User manual FELLOWES DM10C MANUAL-2006

[. . . ] We are confident that it offers you the greatest value for your money in its product category today. To ensure years of safe, efficient use, please read these few pages about your new shredder. If this manual doesn't answer all your questions or if you wish to comment on this product, we welcome your call or letter. . 6 2 This product is built to shred paper, staples, small paper clips, credit cards, CDs and DVDs (CDs and DVDs in designated slot). [. . . ] · Hold CD or DVD at the edge and feed one at a time, straight into entry (11) releasing when shredding begins. CAUTION: Do not hold CD or DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into shredder. In case of a paper jam, which may occur if the shredder is pushed beyond its specified capabilities, press the control switch to the off [O] position and empty the basket if full. Then: 1) 2) 3) Press and hold control switch in reverse [R] position and attempt to back paper out of shredder. If shredder jams in reverse mode, press control switch to automatic [I] position and attempt to continue shredding operation. If shredder jams again, alternate control switch slowly between reverse [R] and automatic [I] positions to attempt to move jammed paper completely through shredder. *Based on 8-1/2 x 11" (75 g/20 lb. ) paper with shredder operating at rated voltage; heavier paper, high humidity, or other than rated voltage may reduce sheet capacity. NOTE: These products have met international standards for motor temperature rise: Independent product testing agencies approved each model at the midpoint of its sheet-per-pass limit. In the tests, the agencies also varied the available voltage 10% below and 6% above its normal range, stopping shredding only to empty the basket. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING While assembling shredder · Check shredder for damage or defects; some paper particles in the basket are normal due to product testing and does not indicate a defect. · If the cord is damaged do not replace cord or use the machine. · Avoid touching exposed blades on underside of confetti-cut shredder head. · Do not place shredder near or over a heat or water source. While operating shredder · Keep hands and hanging objects (jewelry, ties, loose clothing, long hair, etc. ) away from paper entry. · Keep children and pets away from the shredder. When not in use · Always turn off and unplug shredder · Unplug before emptying basket · Do not open shredder head: Danger of electric shock. NOTE: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or 3 aerosols of any kind on or near product at any time. If you are unable to clear the jam using this method, turn off and unplug the shredder; remove the wastebasket from cabinet and carefully remove any paper extending below the cutting cylinders; empty the wastebasket; insert wastebasket and repeat jam clearing procedure. 4 Maintenance Regular emptying of the basket is important to ensure the smooth operation of the cutting cylinders. If you can see paper in the basket window (7), turn off the shredder, pull out the basket and empty basket contents. Regular oiling of the shredder is also necessary to ensure proper performance. If you are running the shredder at or near capacity, we recommend oiling it monthly. Using Fellowes Powershred Lubricant #35250 or other non-aerosol vegetable-based oil in a long-nozzle container: · Apply oil over full width of paper entry (1) with shredder in off [O] position. · Press control switch to automatic [I] position which will cause shredder to run for about 2 seconds. · Press and hold control switch in reverse [R] position for 3-5 seconds. · Repeat above automatic [I] and reverse [R] sequence three times. [. . . ] · Check basket position; basket must be pushed all the way in the cabinet. Follow instructions under Set-Up. Shredder does not start or stops while shredding. Overheat light (10) turns on and shredder will not operate. Red display light (5) turns on and shredder will not operate. · Wait 40 minutes for shredder to cool down before trying again. · Check basket position; basket must be pushed all the way in the cabinet. [. . . ]