Dahle 818 HD User manual

Operating
Instructions
Dahle 818HD
818 HD
HARD DRIVE PUNCH
®

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS PAGE
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................3-4
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................4
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................6
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 7
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
Proper care of your new hard drive punch will ensure many years of trouble free opera-
tion, with minimum of maintenance or repair.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that all packaging should be retained by the customer for (30) days from
the time of receipt. In the event that this unit needs to be sent back for replacement
or repair this packaging will be required to do so. Should the packaging have been
discarded before the (30) day requested period, packaging costs may be incurred by
the customer.
Security Level: H  3
Hole Size: 10mm
Feed Width: 4.65”
Warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 19.75” X 20” X 34.5”
Weight: 154 lbs.
Power Supply: 115v 50/60 Hz 15 Amp
Warranty includes labor but excludes wearable parts.
818 HD
HARD DRIVE PUNCH
®

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Your new shredder features powerful cutting mechanisms that may cause serious
injury. Please follow all safety precautions.
• Only store, transport, and operate the shredder in an upright position!
• All liquids and gases used on the shredder must comply with Dahle guidelines!
• The shredder must only be operated in enclosed spaces at temperatures of 15 °C to
32 °C(59 °F–90 °F) and non-condensed humidity of 15% to 95%!
• Do not place the shredder near a heat source!
• Ensure the shredder is rmly on the oor at a distance of 4” from the wall; activate
caster locks!
• Avoid any accumulation of heat!
• The mains socket must be grounded and easily accessible at all times!
• Use only the power cord supplied with the device by Dahle and ensure that it is not
damaged!
• Ensure that the building installation has short-circuit protection: max. 16 A (US
max. 20 A)!
• Do not use near ammable liquids and gases!
• Do not use near caustic substances!
• Do not subject to moisture!
• Do not open up the machine!
• Automatic start-up!
• Switch o the shredder at the main switch when not in use!
• Only use the shredder provided that it is in perfect working order, while observing
the operating instructions and the usual regulations, guidelines and applicable
safety and accident prevention requirements. Take the shredder out of service
immediately if faults occur!
• The device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they are working under supervision or receive detailed instruction about how
to use the device from a person who is responsible for safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Insert supplied waste bin into the machine.
• Plug machine directly into a wall outlet.
Do not use a power strip or extension cord.
INSTALLATION
1. It is obligatory to follow the safety instructions!
2. Read the operating instructions carefully before using the shredder!
3. This shredder is not intended to be used by children (the product is not a toy)!
4. Do not touch the feed opening with your hands!
5. Do not allow items of clothing to touch the feed opening!
6. Do not allow your hair to touch the feed opening!
7. Prior to maintenance work, disconnect the shredder from the power supply!

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OPERATION
• Turn on both power switches. One is located inside the door and the other is on
the right side of the shredder.Slide open the clear safety shield feed opening door
located at the top of the machine.
• Insert 2.5” or 3.5” Hard Drive into the feed opening.
• Slide the safety shield feed opening door closed.
• Press the START button on the keypad. The punching area will illuminate and
the punching die will drive through the hard drive. After a short delay, the die will
reverse direction automatically and the LED light will go out, indicating the process
is complete.
• Press down the Discharge Handle located on the top of the machine to release the
punched hard drive into the waste container.
REVERSE
• In case of a jam, the machine is designed to automatically operate in reverse.
DOOR OPEN
• The DOOR OPEN will illuminate if the safety shield feed opening door located on
the top of the machine or the cabinet door is open. Both must be closed for the
machine to operate.
FULL
• The FULL LED light will illuminate if the waste container is full. Open the cabinet door,
empty the waste container, replace the waste container, and close the cabinet door.

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MAINTENANCE
• Switch o the machine and disconnect power by removing
power cord from wall outlet.
• Clean the exterior of the machine with a soft cloth. Do not use
harsh detergents or chemicals.
WARRANTY
Dahle guarantees this hard drive punch to be free from manufacturing defects (materi-
als / workmanship) for a period of one year.
This warranty shall not apply to wearable items or defects caused by ordinary wear
and tear, insucient maintenance or improper operation. This warranty applies to the
original purchaser only and is not transferable. There are no other warranties ex-
pressed or implied beyond the face of this agreement.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Dahle North America, Inc.
49 Vose Farm Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]om
www.dahle.com
Version 4/2019