 Operation 14 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 Try to avoid setting the knife too deep because this can cause premature wear on knife and or damage the cut stick Knife Adjusting Screw Figure 10 Knife Depth Adjustment 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 If an accurate cut is necessary for close register work you MUST have a sharp blade in the cutter A dull blade will pull or draw the paper and cause uneven cutting Increased clamp pressure will not eliminate draw caused by a dull knife The correct clamping pressure varies from paper to paper The general rule is that you should have enough pressure to hold the paper securely but not so much that it
13. id 1 60061 Knife Lifter Assembly 1 61036 Lever Handle 1 5064 Cut Stick Puller 1 W 189 5 32 Hex T Allen Wrench 1 W 190 1 8 Hex Wrench Short Arm 1 Optional Items Part No Description Qty 60057 Extra Cutting Sticks 1 60011 2 Knife Standard 1 60011 1 Knife Long Lasting H S S 1 61070 Stand 1 4 0 Specifications 4 0 Specifications Description Inch Units Metric Units Cutting Width 15 3 4 40 cm Minimum Cut 1 15 16 4 9 cm Clamp Opening 1 1 2 3 8 cm Table Space Front 6 1 4 15 9 15 1 4 38 7 Dimensions Overall Height 12 1 2 31 8 Overall Height with Optional 45 1 4 115 Stand Table Height with Optional 36 91 4 cm Stand Overall Length 27 1 4 69 2 Overall Width 28 1 8 71 4 cm Approx Net Weight 80 165 36 kg Approx Shipping Weight 110 lbs 50 kg Approx Weight of Optional 60 16 27 kg Stand Electrical 120 Volts 60 HZ 11 W Service Size 15 Amps Sound Emission N A Challenge reserves the right to make changes to any product or specification without notice and without incurring responsibility to existing units 5 0 Installation amp Setup 5 0 Installation amp 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
14. isplay needs to be reset INC HMM THE BACKGAUGE MUST CALIBRATED EACH TIME POWER MOVING THE BACKGAUOE TO THE FORWARD MOST POSITION 17 32 53 9 16 56 19 32 59 5 8 63 21 32 46 11 16 69 23 32 72 3 4 75 Figure 5 Display at power up To reset the display bring the backgauge to the forward most position If the backgauge is already at the forward most position move the backgauge back by a few turns then bring it forward again Now the display should show the actual position of the backgauge Figure 6 If the machine is left on all of the time this should be done at least once per day The position of the decimal point indicates whether the reading is in inches or millimeters Two digits to the right of decimal indicates inches one digit to the right of decimal indicates millimeters To switch from inches to mm and vice versa press the inch mm button located next to the display CKGAUGE MUST CALIBRATED EACH TIME POWER is BACKGAUGE TO THE FORWARD MOST POSITION DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS 9 32 28 17 32 53 25 32 78 31 9 46 56 13 16 21 34 19 32 59 27 32 84 38 5 8 63 7 8 88 41 21732 66 29 32 91 44 11 46 69 15 46 94 47 23 32 72 31 32 97 50 13 4 75 11 1 00 Figure 6 Display with backgauge at 2 00 inches 11 6 0 Operation 12 6 3 Jogging Aid CAUTION Always remove the jogging aid from the table before making a cut A jogging aid is includ
15. nife 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 3 Knife Care Tips CAUTION KNIFE SAFETY Knives are DANGEROUS Knives are very sharp even after use Keep the edge away from your body and keep the area clear of others when handling knives Never touch the cutting edge To prevent personal injury and damage to the knife always keep knives in their holders with screws tightened Even if you are aware of the dangers others may not be Never attempt to hone polish or service the knife in any way Failure to follow safety procedures may result in severe lacerations or dismemberment 7 3 1 Knife Blade Life Knife blade life or the time between sharpening can be affected by many factors One important factor is the type of paper being cut Abrasive paper such as recycled paper soft paper such as newsprint and bound books can all significantly shorten knife blade life In addition if the knife depth is set too deep the knife will cut too deep into the cutting stick and can quickly dull the knife blade A knife can last between 2 000 and 5 000 cuts before it needs to be sharpened Cutting soft paper such as new
16. prevent corrosion Never attempt to service a knife in any way 8 0 Footprint 8 0 Footprint 274 Ja 69 CM N sr MT 32 CM 45 1 4 115 CM 71 4 9 0 Safety Systems Test 20 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 If the machine fails this test do not use it until a qualified technician has serviced it The knife interlock requires servicing Test 2 Move the lever arm to the left and release it at various locations The lever should not move while it is not being held If the lever moves after release do not use it until a qualified technician has serviced it The knife bar gibs require adjustment 9 0 Safety Systems Test Please enter date and initials for both tests Date Test 1 Test 2 Date Test 1 Test 2 Date Test 1 Test 2 Date Test 1 Test 2 Date Test 1 Test 2 Initials of Repairs Repairer Date 21
