HoMedics ID-61M User Manual

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ID DEFENDER

SKU #ID-61M

Limited Warranty

WHO IS COVERED:

This warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of the ID DEFENDER™ paper
shredder who submits the warranty registration card within 90 days after purchase.
This warranty is not transferable.

HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST:

Coverage lasts one year from the date of the original purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED:

Any defect in material or workmanship of your ID DEFENDER™ paper shredder

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse or accident such as:

• failure to maintain the product as provided in the paper shredder instruction manual

• commercial use

• improper or unauthorized repair or service

• fire, flood, “acts of God” or other contingencies beyond the control of
HoMedics, Inc.

WHAT HOMEDICS WILL DO :

Repair, and if not possible, replace your ID DEFENDER™ paper shredder with a new or
reconditioned model of the same type. If the model has been revised, you will receive the
most current model.

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HOW TO GET SERVICE:

For all inquiries, please email [e-mail] or call the toll free customer

service line at [phone].

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED
TO ONE YEAR. HOMEDICS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PAPER
SHREDDER. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,

or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

HoMedics, Inc.
3000 Pontiac Trail, Commerce Twp, MI 48390
visionworks-us.com

SKU #ID-61M

Please read these instructions before use

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ID DEFENDER

To ensure years of safe, efficient performance, please read

these important product usage and safety instructions.

If you have any questions regarding the product, please feel free to

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call toll-free 1-800-466-3342

Product Information

This product is built to shred paper, staples, and small paper clips. It is not built to shred
large paper clips, continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard
or other plastic. Using it for these purposes is likely to cause irreparable damage.

1

Function
Switch

The Following are Important Safety Instructions.

WA R N I N G

WARNING: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other

body parts away.

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
NEVER allow children to operate a paper shredder, even

under adult supervision. A paper shredder is NOT a toy.
DO NOT use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based

products or aerosols of any kind on or near product at any time.

DO NOT operate any electrical product with a damaged cord.
AVOID getting jewelry, hair or loose clothing too close

to feed slot as serious injury can occur.

DO NOT handle plug or product with wet hands.
KEEP children and pets away from the shredder.
UNPLUG shredder when not in use.
DO NOT attempt to feed more sheets of paper than

specified on the feeder.
DO NOT open shredder head to attempt repair: It could expose

you to electric shock and will void your warranty.
DO NOT attempt to shred materials other than paper.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and

shall be easily accessible.

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Clear
Lever

Sheet capacity: 6 20 lb. pages in one pass

Paper Shred Size: .16” x 1.38”

4mm x 35mm

Voltage: 120

Read All Instructions Before Using.

ALWAYS empty the wastebasket prior

to becoming full.

DO NOT place shredder near heat or

water source.

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Setup

• Check shredder for damage or defects; some particles of paper are normal due to product testing.

• Plug the power cord into any easily reached standard outlet.

• Place allotted amount of paper into the shredder.

• Press the Function Switch (1) to the AUTO position.

• In case of paper jams, press Clear Lever (2) forward.

Customer Service

For all inquiries, please email [e-mail] or call the toll free customer service

line at [phone].

Maintenance

Regular emptying of the basket is important to ensure the smooth operation of the cutting
cylinders. The shredder will not operate when the basket is full. Regular oiling is also
necessary for proper performance. It is recommended to use shredder oil every few weeks.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your shredder, check the symptoms and remedies below.
If you cannot solve the problem this way, contact Customer Service.

Do not open shredder head to attempt repair: It could expose you to electric shock
and will void your warranty.

Symptom

Shredder does not start

or stops while shredding.

Paper jam.

Shredder squeaks, grinds
or runs below capacity.

Shredder continues to run

for 2 or 4 seconds after

shredding has been

completed.

Remedy

- Make sure shredder is plugged in and Function Switch (1) is
in the ON position.

- Wait 30 minutes for shredder to cool down before trying again.

In case of a paper jam, which may occur if the sheet capacity is
exceeded or if the paper is not put in straight. To clear a jam:

1. Move the Function Switch (1) to the REV position.
The shredder will reverse to clear the jam.

2. Push Clear Lever (2) forward to release paper.

3. If the jam still does not clear, unplug shredder and carefully
grasp the paper and pull out slowly.

4. Once the jam is cleared, plug in and move the Function
Switch (I) to AUTO for continued shredding or OFF if
shredding is complete.

- Check to see if bin is full. If bin is full, follow instructions
under maintenance.

- Oil cutting cylinder.

- No action required.
This is a self-cleaning function.