Instruction manual
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 N.A. Customer Service, toll free, at (800) 995-
1379 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, EST. 
Check off the model and record the serial number for your records in the space 
provided below. 
❏ 20606 S  ❏ 20606 C  ❏ 20606 EC  ❏ 20612 C  ❏ 20612 EC 
❏ 20614 EC  ❏ 20630 EC  ❏ 20634 EC 
Serial Number: __________________________ 
 DIAGRAM KEY 
1. Main Plug 
2. Feed Opening 
3. Light Barrier 
4.  Bag Full Indicator 
5.  Door Ajar Indicator 
6.  Paper Jam Indicator 
7.  Forward Switch (electronic models) 
7a.  Reverse Switch (electronic models) 
8. Power Switch (electronic models) 
8a. On/Off/Reverse (manual models) 
9. Shred Bag 
10. Waste Bin 
11. Door Handle 
12. Door 
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES  SOLUTION 
No Power 
1.  ON/OFF Switch set to 
 wrong position 
Move Switch to “I” (on) 
position 
2.  Unit unplugged  Connect to outlet 
3.  Outlet dead  Reset circuit breaker 
4.  Door not fully closed  Close Door 
5.  Waste Bin full  Empty Waste Bin 
Low capacity 
1. Cutting blades dry  Lubricate cutting blades 
according to instructions. 
DAHLE SHREDDER SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 
Shred Bags 
(100 per box) 
 Item No.  Models 
 701    Personal & 20300 Series 
 704  20400, 20500 & 20600 Series 
705 20800 Series 
706  High Capacity Models 
Waste Bin 
 605  20600 Series 
Shredder Oil (All Models) 
740  Box of 4 16oz. Bottles 
 740G  Box of 4 1gal Bottles 
 740G/1 1 gallon bottle 
 Automatic Oiling System 
 SAO-120 4 Liter Auto Oiler 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDE
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IF ANY OTHER PROBLEMS OCCUR. CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED DAHLE SERVICE DEALER 





