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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.  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© 2004 by The Challenge Machinery Company.  All rights reserved.  Printed in the U.S.A 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for CHALLENGE SPARTAN 150SA

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Provided By http www MyBinding com http www MyBindingBlog com CHALLENGE SPARTAN 150SA PAPER CUTTER...

Page 2: ...4 SPARTAN 150 SA SEMI AUTOMATIC PAPER CUTTER Sold and Serviced by The Challenge Machinery Company 6125 Norton Center Drive Norton Shores MI 49441 www challengemachinery com Serial Numbers 041001 Up OP...

Page 3: ...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 Th...

Page 4: ...Operation 11 6 1 Power Main Switch 11 6 2 Backgauge Control 12 6 3 Jogging Aid 13 6 4 Line Light 13 6 5 Making a Cut 14 6 6 Adjusting the Knife Depth 14 6 7 Operating Tips 15 7 0 Knife Installation C...

Page 5: ...rly 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 C...

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: ...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 8: ...Puller 1 60011 Knife Standard installed in machine 1 60057 Cutting Stick 1 60058 Jogging Aid 1 60061 Knife Lifter Assembly 1 F 150 O Operator Manual 1 W 189 5 32 Hex T Allen Wrench 1 OptionalItems Par...

Page 9: ...ngth 31 78 7 cm Overall Width 25 3 4 65 4 cm Approx Net Weight 170 lbs 77 kg Approx Shipping Weight 200 lbs 91 kg Approx Weight of Optional Stand 40 lbs 18 kg Electrical 120 Volts 60 HZ 8 Amps Service...

Page 10: ...age 7 Make sure there are no missing items 5 2 Uncrating The Spartan 150 SA weighs approximately 200 lbs 91 kg DO NOT risk personal injury or damage by attempting to move machinery with makeshift equi...

Page 11: ...uirements specified on the nameplate of this machine as well as all local electrical codes Have a qualified electrician install one if your location is not so equipped Connect the power cord into a gr...

Page 12: ...TILL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Figure 5 Machine Controls 6 1 Power Main Switch Power is enabled when the main power switch is turned to the ON position Figure 6 The display and line light are turned on at th...

Page 13: ...When the machine is first powered up the display shows four lines as follows indicating the display needs to be reset Figure 7 Display at power up To reset the display bring the backgauge to the forwa...

Page 14: ...ife or clamp To use load the paper against the side and backgauge using the jogging aid Figure 9 Figure 10 Remove the jogging aid from the table close the shield clamp the paper and make the cut Figur...

Page 15: ...knife to the up position Raise the clamp by turning the hand wheel and remove the cut pieces of paper Note The shield must be opened and closed each time a new cut is to be made See Section 6 7 Opera...

Page 16: ...paper and cause uneven cutting Increased clamp pressure will not eliminate draw caused by a dull knife Carefully lay out each sheet before you start cutting Find the best cut pattern to give you the...

Page 17: ...the machine The following instructions show how to remove and install a new or re sharpened knife Read through these instructions AT LEAST ONCE before attempting to actually change or install any bla...

Page 18: ...y and should be carefully discarded See the Knife Care Tips Section below for additional information 7 2 Knife Installation Knives are heavy and always very sharp Be sure to keep the edge away from yo...

Page 19: ...en 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 informatio...

Page 20: ...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 s...

Page 21: ...fe Installation Changing 20 If a knife bolt is damaged replace it Always keep knife bolts securely tightened Store knives in a dry environment to prevent corrosion Never attempt to service a knife in...

Page 22: ...7 0 Knife Installation Changing 21 NOTES...

Page 23: ...reset 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...

Page 24: ...9 0 Footprint 23 9 0 Footprint...

Page 25: ...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...

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