Techko AUTOTECH AF240 User's Manual
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1. and may exceed the recommended capacity a lf the basketis not pushedin all the way the shredder will not operate a If the cycle time is exceeded the shredder will automatically shut down until it is safe to resume shredding Cycle time 30 minutes a If the shredderis over loaded and jammed ared light willflash and the shredder will automatically reverse to pull the paper back out Reduce the amountof paper and feedit through again 2 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 a Please observe allprinted precautions and warnings OPERATION DIAGRAM 1 To power the unit turn the Master Control 2 When using the auto feedtray you must push Switch to the ON position Thisis located the paper loading button and slidethe paper on the sideof the unit Then press theOn Off down into theslot button to the ON position tobegin Auto Feed Shredding 240 Sheets maximum of shredding 20 Ib paper Multiple sheet pullin system pulls 6 9sheets a attime 3 Manual Feed Shredding 15 Sheets maximum per pass of 20 b paper 4 Credit Card 1Pc Maximum CD DVD 1 Pc Maximum 9 Do not alter or deface the shredder or shredder housing in any way Do n2. from the head or before performing any otheraction other than normal ip shredding Always unplug the shredder while notin usein order to prevent accidents Do not operate the unit witha damaged power supply cord p STANDARD Operate this shredder with a 30 minutes on and a 20 30 minutes off cycle Do not use compressed air orspray any liquidinto the shredder Doing so could resultin injury and or damage the shredder INSTALLATION Safety Interlock Switch Documents secret Paper Tray Manual Feed Slot CD Slot Operating Buttons 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 240 Sheets maximum of 20 Ib paper Multiple sheet pulling system pulls 6 9 sheets a at time B Manual Feed Shredding 15 Sheets maximum per pass of 20 b 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 REVE
3. ECHKO 1 888 883 2456 Website www techkomaid com Mfg By TECHKO 9767 Research Drive Irvine CA 92618 4626 MADE IN CHINA TECHKO gt 5 AUTOTECH Model AF240 HOME OFFICE SHREDDER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 240 Sheet Cross Cut Shredder Before operating this unit please read all of the instructions including important warranty information SHREDDER This TECHKO MAID Inc shredder features a Master Control Switch on the side of the unit Forward Auto On Off Reverse buttons located on the head of the shredder This shredder is designed to AUTO FEED andcross cut shred 5 8 sheets ata time when loading a maximum of 240 sheets inthe tray There are five LED lights built into the unit The Power light indicates that the shredder is 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 Door Open light indicates that the door or safety cover is not completely closed The Overheat light indicates the cycle time has 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 MAID Inc 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 r
4. 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 Boxes Model number Copy of adated receipt Anote stating the nature of the return 10 00 check or money order for return shipping and handling fee Ship the box tothe provided address onthis manual Upon receipt of the shredder TECHKO will ship anew unitto you Please allow 12 16 working days forthe warranty process NO AUTOTECH Technology Auto feed shredder USA Patent No 5 975 445 No 6 390 397 No DES 536 728 Customer Service 1 888 8T
5. RSE In the event of apaper jam reverses the shredding direction and backs the items out of the shredder 1 Plug shredderto power outlet switch the master control switch tothe 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 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 16 4 x30 mm Shredding Speed 8 7Fpm 3M min Basket Capacity 10 8 Gallons 41 Liters Power Source 115V 60Hz USA Canada 220 240V 50Hz Europe 100V 60Hz Japan Z IMPORTANT NOTES a If the paperis wider than the feed entry and is folded to fit the paper thickness increases
6. egarding 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 andon the shredder packaging 3 Never insert your hands or fingers into the shredder feed slot s Keep personal and loose objects such as jewelry hair neckties etc away from the feed slots Never put your face near the shredder while the unitis plugged in Serious injury could occur 4 This product is intended to shred paper creditcards 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 5 The Basket Full light indicates that the basketis at full capacity The unit will stop automatically a
7. lted more than 10 degrees while the shredder is in operation Product is not intended for use by children product is not a toy Keep children and pets away from shredder Do notuse solvents cleaning degreasers or any chemicals toclean the shredder Shred paper CDs DVDs and credit cards only eg T g i
8. nd you must clear the basket If you pull open the 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 fora short period You willneed 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 Do not exceed the 240 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 Neverinsert hands or fingers intothe feed slots Keep hair face awayfrom the document feed slots O amp Keep aerosol products away from shredder Do notuse flammable petroleum based or aerosolcleaners on ornear this product Some agents may combustcausing serious injury gt a A D Q D SJ Avoid clothing touching the document feed slots Keep personal and loose objects jewelry ties etc away from feed slots A Always unplug the shredder before removing excess paper shreds debris ey
9. ot 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 adamp 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 onthe marking label If you are unsure of the power source consult your dealer or local electric company 13 Do not rest any objects onthe 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 thatthe total ofall items plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed fifteen 15 amperages 15 This shredder should only be operated with an operatorin attendance 16 Empty the waste basket often for smooth trouble free operation 17 The shredder should not be ti
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