Fellowes P-40, P-45C User Manual

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© 2006 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 401207-D

Shredder head

ENGLISH

Models P-40/P-45C

Paper/credit card entry
See safety instructions below

OPERATION

Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36052) for easy disposal.

PAPER

Safety lock

Unlocked (green)

Locked (red)

Bin

Pivoting head

Easy emptying

Safety flap

(Cross-Cut models only)

CAPABILITIES

Will shred: Paper, credit cards and staples
Will not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies,

newspaper, cardboard, paper clips, laminates or plastic other than
noted above

Paper shred size:

Strip-Cut ............................................................................ 1/4” (6.3mm)

Confetti-Cut .....................................................5/32” x 2” (3.9 x 50mm)

Maximum:

Sheets per pass (Strip-Cut P-40) ............................................................ 8*

Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut P-45C) ..................................................... 6*

Cards per pass ........................................................................................1

Paper width .............................................................................9”/229mm

Continuous operation ..............................................................5-7 minutes

* 20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60Hz, 2.0 Amps; heavier paper, humidity or
other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

• Keep away from children and pets. Always unplug or set
safety lock when not in use.

• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair,
etc.– away from shredder openings. If object enters top
opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.

• Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.

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• Never use aerosol, petroleum-based or other flammable products
on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.

• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head.
Do not place near or over heat or water source.

• 6 sheets per pass to avoid jams

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the quipment and shall be
easily accessible.

Sheet capacity gauge

Waste opening

Handle

Control switch

To set lock, push
down and slide

Auto-On (I)

Off (O)

Reverse (R)

Continuous operation:

5-7 minute maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly

after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond 5-7
minutes will trigger 20-minute
cool down period.

Safety Lock prevents accidental operation. To set, wait for shredding to stop, push black button down and slide until you see red.
To unlock push black button down and slide until you see green. For greater safety, always unplug shredder after use.

Set to Off (O)
and plug in

Check paper amount

CARD

Set to Auto-On (I)

Set to Auto-On (I)

Hold card at edge

Feed into paper entry
and release

Feed into center of entry
and release

TROUBLESHOOTING

Paper jam: Set to Off (O), remove shredder head and empty bin. Replace shredder head, and follow any or

all of the below procedures.

(R) for 2-3
seconds

Alternate slowly back and forthSet to Reverse

Set to Off (O)
and unplug

Remove shredder head
and cut hanging shreds.
Replace shredder head.
Plug in.

Set to
Reverse (R)

Shredder doesn’t start:

MAINTENANCE

Confetti-Cut and Strip-Cut:

Run regularly in reverse for
one minute

Confetti-Cut only:

Lubricate when bin is full, or
immediately, if:

• Capacity decreases

• Motor sounds different, or
Shredder stops running

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

Set to Off (O)

*Apply oil
across entry

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container

Set to Auto-On (I)

Shred one sheet

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the
machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 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. The duration, terms, and conditions of
this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions,
or conditions may be required by local law.
For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or
your dealer.

Set to Off (O)
and unplug

Make sure head is on basket correctly

Wait 20 minutes for motor to cool down

Remove and empty basket

Make sure safety lock is in unlock
(green) position

Set to Reverse (R)
for 2-3 seconds

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