Royal RL170MX Operation Manual

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ROYAL

OPERATIONAL
MANUAL

paper shredder

RL170MX

© Copyright
Royal Consumer Information Products, Inc.
2007, All Rights Reserved.

RL170MXIM0307

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ROYAL

Consumer Information Products, Inc.

379 Campus Dr.
Somerset, NJ. 08875

Made in China

WARRANTY, REGISTRATION & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD INCLUDED WITH
YOUR NEW ROYAL PRODUCT OR FILL OUT THE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ON
THE ROYAL WEB PAGE AT: http:// www.royal.com.

BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT!

STANDARD WARRANTY

ROYAL CONSUMER INFORMATION PRODUCTS, INC. ("Royal"), at 379 Campus Drive, 2
Floor, Somerset, NJ 08875 USA WARRANTS that your NEW Product is free of defects of
workmanship and materials. If there is a defect or malfunction of this product, Royal will repair
it free of charge as follows:

PARTS: New or comparable rebuilt parts in exchange for defective parts for ONE (1) YEAR

LABOR: Royal provides labor warranty for ONE (1) YEAR from date of end-user purchase.

Product must be sent postage prepaid and insured to Royal in accordance with

This warranty does not apply to persons who purchased this product second-hand or used.

This warranty does not include adjustments, parts and/or repairs required by circumstances
beyond the control of Royal, including but not limited to fire or other casualty, accident, neglect,
abuse, misuse, abnormal use or battery leakage damages.

THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN.
AFTER THE PERIOD OF EXPRESSED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE
NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND THOSE EXCLUDED INCLUDE THOSE
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Royal shall NOT be
held liable for CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES resulting from any failure, defect or malfunction
of this product. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:

Please do the following:

1. Send a copy of your original sales receipt showing original purchase date along with

2. You will receive a return authorization number within 7-12 business days from the date

PRODUCT SUPPORT HOTLINE:

For questions on use of this product or this warranty call 1-800-272-6229 (in Canada call
1-888-266-9380 or in Mexico call +(52-55)-53-33-1333), Monday through Friday during
normal business hours. You can also e-mail Royal at: [e-mail]

from date of customer purchase.

the warranty procedures outlined below. At completion of the repair, the consumer
will be responsible for return shipping charges from Royal, and for any parts or
services no longer covered under warranty.

WARRANTY PROCEDURES

your mailing address and a note describing the nature of the problem to:

Royal Consumer Information Products, Inc.
Warranty Processing
P.O. Box 6786
Somerset, NJ 08875-6786 USA

Do Not Return the Product to This Address!

your return request is received if it is determined that there is a basis for a replacement
product. The return authorization form you receive will list the return procedures,
applicable charges, if any, and the correct shipping address for the returned product.

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Royal RL170MX Paper Shredder

Royal RL170MX Paper Shredder

LCD MESSAGE CENTER

DISPLAY STATUS SOLUTION

READY AUTO

FORWARD

REVERSE

BLANK

DISPLAY,

ON/OFF

BUTTON NOT

LITE

BLANK

DISPLAY,

ON/OFF

BUTTON LITE

BIN FULL

Shredder is ready for use

Assists in the removal of
paper jams; clear feed
opening; paper continues
forward through the cutters

Assists in the removal of paper
jams; clear feed opening;
paper continues in reverse
through the feed opening

The power cord is unpluged;
power button is not depressed

The wastebasket is not fully
inserted or is inserted
incorrectly

Wastebasket is full;
audible alarm is beeping

No action required

A single depression of the fwd
button will run for approx. 2
seconds; refer to manual:
clearing paper jams

A single depression of the rev
button will run for approx. 2
seconds; refer to manual:
clearing paper jams

Plug in power cord;
depress power button

Reinsert wastebasket
correctly

Empty wastebasket and
reinsert basket correctly

WARNING

1. ALWAYS keep out of the reach of children as serious injury could occur.

2. DO NOT place finger too close to feed slot as serious injury could occur.

3. AVOID getting jewelry, hair or loose clothing too close to feed slot as serious

injury could occur.

