Fellowes AutoMax 550C User manual

AutoMaxTM 550C/350C
The World's Toughest Shredders®
Please read these instructions before use.
Do not discard: keep for future reference.

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KEY FEATURES AND CONTROLS
CONTROL PANEL
ENGLISH
Model 550C/350C
A. Shredder Lid
B. Manual Feed Slot
C. Casters
D. Disconnect Power Switch
1. OFF
2. ON
E. See Safety Instructions
F. Control Panel (see below)
G. Bin Door
H. Bin (inside)
A. Overheat (red)
B. Remove Paper (red)
C. Bin Full (red)
D. Bin/Lid Open (red)
E. SmartLock
TM
pin pad
F. Reverse
G. Start/Pause (white)
H. Lock (white)
A. B. C. D.
E.
F. G. H.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
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• Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction
manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always set
to off or unplug when not in use.
• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. – away from shredder
openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse (<) to back out object.
• DO NOT use aerosol products, petroleum based or aerosol lubricants on or near
shredder. DO NOT USE “CANNED AIR” OR “AIR DUSTERS” ON SHREDDER. Vapors
from propellants and petroleum based lubricants may combust causing serious
injury.
• Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under shredder lid.
• Unplug shredder before cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble shredder.
Do not place near or over heat source or water.
• This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (D) that must be in the ON
(I)
position to operate shredder. In case of emergency, move switch to OFF
(O)
position. This action will stop shredder immediately.
• Shredder must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket of the
voltage and amperage designated on the label. The grounded outlet or socket
must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Energy converters,
transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.
• FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
• For indoor use only.
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Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, folded paper (Autofeed), bound
documents, magazines, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, binder clips, industrial staples,
large paper clips, more than 20 pages stapled or paper clipped together, staples in top center of
paper, laminates, 3½ in. Floppies, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size:
Cross-Cut .....................................................................................................4mm x 38mm
Maximum:
Auto Feed Sheet Capacity (550C)............................................................................... 550*
Auto Feed Sheet Capacity (350C)............................................................................... 350*
Manual Feed Sheet Capacity (550C)............................................................................. 14*
Manual Feed Sheet Capacity (350C)............................................................................. 12*
*A4 (70 g) paper at 220-240V, 50/60 Hz 2.5Amps (550C), 2.5Amps (350C); heavier paper,
humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.
CAPABILITIES
A4 paper
SHRED THROUGH AUTO FEED TRAY
Staples Paper clips
Up to 20 Sheets Stapled –
Pull apart stapled stacks of
paper containing more than
20 sheets
Up to 20 Sheets Clipped –
Pull apart clipped stacks of
paper containing more than
20 sheets
SHRED THROUGH MANUAL FEED SLOT
BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
MANUAL FEED
AUTO FEED
Plug in and put
disconnect power
switch in ON (I) position
Plug in and put
disconnect power
switch in ON (I) position
Open lid Add paper. Paper should
be flat and aligned with
front of paper tray.
Close lid and press start
( ) to begin shredding
Feed paper straight into
paper entry and release
or
Hold CD/Card at edge, feed
straight into paper entry and
release
Folded paper
Credit cards CD/DVD
Note: Manual feed cannot be used while Auto Feed in use.
Junk mail
* Do not open lid once shred cycle has started.
350C run time:
Up to 45-minutes maximum. Continuous
operation beyond 45-minutes will trigger
30-minute cool down period.
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each
pass to clear entry.
550C run time: continuous operation
* Shredder will not run when lid is open.
MISALIGNED PAPER
If paper is not shredding
through auto feed tray,
check position of paper.
Paper should be flat and
aligned with front of
paper tray.
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ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
SilentShred™Technology
Shreds without noisy disruptions.
Energy Saving Sleep Mode
Feature shuts down the shredder
after 2 minutes of inactivity.
SmartLock™
Engages with each shred cycle to
protect confidential information.
Auto Reverse
Stops and reverses paper
if a jam occurs.
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PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
TO CLEAN THE SENSORS
CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS
Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance free operation. However, on rare occasions the sensors
may become blocked by paper dust causing the motor to run even if there is no paper present.
(Note: the paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry and bottom of paper tray).
All cross-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. If not oiled, a
machine may experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise when
shredding, and could ultimately stop running. To avoid these problems, we
recommend you oil your shredder each time you empty your waste bin.
OILING SHREDDER
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*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long
nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE
Turn off and unplug
shredder
*Carefully apply oil
across cutters (do not
get oil in paper tray)
Close lid. Press
start ( )
Open lid Locate Auto-start infrared sensor
Using cotton swab, wipe away any
contamination from the paper sensors
Dip cotton swab in
rubbing alcohol
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Open lid
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WHEN IN SLEEP MODE
To get out of sleep, open
lid and load paper
Insert paperor
SLEEP MODE OPERATION
Feature shuts down the shredder after
2 minutes of inactivity
ENGAGE SMARTLOCK
Open lid and add paper
Press start ( ) to
begin shredding
Close lid and press
Lock icon
Enter 4-digit lock combination
on pin pad. Drawer will lock
and Lock icon on control panel
will illuminate
When shred job is
complete, Lock icon will
turn off and shredder
will unlock
SMARTLOCKTM
Optional 4-digit SmartLockTM feature keeps confidential documents secure during
shredding cycle.
For more information about all of Fellowes Advanced Product Features go to www.fellowes.com
NOTE: • To unlock: press lock icon and re-enter previously set 4-digit lock combination.
•In case of a power outage, SmartLock™ will remain engaged. Once power is restored, shred cycle will automatically resume.
• If shredder misfeeds or jams, the shredder will unlock after 30 minutes.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Overheat Indicator: When the Overheat Indicator is illuminated, the shredder has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and needs to cool down. This indicator
will remain illuminated and the shredder will not operate for the duration of the recovery time.
Bin/Lid Open: The shredder will not run if the bin or lid is open. When illuminated, close the bin or lid to resume shredding.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Remove Paper: When illuminated, press reverse (<); open lid and remove paper.
Bin Full: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 36053.
Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of
defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 2 years from the date of
purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for 20 years from the date of purchase by the original
consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive
remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part. This
warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with product usage
standards, shredder operation using an improper power supply (other than listed on the label), or
unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to charge the consumers for any additional costs
incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where the shredder is initially
sold by an authorized reseller. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential
or incidental damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different
limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain
service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
Australia Residents Only:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The benefits under Fellowes’ Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the shredder.

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