Congratulations on your purchase of a DAHLE High Capacity Shredder! We here at DAHLE
North America are dedicated to providing rugged and dependable products for the large,
and not so large ofce. We are sure your new DAHLE High Capacity Shredder will meet or
exceed your expectations of quality and service.
If you have any questions regarding your new DAHLE High Capacity shredder, call your
sales representative, or call DAHLE Customer Service, toll free, at (800) 995-1379 bet-
ween 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.
❏ 20390 ❏ 20392 ❏ 20394 ❏ 20396
Serial Number: ________________________
DIAGRAM KEY
1. Main Plug
1.1 Main Switch
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)
9. Waste Bin
10. Door Handle
11. Door
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDER
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read the operating instructions carefully proir to starting up the unit!
• Do not use in the vicinity of ammable liquids or gases.
• Do not use in the vicinity of corrosive materials.
• Do not expose to the wet.
• Do not let children operate this ofce equipment.
• Do not reach into the cutting mechanism during operation.
• Do not use the shredder over a period of more than 5 minutes in no-load operation
(operation without paper).
• Keep long hair clear of machine.
• Keep neck-ties clear of machine.
• Keep bracelets clear of machine.
• Power supply must be accessible all the times.
• Disconnect power supply before servicing.
• The safety devices must not be manipulated with or removed.
• Please make sure that the shredder gets sufcient ventilation (ventilating aps must
kept free).
• Product is not intended for use by children.
IMPORTANT - Model 20394: Do NOT shred staples and paperclips.
BEFORE YOU SHRED
• Remove Transport Bolts with wrench provided.
• Record the Model and Serial Number in the space provided inside the front cover.
• Be sure the electrical outlet provides the proper power for your shredder (see rating
label on rear of shredder).
• Install Shred Bag (see: “CHANGING THE SHRED BAG”).
TURNING ON YOUR SHREDDER
1. ON/OFF is controlled by the main switch (1.1) and green push button (8) found on
top of the shredder.
2. Pressing these buttons (main switch 1.1 rst) turns the shredder on and places it in
the stand-by mode.
3. Pressing these buttons again turns the shredder off.
ALWAYS TURN SHREDDER OFF IF IT WILL BE UNATTENDED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
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