DX-PS08DC09
8-sheet Diamond Shredder
Setting up the shredder
1 Mount the shredder head securely to the rim of the wastebasket.
This paper shredder includes a built-in safety mechanism that
requires the shredder to be correctly mounted on the supplied
wastebasket.
2 Connect the power cord to a standard 120V AC power outlet. The
shredder is now ready to be used.
Using your shredder
1 Slide the power button from OFF to AUTO.
2 Insert the paper, optical disc (CD/DVD), or credit card into the feed slot.
Caution: Do not insert more than 8 pages, 1 disc, or 1 credit card at a time.
Emergency stop switch
Push to stop the shredder.
READY
AUTO
REV
OFF
Lights up when the shredder is turned on and ready to shred.
Allows the shredder to start automatically when an item is inserted into the
feed slot. When the paper/credit card/CD/DVD has passed through the slot,
the shredder will stop.
Caution: Always feed paper in as straight as possible.
Caution: Insert no more than eight sheets of paper or one credit card or
optical disc at a time.
Helps clear the cutters of paper that has not passed through.
Caution: Never try to clear a jam by using REV when the wastebasket is full,
or the jam could be made worse.
Turns o the shredder. For safety reasons, leave the shredder in the OFF
position whenever the shredder is unattended or not in use.
Speci cations
Sheet capacity 8 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper
Credit card capacity 1 at a time
Optical disc capacity 1 at a time
Paper shred size 0.28" × 1.93" (0.72 cm × 4.9 cm) pieces
Voltage 120V - 60 Hz 1.8A
Troubleshooting
• If a jam occurs and the cutter stops, slide the power button to REV and pull out the
jammed paper.
• If paper is jammed in the shredder blades, please slide the power button to OFF,
unplug the power cord, and remove all paper from the entrance and exit of the feed
slot.
• If the shredder is run continuously for long periods of time and the motor overheats,
a thermal safety switch automatically turns o the shredder. If this occurs, slide the
power button to OFF and do not use the shredder for 30 minutes.
Maintenance
Once a month, drizzle vegetable oil or cooking oil (nothing petroleum based) on a few
pieces of paper and feed them through the shredder.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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Cautions
• Repairs must be made by a quali ed technician. Do not attempt to repair the
shredder yourself.
• Do not alter the shredder or power cord in any way.
• Do not operate the shredder if it or the power cord appears damaged in any way.
• Always unplug the shredder when moving it or not using it for a long period of time.
• Do not shred wet paper, carbon paper, or vinyl or plastic bags. Shredding these items
may reduce the shredder’s performance or cause shock or injury.
• If the paper is too thin (such as an invoice), it might not be able to activate the switch.
Please shred thin paper with other paper in order to activate.
• This machine has no “Basket Full” sensor. Please empty the wastebasket regularly to
ensure that the paper slot does not become blocked.
• Do not use garbage bags with this shredder. Garbage bags could prevent the
shredder head from being correctly mounted, which will prevent the shredder from
functioning properly.
WARNING
Shredder is not
intended for
use by children.
Avoid inserting
ngers into the
paper slot.
Do not spray or
keep any aerosol
products in
or around the
shredder.
Avoid
getting hair
near the
paper slot.
Avoid getting
loose clothing
or jewelry near
the paper slot.
Do not
put paper
clips in the
shredder.
One-year limited warranty
For complete warranty, visit www.dynexproducts.com.
Contact Dynex:
For customer service call 1-800-305-2204
www.dynexproducts.com
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Rich eld, MN 55423-3645 USA
© 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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