1
7
1
7
ISH
EN
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENGL
ENGL
ENGL
ENGLI
ENGLIS
ENGLIS
ENGLIS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Model DM17Cs
Model DM17Cs
CAPABILITIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
Will shred:
Paper, credit cards, staples, small paper clips and CDs.
Will not shred:
Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard,
large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size:
Confetti-Cut
..........................................................................
5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)
Note: For any questions regarding capabilities or for other functionality of
this shredder, please call Fellowes Customer Service at 800-955-0959.
Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut)
......................................................................................
17*
Cards/CDs per pass
........................................................................................................
1
Paper width
.....................................................................................................
9”/230mm
Speed (at paper capacity)
...................................................................................
12ft/min
Continuous operation (duty cycle)
.....................................................................
20 minutes
Power rating (maximum sheets per session)
...........................................................
4,000 sheets
(sheets x speed x duty cycle = maximum sheets per session)
*20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, DM17Cs, 6.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other
than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 50-100 paper
passes; 50 cards; 10 CDs.
1
7
1
7
Indicator lights (red)
Bin open
Bin full
Paper jam
Overheated
Card/CD entry
Pullout bin
Casters
Paper entry
SafeSense™ Technology
Sheet capacity gauge
Shredder head
Not active
2
• Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.
• Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from
CD hole.
• The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry.
Always unplug or set safety lock when not in use.
• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. – away from
shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse (R) to
back out object.
• Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable products on or
near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head. Do not
place near or over heat or water source.
• 17 sheets per pass to avoid jams.
SafeSense™ (yellow)
See safety
instructions below
To Test SafeSense™ Technology
Control switch
Auto-On (I)
Off (O)
Reverse (R)
Standby (green)
3
Sensor lights up
Touch test area
Press
Auto-On ( )
Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense™ stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.
Continuous operation:
20-minute maximum
NOTE:
Shredder runs briefly
after each pass to clear
entry.
Continuous operation beyond
20-minutes will trigger
40-minute cool down period.
Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes No. 36053) for easy disposal.
PAPER
Press Auto-On (I)
Press Auto-On (I)
Set to Off (O)
and plug in
1
7
S
lide
C
D cover
1
7
Feed into card/CD entry
and release
1
7
Feed into paper entry
and release
1
7
1
7
CARD/CD
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
Paper jam:
Set to Off (O) and empty bin.
Replace bin and follow any or all of the
below procedures.
1
7
1
7
Alternate slowly
back and forth
Press and hold
Reverse (R)
Set to Off (O)
and unplug
Gently pull uncut
paper from paper
entry. Plug in.
Press and hold
Reverse (R)
Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.
*Apply oil
across entry
Press Auto-On (I)
Set to Off (O)
Shred one sheet
Press and hold
Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds
1
7
1
7
1
7
1
7
Run regularly in reverse
for one minute
Oil when bin is full, or
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
• Motor sounds different,
or Shredder stops
running
LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 7 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.
Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year
from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty
period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the
defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event
shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid
worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.
For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
ATTENTION:
If the SafeSense™ light remains on, you must engage the
Override Switch
in order to perform steps
above. Once the jam is cleared, reset the SafeSense™ feature. (See SafeSense™ instructions below.)
SafeSense™ paper jam:
If the SafeSense™ feature activates (SafeSense™ light remains
on) to cause the user to think the shredder has jammed when it has not, use the
Override Switch
to deactivate the SafeSense™ feature and clear the paper.
Warning
– when switch is in override position, the SafeSense™ light will flash and the
SafeSense™ feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense™
feature.
Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed
SafeSense™ override switch
Not active
Indicator lights:
Yellow - SafeSense™ active
Yellow flashing - SafeSense™
not active
Make sure bin is pushed in
Wait 40 minutes for motor to
cool down
Remove and empty bin
S
lide
C
D cove
r
Set to Off (O)
and plug in
Hold card/CD
at edge