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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 given and you 
should have years of trouble-free operation.  If after reading the manual questions still remain, contact 
your Authorized Challenge Dealer. 
 
FOR PARTS AND SERVICE contact the Authorized Challenge Dealer from whom you purchased 
your machine.  Use the illustrations and parts lists at the back of this manual to identify the correct 
parts needed.  Always give the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL of your machine to insure the correct 
parts are sent as soon as possible. 
 
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 Dr. 

 Norton Shores 

 MI  49441-6081.  

 
 

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 Dr.

 Norton Shores MI 

49441-6081 Copyright© 1999-2013 by The Challenge Machinery Company.  All rights reserved.  Printed in the U.S.A 

Summary of Contents for CH-EH3

Page 1: ...Challenge EH 3 Hydraulic Three Spindle Paper Drill Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...liability for any modification or alteration to any Challenge product and any such modification or alteration to any Challenge product is not authorized by The Challenge Machinery Company The availabi...

Page 3: ...w 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 DIRE...

Page 4: ...e 14 6 7 Adjusting the Stroke Speed 14 6 8 Removing the Cutting Blocks 15 6 9 Removing the Drills from the Spindle 15 7 0 Drilling Tips 16 8 0 Accessories for Challenge Paper Drilling Machine 17 8 1 G...

Page 5: ...ETY GLASSES when operating the drill machine Keep the floor around the machine free of trim debris oil and grease If the machine sounds or operates abnormally turn it off and consult the Trouble Shoot...

Page 6: ...EA 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 gu...

Page 7: ...zen 1 CD 4 2 1 2 Hollow Drill 1 4 3 CD 5 2 1 2 Hollow Drill 5 16 3 K 85 Drift Hole Cover 3 A 4950 2 Hand Drill Sharpener Chip Remover 1 4688 Lubrication Stick 1 4687 Drill Drift 1 W 141 1 8 Allen Wren...

Page 8: ...uge optional 0 to 4 1 2 0 to 11cm Vertical Adjustment of Ind Heads 1 4 6mm Adjustable Range to side guide 0 to 14 0 to 37cm Dimensions Table Size 19 1 2 x 31 1 2 50cm x 80cm Table Height 37 94cm Overa...

Page 9: ...page as well as the parts lists and drawings in the back of this manual for part identification and orientation if necessary All guards and instruction plates are installed for your safety and informa...

Page 10: ...nt The responsibility for filing a claim against the carrier for damages incurred during shipment rests with the receiver of goods FOB our factory Clean all parts with a commercial cleaning solvent be...

Page 11: ...osition as shown in Figure 5 Next position the table so that the front surface of the backgauge is 1 7 8 from the front of each pull down shaft see Figure 5 Now tighten the front two table mounting sc...

Page 12: ...The breather cap has a dip stick attached for checking the oil When screwed in and then removed to check there should be approximately an 1 8 3 mm of oil on the stick Some machines are equipped with a...

Page 13: ...5 0 Installation Guide 12 5 6 Installing the Chip Container The chip container is installed by slipping it over the two hooks provided on the rear of the machine...

Page 14: ...ight adjustment while the center head works from the center overall adjusting screw This is necessary because of the variance in length of the drills Start by adjusting the center head to its highest...

Page 15: ...sition The scales read in inches and millimeters and will give the distance from the edge of the sheet to the center of the holes Be sure the 1 2 5 cm square pieces mounted to the backgauge are aligne...

Page 16: ...is removed by inserting your fingers in the hole provided in the frame under the table and pushing up on the cutting stick knock out There are three holes one on each side of the frame and one in the...

Page 17: ...ps and helps avoid overheating of the drills Use readily available stick lubricants for this purpose Hold the end of the stick against the side of the rotating drill Be sure to touch the cutting edge...

Page 18: ...CD 174 9 32 x 2 7 1 x 51mm CD 92 5 16 x 2 7 9 x 51mm CD 5 11 32 x 2 8 7 x 51mm CD 112 3 8 x 2 9 5 x 51mm CD 6 13 32 x 2 10 3 x 51mm CD 132 7 16 x 2 11 1 x 51mm CD 7 x 2 12 7 x 51mm CD 8 Special order...

Page 19: ...ing Blocks are for round hole drilling operations Sold in packages of 12 8 4 Handi Sharp Drill Sharpner Cat No 57100 Replacement Cutting Bit Part No 6469 Adapter for other style drill bits Part No 571...

Page 20: ...three turns The cutting tool seldom requires replacing but when it does become necessary the bit can be ordered through your Challenge Dealer Cat No 4952 Challenge Hollow Drill Sharpener Part No A 495...

Page 21: ...e between holes a scale in the guide shaft is provided for this purpose The guide shaft is then replace in the rear gage and final adjusting or centering of holes is accomplished with the knurled scre...

Page 22: ...hand control safety kit can be installed on the EH 3D in place of the standard foot pedal control All of the necessary hardware and instructions are included in the kit The 2 hand control offers anti...

Page 23: ...s 135901 and up Cat No 48004 Figure 15 This drill shield kit includes a clear Lexan shield that protects the operator from contacting the spinning drills The kit can be installed on all EH 3A EH 3B EH...

Page 24: ...Parts with the express understanding that they are to replace parts found missing or no longer serviceable on equipment designed and or manufactured at Challenge The Challenge Machinery Company assum...

Page 25: ...and try to identify the problem 7 Call the dealer for any problems that cannot be handled by your own personnel 9 1 1 Daily 1 Sharpen the hollow drills often and reset the spindle adjusting knobs if n...

Page 26: ...ustments 9 2 1 Table Position Adjustment Set the backgauge to the 1 position Drill a few sheets of paper and measure the distance between the center of each hole to the edge of the paper If it is not...

Page 27: ...ubstitute Oils other than the recommended type will cause seals cups and O rings to deteriorate Unsafe operating conditions will result 9 3 1 Recommended Oils Oil Name Distributor Rykon No 100 AMOCO D...

Page 28: ...9 0 Maintenance Guide 27 NOTES...

Page 29: ...F 352 LO January 2014...

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