4. ALWAYS keep shredder off and unplugged when not in use.

5. ALWAYS unplug shredder when moving, cleaning or empting the waste

receptacle.

6. DO NOT attempt to feed more sheets of paper than specified on the feeder.

7. DO NOT attempt to shred materials other than paper, credit cards and CD’s in

the provided feed slots.

8. ALWAYS remove paper clips, staples and other fasteners from paper before

shredding.

9. ALWAYS limit continuous shredding to the specified time as suggested in the

instruction manual.

10. ALWAYS empty the waste receptacle prior to the receptacle becoming full.

11. DO NOT attempt to operate shredder if the shredder is experiencing any

kind of problem.

12. DO NOT use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based or aerosol

products of any kind on shredder

DO NOT attempt to repair shredder yourself.

WARNING

WARNING ICONS:
The Icons, on top of the shredder, warn the user of the potential dangers if the

shredder is used improperly

OVERLOAD

OVERHEAT

Paper jam caused by
attempting to shred more than
17 sheets in a single pass or
paper was not fed squarly into
the feed opening

The running time of the
motor has reached its
maximum temperature

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Remove the paper jam from the
feed opening; make sure feed
opening is clear before shredding
is resumed; keep fingers and
other objects out of feed opening
while shredder is running

Turn off the shredder and let the
motor cool down for at least 30
minutes; depress the power
button and resume normal
shredding

READ INSTRUCTIONS NO NO
BEFORE USE LOOSE FINGERS
CLOTHING OR HANDS

NO NO AEROSOL NO
HAIR PRODUCTS CHILDREN

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Setup:

1. Be sure to read the manual completely before operating the shredder.

2. The shredder and wastebasket housing are pre-assembled.

3. Slide the wastebasket fully into the wastebasket housing.

4. Plug the power cord into any standard 115-volt AC outlet.

5. Depress the ON/OFF( ) button.

6. With the shredder plugged in , the ON/OFF( ) button depressed, the wastebasket properly in

place, the warning icons, throat and LCD should be glowing with a blue illumination. This
means the shredder is ready for use.

Operating the shredder:

The RL170MX shredder will not power up if the wastebasket is not inserted properly into the
cabinet. With the power cord plugged in, the wastebasket properly in place, and the ON/OFF( )
button depressed, the ON/OFF( ) button LED and the LCD Message Center Display will light up
and read READY AUTO. This means the shredder is ready for use. When paper is inserted into the
feed opening, the shredding process will start automatically and stop when the paper has
completed its travel through the feed opening.

The RL170MX ON/OFF( ) button is located on top of the shredder next to the LCD Message
Center Display. Also located next to the ON/OFF( ) button is the FORWARD( v ) and REVERSE

( v ) button. Their purposes are:

1. When the FORWARD( v ) button is depressed, FORWARD is displayed on the LCD Message
Center and the shredding process will start. However, the FORWARD shred cycle last
approximately 2 seconds. This will allow the feed opening to be cleared in the event of a
paper jam or if excess paper is left in the feed opening.

2. The REVERSE( v ) button is used to assist in the removal of a paper jam, which reverses the
shredding process prior to a completed forward cycle, thus clearing the cutters. When the

REVERSE( v ) button is depressed, REVERSE is displayed on the LCD Message Center

Display. The reverse cycle will last for approximately 2 seconds. This should be enough time
to remove any excess paper from the cutters and limit any paper from the wastebasket being
fed back into the shredder cutters.

3. The ON/OFF( ) button is used to terminate the AC power to the shredder. It is recom­mended to turn the shredder off when the shredder is not being used for a prolonged period
of time.

Royal RL170MX Paper Shredder

Royal Glow

The RL170MX features Royal Glow. When A/C power is applied to the shredder the throat opening,
warning icons and the LCD Message Center Display will illuminate a brilliant blue glow. The blue
illumination is to help remind the user day or night that the shredder is turned on and ready for
use. Always unplug or turn the shredder off when not in use for a prolonged period of time.

