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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPICPAGE
Safety Precautions1-2
Checking Safety Devices3
Overview4
Machine Characteristics5
Cutting Data, Speed, Dimensions, Weight5
Motor Specications, Power Requirements5
Installation5
Start-up: Main Switch and Control Panel6
Operation, Overloading7
Maintenance: Emptying Waste Bin8
Maintenance: Removing Side Covers8
Maintenance: Conveyor Belt Maintance8-9
Maintenance: Lubricating Shredder Mechanisms10
Maintenance: Exterior Cleaning10
Parts Lists11-20
Safety Precautions
“Work safety” symbol
This symbol marks all work safety notes in this manual which can endanger the health
or life of operators. Please pay attention to this symbol and exercise particular care in
such cases. Please also forward all work safety notes to other users.
Apart from the instructions in this manual, you should also follow generally
applicable safety and accident prevention regulation.
“Attention” notes
This icon marks information in this manual which requires particular attention including
guidelines, regulations, instructions and correct working procedures intended to prevent
damage to the machine and/or other equipment.
Notes on work safety
The FD 8804 shredder has been inspected for safety. However, improper operation and misuse risk the
following:
• the health or life of the operator
• the machine and other valuable equipment
• the efcient operation of the shredder.
The FD 8804 employs state-of-the-art technology and is safe to operate. However, this machine can become
hazardous if used incorrectly, by untrained staff or for purposes other than those for which it is designed.
• Material with a tendency to curl, e.g. tapes, cords, etc. should not be processed.
• Keep long hair, loose clothes, ties, scarves, etc. away from paper feed opening.
• Only one person should operate the shredder at a time.
• Always follow local safety and accident prevention regulations when operating the shredder.
• No pedestals or other raised surfaces may be placed in the vicinity of the machine if they alter the safety clearances.
• All connecting cables must be laid in such a way that they cannot be tripped over.
• Mechanical wearing parts must be inspected once a year.
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The FD 8804 shredder is intended only
for shredding large volumes of archive les, bound EDP lists and the contents of waste paper bins. The
hardened, solid-steel cutting rollers are unaffected by loose-leaf binders, paper clips and staples contained in
these materials.
Any other use beyond the scope described here is regarded as not being in accordance with the instructions.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect use; the user alone is responsible.
Users must also follow the assembly, dismantling, re-assembly, operation and maintenance procedures
specied by the manufacturer. The operation, maintenance and repair of the machine must be performed only
by trained personnel who are aware of the potential dangers.
The relevant accident prevention regulations as well as other generally recognized rules concerning safety
engineering and occupational safety must be observed.
• Each person responsible for assembling, dismantling and reassembling and maintenance (inspection,
servicing, repair) of the shredder must have read and fully understood the entire operating manual, in
particular the "Safety" section.
• The shredder may only be operated, serviced and repaired by authorized, trained personnel.
• The shut-down procedures specied in this manual must be followed during all assembly, dismantling
and re-assembling, cleaning, and maintenance work. This type of work must be performed only when
the machine is idle.
• The drive of the FD 8804 must be secured against unintentional switching-on before performing work on the machine. Set the main switch to "Off" and unplug machine from wall outlet.
• After repair, check all protective devices to be sure they have been re-installed before operation.
• Do not perform any work which may impair your safety while operating the machine.
• Immediately report any changes which impair your safety to the person responsible. Shut the machine
down until such damage has been resolved.
• Before operating the shredder, ensure that it is in perfect working condition.
• Ensure that the workplace around the FD 8804 is always clean and safe.
• The user must not make any conversions or changes on his own initiative which impair the safety of
the FD 8804. Protective devices must not be removed or rendered inoperative.
for shredding paper, paperboard and cardboard. It is designed
• All work which is not directly connected to the normal operation of the machine must always be performed when the machine is idle.
• Doors and aps must not be opened until the machine is motionless. Observe safety labels!
• Test the safety features after installing or repairing electrical components.