17. sprint paper or paper with high post consumer recycled content can cause the knife to need sharpening after only 2 000 to 3 000 cuts Cutting pure paper such as bond paper with no recycled content or hard paper can allow the knife to be used for as many as 5 000 cuts before it needs to be sharpened In all cases the operator should continually check the quality of the cut to determine when the knife blade needs to be sharpened Some characteristics that indicate a blade needs sharpening are e The cut requires too much effort e The sheets are not all cut to the same length usually the top few sheets are longer than the rest of the sheets this is sometimes called draw e Cut marks or scoring appears on the cut face of the paper e profile of the cut side view is not perpendicular to the table e The cut does not appear straight when viewed from the top e The knife makes a rough sound as it passes through paper e Nicks are visible on the cutting edge of the knife 7 3 2 Cutting Stick A worn cutting stick can affect the cut quality of the bottom sheets When this happens the cut stick can be rotated Usually the stick should be rotated one or two times between knife sharpening Cut Sticks have a wavy shape to them and when rotated must be rotated a full 180 to keep a flat side up 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 to
18. tal of 4 positions per cut stick 17 7 0 Knife Installation Changing 18 7 3 3 Bevel Angle Challenge recommends that the bevel angle for the Spartan 150 knives be 20 Order a re sharpened knife to the following specification 20 DEAD SHARP NO MICRO BEVEL A micro bevel on this knife will cause strenuous cutting If an operator requires cutting with less physical 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 4 Helpful Suggestions It may be helpful to own a set of knives A set consists of 3 knives one in the machine one as back up and one at the grinder If the machine seems to strain but the cut quality is still good reduce the pile height You may also carefully apply glycerin to the bevel when cutting hard coated paper Tie a cloth to the end of a stick dip the stick in glycerin and apply Never apply by hand In lieu of glycerin you may lightly rub white bar soap along the bevel Lubrication will prolong the life of your machine and reduce maintenance 7 3 5 Knife Care To prevent corrosion new knives are coated with light oil It should be REMOVED WITH CARE While removing or installing a knife be careful not to allow the edge to bump against the machine Nicks will result If a knife bolt is damaged replace it Always keep knife bolts securely tightened Store knives in a dry environment to
19. ur machine be sure to disconnect power to the machine Disconnect the power plug from its socket Figure 1 Main Power Disconnect 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 power Do not alter safety guards or devices they are for your protection Replace all guards Do not operate with any guards removed HAZARDOUS AREA Xy Disconnect power before cleaning servicing or making adjustments not requiring OT CUT CRUSH HAZARD Keep hands from underneath the knife and clamp SINGLE OPERATOR Do not operate with more than one person x A 2 0 Safety IOJO CAUTION 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 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 e
20. your body and keep other people out of the area while handling the blade Severe lacerations or dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures 1 Ifa knife is currently installed or the top cover is installed see the previous section for instructions on knife removal The clamp should be lowered to the table The clamp handle and top cover should be removed from the machine 2 Raise the hood Pull out the cut stick and turn it to a new surface or replace with a new one 3 Remove the retainer screws from the new blade and screw the knife lifters into the new blade Screw the lifters about half way into the knife 4 Insert the knife assembly into position under the knife bar Raise the knife into the knife bar slot as high as it will go Check all view holes to make sure knife is all the way up Tighten the lifters NOTE If the blade will not go in make sure the lifters are not screwed into the blade too far 5 Insert and tighten 4 knife bolts into the knife 6 Loosen the knife lifter handles and remove the knife lifter 7 Insert and tighten the remaining 2 knife bolts 8 Reinstall the top cover clamp handle and lever arm handle 9 Adjust depth of cut by placing sheets of paper across the entire width of the cutting area Clamp the paper and make a cut Adjust the knife depth adjustment screw just until the 7 0 Knife Installation Changing entire width of paper is cut completely through Do not allow the k
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