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F.185SA-O 

January 2014 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SPARTAN 185 SA 

Operator’s Manual

 

Serial Numbers 051001 & Up

 
 
 

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The Challenge Machinery Company 

6125 Norton Center Drive 

Norton Shores, MI  49441-6081 USA 

 
 

ChallengeMachinery.com 

The Challenge Machinery Company provides owner's manuals on its 
products solely as a courtesy to its customers. See the information below 
before using this manual.  

 

These manuals are for reference only. These manuals include products which are noncurrent, 
unsupported or no longer produced by The Challenge Machinery Company, and are provided solely as 
an accommodation to our customers. By providing these manuals, The Challenge Machinery Company 
makes no representation or warranty as to the products, their current condition, or their suitability or 
fitness for use in any particular application, which are the sole and independent responsibility of the 
product owner and user.  

 

Older products may not comply with current safety procedures, guidelines or regulations, and it 
is the product owner's and user's responsibility to evaluate the suitability and fitness of the 
products in their current use and application. The Challenge Machinery Company makes no 
representation, warranty or recommendation regarding any modifications which may be 
required on non-current or unsupported products. The Challenge Machinery Company assumes 
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 availability of these manuals is solely for the purpose of providing reference 
information for the products.  

 

This manual may not be complete in all aspects of product maintenance and repair. All products 
should be used only by qualified and properly trained personnel, following proper safety 
procedures.
 All products should be regularly inspected and maintained, and their condition, application 
and use should be periodically evaluated by qualified personnel. Only qualified and properly trained 
technicians should perform maintenance, repair and replacement procedures. Attempting these 
procedures without proper training may cause machine damage or operator injury!  

 

Products may be unsupported by The Challenge Machinery Company due to age or the unavailability of 
parts from their original manufacturer. No parts or product support will be available to repair or maintain 
unsupported products. Older products may not be UL listed (if the product does not have a UL label it is 
not a listed product), and may not comply with applicable installation or other regulations or 
requirements if relocated to a new facility. Many municipalities require a product to be UL listed before 
an electrician will connect power to them. Often the cost of updating an older product to comply with 
current safety regulations is greater than the value of the product. 

Summary of Contents for Spartan 185 SA

Page 1: ... 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 availability of these manuals is solely for the purpose of providing reference information for the products This manual may not be complete in all aspects of product maintenance and repair All products sh...

Page 2: ...e 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 WARRANT...

Page 3: ...ation 11 6 1 Power Main Switch 11 6 2 Backgauge Control 11 6 3 Jogging Aid 12 6 4 Line Light 12 6 5 Making a Cut 13 6 6 Adjusting the Knife Depth 13 6 7 Operating Tips 13 7 0 Knife Installation Changing 14 7 1 Knife Removal 14 7 2 Knife Installation 15 7 3 Knife Care Tips 16 7 3 1 Knife Blade Life 16 7 3 2 Cutting Stick 17 7 3 3 Bevel Angle 17 7 3 4 Helpful Suggestions 17 7 3 5 Knife Care 17 8 0 M...

Page 4: ...erly 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 grea...

Page 5: ...REA 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 n...

Page 6: ...adas 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...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...ns 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 un...

Page 9: ...ating The Spartan 185 SA 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 cutte...

Page 10: ...ket Possible shock could cause personal injury or death Hire a qualified electrician to provide a power source that meets electrical requirements and all 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 local electrical codes Have a qualified electrician i...

Page 11: ...itch is turned on the knife will automatically move to the up position NOTE The main power switch is also a circuit breaker and will automatically switch off in the event of too much current running through the switch such as from an electrical short To reset the circuit breaker simply push the switch to the on position 6 2 Backgauge Control The backgauge is used to position paper to the desired l...

Page 12: ...xt to the display Figure 8 Display with backgauge at 1 00 inches 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 185 SA 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 ...

Page 13: ... adjusting screw located on the right side of the machine The same T handled wrench used for changing the knife can be used to adjust the screw Turn the screw clockwise to increase knife depth and counterclockwise 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 to...

Page 14: ... machine make a cut and when the knife reaches the table continue to hold the left cut button while turning off power with your right hand This will keep the knife in the down position Disconnect the machine power cord and remove the right most knife screw ONLY Restore power to the machine turn the switch on and the knife should move to the up position Turn the main power switch off and disconnect...

Page 15: ...mation 7 2 Knife Installation Knives are heavy and always very sharp Be sure to keep the edge away from 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 Make sure the knife bar is in the up position Turn the main power switch off and disconnect the machine power cord to prevent accidental p...

Page 16: ...ps 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 ...

Page 17: ...recommends that bevel angles for the Spartan 185 knives be 21 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 th...

Page 18: ... b Open and close front guard 3 Backgauge display shows a Backgauge has not been preset a Preset Backgauge by bringing backgauge to front of machine 4 Knife cuts deeper on one side than the other a Knife is not seated all the way up in knife bar a Loosen knife screws and use knife lifter assembly to raise knife up tight See Section 7 2 Knife Installation page 15 5 The machine strains through a cut...

Page 19: ...8 0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 19 NOTES ...

Page 20: ...ition if they are not follow the instructions in this manual to send them up Test 1 With the front shield open press the cut buttons Nothing should happen If the knife comes down with the front guard open do not use the machine Repair or adjustment is needed Test 2 Close the front guard and press the cut buttons While the knife is coming down open the front shield The knife should immediately retu...

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