Fellowes DM8C User Manual

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Contents

Product Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying a Fellowes Personal Shredder. We have
made many improvements in our personal shredder since its
introduction in 1990 as the first of its kind on the market.
We are confident that it offers you the greatest value for your
money in its product category today. We hope it meets – or even
exceeds – your expectations.

To ensure years of safe, efficient use, please read these few
pages about your new shredder. If this manual doesn’t answer
all your questions or if you wish to comment on this product, we
welcome your call or letter.

Sincerely,

James Fellowes
CEO

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Product Profile

This product is built to shred

paper, staples, small paper

clips and credit cards

. It is not built to take large paper clips,
continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard or any plastic other than credit cards. Using it for
these purposes is likely to cause damage.

Confetti-

cut

Sheet capacity* 8 sheets
Paper shred size 5/32" x 1-3/8" (3.9 x 35 mm)
Maximum paper width 9" (229 mm)
Recommended daily capacity 50-100 shredding passes
Maximum running time 20 minutes
Automatic cool-down period 30 minutes
Voltage 120 V / 60 Hz / 5.0 A

* Based on 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11" paper with shredder operating at rated voltage; heavier paper, high humidity, or other than

rated voltage may reduce sheet capacity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

While assembling shredder

•Check shredder for damage or defects; some paper particles in the basket are normal
due to product testing and does not indicate a defect.

•Do not use this product if the cord has been damaged in any way.

•Avoid touching exposed blades on underside of confetti-cut shredder head.

•Plug power cord in an outlet that can easily be reached.

•Do not place shredder near or over a heat or water source.

While operating shredder

•Keep hands and hanging objects (jewelry, ties, loose clothing,
long hair, etc.) away from paper entry.

•Keep children and pets away from the shredder.

When not in use

•Always turn off and unplug shredder

•Unplug before emptying basket

•Do not open shredder head: Danger of electric shock.

NOTE:

Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosols of any

kind on or near product at any time.

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Set-Up

For safety reasons, this model will operate only if the shredder head (6) is in the correct
position on the cabinet (2) and used with supplied basket (3).

•Position shredder head over cabinet. Place shredder head on top of cabinet as shown in
Figure A.

•Firmly push down on four corners of shredder head to "lock" shredder head into position.

•Push basket into shredder cabinet as shown in Figure B.

Note:

To disassemble, pull out basket, hold cabinet down by placing foot on bottom

shelf, and firmly pull up on shredder head.

Operation

For convenience, your shredder is equipped with an

automatic-start sensor (8)

. This
means that when the control switch (5) is in the automatic [I] position, the shredder will
start running when you put paper into it and stop a few seconds after the paper has
passed through. Because the sensor cannot tell the difference between paper and other
objects, this feature can also be a hazard, especially to children and pets. To avoid acci­dents, turn off the shredder as soon as you are finished. Unplug shredder if it will not be
used for an extended period.

To shred

•Plug in shredder with control switch (5) in off [O] position.

•Press control switch to automatic [I] position; cutting cylinders will run for 1-2 seconds to
signal readiness and green light (4) will turn on.

•Feed paper straight into entry (1), until the shredder automatically begins shredding; see
Product Profile for limits on paper width, shreddable items, sheet capacity, etc.

•Shred for no more than 20 minutes; shredding longer will cause the overheat light (9) to
go on and the shredder to turn itself off for 30 minutes to cool down.

•Press control switch to off [O] position after shredding has stopped.

In case of a

paper jam

, which may occur if the shredder is pushed beyond its specified
capabilities, press the control switch to the off [O] position and empty the basket if full.
Then:

1) Press and hold control switch in reverse [R] position and attempt to back paper out of
shredder.

2) If shredder jams in reverse mode, press control switch to automatic [I] position and
attempt to continue shredding operation.

3) If shredder jams again, alternate control switch slowly between reverse [R] and automat­ic [I] positions to attempt to move jammed paper completely through shredder.

If you are unable to clear the jam using this method, turn off and unplug the shredder;
remove the wastebasket from cabinet and carefully remove any paper extending below the
cutting cylinders; empty the wastebasket; insert wastebasket and repeat jam clearing pro­cedure.

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Maintenance

Regular emptying of the basket

is important to ensure the smooth operation of the
cutting cylinders. If you can see paper in the basket window (7), turn off the shredder, pull
out the basket and empty basket contents.

Regular oiling of the shredder

is also necessary to ensure proper performance. If you
are running the shredder at or near capacity, we recommend oiling it monthly. Using
Fellowes Powershred Lubricant #35250 or other non-aerosol vegetable-based oil in a
long-nozzle container:

• Apply oil over full width of paper entry (1) with shredder in off [O] position.

• Press control switch to automatic [I] position which will cause shredder to run
for about 2 seconds.

• Press and hold control switch in reverse [R] position for 3-5 seconds.

• Repeat above automatic [I] and reverse [R] sequence three times.

REMINDER:

Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosol

lubricants of any kind in or near the shredder at any time.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your shredder, check the symptoms and remedies below. If you
cannot solve the problem this way, contact Fellowes Customer Service.

Do not open

shredder head

to attempt repair: It could expose you to serious electric shock and will

void your warranty.

Symptom

Shredder does not start or stops while
shredding.

Overheat light (9) turns on and shredder
will not operate.

Red display light (10) turns on and shred­der will not operate.

Shredder squeaks, grinds or runs below
capacity.

Shredder continues to run for a few sec­onds after shredding has been completed.

Remedy

• Make sure shredder is plugged in and
switch is in automatic [I] position.

• If paper appears to be jammed. Follow
instructions under Operation.

• Check basket position; basket must be
pushed all the way in the cabinet.
Follow instructions under Set-Up.

•Wait 30 minutes for shredder to cool
down before trying again.

• If paper appears to be jammed. Follow
instructions under Operation.

• Check basket position; basket must
be pushed all the way in the cabinet.
Follow instructions under Set-Up.

• Oil cutting cylinders. Follow instructions
under Maintenance.

• No action required. This is a self- clean­ing function.

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Limited Warranty

Fellowes, Inc. warrants the cutting cylinders of the machine to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for

5 years

from the date of purchase by the original con­sumer. Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for

1 year

from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any
part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy
will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.

This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WAR­RANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FELLOWES BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary from
this warranty. The duration, terms and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide,
except where different limitations, restrictions or conditions may be required by local law.

To obtain service under this warranty, please contact us (see back cover) or your dealer.