Dahle 20606 C, 20606 EC, 20612 C, 20612 EC, 20614 EC Operation Manual

20600 SERIES
OFFICE SHREDDERS

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20606 EC
20612 C
20612 EC
20614 EC
20630 EC
20634 EC

OPERATION MANUAL

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Congratulations on your purchase of a DAHLE Paper Shredder! We here at
DAHLE North America are dedicated to providing rugged and dependable pro­ducts for the large, and not so large office. We are sure your new DAHLE Paper
Shredder will meet or exceed your expectations of quality and service

If you have any questions regarding your new DAHLE paper shredder, call your
sales representative, or call DAHLE Customer Service, toll free, at (800) 995­1379 between 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.

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)
8a. On/Off/Reverse (manual models)

9. Shred Bag

10. Waste Bin

11. Door Handle

12. Door

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDER

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ALWAYS TURN SHREDDER OFF IF IT WILL BE UNATTENDED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the operating instructions carefully before operating your shredder!
Do not use in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases.
Do not use in the vicinity of corrosive materials.
Do not expose to water or wet conditions.
Do not let children operate this, or any other, office equipment.
Do not operate the shredder for a period of more than 5 minutes in no-load
operation (operation without paper).
Keep hair clear of machine.
Keep neckties clear of machine.
Keep bracelets, or any other jewelry, clear of machine.
Power connection must be accessible at all times.
Disconnect from power supply before servicing.
The safety devices must not be disabled or removed.
Product is not intended for use by children.

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

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1. ON, OFF and REVERSE are controlled by the black
Rocker Switch (8a) on the top of the shredder.

2. Moving the switch to the “I” (ON) position
activates the shredding mechanism.

3. Moving the switch to the center or “O” (OFF)
position turns the shredder off.

4. The REVERSE position “R” will be discussed
in “CLEARING A PAPER JAM”.

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1. ON/OFF is controlled by the main switch (1.1) and the green

push button (8) found on top of the shredder.

2. Pressing these buttons (main switch (1.1) first) turns

the shredder on and places it in the stand-by mode.

3. Pressing these buttons again turns the

shredder off.

SHREDDING

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Turn shredder on. Insert paper squarely into
Feed Opening (3). Continue feeding paper into
Feed Opening until the shredding mechanism
begins to draw the paper in. At this point,
allow the paper to feed into shredder on its
own. When shredding is complete, turn
shredder off.

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Turn shredder on. Insert paper squarely into
Feed Opening (3). A light barrier will auto­matically activate the shredding mechanism.
Continue feeding paper into the Feed Opening
until the shredding mechanism begins to
draw the paper in. At this point, allow the paper
to feed into the shredder on its own. Once the
paper has passed completely through the shredding
mechanism, the electronic controls will automatically stop the
machine.

To shred a piece of paper too small to break the light barrier, press the FOR­WARD button (7) once to override the auto ON/OFF function. The shredder will
continue to run until the FORWARD button is pressed again.

Microfiche and transparencies can also be shredded in the same manner as
paper, however, you should shred a piece of paper after every 8 or 10 sheets of
plastic. This helps clean plastic particles out of the shredding mechanism.

REMEMBER TO LUBRICATE YOUR SHREDDER ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS