Coopers of Stortford J241 User manual

Cross Cutter Shredder J241 Instructions for Use
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Power Details: 220-240V AC, 50Hz
Dimensions: 326mm x227mm x418mm
Paper entry width: 220mm
Shred size: 4 x39mm
Details:
Shred paper capacity: 10 sheets (80g/m2, A4)
Shred speed: 2.2m/min
Accept staples: No
Accept credit cards: Yes
Accept CD: Yes
Bin volume: 21L
Noise level: 72dB
Duty cycle: approximate 2min
Net weight: 5.5kg
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before starting and ensure you are familiar with the
operation of your new Cross Cutter Shredder.
To operate this shredder correctly and safely, please make sure you understand the following instructions
correctly.
Parts
IMPORTANT:

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ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE FROM THE POWER SOCKET DURING CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND
MANUALLY REMOVING JAMMED PAPER.
NEVER INSERT METAL OBJECTS INTO THE FEED SLOTS OR THE BLADES TO REMOVE JAMMED PAPER.
Cautions
Attention:
Incorrect operation of this appliance may cause personal injury or damage to the
shredder. The plug socket outlet should be easily accessible.
Please keep your hair away from the shredder/paper entry slot.
Please keep your hands out of the paper entry slot as the sharp blades may cause injury.
Keep clothes, ties and the like away from the paper entry slot.
To prevent damage to the blades, remove paper clips, staples and other fasteners before
shredding.
Keep children away from the shredder, the sharp blades may harm them.
Do not spray any flammable gas, water or oil on this shredder.
Sharp edges. Do not touch
Moving Parts
1) Disconnect the power source prior to disabling or bypassing the equipment safeguard.
2) Restore the equipment safeguard before restoring power.
3) Unplug the equipment when not in use for an extended period of time.
4) AC plug is used to disconnect / connect the equipment, the socket outlet shall be easily accessible.
Power Details: 220-240V AC, 50Hz ........................................................................................................... 1
Parts............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Cautions......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Before first use .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Using your appliance ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................................................... 6
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: ..................................................................................................... 7
PLUG WIRING (UK & IRELAND)...................................................................................................................... 8

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DISPOSAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................... 9
Installation:
Location
Caution:
•Always operate this product on a flat
horizontal surface.
•Carefully remove all packaging materials and
dispose of correctly.
•Ensure the supply cable is not caught under
the appliance.
•Do not operate under or near curtains or
other combustible materials.
•Do not place the appliance near a heat source
or in direct sunlight.
Before first use
Setting up the shredder
1. Remove the shredder from the packaging and unwind
the cord to its full length.
2. Place the waste bin on a firm level surface in a stable
upright position.
3. Put the small bin for shredding cards or CDs into the
slot inside the waste bin.
When using for cards, for best results insert card
diagonally and repeat twice. Do not shred too large
amounts of CDs or cards as motor might overheat and
stop running.
4. This appliance is equipped with a safety system. If the
shredder head and waste bin are not correctly in
place, the appliance will not function. Ensure the
shredder head sits on the bin the right way round.
The safety switch sits on top of the rib, located inside
the waste bin.
5. Take the main unit and put it onto the waste bin.

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6. Make sure the function switch is at the “OFF”
position.
7. Connect the plug to
the 220-240V AC
mains.
Using your appliance
Prepare paper to be shredded removing paper clips,
staples and any other objects that may jam the feed slot.
1. AUTO Mode
To use this mode, turn the function switch to “Auto”.
Feed the paper into the paper feed opening or open the
cover of the CD in the CD feed opening and put the CD or
card in, the micro-switch in the feed opening will be
pressed.
The shredder will operate to shred the paper/CD or credit
card. For best results when shredding cards insert card
diagonally and repeat twice.
Once all the papers/CD have been shredded, it will stop
itself.
When the motor is over heated, the machine will be shut
off automatically, after cooling down about 30 minutes
the machine can be started again.
NOTE: The maximum amount of paper that can be
fed through is 10 sheets at a time. Overfeeding will jam
the paper and the shredder will stop working.

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Overheat Safety Device
Your shredder is fitted with a safety device that switches
off the unit in the event of overload. Should the unit stop
working, turn it off and unplug from the mains. Allow the
motor to cool down to room temperature (approx. 30min)
before resuming operation.
2. OFF Mode
To switch off the shredder, turn the function switch to the
“OFF” position.
3. REVERSE Mode
Turn the function switch to the “REV” position. The
cutting blade in the shredder will run in reverse direction
when the function switch is set to the “REV” position.
Paper jam
Turn the function switch to the “REV” position to let the
cutting blade run in reverse direction. Then the paper will
come out from the feeding opening.
Pull out the paper carefully to clear the feeder.
Once the jammed paper is removed, turn the function
switch to the “AUTO” position for normal operation.
If “REV” does not clear the paper jam

