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1. amazon basics Instructions Manual AmazonBasics 12 Sheet Cross Cut Paper CD Credit Card Shredder with Basket ASIN BOOSQAQFFS Customer Service 1 866 216 1072 Paper Shredder Instructions Manual Sheet Capacity 12 Sheets of 20 lb bond paper Installation Shred Size Shreds paper into 7 32 in x 2 5 32 in pieces Shreds CD into 4 pieces at 1 3 8 in wide Operation Maintenance Credit Card amp CD Capacity Only one per pass Troubleshooting Paper Feed Entry Width 8 7 in 22 0 cm Warning Voltage 120V 60Hz 3 0 A ONE FOLDED SHEET OF PAPER EQUATES TO 2 SHEETS OF PAPER Heavier paper humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce shredding capacity Mount the shredder securely to the rim of the waste basket FIGURE 1 A socket outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet FIGURE 1 ATTENTION This model includes a built in safety interlock mechanism which requires the shredder to be correctly mounted on to the included wastebasket Located on the back center of the shredder next to the power cord there is a curved flap like shape that must FIT OVER THE OUTSIDE matching ridge of the wastebasket FIGURE 1 THE SHREDDER WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS IT IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AS PICTURED It is not designed to operate with any other wastebaskets An activation switch located on the head unit automatically shuts off the shredder when2. If this happens switch the shredder from working when the head unit is lifted removed the shredder Off for 30 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation or accidentally knocked over On the back center edge of the shredder head next to the power cord is a curved flap like shape that MUST FIT OVER THE OUTSIDE matching ridge of the wastebasket The shredder will not function unless the head unit is properly mounted as pictured CONTINUED NEXT PAGE TROUBLESHOOTING d Be sure to not tilt the cover completely open beyond the preset position otherwise the ShredSafe power cut off feature will be activated and the shredder will be inoperable e If using a plastic bag to line the wastebasket please remove it since this may be the cause of the shredder to not operate properly f The activation sensor of the shredder is located near the center of the feed slot Be sure to feed directly into the center area to activate the machine especially applies to smaller pieces of paper or credit cards The shredder runs in Rev Reverse mode but not in Auto On mode a While in Auto mode the motor will not start running until paper is inserted into the feed slot Set the unit to Auto and insert paper to be shredded The sensor that activates the shredder in Auto mode is located directly in the center of the slot If the paper you are inserting is narrow it may not be activating the sensor It is possibl
3. it is lifted or removed The supplied wastebasket activates this switch which allows the shredder to be operable Lining the wastebasket with a plastic bag will interfere and may keep the shredder from functioning Caution Crosscut shredders have very sharp exposed blades on the underside Use care when mounting the shredder on the wastebasket OPERATION FIGURE 2 FIGURE 4 ShredSafe technology is an added safety feature incorporated in this particular model It is a new technology where the shredder is able to detect forced entry and automatically cuts the power off preventing further shredding To begin shredding locate the switch on the unit and select the Auto mode FIGURE 2 The green LED light indicates the shredder is On and ready to use Press the designated push open area on the handle of the cover to tilt open and expose the paper feed slot FIGURE 3 The cover will click into a preset position for safe shredding With the feed slot now open you can shred sheets of paper or 1 credit card per pass FIGURE 3 When shredding is completed you can press the designated push close area on the cover to tilt shut the paper feed slot FIGURE 4 It is recommended to have the paper feed slot closed when shredder is not in use This will prevent any objects from getting into the feed slot and accidentally shredded Be sure to not tilt open the cover completely beyond the preset position otherwise the S
4. time releasing when shredding begins A Will stop chen evant dies fice been DO NOT SPRAY OR KEEP ANY AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN OR AROUND THE SHREDDER destroyed DO NOT USE CANNED AIR Be sure to periodically empty the wastebasket to avoid overloading and damaging the cutting mechanism CLEANING e ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE CLEANING e Only clean the shredder by carefully wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel e Do not clean or immerse shredder in water Having the unit wet may result in damage or malfunction to the electrical components If the shredder happens to get wet be sure to completely dry the unit immediately with a cloth or towel e Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder This may result in serious injury or damage to the product Power On Paper Overload Overheat Shredder Not Aligned green light red light red light red light TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your shredder check below for the symptoms and steps to resolve If you This shredder will shred staples and small paper clips It is recommended that you remove paper continue to have problems contact customer support at our Service Center DO NOT ATTEMPT TO clips whenever possible to extend the lifespan of your shredder REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD This will completely void the product warranty Never shred large paper clips window or insulated envelopes continuous forms The shredder does not
