Black & Decker VS600 User Manual
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LIMITED
LIFETIME
WARRANTY
LIFETIME FOR
CUTTER
ONE YEAR FOR
PRODUCT
Limited Lifetime Warranty
WHO IS COVERED:
This warranty covers only the original retail purchas er of the Black & Decker Paper
Shredder who submits the warranty re gistration card within 90 days after purchase.
This warranty is not transferable.
HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST:
For cutter blades: Lifetime – as lo ng as you own the product
For all other parts: One year fro m the date of original purchase
WHAT IS COVERED:
Any defect in material or workmanship of your Black & De cker Paper Shredder
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This warranty does n ot cover damage due to misuse , abuse or accident such as :
• failure to maintain the produc t as provided in the Black & Decker Paper Shredder
Instruction Manual
• commercial use
• improper or unauthori zed repair or service
• fire, fl ood, “acts of God” or other contingencies beyond
the control of HoMedics.
WHAT HOMEDICS WILL DO:
Repair, and if not possible, replace your Black & Decker Paper Shredder w ith a new or
reconditioned model of the same t ype. If the model has been revised, you will receive the
most current model.
HOW TO GET SERVICE:
Visit our website at www.black anddeckershredders .com or call the toll free customer
service line at 1-800-297-5028.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO
ONE YEAR. HOMED ICS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT O F THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PAPER
SHREDDER. Som e states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts ,
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dama ges, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you sp ecific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Never shred plastic ( except credit cards ), any hard materials , continuous forms,
newsprint, or anyt hing with adhesives incl uding labels and envelope s. While this shredder
will shred staples, it is recommended that you remove them whenever possible to extend the life
of your shredder.
Only shred credit ca rds by feeding them vertic ally within the designa ted area.
Never feed more than one c redit card at a time.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
To provide ease-of-use, your Black & Decker paper shredder has indicator lights as visual
cues to communicate any problems.
Bin Full - This means the shredder bin needs
to be emptied. Unplug shredder and empty
the shredder bin.
Overheat - This means the shredder needs to
cool down. Simply turn off the shredder and
let cool for approximately 30 minutes.
Jam Proof - If this light is on then you must
reduce the amount of material that you are
trying to shred in a single pass.
Product Information
Sheet capacity: 6 20 lb. pages in widths up to 8.5”.
One folded sheet of paper equates to 2 sheets of paper.
Credit card capacity: 1 at a time
Paper shred size: .157” x .748”
Voltage: 120
Black & Decker and the Black & Decker logo
are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation
and are used under license. All rights reserved.
HoMedics, Inc.
3000 Pontiac Trail, Commerce Twp, MI 48390
SKU #BD-VS600
Please read these instructions before use
SKU #BD-VS600SKU #BD-VS600
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Thank you for buying a Black & Decker pap er shredder. Black & Decker paper shredde rs
have become the benchmark for innovation, per formance and quality to protect against
identity theft. We have taken great care in designing and e ngineering a product to meet
and exceed your needs.
To ensure years of safe, efficient p erformance, please read
these important produc t usage and safety instructions .
WARNING ICONS: The icons on top of the shredder warn the user of the potential
dangers if the shredder is used improperly.
Operation
HOW TO USE YOUR SHREDDER
1. Place shredder head onto bin. Button on side will pop into place securing the head onto
the bin (fig 2).
2. Slide safety shield to the open position (fig 3).
3. To empty bin, depress release button and remove head. Shreds should be emptied into
separate waste bin. ALWAYS unplug before emptyin g bin.
To begin shredding, locate the power switch (2) on the unit and se lect the “Auto” mode.
The green LED light indicates the shredder is “On” and ready to us e. Slide the safety shield
(4) to the right until it clicks into place and expo ses the paper feed slot.
When the “Bin Full” light (See “Product Information” section ) turns on, the bin (7) is full and
the shredder will not operate. Press the release button (5) on the right hand side of the
shredder, and lift the shredder off of the bin. Empty the bin before reattaching the shred der.
This shredder has a 4 pos ition power switch:
REV Reverse – In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse set ting can be used to
help clear the cutters of paper that has not passe d through. Never attempt to
clear a jam by using the reverse function until after yo u have emptied the bin.
OFF Off— This setting turns of f all features of the shredder. For safety reasons, we
recommend that you leave the shredder in the “Of f” position whenever the
shredder is unattended or not in use.
