
HSM Shredstar MS12c
Cross-cut Shredder HSM1055
Instruction Manual

IMPORT
NT SAFETY NO
ES
TECH
ICAL DATA
Turn off and unpl
bin, or if the shred
Keep children and
Do not place fing
Serious injury ma
Shred only one cr
Keep ties, jewelry
Serious injury ma
Do not use canne
based or other fla
Do not exceed th
One folded sheet
clip or metal stapl
Shred only one C
o not shred envel
hred wet paper, c
utters and may ca
mpty the wasteb
o not operate if t
ord in any way.
o not place this s
way from wall.
o not use any oil
round this unit. S
I
f an extension cor
roducts plugged i
mpere rating, and
oes not exceed 1
his shredder sho
hredder in the ON
se for an extende
void exposing the
lean the bin after
g the shredder be
der will not be use
pets away from s
rs, hands or any f
result.
dit card at a time.
hair and loose clo
result.
air on shredder.
mable products
recommended pa
f paper equals 2
is allowed.
, DVD at a time.
pes or labels with
rbon paper or vin
use paper jams or
sket regularly to p
e power cord app
redder near wate
r lubricants not cl
me agents may c
is used, make su
to the extension c
that the total of all
amps.
ld be used only wi
/OFF position and
period of time.
shredder to direct
shredding approxi
ore moving, empty
for a long period
redder.
reign objects in th
hing away from th
Never use aerosol
n or nea
er capacity of 12
heets. An occasi
a sticky substanc
l bags. The shred
lower shredding p
event paper jams.
ars damaged. Do
or any heat sourc
arly specified for
mbust causing se
e that the total am
rd do not exceed
products plugged
h an operator in at
unplug from the A
sunlight.
ately 60-70 sheet
shredd
ing the waste
f time.
feed slot.
feed slot.
petroleum
r.
heets.
nal paper
like glue. Do not
will stick in the
rformance.
not alter this unit
. Keep 6 inches
hredder use in or
rious injury.
ere ratings of the
he extension cord
nto the wall outlet
tendance. Keep
outlet when not i
s of paper.
Part Nu
Securit
Shred
Throat:
Maxim
Shred
Voltag
Noise l
Weight:
Duty cy
INSTA
-Unpac
-Make
-Plug in
-The o
The m
MAINT
To ens
require
perfor
Run th
applyin
-Squee
-Clean
deterg
cleaner
r
CLEA
mber:
Level:
ize:
m Capacity:
in Capacity:
:
vel:
cle:
LATION:
and set the mac
ure the waste bin
the machine. Se
tlet should be inst
in connection at th
NANCE INSTRU
re proper operatio
. Failure to oil yo
ance, excess nois
machine in rever
a thin strip of oil t
e the lubricant ac
he shredder housi
nt (such as dish w
or solvents.
ING PHOTO EYE
1.
Unplug your mac
2.
Lift CD Flap on
on) Note: In the
squares - one on
3.
Use compressed
forth a few times
4.
Replace flap if n
5.
Plug machine ba
HSM1055
3
5/32" x 1 3/8"(4
8.6” (218 mm)
12 sheets
2.1 gallons (7,9 li
115 V/60 Hz
58 dB
18 lbs. (8,2 kg)
5 minutes on/30
ine upright on lev
is properly inserte
“TECHNICAL DA
lled near the equi
e machine must b
TIONS
n and function, pe
r cutting system c
, paper jams and
e after every 15-3
o the cutting head.
oss the full width
ng using a soft clo
shing liquid) and
SENSORS
hine – for your saf
achine (If no flap i
enter of the pape
either side of the
air or take a dry ti
just to dust that ar
cessary
k in
35mm)(cross cut)
ers)
inutes off
l surface.
into the shredder
A” for necessary
ment and be easil
freely accessible.
iodic oiling of the
uld result in redu
possible machine
minutes of contin
f the cutters.
h dampened with
arm water. DO N
ty
nstalled, disregard
slot, you should s
lot.
sue or paper tow
a off
cabinet.
recautions.
y accessible.
utting system is
ed sheet capacity
ailure.
uous use while
mild solution of
T use chemical
this line and conti
e (2) transparent
l and wipe back a
ue
d

