Fellowes PDS-1 User Manual

© 2007 Fellowes, Inc. Form No. 402316 Rev C

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT

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USE AND CARE MANUAL

PAPER SHREDDER

Personal Series

MODEL

PDS-1

TROUBLESHOOTING

a. Shredder is not plugged in.

b. Power switch is in the

O F F

p o s i t i o n .

Move switch to

A U T O

p o s i t i o n .

c. Shredder is jammed. See Clearing a

J a m .

d. Shredder has exceeded the

maximum run time and requires a
"cool-down" time. See P r o d u c t

Usage Guide.

e. Shredder is not assembled properly.

See A s s e m b l y.

f. Safety tab may be broken. Tu r n

shredder head around and lower
back onto basket to use back-up
safety tab on other side of basket.
See A s s e m b l y.

a. Shredder has exceeded the

maximum run time and requires a
"cool-down" time. See P r o d u c t

Usage Guide.

b. Shredder is jammed. See Clearing a

J a m .

A small piece of paper may be
blocking the auto-start sensor. Move
the power switch to the

O F F

p o s i t i o n
and unplug the shredder. Tu r n
shredder over and use a toothpick
(from the underside of the unit) to
clear the paper blockage at the auto­start sensor (center) location.

A small piece of paper may be causing
the auto-start feature to run
c o n t i n u o u s l y. Move the power switch
to the

O F F

position and unplug the
s h r e d d e r. Use a toothpick (from the
top of the unit) to clear the paper

blockage at the auto-start sensor
(center) location.

This is normal. The shredder runs a
few seconds longer than the paper in
order to keep the cutters clear of
paper particles and reduce the
chances of a jam.

Shredder will not
o p e r a t e .

Shredder runs for a
few seconds after
the paper has
cleared the cutters.

Shredder runs
continuously when
in A U TO .

Shredder operates
only in REVERSE.

Shredder suddenly
stops while
s h r e d d i n g .

Cool-Down Cycle

This shredder is protected with a special safety feature which
prevents the motor from overheating with extensive use. W h e n

shredding is attempted beyond the machine's maximum
running time, the shredder will automatically shut off its
motor until it has cooled to an acceptable operating level.

This is normal and the shredder will return to operation after
the cool-down or “off” period. See Product Usage Guide (page

2) for maximum running time and related cooling “off” time.

Clearing a Jam

If the shredder sheet capacity is exceeded or paper is not put
in straight, a jam may result. See Product Usage Guide ( p a g e

2) for maximum sheet capacity for your shredder.

To clear a jam:

1 . Move the power switch to the REVERSE position. (N O T E :

If waste basket is full, empty it before clearing jam.) T h e
shredder will reverse the paper to clear the jam.

2 . If the shredder jams in reverse, move the power switch to

A U T O and shredder will run for about two seconds. If jam
does not clear, move power switch to R E V E R S E again and
allow to run for about three seconds. Repeat this
procedure until the jam is cleared. If necessary, grasp the
paper carefully and pull out to clear the jam.

3 . Once the jam is cleared, move the power switch to A U TO

for continued shredding or O F F if shredding is complete.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Fellowes, Inc. warrants the machine to be free from 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. A N Y IMPLIED WA R R A N T Y,
INCLUDING T H AT OF MERCHANTA B I L I T Y OR FITNESS
FOR A PA RTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN
D U R ATION TO THE A P P R O P R I ATE WA R R A N T Y P E R I O D
S E T F O RTH ABOVE. IN NO EVENT S H A L L FELLOWES BE
LIABLE FOR A N Y C O N S E Q U E N T I A L OR INCIDENTA L
DAMAGES AT T R I B U TABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. T h i s
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. For more details or to obtain service
under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.

OPERATION

This product features an auto-start sensor. This sensor will turn
on the cutting blades whenever anything is inserted into the
paper entry (while the power switch is in the

AUTO

p o s i t i o n ) .
For the safety of pets and children, we recommend always
moving the power switch to

OFF

and unplugging

whenever the shredder is unattended or not in use.

1. Assemble shredder (see

ASSEMBLY

).

