Fellowes PS-8C User Manual

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FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

PS-8C

© 2005 Fellowes Printed in China. Form No. 400900

Please read these instructions before use

Veuillez lire ce Mode d’emploi avant utilisation

Favor de leer estas instrucciones antes del uso

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ENGLISH

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.

Product Profile

This product is built to shred

and credit cards

tinuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard or any plastic other than credit cards. Using it for
these purposes is likely to cause irreparable damage.

Sheet capacity* 8 sheets
Paper shred size 5/32" x 1-3/8"

Maximum paper width 9" (229 mm)
Recommended daily capacity 25-50 shredding passes
Maximum running time 10-12 minutes
Automatic cool-down period 20 minutes
Voltage (120 V / 60 Hz) 5.0 A

*Based on 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11" (70gsm, A4) paper with shredder operating at rated voltage; heavier paper, high humid-

ity, or other than rated voltage may reduce sheet capacity.

. It is not built to take large paper clips, con-

paper, staples, small paper clips

Confetti Cut

PS-8C

(3.9 x 35 mm)

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Sincerely,

James Fellowes
Chairman & CEO

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

While setting up 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.

•If the cord is damaged do not replace cord or use the machine. Return machine for
a replacement.

•Avoid touching exposed blades on underside of PS-8C 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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