AUTO Auto—This setting allows the shredder to be automatically s tarted by inserting
paper into the shred opening. Always feed the p aper in as straight as possible.
When the paper has passed through, the shredd er will automatically stop.
FWD Forward—This setting allows the shredder to run continuo usly.
Maintenance
Regular emptying of the bin is important to ensure the smooth operation of the cutting
cylinders. The shredder will not operate when the bin is full. Regular oiling is also necessary
for proper performance. It is recommended to use shredder oil every few weeks. Apply
across shredder entry, then run a single sheet through.
CLEANING
Always unplug the shre dder before cleaning !
• Only clean the shredder by wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel.
• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Getting the unit wet may result in damage or
malfunction to the electrical components. If the shredder happens to get wet, be sure to
completely dry the unit immediately with a soft cloth or towel.
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may result in serious injury or
damage to the shredder.
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your shredder, check the symptoms and remed ies below.
If you cannot solve the problem this way, contact Black & Decker pap er shredders
Customer Service. Do not open sh redder head to attempt re pair: It could expose
you to electric sho ck and will void your warranty.
WARNING: Haz ardous moving parts. Keep f ingers and other body part s away.
WARNING: To reduce risk of fir e, electrical shock or injur y:
NEVER allow children to op erate a paper shredder, even under adult supe rvision.
A paper shredder is NOT a toy.
DO NOT use flammable sy nthetic oil, petroleum-ba sed products or aerosols of any k ind
on or near product at any time.
DO NOT operate any elect rical product with a damaged cord .
AVOID getting jewelry, hair or loose clothing too close to feed slot as serious injury can occur.
DO NOT handle plug or produ ct with wet hands.
ALWAYS keep children and pets away from the shredder.
ALWAYS unplug shredder when not in use.
DO NOT attempt to feed mor e sheets of paper than specif ied on the feeder.
DO NOT attempt to shred materi als other than paper or credit cards.
ALWAYS empty the wastebasket prior to becoming ful l.
DO NOT place shredder near h eat or water source.
DO NOT open shredder hea d to attempt repair: It could expos e you to electric shock and
will void your warranty.
The socket-outlet shall b e installed near the equipment and sh all be easily accessible.
The Following Are Important Safety Instruc tions.
Read All Instructions Before Using.
1
- Check to see if bin is full. If bin is full, follow instructions
under maintenance.
- Oil cutting cylinder.
Shredder squeaks, grinds
or runs below capacity.
- No action required.
This is a self-cleaning function.
Shredder continues to run
for 2 or 4 seconds after
shredding has been
completed.
Symptom
Remedy
- Make sure shredder is plu gged in and Power Switch (1) is
in the ON (–) positi on.
- Wait 30 minutes for shredder to cool down before trying again.
- Make sure that the shredder is properly mounted to the base.
The shredder has a safety power cut off if it is not properly
mounted to the base.
In case of a paper jam, which may occur if the sheet capacity is
exceeded or if the paper is not put in straight . To clear a jam:
1. Move the Function Switch (2) to the REV (II) position.
The shredder will reverse to clear th e jam.
2. If the shredder jams in reverse, move the Function Switch (2)
to the AUTO (I) and allow it to run for ab out 5 seconds.
3. If the jam still does not clear, unplug shredder and carefully
grasp the paper and pull out slowl y.
4. Once the jam is cleared, plug in and move the Function
Switch to AUTO (I) for continued shreddin g or OFF (O) if
shredding is complete.
Shredder does not start
or stops while shredding.
Paper jam.
W AR N I NG
KEE P O UT OF R EACH OF CH ILDR EN
ON/OFF/REV
Switch
2
Easy Carrying
Handle
3
Indicator
Lights
4
Release
Button
5
Safety
Shield
6
Viewing
Window
7
Bin
Customer Service
Black & Decker has a toll-free help line for cus tomers living in the United States
and Canada if you have any questions regarding our product . Our customer service phone
number is 1-800-297-5028 or visit our website at www.blac kanddeckershredders .com.
Setup
• Mount the shredder securely to the base. This shredder features a safety power cut off
and will not operate if the shredder is not properly attached.
• A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible. Connect the
power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.
figure 1 figure 2
figure 3
W AR N I NG
SKU #BD-VS600SKU #BD-VS600SKU #BD-VS600
NO
FASTENERS
NO
AEROSOL CANS
NOT
A TOY
NO LOOSE
CLOTHING
NO FINGERS
OR HANDS
NO
HAIR
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