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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 Drive, Norton Shores MI.  49441.  

CHALLENGE MODEL  CHAMP 150 

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 Co. 

 6125 Norton Center Drive

 Norton Shores MI.  49441 

Copyright© 2020 by The Challenge Machinery Company.  All rights reserved.  Printed in the U.S.A 

Summary of Contents for CHAMP 150

Page 1: ...umes no 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...

Page 2: ...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 DI...

Page 3: ...Hook Up 13 6 0 Operation 14 6 1 Console Controls 14 6 2 Backgauge Control 14 6 3 Jogging Aid 14 6 4 Making a Cut 15 6 5 Clamp Only Feature 15 6 6 Operating Tips 16 7 0 Knife Installation Changing 17 7...

Page 4: ...erate 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 S...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...das 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 puede...

Page 7: ...nstalled 4 8815 Knife Washers installed 4 A 73050 Knife Lifter Assembly 1 Knife Scabbard blade holder 1 73055 Cutting Stick 1 installed 1 separate 2 73056 Jogging Aid 1 F 150CHA O A Operation Manual 1...

Page 8: ...erall Width 28 71 cm Overall Depth 34 86 cm Overall Height 54 137 cm Table Height 36 91 cm Approx Net Weight 600 lb 270 kg Approx Shipping Weight 750 lb 340 kg Electrical 120 Volts AC 60 HZ 1 Phase 12...

Page 9: ...ge by attempting to move machinery with makeshift equipment or inadequate manpower This machine is shipped on a wooden skid and enclosed in a protective corrugated top The skid is designed to allow th...

Page 10: ...in Figure 3Figure 4 Figure 3 Carefully lean the CHAMP 150 forward slightly while having a second person pull out the two boards located at the top of the board stack from the rear side of the CHAMP 1...

Page 11: ...the skid using the provided nails There are pre drilled holes in the plywood board indicated by red circles Figure 5 Make sure the casters are not locked and very carefully roll the machine down the r...

Page 12: ...ssary but avoid overfilling The hydraulic fluid should be checked weekly and changed AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR or after every 1 000 hours of operation NOTE Use only ISO International Standards Organization...

Page 13: ...ll local electrical codes It is the customer s responsibility to provide a properly grounded receptacle that meets the power requirements specified on the nameplate of this machine as well as all loca...

Page 14: ...is is accomplished by moving the backgauge forward through approximately the 5 127mm position If the backgauge starts out closer than 5 inches it must be moved back further than the 5 position and the...

Page 15: ...t cut buttons Figure 9 simultaneously Hold the buttons in until the knife reaches the table completely Now release the cut buttons and the knife and clamp will return to the up position Releasing the...

Page 16: ...Figure 9 6 6 Operating Tips For best results it is a MUST to have a sharp blade in the cutter A dull blade will pull or draw the paper and cause uneven cutting Carefully lay out each sheet before cut...

Page 17: ...pment The knife changing equipment shown in Figure 12 is included in the cutter tool kit The following instructions show how to remove and install a new or re sharpened knife Read through these instru...

Page 18: ...emaining knife bolts Figure 14 4 Clear the table surfaces and place the empty knife scabbard on the table Remove the scabbard s knife retaining screws 5 Grasp the knife lifter handles firmly and at th...

Page 19: ...ws have been backed several turns step 2 Knife Removal Maneuver the knife into place and raise the knife into the knife bar slot as high as it will go and tighten the lifters NOTE If the blade will no...

Page 20: ...nd 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 al...

Page 21: ...end to end and rotated 4 times again 7 3 3 Bevel Angle Challenge recommends that bevel angles for the CHAMP 150 knives be in the range of 21 to 23 In general a 21 bevel angle will provide better cut q...

Page 22: ...cks will result If a knife bolt is damaged replace it Always keep knife bolts securely tightened Always use the heavy duty knife bolt washers provided by Challenge Failure to do so could result in scr...

Page 23: ...previous cut cycle c Electrical supply circuit breaker is tripped a Close front guard b Open and close front guard c Reset breaker switch 3 Backgauge display shows a Backgauge has not been preset a P...

Page 24: ...ot follow the instructions in this manual to send them up Test 1 With the front guard open press the cut buttons Nothing should happen If the knife and or clamp come down with the front guard open do...

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