20600 SERIES OFFICE SHREDDERS 20606 20606 20612 20612 20614 20630 20634 C EC C EC EC EC EC OPERATION MANUAL 20606.90.
Congratulations on your purchase of a DAHLE Paper Shredder! We here at DAHLE North America are dedicated to providing rugged and dependable products for the large, and not so large office. We are sure your new DAHLE Paper Shredder will meet or exceed your expectations of quality and service If you have any questions regarding your new DAHLE paper shredder, call your sales representative, or call DAHLE Customer Service, toll free, at (800) 9951379 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, EST.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read the operating instructions carefully before operating your shredder! Do not use in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases. Do not use in the vicinity of corrosive materials. Do not expose to water or wet conditions. Do not let children operate this, or any other, office equipment. Do not operate the shredder for a period of more than 5 minutes in no-load operation (operation without paper). Keep hair clear of machine. Keep neckties clear of machine.
20606 EC 20612 EC 20614 EC 20630 EC 20634 EC 1. ON/OFF is controlled by the main switch (1.1) and the green push button (8) found on top of the shredder. 2. Pressing these buttons (main switch (1.1) first) turns the shredder on and places it in the stand-by mode. 3. Pressing these buttons again turns the shredder off. SHREDDING 20606 C 20612 C Turn shredder on. Insert paper squarely into Feed Opening (3).
CAPACITY Capacity is the number of sheets of 81/2 ”x” paper that can be shredded at one time. These figures are approximate and machines may vary slightly due to various conditions. It is not recommended that you try to run your shredder at maximum capacity, as this increases the chance of a paper jam. Model 20606 C 20606 EC 20612 C 20612 EC 20614 EC 20630 EC 20634 EC 16 Lb. Bond 38 38 17 17 25 9 8 20 Lb.
20606 EC 20612 EC 20614 EC 20630 EC 20634 EC The Auto-Reverse feature, built into the electronic versions of the General Office Shredders, helps prevent paper jams. If the Auto-Reverse feature is activated an audible alarm sounds and the Paper Jam Indicator (6) lights up. If this situation occurs, follow these simple steps: 1. Remove paper from Feed Opening. The REVERSE button (7a) may be used if excess paper remains in the Feed Opening. Clear shredding mechanism by pressing the FORWARD button (7). 2.
CARING FOR YOUR SHREDDER Clean covers with a clean dry cloth. Do not use water or solvents. Make sure you disconnect your shredder from its power source before cleaning. Paper shredders, like all mechanical equipment, need proper maintenance to ensure efficient operation. Periodic lubrication of the cutting blades is important to offset the friction generated within the cutting head. Frequency of lubrication will vary depending on the shred size and the amount of usage.
Installation of the automatic oiling system 1. Be certain shredder is off and unplugged. 2. Remove protective caps (1) from mounting holes and secure Automatic Oiler to shredder using supplied screws (3). 3. Push oil supply tube (6) fully over brass hose barb (7). 4. Place white nylon hose clamp over supply hose and position it near the bottom of supply tube where it covers the hose barb. Squeeze clamp to tighten. 5.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION No Power 1. ON/OFF switches set to wrong position 2. Unit unplugged 3. Outlet dead 4. Door not fully closed 5. Waste Bin full 1. Cutting blades dry Move switches to “I” (on) position Connect to outlet Reset circuit breaker Close Door Empty Waste Bin Lubricate cutting blades according to instructions. Low capacity DAHLE SHREDDER SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES Shred Bags (100 per box) Item No.
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