Kompernass KH4404-04-06-V3 User Manual

Kompernaß GmbH · Burgstrasse 21 · D-44867 Bochum

www.kompernass.com

ID No.: KH4404-04/06-V3

UK

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 Paper and CD Shredder KH 4404

Operating Manual

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Paper and CD Shredder
KH 4404

Proper Use

The Shredder is suitable exclusively
for the shredding of paper, credit
cards and CD’s. Any other usage or
changes count as misuse and could
lead to serious accidents.

 Important safety instructions

The following safety instructions must
always be adhered to when using
electrical appliances:
These notes will help you avoid severe
injuries and/or serious damage, and
enable you to achieve better results
and/or output.
Please read carefully the following
information regarding safety measu­res and appropriate use. Open the
page with the illustrations before you
begin reading and make yourself
familiar with all functions of the
appliance. Carefully preserve these
instructions and, if occasion arises,
pass them on to thirdparties.
Do not place machine on or near
to any heat and water source.
Do not use the appliance in a dusty
environment or in explosive atmos­phere (inflammable gases, vapors,
vapors from organic solvents).
Head of the unit should be removed
from the waste collector before
moving the unit.

To avoid life-threatening electric shocks:

• Never operate the Shredder with
a damaged power cable or plug.

• Should the appliance not operate
correctly or become damaged arrange
for it to be examined and repaired by
customer service as soon as possible.

• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain and never use it in a humid or
wet environment.

• Ensure that the electric cable never be­comes wet or moist during operation.

To avoid injuries:

• The Shredder should be used by only
one person at a time.

• Never leave the appliance unattended
whilst in use.

• Keep loose clothing , long hair

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jewellery, etc well away from the
cutter opening.

• Never place your fingers into the
cutter opening .

• Never place a finger into the central
hole of a CD when you are feeding
it into the appliance.

• Keep children away from the appliance.
Children frequently underestimate
the dangers of electrical appliances.

• The packaging material can be a danger
for children. Dispose of the material
immediately after unpacking or keep
it in a safe place not accessible to
children.

• Do not place the power cord on the
walking road to avoid possible danger.

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A safe approach:

• Place the appliance in the immediate
vicinity of an electrical power socket.
Ensure that the appliance and the
power plug are easily accessible,
particularly in an emergency.

• Never overburden the appliance. The
Shredder is designed for short period
of operation. Continuous operation:
maximum 3 minutes.

• In cases of danger, immediately remove
the electrical plug from the socket.

• Never use the shredder for tasks for
which it was not designed.

• Always be attentive! Always pay at­tention to what you are doing and
act rationally. Never use the appliance
when you are distracted or don’t feel
well.

Description of the appliance

 Cutter head
 Waste collector
 Viewing window
 Cutter opening (Paper & Credit cards)
 Switch
 Cutter opening (CD)

Initial operation

• Place the cutter head  on the waste
collector  so that the power cable is
located at the rear of the appliance.

• Connect the paper shredder to a
wall socket.

Operation

Switching the appliance on:

• Place the switch  in the position

(ON/AUTO) for shredding.

Inserting paper:

• Feed paper into the cutter opening

 in panel format from above.

The motor starts automatically and also
switches off automatically if no further
paper is inserted. You can shred up to
5 sheets (80g/m

2

paper) at the same time.

Inserting credit cards:

• Insert the credit card into the middle

of the cutter opening  from above.
You can only shred one credit card at
a time.

Inserting a CD:

• Insert the CD into the cutter opening

(CD)  from above. You can only shred
one CD at a time.

Clearing a material blockage:

• Push the switch  into the position

(REVERSE) should the material

become jammed.
Reverse running is now engaged and
the item to be shredded will be ejected.

Switching the appliance off:

• To switch off the machine, push the

switch  into the middle position

(OFF).

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Emptying the waste collector

The waste collector  has a capacity
of 17 Liters.

• Remove the plug from the wall socket.

• Empty the waste collector  at regular

intervals. At the latest when the
viewing window  of the waste
collector  is blocked by shredded
material.

• Remove paper waste from the waste

collector  before you start to shred
CD’s or credit cards.

• Dispose of the waste material in an
environmentally responsible manner.

Notice regarding overheating of the
appliance:

The appliance will switch off automati­cally if it overheats.

• In these cases, remove the power plug
from the socket.

• Empty the waste collector if the
shredded material accumulated to
block the viewing window

• Permit the appliance to cool down.

• Replace the power plug into the socket.

• Switch the appliance on, in that
you push the switch  into the
position (ON/AUTO).

Technical Data

Mains voltage: 220-240V ~ 50Hz
Rated current: 1,45 A
Protection class: II
Continuous
operating time: 3 Minutes
Shredding method: Crosscut,

4x23mm particles
Working width: 225 mm
Collection bin: 17 Litres
Depth of slot complies with DIN EN 294

Cleaning

 Danger! Always remove the power

plug before cleaning the appliance.

• Empty the waste collector  regularly.

At the latest when the viewing win­dow  of the waste collector  is
blocked by shredded material.

• Clean the cutting head  and the
waste collector  with a lightly moi­stened cloth and, if appropriate, with
a mild detergent.

• Remove any residual materials in the
cutter openings  +  with a suitable
object. Always make sure that the ap­pliance is unplugged prior to cleaning!

 Warning! The cutters in the appliance

are very sharp!

Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance
in your normal domestic waste.

Dispose of the appliance through a regi­stered specialist disposal firm or through
your community waste disposal depart­ment. Observe the currently applicable
regulations. In case of doubt, contact
your local waste disposal facility.

Warranty and Service

The warranty conditions and the service
address can be found on the warranty slip.

Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstrasse 21
D-44867 Bochum
www.kompernass.com

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Troubleshooting

If the material to be shredded jams:

This means you have inserted too much
material into the appliance (max. 5
sheets 80g/m

2

-paper, max. 1 credit card,

max 1 CD separately).

• Push the switch  into the position

(REVERSE).
Reverse running is now engaged and the
item to be shredded will be ejected.

If the appliance suddenly ceases opera­tion:

This means that the appliance is over­heated and that the automatic safety
cut-out has activated itself.

• Remove the plug from the wall

socket.

• Allow the appliance to cool down.

• Replace the power plug into the

socket.

• Switch the appliance on, in that

you push the switch  into the

position (ON/AUTO).

If the appliance doesn`t allow itself
to be switched on:

• Check that the plug is correctly

connected to a wall socket.

• Try out a different wall socket.

• The appliance is probably defective.

Have the appliance checked by

qualified specialists.

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