5. work at all newsprint transparencies laminated documents cardboard any items with adhesives hard materials or plastic except Credit Cards and CDs _ _ oo a Make sure the unit is plugged in and that the outlet it is plugged into is in good working order Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically into the middle of the entry releasing when shredding begins Never feed more than one credit card at a time DO NOT ACTIVATE REVERSE FUNCTION WHILE SHREDDING CREDIT CARDS b Overheating with extended use In the event that the shredder has shred continuously beyond the maximum running time and overheating the unit will automatically shut off If this happens switch the shredder Off for 30 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation Overfeeding the shredder Shredding beyond the specified sheet capacity can result in extensive c Make sure the head unit portion of the shredder is correctly damage to the shredder Overfeeding will strain the machine and quickly wear and break the cutting seated onto the included wastebasket with all the words and blades and internal components icons facing towards you The head unit is particularly designed to work only with the integrated wastebasket Shredders are Overheating with extended use In the event that the shredder has shred continuously beyond equipped with a safety interlocking mechanism which prevents the maximum running time and overheating the unit will automatically shut off
6. e shredder back to Auto On mode If required a rigid sheet of cardstock old greeting card folded file folder or a sheet torn from a cereal box can be fed into the shredder to help push the jammed paper through N WARNING Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around shredder Avoid touching the document feed opening with hands Avoid loose clothing or jewelry touching the document feed opening Product is not intended for use by children product is not a toy Avoid getting hair near the document feed opening Do not insert foreign objects into the document feed opening e RISK OF FIRE Serious injury loss or damage may occur Never use any petroleum based or flammable oils or lubricants in or around the machine as some oils can combust causing serious injury DO NOT SPRAY OR KEEP ANY AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN OR AROUND THE SHREDDER DO NOT USE CANNED AIR NEVER dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have come into contact with flammable chemicals for example nail polish acetone gasoline in the shredder basket e Never shred plastic except credit cards and CDs any hard materials continuous forms newsprint or anything with adhesives including labels and envelopes e Never shred beyond the specified sheet capacity May result in extensive damage to the machine e Do not activate reverse function while shredding credit cards e Do not hold CD DVD with finger through the center rin
7. e that the feed slot has become blocked with paper Insert an index card or any rigid sheet of cardstock old greeting card file folder or a sheet torn from a cereal box directly in the center of the feed slot while applying force to help push the jammed paper through This will usually clear any paper blockage The shredder is constantly running while in Auto On mode a It is possible that the activation sensor which starts the shredder has become blocked with paper Insert an index card or any rigid sheet of cardstock old greeting card file folder or a sheet torn from a cereal box directly in the center of the feed slot while applying force to help push the jammed paper through This will usually clear any paper blocking the mechanical trigger and feed entry How to clear a paper jam in the shredder a Switch the shredder over into Reverse REV mode While in Reverse the shredder will back up and loosen the jammed paper If required you may need to tug and remove several sheets to effectively clear the machine When jammed paper is loosened or removed switch back to the Auto On mode to continue shredding Repeat steps if needed b With stubborn situations where the reverse function does not help you may loosen the jammed paper with shredder oil cooking oil is acceptable nothing aerosol Start by drizzling oil into the blades where the paper is jammed Let it soak for about 30 minutes to completely saturate Return th
8. g while feeding into the shredder Serious injury may occur e A socketoutlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible e Do not use the shredder if the power cord is damaged in any way e Never submerse the shredder or place near water or any heat source e Always turn the shredder off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning moving or emptying the waste basket Never try to clean or clear the shredder blades e Never let the wastebasket become too full Keep wastebasket emptied so that the shredder output is not impeded This will lead to shredded material being pulled back up into the shredder and cause jams e Do not attempt to service this product yourself as doing so may expose you to sharp cutting blades and or electricity and will void the manufacturers warranty 101411
9. hredSafe power cut off feature will be activated and the shredder will be inoperable AUTO ON This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting paper into the shred opening Always feed the paper in as straight as possible When the paper has passed through the shredder will automatically stop FIGURE 2 OFF This setting turns off all features of the shredder For safety reasons we recommend that you leave the shredder in the Off position whenever the shredder is unattended or not in use FIGURE 2 REV REVERSE In the unlikely event of a paper jam the reverse setting can be used to help clear the cutters of paper that has not passed through Never attempt to clear a jam by using the reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket FIGURE 2 READY The green LED light indicates the shredder in On and ready for use CONTINUED NEXT PAGE OPERATION MAINTENANCE Warning Failure to properly maintain your shredder will void the warranty CAUTION Do not hold CD DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into Paper shredders require regular oil lubrication for optimal performance and extended lifespan We the shredder Serious injury may occur recommend you oil your shredder once a month Your basic vegetable or cooking oil nothing flammable 1 Hold the CD DVD by the edge and feed one at a or petroleum based can be drizzled onto a few sheets of paper and fed into the shredder
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