2. Remove any paper clips or other foreign objects (except

staples) from paper. If folding paper to fit paper entry,
adjust sheet capacity appropriately.

Do not attempt to shred paper clips or other hard materials
(except staples) with this machine. Extensive use of paper clips
or other hard materials will result in damage to the cutting
system and will void the manufacturer's warranty.

3. Be sure power switch is in

OFF

position. Plug shredder

into proper power supply outlet.

4. Move power switch to

AUTO

position. When the unit is
turned on and in standby mode, the shredder is ready to
be fed paper through the paper entry.

NEVER insert hands or fingers into paper entry as
serious personal injury may result.

Do not exceed recommended sheet capacity. See P r o d u c t
Usage Guide (page 2).

5. Slide paper straight into paper entry until the shredder
automatically begins shredding. (if paper is wider than
paper entry, fold paper in half before shredding)

The shredder automatically stops a few seconds after
shredding is complete.

If the shredder jams or shuts off before the maximum
shredding time, see

Clearing a Jam

for more information.

6. Move power switch to off position when shredding is
complete.

7. Unplug power cord from outlet whenever shredder is
unattended or not in use.

8. Check basket to see if it is full. If full, remove shredder
head and empty basket contents. Replace shredder head
onto basket.

PARTS OF THE SHREDDER

3

Figure 1

A. Paper entry
B. Basket
C. Auto-start sensor

D. Power switch
E. Shredder head

A

B

E

D

Safety
Tab

C

2

PRODUCT USAGE GUIDE

PDS-1

Sheet capacity*: 4 sheets folded
Shred type: Confetti
Shred size: 5/32" x 7/8" (4 x 22 mm)
Entry width: 4-1/2" (114 mm)
Operation time: Short time operation 4 min.

*Sheet capacity measured with 20 lb. (70 g / m2), 8-1/2" x 11" paper with the shredder operating at rated
voltage. Different paper weights, humidity, and electrical currents will affect capacity.

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• NEVER insert hands or fingers into paper entry
as serious personal injury may result.

• THIS MACHINE IS NOT A TOY. Keep children and pets
away from shredder AT ALL TIMES as serious
injury may result. Always unplug shredder when
not in use.

• Keep loose objects (jewelry, ties, long hair) away from
shredder. These items and others like
them may cause serious injury if they
accidentally fall into the paper entry.

• Confetti cut shredders contain sharp edges on the
underside of the machine. Use caution when positioning
the shredder head onto the basket.

• 4 folded sheets per pass to avoid jams.

• Do not shred plastic, continuous forms, adhesive labels,
transparencies, glossy paper, newsprint, or cardboard.

• This shredder will shred paper, staples and credit cards.
Do not attempt to shred paper clips or other hard materials
(except those noted above).

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

• Always turn off and unplug unit before moving or cleaning
and when not in use.

• Do not insert aerosol cleaners into or around the shredder.
Some agents may combust, causing serious injury.

• Never use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based or
aerosol lubricants to oil the cutting blades. Some agents
may combust, causing serious
injury.

• Do not use canned air on shredder.

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

• Do not open the cover for any reason. Doing so can
expose you to dangerous voltages and will void
your warranty.

Power Cord Care

• Place power cord in an easily accessible position, because
it is the main disconnect switch.

• Do not place machine where adults, children or animals
may walk on the cord.

• Do not rest anything on the power cord.

• If an extension cord is used, be sure that all products
plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating.

NOTE: This shredder will operate only when used with the
supplied basket. The supplied basket has a built-in safety
feature which prevents the shredder from operating if used with
any other basket or if improperly assembled.

To assemble shredder

This shredder contains sharp edges on the underside of the
shredder head. Use caution when positioning the shredder
head onto the basket..

1 . Remove protective corrugated cover on back of shredder

and caution label on top of shredder.
2 . Position shredder head over basket as shown in Figure 1.
3 . Align slot on front of shredder head with the tab on the

inside front or back of the basket.
4 . Lower shredder head onto basket (while maintaining safety

tab/slot alignment).