Fellowes DM8C User Manual

DM8C

Please read these instructions before use Veuillez lire ce Mode d’emploi avant utilisation Por favor, lea estas instrucciones antes del uso

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying a Fellowes Personal Shredder. We have made many improvements in our personal shredder since its introduction in 1990 as the first of its kind on the market.

We are confident that it offers you the greatest value for your money in its product category today. We hope it meets – or even exceeds – your expectations.

To ensure years of safe, efficient use, please read these few pages about your new shredder. If this manual doesn’t answer all your questions or if you wish to comment on this product, we welcome your call or letter.

Sincerely,

James Fellowes

CEO

Contents

Product Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Product Profile

This product is built to shred paper, staples, small paper clips and credit cards. It is not built to take large paper clips, continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard or any plastic other than credit cards. Using it for these purposes is likely to cause damage.

	Confetti-
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Sheet capacity*	8 sheets
Paper shred size	5/32" x 1-3/8" (3.9 x 35 mm)
Maximum paper width	9" (229 mm)
Recommended daily capacity	50-100 shredding passes
Maximum running time	20 minutes
Automatic cool-down period	30 minutes
Voltage	120 V / 60 Hz / 5.0 A

*Based on 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11" paper with shredder operating at rated voltage; heavier paper, high humidity, or other than rated voltage may reduce sheet capacity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

While assembling shredder

•Check shredder for damage or defects; some paper particles in the basket are normal due to product testing and does not indicate a defect.

•Do not use this product if the cord has been damaged in any way.

•Avoid touching exposed blades on underside of confetti-cut shredder head. •Plug power cord in an outlet that can easily be reached.

•Do not place shredder near or over a heat or water source.

While operating shredder

•Keep hands and hanging objects (jewelry, ties, loose clothing, long hair, etc.) away from paper entry.

•Keep children and pets away from the shredder.

When not in use

•Always turn off and unplug shredder •Unplug before emptying basket

•Do not open shredder head: Danger of electric shock.

NOTE: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosols of any kind on or near product at any time.

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Set-Up

For safety reasons, this model will operate only if the shredder head (6) is in the correct position on the cabinet (2) and used with supplied basket (3).

•Position shredder head over cabinet. Place shredder head on top of cabinet as shown in

Figure A.

•Firmly push down on four corners of shredder head to "lock" shredder head into position. •Push basket into shredder cabinet as shown in Figure B.

Note: To disassemble, pull out basket, hold cabinet down by placing foot on bottom shelf, and firmly pull up on shredder head.

Operation

For convenience, your shredder is equipped with an automatic-start sensor (8). This means that when the control switch (5) is in the automatic [I] position, the shredder will start running when you put paper into it and stop a few seconds after the paper has passed through. Because the sensor cannot tell the difference between paper and other objects, this feature can also be a hazard, especially to children and pets. To avoid accidents, turn off the shredder as soon as you are finished. Unplug shredder if it will not be used for an extended period.

To shred

•Plug in shredder with control switch (5) in off [O] position.

•Press control switch to automatic [I] position; cutting cylinders will run for 1-2 seconds to signal readiness and green light (4) will turn on.

•Feed paper straight into entry (1), until the shredder automatically begins shredding; see Product Profile for limits on paper width, shreddable items, sheet capacity, etc.

•Shred for no more than 20 minutes; shredding longer will cause the overheat light (9) to go on and the shredder to turn itself off for 30 minutes to cool down.

•Press control switch to off [O] position after shredding has stopped.

In case of a paper jam, which may occur if the shredder is pushed beyond its specified capabilities, press the control switch to the off [O] position and empty the basket if full. Then:

1)Press and hold control switch in reverse [R] position and attempt to back paper out of shredder.

2)If shredder jams in reverse mode, press control switch to automatic [I] position and attempt to continue shredding operation.

3)If shredder jams again, alternate control switch slowly between reverse [R] and automatic [I] positions to attempt to move jammed paper completely through shredder.

If you are unable to clear the jam using this method, turn off and unplug the shredder; remove the wastebasket from cabinet and carefully remove any paper extending below the cutting cylinders; empty the wastebasket; insert wastebasket and repeat jam clearing procedure.

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Maintenance

Regular emptying of the basket is important to ensure the smooth operation of the cutting cylinders. If you can see paper in the basket window (7), turn off the shredder, pull out the basket and empty basket contents.

Regular oiling of the shredder is also necessary to ensure proper performance. If you are running the shredder at or near capacity, we recommend oiling it monthly. Using Fellowes Powershred Lubricant #35250 or other non-aerosol vegetable-based oil in a long-nozzle container:

• Apply oil over full width of paper entry (1) with shredder in off [O] position.

• Press control switch to automatic [I] position which will cause shredder to run for about 2 seconds.

•Press and hold control switch in reverse [R] position for 3-5 seconds.

•Repeat above automatic [I] and reverse [R] sequence three times.

REMINDER: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosol lubricants of any kind in or near the shredder at any time.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your shredder, check the symptoms and remedies below. If you cannot solve the problem this way, contact Fellowes Customer Service. Do not open shredder head to attempt repair: It could expose you to serious electric shock and will void your warranty.

	Symptom	Remedy
	Shredder does not start or stops while	•	Make sure shredder is plugged in and
	shredding.		switch is in automatic [I] position.
		•	If paper appears to be jammed. Follow
			instructions under Operation.
		•	Check basket position; basket must be
			pushed all the way in the cabinet.
			Follow instructions under Set-Up.
	Overheat light (9) turns on and shredder	•	Wait 30 minutes for shredder to cool
	will not operate.		down before trying again.
	Red display light (10) turns on and shred-	•	If paper appears to be jammed. Follow
	der will not operate.		instructions under Operation.
		•	Check basket position; basket must
			be pushed all the way in the cabinet.
			Follow instructions under Set-Up.
	Shredder squeaks, grinds or runs below	•	Oil cutting cylinders. Follow instructions
	capacity.		under Maintenance.
	Shredder continues to run for a few sec-	•	No action required. This is a self-clean-
	onds after shredding has been completed.		ing function.

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Limited Warranty

Fellowes, Inc. warrants the cutting cylinders of the machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 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. You may have other legal rights that vary from this warranty. The duration, terms and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions or conditions may be required by local law.

To obtain service under this warranty, please contact us (see back cover) or your dealer.

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