Operating
Instructions
Dahle Document Shredders
Models 41xxx, 50xxx, 51xxx
MyBinding.com
5500 NE Moore Court
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573
Local: 503-640-5920
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General information
Read the operating and safety instructions carefully before putting the document shredder into operation! You must follow the instructions!
Keep them safe for later use.
- Only store, transport and operate the document shredder in an upright position!
- All liquids and gases used on the document shredder must comply with DAHLE guidelines!
- The document shredder must only be operated in enclosed spaces at temperatures of 15 °C to 32 °C
(59 °F–90 °F) and non-condensed humidity of 15% to 95%!
- Do not place the document shredder near a heat source!
- Ensure the document shredder is standing firmly on the floor at a distance of 100 mm from the wall;
activate brakes and fasten using the mounting kit if supplied!
- Avoid any accumulation of heat!
- The mains socket must be earthed and easily accessible at all times!
- Use only the mains cable supplied with the device by DAHLE and ensure that it is not damaged!
- Ensure that the building installation has short-circuit protection: max. 16 A (US max. 20 A)!
- Do not use near flammable liquids and gases!
- Do not use near caustic substances!
- Do not subject to moisture!
- Do not open up the machine!
- Automatic start-up!
- Do not operate the document shredder without inserting documents!
- Switch off the shredder at the main switch when it is not in use!
- Only use the document shredder provided that it is in perfect working order, while observing the operating instructions and the usual regulations, guidelines and applicable safety and accident prevention
requirements. Take the document shredder out of service immediately if faults occur!
- The device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are working under supervision
or receive detailed instruction about how to use the device from a person who is responsible for safety.
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- It is obligatory to follow the safety instructions!
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- Read the operating and safety instructions carefully before putting the document shredder
into operation!
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- This document shredder is not intended to be used by children (the product is not a toy)!
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- Do not touch the paper feed with your hands!
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- Do not allow items of clothing to touch the paper feed!
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- Do not allow your hair to touch the paper feed!
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- Prior to maintenance work, disconnect the document shredder from the electrical power supply!
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- Wear protective goggles when shredding CDs or DVDs!
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- Remove paper clips and staples before shredding! (security level P6 and P7 devices)
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Pay attention to warnings!
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- Noise level when operated without shredding documents (in accordance with DIN)
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- Document shredder on stand-by
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- Document shredder in operation
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- Automatic start-up
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- Oil (only use DAHLE oil!)
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- Dispose of the document shredder appropriately and in an environmentally friendly manner at an
authorised collection point.
Do not dispose of any parts of the document shredder or packaging in domestic waste.
Intended use, warranty
The document shredder is intended to be used for shredding paper. Depending on the model variant, a
small amount of the following materials can also be shredded:
- CDs/DVDs, bank cards and credit cards (see technical data)
- The normal staples and paper clips found in paper documents
(exception: security level P6 and P7 devices)
Wear, damage due to improper use or unauthorised modifications and repairs are not covered by the
warranty or the guarantee.
The document shredder was designed for private use and for use in normal office environments.
The following conditions apply to the performance in terms of sheets listed under technical data:
Maximum number of sheets that are shredded in one pass under the following conditions: New cutting
rollers, oiled if needed, cold motor, power supply with nominal voltage and nominal frequency (230 V/
50 Hz; 120 V/60 Hz). Deviations may result in reduced sheet processing and increased operating noises.
The sheets are fed centrally and lengthwise at a 90 degree angle. The performance in terms of sheets can
also vary depending on the paper properties and input.
Subject to technical modifications!
MyBinding.com
5500 NE Moore Court
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573
Local: 503-640-5920
Remove transport lock!
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1. Apply the brakes! Prior to putting into operation for the first time, open the door and remove the
paper collection bin.
2. Remove the screws for the transport lock (paper collection bin compartment) from the base plate
underneath the shredding mechanism, re-fit paper collection bin and close door.
3. Each time the appliance is moved, the transport lock must be re-fitted.
1. Oil the shredding rollers using DAHLE document shredder oil (P5, P6 and P7 cross-cut shredding
only)!
2. Fill the oil tank with DAHLE document shredder oil!
MyBinding.com
5500 NE Moore Court
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573
Local: 503-640-5920
en
General information
Depending on the model variant, your document shredder may not have all the possible components and functions.
Safety instructions
Performance data
Oil tank
CD/DVD feed
Control unit/
display unit
Paper feed with
photoelectric sensor
Nameplate
Collection bin for
paper
4 castors, brakes
on the front
Collection bin for
CDs/DVDs and bank
cards/credit cards
DAHLE document shredder oil bottle
(P5, P6, P7 cross-cut shredding only)
Wait 2–3 secs. after switching on at the main switch and
then start the device using the On/Off/Stop button.
Main switch
Thermal cut-out
Mains connector
Mains cable
Spare
collection bin
Fine dust filter
4 mm
7 mm