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Important Warranty Information:
This shredder is covered through TECHKO by a one- (1) year limited
warranty. A dated proof of purchase is required for warranty service.
TECHKO warranties this product for a period of one (1) year from the
original date of purchase against defects in design, assembly, material,
and workmanship. TECHKO will replace the unit with an equivalent
product free of charge other than postage requirements. TECHKO will not
be responsible for freight or insurance costs in receiving the defective
shredder to its location.
Warranty Procedures:
Before sending in your shredder for replacement, please contact our
Customer Service Department for troubleshooting.
For warranty replacement, please pack the shredder securely in a box.
Please include the following inside the box:
1. Your name and/or the company name
2. Phone number where you can be reached during normal business hours
3. Return shipping address including suite or apartment number. Please
no P. O. Bo xes
4. Model number
5. Copy of a dated receipt
6. A note stating the nature of the return
7. $10.00 check or money order for return shipping and handling fee.
Ship the box to the provided address on this manual. Upon receipt of the
shredder, TECHKO will ship a new unit to you. Please allow 12-16 working
days for the warranty process.
AUTOTECH Model: AF080
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HOME/ OFFICE SHREDDER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOTECH Technology:
Auto feed shredder
USA Patent No. 5,975,445
No. 6,390,397
No. DES 536,728
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Customer Service :
1-888-8TECHKO (1-888-883-2456)
Website: www.techkomaid.com
Mfg. By
9767 Research Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-4626
MADE IN CHINA
80 Sheet Cross Cut Shredder
Before operating this unit, please read all of
the instructions, including important
warranty information.
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SHREDDER
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This TECHKO shredder features a Master Control Switch on the side of the
unit, and Forward/Auto, On/Off, Reverse buttons located on the head of the
shredder.
This shredder is designed to AUTO FEED and cross cut shred 3-5 sheets at a
time when loading a maximum of 80 sheets in the tray. There are four LED lights
built into the unit. The "Power " light indicates that the shredder is on and ready
to use. The "Basket Full" light indicates that the basket is at full capacity and the
unit will stop automatically for you to empty. The "Overheat" light indicates that
the cycle time has been exceeded. The "Overload" light indicates that the
shredder has exceeded the maximum sheet capacity. Please see operation
instructions for more information.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS
Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to TECHKO. In this
manual and on the product are important safety instructions. PLEASE READ ALL
OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING. If you
have questions regarding the operation of your shredder, please call customer
service prior to operation.
CAUTION!
Before using your shredder, be sure to observe the following precautions:
1. Keep children and pets away from the shredder. Serious injury could occur.
2. Always follow all warnings and instructions outlined in this manual, on the
shredder, and on the shredder packaging.
5. The "Basket Full" light indicates that the basket is at full capacity. The
unit will stop automatically and you must clear the basket.
6. The "Overheat" light indicates that the cycle time has been exceeded. The
shredder will automatically shut down until it is safe to resume shredding.
Cycle time:30 minutes.
7. Auto Reverse: When too much paper is loaded at once, the motor will stop
and automatically reverse for a short period. You will need to pull the paper
out from the paper feeding slot! Once out, turn the unit off and then turn the
unit back on to reset.
3. Never insert your hands or fingers into the shredder feed slot(s). Keep
personal and loose objects such as jewelry, hair, neck ties, etc, away from the
feed slots. Never put your face near the shredder while the unit is plugged in.
Serious injury could occur.
4.This product is intended to shred paper, credit cards, CDs, and DVDs only. Do
not shred paper clips or other hard materials. Do not shred labels or
envelopes. Doing so will damage the cutting system.
5.This shredder is not designed for heavy commercial usage. Do not exceed the
recommended shred capacity. Do not operate for extended periods of time.
6. IMPORTANT-Always unplug the shredder when it's not in use and also prior to
cleaning, moving, servicing or any action other than normal operation.
7. This shredder should never be placed near or over a radiator, heat register, or
water.
8. The power supply cord serves as the disconnect function for the shredder. Do
not operate with a damaged power supply cord.
8. To use the Forward or Reverse Key/Buttons you need to keep the button
pressed down to continue the forward or Reverse function.
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MAX. 80 SHEETS
NO HAIR
NO AEROSOL
NO TIE
Do not exceed the 80 sheet maximum capacity in the auto feet slot or the sheet
maximum in the hand feed slot.
Avoid touching the document feed slots with your hands. Never insert hands
or fingers into the feed slots.
Keep hair/face away from the document feed slots.
Keep aerosol products away from shredder. Do not use flammable,
petroleum-based or aerosol cleaners on or near this product. Some
agents may combust causing serious injury.
Avoid clothing touching the document feed slots. Keep personal and loose
objects (jewelry, ties, etc.) away from feed slots.
Always unplug the shredder before removing excess paper shreds/debris
from the head or before performing any other action other than normal
shredding. Always unplug the shredder while not in use in order to prevent
accidents.
Do not operate the unit with a damaged power supply cord.
CAUTION:
Be sure the shredder is securely in place before shredding. The machine will
not operate correctly. To prevent the possible risk of injury, NEVER leave the
shredder unattended while using the auto feed feature. Keep children away
from the shredder during use.
OPERATION
1. Shred capacity per load:
A: Auto Feed Shredding: 80 Sheets maximum of 20 lb paper
Multiple sheet pulling system pulls 3-5 sheets a at time.
B: Manual Feed Shredding: 8 Sheets maximum per pass of 20lb paper
C: Credit Card: 1 Pc. Maximum
CD/DVD: 1 Pc. Maximum
FORWARD/AUTO: Activates the continuous forward shredding function when trying
To clear the slots.
On/OFF: Turns off the and on shredder.
REVERSE: (In the event of a paper jam), reverses the shredding direction
and backs the items out of the shredder.
1. Plug shredder to power outlet, switch the master control switch to the
“on” position, and press the "ON/OFF" button. The "Power" indicator
Light will become green. The shredder is now prepared to work.
2. Prepare paper to be shredded by removing staples, paper clips, labels
or other gummy matter. Load paper into the paper tray.
3. This shredder must be used with the supplied basket. The safety
interlock switch must be engaged, or the shredder will not operate.
4. Insert items to be shredded into the appropriate feed opening.
5. Push the PAPER LOADING BUTTON to load papers easily into the paper tray.
Operate this shredder with a 30 minutes on, and a 20-30 minutes off cycle.
Do not use compressed air or spray any liquid into the shredder. Doing so
could result in injury and/or damage the shredder.
INSTALLATION
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Paper Tray
Paper Loading Button
Manual Feed Slot
CD Slot
Operating Buttons
Safety Interlock Switch
CD Basket
Master Control Switch
Basket
For best shredding results, occasionally clean the shredder paper guide
and blades, removing paper particles and debris. To do this, switch to
"Reverse" position and then forward. In some cases the shredder may have
to be unplugged, turned over and debris to be picked out to remove jammed
paper particles.
* ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN
ITEM MANUALLY.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Auto Feed Horizontal Entry Width: 9.5" (241mm)
Manual Horizontal Entry Width: 8.75" (222mm)
Shred Size: 5/32" x 1-3/4"(4 x 45mm)
Shredding Speed: 8.7Fpm (3M/min)
Basket Capacity: 6.2 Gallons ( 23.7 Liters)
Power Source: 115V/60Hz (USA/ Canada)
220-240V/50Hz (Europe)
100V/60Hz (Japan)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
attempt to service the shredder yourself. Opening and/or removing covers
could expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other serious risks.
These actions will also void your warranty.
outside of the shredder with a damp cloth only. Do Not immerse in water or
use household cleaners, lubricants, or alcohol on or near the shredder. Never
use any type of compressed air aerosols, or any product marked flammable to
clean the shredder. Some agents may combust causing serious injury. Using
a vacuum to suck excess debris from the throat or blades is acceptable.
label. If you are unsure of the power source, consult your dealer or local
electric company.
in an area where people may walk on or over the power supply cord.
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
rating. Ensure that the total of all items plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed fifteen (15) amperages.
in operation.
attempt to service the shredder yourself. Opening and/or removing covers
could expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other serious risks.
These actions will also void your warranty.
outside of the shredder with a damp cloth only. Do Not immerse in water or
use household cleaners, lubricants, or alcohol on or near the shredder. Never
use any type of compressed air aerosols, or any product marked flammable to
clean the shredder. Some agents may combust causing serious injury. Using
a vacuum to suck excess debris from the throat or blades is acceptable.
label. If you are unsure of the power source, consult your dealer or local
electric company.
in an area where people may walk on or over the power supply cord.
