OPERATION
This product features an auto-start
sensor. This sensor will turn on the
cutting blades whenever anything is inserted into the
paper entry (while the power switch is in the AUTO
position). For the safety of pets and children, we
recommend always moving the power switch to OFF
and unplugging whenever the shredder is unattended
or not in use.
1. Assemble shredder (see "ASSEMBLY").
2. Remove any paper clips or other foreign objects
(except staples) from paper. If folding paper to fit
paper entry, adjust sheet capacity appropriately.
Do not attempt to shred paper clips or
other hard materials (except staples)
with this machine. Extensive use of paper clips or other
hard materials will result in damage to the cutting
system and will void the manufacturer's warranty.
3. Be sure power switch is in OFF position. Plug
shredder into proper power supply outlet.
4. Move power switch to AUTO position. When the
unit is turned on and in standby mode, the
shredder is ready to be fed paper through the
paper entry.
NEVER insert hands or fingers into
paper entry as serious personal injury
may result.
Do not exceed recommended sheet
capacity (see "Product Usage Guide"
on front cover of this manual).
5. Slide paper straight into paper entry until the
shredder automatically begins shredding. (if paper is
wider than paper entry, fold paper in half before
shredding)
The shredder automatically stops a few seconds
after shredding is complete.
Continue shredding as desired to a MAXIMUM
shredding time of 3 minutes. At this time, the
machine MUST be allowed to "cool down" for a
MINIMUM of 5 minutes. (See "Cool-Down Cycle"
for more information.)
If the shredder jams or shuts off before the
maximum shredding time, see "Clearing a Jam"
section for further instructions.
6. Move power switch to OFF position when shredding
is complete.
7. Unplug power cord from outlet whenever shredder
is unattended or not in use.
8. Check basket to see if it is full. If full, remove
shredder head and empty basket contents. Replace
shredder head onto basket.
Cool-Down Cycle
This shredder is protected with a special safety feature
which prevents the motor from overheating with
extensive use. When shredding is attempted
beyond the machine's maximum running time, the
shredder will automatically shut off its motor until
it has cooled to an acceptable operating level. This
is normal and the shredder will return to operation after
the cool-down or "off" period. See "Product Usage
Guide" on front panel for maximum running time and
related cooling "off" time.
Clearing a Jam
If the shredder sheet capacity is exceeded or paper is
not put in straight, a jam may result. See "Product
Usage Guide" on front panel for maximum sheet
capacity for your shredder.
To clear a jam:
1. Move the power switch to the REVERSE position.
(NOTE: If waste basket is full, empty it before
clearing jam.) The shredder will reverse the paper
to clear the jam.
2. If the shredder jams in reverse, move the power
switch to AUTO and shredder will run for about two
seconds. If jam does not clear, move power switch
to REVERSE again and allow to run for about three
seconds. Repeat this procedure until the jam is
cleared. If necessary, grasp the paper carefully
and pull out to clear the jam.
3. Once the jam is cleared, move the power switch to
AUTO for continued shredding or OFF if shredding
is complete.