Shredding CDs, DVDs and Credit Cards

When shredding CDs, DVDs or Credit Cards, these items should be inserted one at a time into
the designated CD / Credit Card slot only. To avoid personal injury or possible damage to the
shredder, do not place CDs or Credit Cards into the paper feed opening. Never allow children

to shred or play with any type of shredding device.

Shredder capacity:

The RL170MX will shred up to seventeen (17) sheets of 20-lb bond paper and will accept widths
up to 8 3/4”. When shredding small material such as envelopes or credit cards receipts, insert them
in the middle of the feed opening. The RL170MX shredder will also shred credit cards and CD’s.
These items must also be inserted one at a time into the designated CD and Credit Card Slot.

Cautions:

1.

Do not allow children to shred or play with the paper shredder or serious injury
could result.

2.

Keep all loose articles of clothing, ties, jewelry, hair or other small items away
from the feed opening to prevent injury.

3.

Keep the shredder turned off or unplugged when not in use for prolonged
periods of time.

4.

The Royal RL170MX will cut staples and small paper clips; however it is not
recommended to do this on a regular bases.

5.

Do not place hands or fingers near or into the shredder throat as serious injury
could result.

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6.

When manually changing feed direction, fwd to rev, pause long enough for the
motor to stop before resuming.

7.

Continuous shredding of computer paper should not exceed 7

minutes

8.

Always turn off or unplug the shredder prior to moving, cleaning or emptying
the wastebasket to prevent possible injury.

9.

Never use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based or aerosol products of any
kind on shredder.

10. Empty wastebasket frequently.

Paper jams and motor overload situations:

The Royal RL170MX features Jam-Free rollers which helps to keep the throat opening clear
in case of a paper jam, and a motor overload and overheat protection circuit. The shredder may
stop shredding in case of the following abnormal situations:

1.

Operating the shredder at the maximum 17-sheet capacity continuously for a
prolonged period of time, eg. more than 7 minutes without stopping. In this
situation turn the shredder off to allow the motor to cool down to a normal
operating level. Normal cool down is approximately

40 minutes.

2.

Exceeding the shredding capacity, eg. inserting more than seventeen (17)
sheets of 20-lbs. bond paper in one pass, or if the paper is not fed squarely
into the feed opening. Refer to the minor and major paper jam instructions below.

Both abnormal operations may result in the activation of the automatic reversal of the paper or
the thermal motor overload protection, which terminates the power to the shredder. A minor
paper jam may cause the paper to stop feeding into the feed opening. A major paper jam could
cause the thermal motor overload protection to terminate AC power to the motor. Never allow
the shredder to remain in a paper jammed condition with the AC power turned on. If this occurs
you should:

Specifications:

Shred Type: Cross-Cut
Credit Card: 1 Credit Card at a time
CD Capacity: 1 CD at a time
Shred Width: 5/32" X 1 5/8" (4mm x 44mm)
Shredding Capacity: 17 Sheets 20lbs. bond
Feed Opening: 8 3/4" (222mm)
Dimension: 25" (

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In case of a minor paper jam:

1. With the ON/OFF( ) button in the off position, remove the unshredded portion of paper
and any excess shreds of paper from the top of the feed opening. Turn on the shredder
by pressing the ON/OFF( ) button. Pressing the FORWARD( v ) button should allow the
remaining pieces of paper to pass through the cutters and into the basket. If necessary,
repeat this procedure until the jam has been cleared. Be sure to keep fingers and any

personal affects away from the throat of the feed opening while the shredder
cutters are in motion.

In case of a major paper jam:

1. Turn off the shredder by pressing the ON/OFF( ) button or unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet and wait at least 40minutes for the thermal overheat protection circuit to
reset.

2. If paper was left inside the feed opening prior to the overheating, remove the unshredded
portion of paper and any excess shreds of paper from the top of the feed opening. Plug in
the AC power cord and press the ON/OFF( ) button. Pressing the FORWARD( v )
button should allow the remaining pieces of paper to pass through the cutters and into
the basket If necessary, repeat this procedure until the jam has been cleared. Be sure to
keep fingers and any personal affects away from the throat of the feed opening while the
shredder cutters are in motion.

3. You are now ready to resume normal shredding.