CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a high quality GBC Shredmaster shredder. We have taken numerous
steps to assure that your shredder arrives in top condition. In the rare event that you do have any problems or
questions, contact your dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to GBC. In this instruction manual and on the product
are important safety messages. Read these messages carefully.
The safety alert symbol precedes each safety message in this instruction manual and on the product.
A This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that could hurt you or others, as well as cause
product or property damage. Do not connect this unit to electrical power or attempt to operate it before
you have read these operating instructions. Save these instructions for later use.
The following two warnings are found on the bottom of the product or inside the cabinet door:
This safety message means that you could be
and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
The following ISO and IEC symbols appear on this
product, and their meanings are as follows:
I Means Power ON
O Means OFF
R Means REVERSE
seriously hurt if you place your hands in the
discharge chute.
The symbols which become illuminated are:
I Means Power ON
~ Means the shred bin is full
Cl Means the cabinet door is open
R Means an overload has occurred
Depress the "R' side of the rocker switch
~ This means you should be careful because long hair can become entangled in the cutting head.
/JIj This could hurt you.
~ This means don't reach into the feed opening of the cutting head. This could hurt you.
'W This means be careful of ties and other loose clothing which could become entangled in the cutting
I'Q head. This could hurt you.
0 This means you should be careful of loose jewelry which could become entangled in the cutting head.
This could hurt you.
ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDS
.Unplug your shredder before moving it or when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
.Do not operate with a damaged power supply cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or after it has been
damaged in any manner.
.Do not overload electrical outlets beyond capacity as this can result in fire or electrical shock.
.The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
.Do not alter attachment plug. Plug configured for the appropriate electrical supply.
SERVICE
Do not attempt to service or repair the unit yourself. In the rare event that your unit requires service contact
your dealer or call GBC National Service at 1-800- 790- 7787. Please have the model number and serial number
of your shredder ready when calling.