Owners manual

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MAINTENANCE
Shredders require regular oil lubrication for optimal performance and extended lifespan. We recommend
you oil your shredder once a month. Your basic vegetable or cooking oil (nothing flammable or petroleum
based) can be drizzled onto a few sheets of paper and fed into the shredder.
DO NOT SPRAY OR KEEP ANY AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN OR AROUND THE SHREDDER.
DO NOT USE CANNED AIR.
Be sure to periodically empty the wastebasket to avoid overloading and damaging
the cutting mechanism.
CLEANING:
• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE CLEANING!
•
Only clean the shredder by carefully wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel.
• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Having the unit wet may result in damage or
malfunction to the electrical components. If the shredder happens to get wet, be sure to completely
dry the unit immediately with a cloth or towel.
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may result in serious injury or damage to
the product.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is a problem with your shredder, check below for the symptoms and steps to resolve. If you
continue to have problems, contact customer support at our Service Center. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD. This will completely void the product warranty
.
The shredder does not work at all.
a) Make sure the unit is plugged in and that the outlet it is plugged into is in good working order.
b) Overheating with extended use: In the event that the shredder has shred continuously
beyond the maximum running time and overheating, the unit will automatically shut off. If this
happens, switch the shredder Off for 30 minutes or longer before resuming nor
mal operation.
c) If using a plastic bag to line the wastebasket, please remove it since this may be the cause of the
shredder to not operate properly.
d) The activation switch of the shredder is located near the center of the feed slot. Be sure to feed
directly into the center area to trigger the machine (especially applies to smaller pieces of paper or
credit cards).
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OPERATION
Using the switch located on the unit, select one of the following settings by sliding the switch either
left or right. (FIGURE 2)
AUTO / ON
:
This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting paper into the
shred opening. Always feed the paper in as straight as possible. When the paper has
passed through, the shredder will automatically stop. (FIGURE 2)
OFF
:
This setting turns off all features of the shredder. For safety reasons, we recommend that
you leave the shredder in the "Off" position whenever the shredder is unattended or not
in use. (FIGURE 2)
REV
(
REVERSE
):
In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse setting can be used to help clear the cutters
of paper that has not passed through. Never attempt to clear a jam by using the reverse
function until you have emptied the wastebasket. (FIGURE 2)
Never shred paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms,
newsprint, transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with
adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except Credit Cards).
Only shred credit cards by feeding them ver
tically into the middle of the entry,
releasing when shredding begins. Never feed more than one credit card at a time.
DO NOT ACTIVATE REVERSE FUNCTION WHILE SHREDDING CREDIT CARDS.
Overfeeding the shredder: Shredding beyond the specified sheet capacity can result in extensive
damage to the shredder. Over
feeding will strain the machine and quickly wear and break the cutting
blades and internal components.
Overheating with extended use: In the event that the shredder has shred continuously beyond
the maximum running time and overheating, the unit will automatically shut off. If this happens, switch
the shredder Off for 30 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.
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FIGURE 2