Formax FD 87 User Manual

Formax FD 87 Casino
Cross-Cut Shredder

Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions

To avoid personal injury, and damage to the shredder, observe the following safety
precautions. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

• Keep hands, long hair, clothing, ties, jewelry and loose
items away from the feed opening and shred outlet.

• Do not use the shredder for anything other than its intended purpose. Never use
it to shred cloth, plastic, cardboard or any hard material that will cause damage to
the shredder blades.

• Do not operate with a damaged power cord or plug, or when the machine is
damaged in any manner.

• Do not allow children to operate the shredder.

• Unplug the shredder when it is being moved, or not in use for an extended time.

• Do not disconnect the power by pulling only the cord.

• Keep the shredder away from direct sunlight.

• Do not sit on the shredder or place anything on top of it.

• Never open the xed switch or cover.

Safety Devices and Other Features

Door Switch

If the door is open, the shredder will not operate.

FD 87 Casino Shredder

Automatic Stop

When the waste bin is full, the “FULL” LED will light and the cutter stops operation.
Open the door, remove the waste bin and empty. Replace the waste bin, close the door,
and press START to resume operation.

Automatic Power Shut-Off

If the shredder operates continuously for more than 30 minutes, the power is
automatically shut off.

If the motor is overloaded, the “STOP” LED will ash until it cools down. When the
ashing stops the shredder is ready to be used again.

Maintenance

• Disconnect power by pulling power cord plug from wall outlet.

• To clean the exterior, wipe the surface with a soft cloth. If the surface is very dirty, use
a neutral detergent, then wipe again with a soft cloth.

CAUTION:

• Never put water directly on the surface of the shredder.

• Never clean the case with benzene or thinner, since it will cause discoloration.

• Do not dismantle the shredder. Contact your Formax Dealer for service.

4/2017

OPERATOR MANUAL

Specications

Operation

Cutting Style: Cross Cut

Capacity Per Cycle*: Up to 3 decks of cards, 20 dice, 40 casino chips (clay or plastic)

Feed Opening: 4.75” W x 6” L

Shred Size ­Playing Cards:

Shred Size - Dice: ≤ .5” x .5”

Shred Size ­Chips/Tokens:

Dimensions: 24” W x 36” D x 48.5” H (plus room to open waste bin door)

Bin Capacity: 7 gal.

Weight: 948 lbs.

Motor: 2HP

Power Supply: 3-Phase, 220V, 50/60 Hz

* Capacity may vary due to variations in gaming pieces and power supply.

≤ .19” x 3”

≤ .75” x 1.5” (1.5” Chip)

NEMA L15-20P plug included
NEMA L15-20R receptacle required

Set-up Guidelines

1. Install the shredder on a level surface, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

2. Insert plug into wall outlet with the appropriate voltage.

Control Panel

1. Open the breaker panel door (lower left
side). Flip ON the breaker. Close door.

2. Insert key and turn Power switch to ON.

3. Open the shredding chamber (g. 1).

4. Drop in cards, chips, dice, (g. 2) but
DO NOT overload the chamber.

5. Close the door and turn the handle to
latch securely.

6. Press START on the control panel.
LEDs will light in the shredding
chamber and shredding will begin.
Wait until the shredding chamber is
clear before pressing stop.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to open
the shredding chamber door during
shredding. The motor and blades will
automatically stop turning, but particles
may y out before they have stopped.
If you need to stop the shredder before
the chamber is clear, press the red
Emergency Stop button.

Reverse Operation

Push the REV button and the “REV” LED will light and cutters will operate in reverse.
NOTE: The maximum amount of chips/dice/cards to be shredded varies. If the shredder
is to be used continuously, do not insert more than half of the maximum capacity.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Emergency Stop Button

Reverse Button

Start Button

Waste Bin Full LEDCleaning Mode LED Door Open LED

Full Sensor

If the wastebasket is full, the “FULL” LED will
light and the shredder will stop automatically.
Open the waste bin door, remove and empty the
waste bin. Replace the waste bin, close door,
and press START to resume shredding.

Stop Button

ON / OFF Key Lock