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Checking the safety devices
Check the safety devices:
• at the start of each work shift (when operation is sporadic)
• at least once a week in continuous operation
• after each maintenance or repair
Check the safety devices for:
• specied condition • specied location
• safe attachment • specied function
Correct defects before you operate the shredder.
1. Immediately shut down the shredder if defects occur during operation and make sure the defects are
corrected.
2. Do not modify or remove protective devices. Do not switch off protective devices. For safety reasons,
modications of the machine are not allowed.
Danger: Defective safety devices can cause serious accidents. If safety devices are not working properly, the shredder should immediately be put out of operation.
Never reach into the cutting system while it is operating; you risk serious injury!
Only when all safety devices are operating correctly can the shredder be used again.
Operate the shredder only when these devices have been checked and are in order.
1. Check the Safety Bar push button (A) in front of the feeding table:
The shredder must switch off immediately when you press the Safety Bar button and the Emergency
stop light must go on.
2. Check the Stop button (B) on the right of the
control panel:
The shredder must switch off immediately
when the button is pushed.
3. Check the Safety Switch inside the Cutting
Block Access Door at the top of the shredder (C).
Press the door handle release. Handle will rotate
up. Pull up on handle.
The shredder must switch off immediately
when the door is opened.
B
C
A
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General Overview
Feed Table
Safety Bar
Front View with Waste Bin
Breaker Panel
Control Panel and
Cutting Block Access Door
Right Side View with Electricity
Control Box Access Door
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Machine characteristics
Machine designation: conveyor-belt paper shredder
Machine type: FD 8804CC, FD 8804SC
Total machine weight: 661 lbs.
Technical equipment: large feeding table, inlet conveyor belt
Cutting Data, Speed, Dimensions, Weight
FD 8804CC
Cutting Style:Cross CutStrip Cut
Shred Size:1/4” x 2”1/2”
Sheet Capacity:75 to 90105 to 125
Speed:Up to 40 feet per minuteUp to 50 feet per minute
Feed Opening:16”16”
Dimensions:31” W x 54” D x 43 1/2” H29” W x 53” D x 50 1/2” H
Feed Table Dimensions:26” W x 16” D x 37 1/2” H28 1/4” W x 16” D x 41 1/2” H
Space Requirements:34” W x 57” L x 52” H32” W x 55” L x 59” H
Waste Bin Capacity:36 gal.49 gal.
Weight:661 lbs.661 lbs.
Motor Specications, Power Requirements
Motor TypeHorizontal Geared
Rated Power8HP
Operating Voltage220V
Phase3-Phase
Frequency50/60Hz
Rated Current20A
Output RPM25 RPM
Number of Poles4 (3 hot & 1 ground)
Total Rated Power Pn1.5KW
Total Rated Current In20A
Total EOCR Protection25A
FD 8804SC
Installation
1. Appropriate power outlet must be available at installation site.
2. The FD 8804 is delivered completely assembled (although it can be
delivered in parts, if necessary.) During transport, be aware of the
shredder’s high center of gravity.
3. The shredder can be moved on its casters. If a fork-lift is used to transport
the machine, be sure to use the designated pick-up points.
4. Install the shredder on a at and even oor without carpeting.
5. Once the shredder is in place, lock the caster brakes, and plug in power
cable to appropriate power source.
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Power Plug
Power Outlet
Start-up and Operation
Main Switch
1. On the right side of the machine, open the orange door leading to the electrical control panel. Push on the
lever (Fig. 1) and the handle will pop out. Pull to open (Fig. 2).
2. Flip the main power switch to the UP position (Fig. 3).
3. Insert key into On-Off switch to right of control panel (Fig. 4). Turn key right, to the On position.
Main Power Switch
Fig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3
Control Panel
Green Touch Pad
Push to start conveyor and cutting
blade operation. Cutting system
operates in feed direction.
LOAD INDICATOR
Lights to show how
close shredder is
to capacity, or if
overloaded.
MODE INDICATORS
Indicators light to show the
shredder’s status: Auto,
Manual, Stop, Reverse
WASTE BIN FULL
Indicator lights when
waste bin is full of
paper shreds.