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Before removing jammed paper from blades manually, set
switch to OFF position and unplug. Remove shredder head
from waste bin, turn it over and remove jammed paper
from the blades. Be VERY CAREFUL as the blades are very
sharp!
Replace head on waste bin and plug back in and move
switch to AUTO position to shred as normal.
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO MANUALLY REMOVE JAMMED PAPER.
NEVER INSERT METAL OBJECTS INTO THE FEED SLOTS OR
THE BLADES TO REMOVE JAMMED PAPER.
Note: Empty the bin regularly to avoid hazard.
Maintenance
Switch off and unplug shredder before any maintenance.
•Never use any sharp objects or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish
for cleaning.
•Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe dry.
•Do not use petrol, benzene based thinners to avoid fading or scratching to the shredder and bin.
•Do not allow water to enter the shredder head when cleaning.
•Lubricate shredder blades regularly to maintain optimum performance.
•Empty the waste bin regularly. Make sure shredder is switched off and unplugged before emptying the
waste basket.
•Ensure the unit is dry before connecting it to the mains.
•No user serviceable parts.
Trouble Shooting
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Appliance does not start
•The mains plug is not plugged
in.
•Insert the mains plug.
•Fuses or circuit breaker tripped.
•Check the protective devices and
fuses.
•Overheat protection device is
activated.
•Allow the motor to cool down to
room temperature (approx.. 30

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mins) before resuming operation.
Do not overfeed the shredder.
•The shredder head does not sit
properly on the waste bin.
•Check positioning of shredder
head on waste bin.
Motor is running but
cannot shred paper
•Waste bin is full
•Empty the waste bin
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED:
•READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
•FOR DOMESTIC INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE FOR INDUSTRIAL OR
COMMERCIAL USE OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
•DO NOT USE OUTDOORS OR FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
•BEFORE USE, CHECK THOROUGHLY FOR ANY DEFECTS AND DO NOT USE IF DEFECTS ARE FOUND.
TAKE CARE NOT TO DROP THE APPLIANCE AS HEAVY IMPACTS MAY CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE.
•BEFORE CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE, CHECK IF THE VOLTAGE INDICATED ON THE BOTTOM OF
THE APPLIANCE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINS VOLTAGE IN YOUR HOME.
•CHECK THE APPLIANCE AND POWER CABLE CAREFULLY FOR DAMAGE BEFORE EACH USE.
•THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH
REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND
KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE
APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT
PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY
CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
•CHILDREN OF LESS THAN 3 YEARS SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY UNLESS CONTINUOUSLY SUPERVISED.
•SOME PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT CAN BECOME VERY HOT AND CAUSE BURNS. PARTICULAR
ATTENTION HAS TO BE GIVEN WHERE CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE ARE PRESENT.
•THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY COOPERS OF STORTFORD
MAY CAUSE INJURIES AND INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTY YOU MAY HAVE.
•DO NOT LET THE POWER CABLE HANG OVER THE EDGE OF A TABLE OR COUNTER, OR TOUCH HOT
SURFACES.
•DO NOT PLACE ON OR NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
•USE ON A LEVEL, STABLE SURFACE.
•DO NOT COVER THE ITEM IN ANY WAY WHEN IN USE AS THIS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING.
•DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THE INTENDED USE IT IS DESIGNED
FOR.
•ENSURE THERE IS SUFFICIENT DISTANCE BETWEEN THIS APPLIANCE AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE
WORK SURFACE OR WORK STATION, OR SUFFICIENT DISTANCE BETWEEN THE APPLIANCE AND THE
CONFINES OF THE AREA IN WHICH IT IS SITUATED. WE RECOMMEND A MINIMUM CLEARANCE
AROUND ALL FACES OF AT LEAST 10CM.
•TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT IMMERSE POWER CABLE, PLUG OR APPLIANCE, IN
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
•UNPLUG FROM OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE AND BEFORE CLEANING.

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•DO NOT OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE WITH A DAMAGED POWER CABLE OR PLUG OR AFTER THE
APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS, OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER. WE RECOMMEND THAT
THE POWER CABLE IS NOT KINKED OR STORED IN A TWISTED MANNER, AND THAT YOU REGULARLY
CHECK ITS CONDITION.
•ANY REPAIRS MUST BE CONDUCTED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR ELECTRICAL SERVICE AGENT.
PLUG WIRING (UK & IRELAND)
This appliance is fitted with a moulded BS 1363 13-amp plug. If you have to replace the fuse, only those
that are ASTA or BSI approved to BS1362 and with a rated current of 5-amps should be used.
If there is a fuse cover fitted, this cover must be re-fitted after changing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost or
damaged the plug must not be used. Spare fuse holders and fuses are available from electrical outlets. If
the socket outlets in your home or office are not suitable for this product’s plug, the plug must be removed
and disposed of safely. Attempts to insert the plug into the wrong socket is likely to cause electric hazard.
DISPOSAL
•Coopers of Stortford use recyclable or recycled packaging where possible.
•Please dispose of all packaging, paper, cartons, packaging in accordance with your local
recycling regulations.
•Plastics, polybags –Contains the following recyclable plastic.
Code & Symbol
Type of Plastic
Low Density Polyethylene
Commonly used for
Shopping bags, bread bags, squeezy bottles, stretch/pallet wrap, bubble
wrap, multi-pack can holders
Notes
Usually recyclable supermarket deposit points. Check other plastic films as
any non-polythene film e.g. cling film, crisp packets film lids
•At the end of the product’s lifespan please check with your local council authorised household waste
recycling centre for disposal.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
COOPERS OF STORTFORD CONFIRM THAT THE CROSS CUTTER SHREDDER 11254, (MODEL NO. VS1008CT)
CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS:
•LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU
•EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU
•ROHS DIRECTIVE: 2011/65/EU
•ECO DESIGN DIRECTIVE: 801/2013/EU
THE TECHNICAL FILE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2006/42/EC IS AVAILABLE FROM:
COOPERS OF STORTFORD, 11 BRIDGE STREET, BISHOP’S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 2JU