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
rating. Ensure that the total of all items plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed fifteen (15) amperages.
in operation.
attempt to service the shredder yourself. Opening and/or removing covers
could expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other serious risks.
These actions will also void your warranty.
outside of the shredder with a damp cloth only. Do Not immerse in water or
use household cleaners, lubricants, or alcohol on or near the shredder. Never
use any type of compressed air aerosols, or any product marked flammable to
clean the shredder. Some agents may combust causing serious injury. Using
a vacuum to suck excess debris from the throat or blades is acceptable.
label. If you are unsure of the power source, consult your dealer or local
electric company.
in an area where people may walk on or over the power supply cord.
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
rating. Ensure that the total of all items plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed fifteen (15) amperages.
in operation.
attempt to service the shredder yourself. Opening and/or removing covers
could expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other serious risks.
These actions will also void your warranty.
outside of the shredder with a damp cloth only. Do Not immerse in water or
use household cleaners, lubricants, or alcohol on or near the shredder. Never
use any type of compressed air aerosols, or any product marked flammable to
clean the shredder. Some agents may combust causing serious injury. Using
a vacuum to suck excess debris from the throat or blades is acceptable.
label. If you are unsure of the power source, consult your dealer or local
electric company.
in an area where people may walk on or over the power supply cord.
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
rating. Ensure that the total of all items plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed fifteen (15) amperages.
in operation.
in operation.
If the paper is wider than the feed entry and is folded to fit, the paper thickness
increases and may exceed the recommended capacity.
If the basket is not pushed in all the way the shredder will not operate.
If the cycle time is exceeded the shredder will automatically shut down until it is
safe to resume shredding. Cycle time:30 minutes.
If the shredder is over loaded and jammed, a red light will flash and the shredder
will automatically reverse to pull the paper back out. Reduce the amount of
paper and feed it through again.
Do not shred envelopes, labels or paper with labels affixed to them. This will
gum up the cutting blades, cause the shredder to malfunction, and void your
warranty.
Please observe all printed precautions and warnings.
OPERATION DIAGRAM
1. To power the unit, turn the Master Control
Switch to the "ON" position. This is located
on the side of the unit. Then press the On/Off
button to the "ON" position to begin
shredding.
2. When using the auto feed tray, you must push
the paper loading button and slide the paper
down into the slot.
Auto Feed Shredding: 80 Sheets maximum of
20 lb paper Multiple sheet pulling
system pulls 3-5 sheets a at time.
9. Do not alter or deface the shredder or shredder housing in any way. Do not
attempt to service the shredder yourself. Opening and/or removing covers
could expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other serious risks.
These actions will also void your warranty.
10. Always unplug the shredder from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the
outside of the shredder with a damp cloth only. Do Not immerse in water or
use household cleaners, lubricants, or alcohol on or near the shredder. Never
use any type of compressed air aerosols, or any product marked flammable to
clean the shredder. Some agents may combust causing serious injury. Using
a vacuum to suck excess debris from the throat or blades is acceptable.
11. Do not remove any warning stickers or labels from the shredder.
12. Only operate the shredder from a power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are unsure of the power source, consult your dealer or local
electric company.
13. Do not rest any objects on the power supply cord. Do not place the shredder
in an area where people may walk on or over the power supply cord.
14. If an extension cord is used, ensure that the total amperage ratings of the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
rating. Ensure that the total of all items plugged into the wall outlet does not
exceed fifteen (15) amperages.
15. This shredder should only be operated with an operator in attendance.
3. Manual Feed Shredding:
8 Sheets maximum per pass
of 20lb paper
4. Credit Card: 1 Pc. Maximum
CD/DVD: 1 Pc. Maximum
16. Empty the waste basket often for smooth trouble free operation.
17. The shredder should not be tilted more than 10 degrees while the shredder is
in operation.
NO CHILD
CREDIT
CARD
Product is not intended for use by children (product is not a toy). Keep children
and pets away from shredder.
Do not use solvents, cleaning degreasers or any chemicals to clean the
shredder.
Shred paper, CDs/DVDs and credit cards only.
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