START
DOOR OPEN
Indicator lights to show
when waste bin door is
open. (Shredder will not
operate if door is open.)
Fig. 4
REVERSE
Blue Touch Pad
Push button to reverse
direction of cutting blades.
STOP
Red Touch Pad
Push button to stop
cutting system. Shredder
remains in standby mode
until Start is pressed.
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Operation
1. Set main switch to ON (Fig. 3). Turn the OFF/ON key switch on the control panel to the ON position.
2. Touch the START pad on the control panel. The conveyor will begin to move in the forward direction.
3. Place the material to be shredded on the feed table, then slide onto the inlet conveyor belt, in appropriate
stacks. (Cross-Cut, up to 90 sheets. Strip-Cut, up to 125 sheets. Sheet capacity may vary due to variables in
paper thickness and power supply.)
NOTE: If material is accidentally placed onto the conveyor belt, DO NOT REACH FOR IT
the Safety Stop bar on the front of the shredder, or press the red STOP pad on the control panel. When the
shredder stops, press and hold the REVERSE pad. The conveyor should operate in reverse, allowing safer
access to the materials. The shredder will stop when the REVERSE pad is released. To resume shredding,
press the START pad.
Turning off the shredder
1. To shut down the shredder, press the STOP pad on the control panel.
2. Turn OFF/ON key switch on the control panel to the OFF position.
3. Open the electrical control panel door, and ip the main power switch DOWN to the off position.
Overloading the motor
If the shred capacity of the machine is exceeded (too large a stack of paper, etc.), the shredder will stop
automatically. To resume shredding:
1. Push and hold the reverse pad until the paper backs completely out of the shredder.
2. Press the red STOP pad or the SAFETY BAR on the front of the machine, then divide the materials into
smaller stacks.
. Instead, press
3. Press the START pad. The conveyor and internal shredding mechanisms will begin to move.
4. Continue shredding, feeding less paper at a time.
Frequent Overloading
If the shredder is repeatedly overloaded, the motor can overheat, which will cause the shredder to switch off
automatically. To resume shredding:
1. Allow the motor to cool down for approximately 20 - 30 minutes before using.
2. Once the motor has cooled sufciently, resume shredding by following standard operating procedure (see
Operation).
NOTE:
To maintain optimum performance and allow constant operation, avoid repeatedly
overloading the shredder. This will prevent time-consuming reversing cycles, and will
provide the highest possible throughput.
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Maintenance and Inspection
Emptying the Waste Bin
Shredded paper and particles accumulate in the shredder waste bin during normal operation. When the red
“Waste Bin Full” lamp lights, empty the waste bin.
1. Switch the shredder off by pressing the STOP pad on the control panel, turn the OFF/ON key switch to
the OFF position and ip the main power switch to the OFF position.
2. Turn the door handle to the right and open the waste bin access door. Pull out and empty the waste bin.
3. Push the waste bin back in, close the door, turn power switches back on and resume shredding.
NOTE: The maintenance procedures
which follow should be performed only
by authorized and trained technicians.
Removing & Reinstalling Side Covers
Each side cover is attached by four Phillips head screws.
1. To remove a cover, insert screwdriver through access holes (Fig. 4),
and remove screws.
NOTE: It is easier to remove the lower two screws rst, then the top
two. When reinstalling the cover, install top screws rst, then lower.
Fig. 4
Conveyor Belt Maintenance
• Checking Belt Tension
When loaded with material, the conveyor belt must not slip, i.e. stand still when material is loaded. If the
belt slips, it must be tightened. Contact the Formax Service Department for assistance.
• Checking Belt for Wear
The upper surface of the conveyor belt can become worn over time. The belt must be replaced when
the woven fabric inlay becomes visible. Contact the Formax Service Department for assistance.
• Cleaning the Conveyor Belt area
The conveyor belt area must be cleaned once a month, or as needed to maintain optimal performance.
1. Switch off the shredder and unplug from wall outlet.
2. Remove the covers on both sides, revealing the cleaning openings in the conveyor belt area.
3. Use compressed air to blow out particles, or a vacuum to remove dirt and dust.
4. Re-install both side covers.
NOTE: Paper clips in the shredded materials may increase the frequency of cleaning necessary, and may
become caught in the sides of the belt.