OPERAT
ING INSTRUCTIO
S
To shred a CD,
3.
VD or credit card i
nsert through desi
nated slot Ⓔ.
SHREDD
Buttons
ER CONTROLS
Switch Main Pow
Press Power Butt
r Switch
n Ⓑ to turn on.
Ⓐ
to ON
position.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
UTO
If maxi
for 1 to
forward
and co
STAN
The sh
after 30
After shredding,
turn off the powe
Empty the waste
mechanism.
When the shredd
When the shredd
Standby button
to the correct po
LEAN FUNCTIO
um sheet capacit
3 seconds for the
1 to 3 seconds to
tinue shredding.
BY MODE
edder is equipped
minutes of being i
ress the stand-by
r switch in back of
bin regularly to pr
er is overheated, t
er is overloaded, t
Ⓑ will turn off whe
ition, the machine
has been exceed
ser to take paper
clean the remainin
with an energy sa
dle. To resume, p
button Ⓑ to turn o
hredde
vent jams and da
e FWD/Overheat
e REV/Overload
n bin is opened.
will resume opera
ed, the shredder
out. After that th
paper. Reduce t
ing standby mode
ess the stand-by
Ⓐ.
f the shredder an
age to cutting
Ⓒ button will bli
button will blin
fter the bin is retur
ion.
ill start auto revers
machine will auto
he number of she
which wi l l ac t i v a t e
utton Ⓑ.
k.
e
ts
.
ed
OPERAT
Press Power Butt
Press and hold F
Press and hold R
ION
1.
urn on the main p
utton Ⓑ. The foll
he FWD
2. I
nsert paper into p
ime. The shredde
Ⓒ
n Ⓑ to turn the p
D to manually op
V to manually ope
wer switch in bac
wing function butt
and R
V
Ⓓ.
per feed slot Ⓔ.
will stop after pa
wer off.
rate shredder in f
rate shredder in re
of shredder Ⓐ.
ns will illuminate:
o not fee more th
er has passed thr
rward Ⓒ.
erse Ⓓ.
ress the stand-by
tand-by button
n 12 sheets at on
ugh.
Ⓑ
TROU
SHRE
PAPE
1.
2.
LESHOOTING
DER WILL NOT
1.
Make sure shred
switch Ⓐ is switc
2.
Make sure the w
JAM
Press and hold
Press power butt
CAUTION: Shar
PERATE
er is plugged into
hed on.
ste bin is fully ins
EV Ⓓ button to cl
on to continue shr
cutter blades. Do
power source and
rted into the shre
ar the jam.
dding.
not reach underne
the main power
der housing.
ath the shredder h
ad

to remove jammed paper. Serious injury can result.
3. If the paper jam cannot be cleared by pressing the REV button:
a. Tear or cut the remaining paper just above the shredder throat.
b. Press power button Ⓑ to switch off the machine.
c. Press power button Ⓑ again to switch on the machine in order to
clean the jammed paper inside the throat.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until all paper is cleared from inside the
throat.
SHREDDER STOPS WHILE SHREDDING
STANDARD PRODUCT WARRANTY
Quality is part of the company philosophy and all products are manufactured to the
highest quality standards. All technical data and measurements are approxim ate
values and based upon single shift operations. All products are subject to different
limits and specifications due to operation length, paper size, grain, weight,
misuse/abuse and power configurations.
Prior to operation read the Manufacturers Operating Instructions included with this
product. This will help ensure all precautions are taken to avoid cancellation of the
manufacturer’s warranty.
1. Switch off the main power switch Ⓐ and unplug the shredder from the power
source.
2. Plug the shredder into power source. Switch on the main power switch Ⓐ in
back of shredder and press the stand-by button Ⓑ.
3. For further troubleshooting, please contact product support 800-613-2110.
The manufacturer warrants that any new products sold will be free from defects
in material and workmanship when used under specified and normal operating
conditions. This warranty is void if repairs are necessitated by accident,
misuse, abuse, water damage or fire.
The capabilities of all products are in each specification flier. Exceeding model
specifications causing product failure is not covered by this warranty. Modifications,
alterations and repairs must be performed by an authorized technician. Lubrication
for cross cut shredders is required every fifteen to thirty minutes of operation, to
maintain top working condition and this warranty.
Compact Shredders & Shredstar Models
Failure caused by defect is limited to two (2) years from date of invoice. A maximum
of one replacement unit is authorized during the warranty period. Strip and cross cut
cutting rollers are warranted to be free of manufacturer defects for the life of the
shredder from date of invoice.
Notes:
Freight or transportation damage is not classified as a warranty repair in any
case.
Proof of purchase invoice is required from the end-user warranty validation
or warranty registration date.
All parts under warranty will be shipped and invoiced using standard costs
and will be credited for the full amount only when the defective part is
returned.