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• Cleaning the Conveyor Belt Tensioning Station
The tensioning station must be cleaned once a month, or as needed to maintain optimal performance.
1. Switch off the shredder and unplug from wall outlet.
2. Remove the feed table and front panel of tensioning station (Fig. 5).
3. Remove particles and dirt.
4. Re-install the feed table and front panel of tensioning station.
Fig. 5 detail
Fig. 5
Front Underside
Tensioning station
adjuster
• Checking the Cutting Head Chain Tension
Check the chain tension once every week in the rst month, then once a month thereafter.
1. Switch off the shredder and unplug from wall outlet.
2. Remove the right side cover.
3. The sagging of the chain (see Fig. 6) should be 9 - 14 mm, measured from the top inside of
the frame to the cutting head chain.
If it is not within this range, loosen the tension screws until the sagging reaches the correct level. Retighten the tension nuts.
4. Replace the side cover, plug in the shredder.
NOTE:
Excessive tensioning of the chain can cause premature wear of the chain and bearings.
The smallest allowed chain sagging in the rst month of operation is 5 mm. After that, 9 mm.
Fig. 6
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Lubricating Shredder Mechanisms
• Cutting System:
The cutting system should be oiled once a month or as needed for optimal performance.
1. Open the Cutting Block Access Door on the top of the shredder. Press latch and the handle
will spin around. Pull up on the handle.
2. Spray special cutting block oil through the paper inlet, onto the cutter rolls.
3. Close the Access Door and press the START button on the control panel.
4. Run the cutting system forward and backward several times, without feeding paper. This will
help to remove paper shreds and particles.
• Drive Chains:
The drive chains should be checked during PMs,
and greased as needed.
1. Switch off the shredder and unplug from wall
outlet.
2. Remove both side covers.
3. Grease the cutting system conveyor belt
drive chain (A) and the motor cutting system
drive chain (B).
4. Replace side covers and plug in shredder.
• Synchronizing Wheels:
1. Switch off the shredder and unplug from wall
outlet.
2. Remove left side cover.
3. Grease the synchronizing toothed wheel (C).
4. Replace side cover and plug in shredder.
A
Right Side
B
C
Left Side
Exterior cleaning
• Turn shredder off and unplug from wall outlet.
• Wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth. If the surfaces are 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.
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PARTS LISTS
1
2
3
4
5
ITEM CC PART #SC PART #DESCRIPTIONQTY
18804-SAB-018804-SAB-01SAFETY BAR1
28804-BOL-018804-BOL-01BOLTS FOR LOADING TABLE SUPPORTER18
38804-TOP-058804-TOP-05FRONT CASE1
48804-BOD-01880413-BOD-01LOWER FRAME1
58804-WST-01880413-WST-01WASTE BIN1
68804-BOD-05880413-BOD-05DOOR1
78804-LAT-018804-LAT-01WASTE BIN DOOR LATCH1
7
6
11
10
1
5
2
2
4
3
11
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ITEMCC PART #SC PART #DESCRIPTIONQTY
18804-TOP-01880413-TOP-01TOP CASE1
28804-TOP-03880413-TOP-03UPPER FRAME2
38804-BEL-018804-BEL-01CONVEYOR BELT1
-8804-CON-01880413-CON-01CONVEYOR1
48804-TOP-028804-TOP-02LOADING TABLE1
58804-DOR-018804-DOR-01CUTTING BLOCK ACCESS DOOR1
68804-TOP-048804-TOP-04REAR CASE UPPER1
78804-BOD-02880413-BOD-02REAR CASE LOWER1
88804-BOD-01880413-BOD-01LOWER FRAME1
98804-PCB-198804-PCB-19POWER PLUG, 30A1
108804-TOP-07880413-TOP-07CONTROL PANEL COVER1
118804-BEL-028804-BEL-02CONVEYOR BELT PLASTIC STRIP1