Indicator lights (red)
Bin open
Bin full
Paper jam
Overheated
ENGLISH
Model DM15C
Card/CD entry
Control switch
Pullout bin
Shredder head
CAPABILITIES
Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples and small
paper clips
Will not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies,
newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than
noted above
Paper shred size:
Confetti-Cut..............................................5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)
Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut)............................................................. 15*
Passes per day ..............................................................................50-100
Cards/CDs per pass ................................................................................1
Cards/CDs per day .......................................................................................10
Paper width.............................................................................9”/230mm
Speed (at paper capacity)..........................................................12 ft/min
Continuous operation............................................................... 25 minutes
*20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, DM15C–6.0Amps; heavier paper,
humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
• Keep away from children and pets. 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 (R) to back out object.
• Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable
products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air
on shredder.
• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder
head. Do not place near or over heat or water source.
• Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head. • Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from
CD hole.
Auto-On (I) Off (O) Reverse (R)
Pullout bin
Casters
Standby (green)
2
Paper Entry
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Set to Off (O)
and plug in
Set to Off (O)
and unplug
Press Auto-On (I)
Press Auto-On (I)
Feed into paper entry
and release
Hold card/CD
at edge
Feed into card/CD entry
and release
Continuous operation:
25-minute maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly
after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond
25-minutes will trigger
40-minute cool down period.
*Apply oil
across entry
Press Auto-On (I)Set to Off (O)
*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as
Fellowes 35250
Shred one sheet Press and hold
Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds
Run regularly in reverse for
one minute
Lubricate when bin is full, or
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
• Motor sounds different, or
Shredder stops running
Paper jam: Set to Off (O) and empty bin. Replace bin and follow any or all of the
below procedures.
Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36053) for easy disposal.
Indicator lights:
Alternate slowly back
and forth
Press and hold
Reverse (R)
Set to Off (O)
and unplug
PAPER
CARD/CD
Make sure bin is pushed in
Wait 40 minutes for motor to
cool down
Remove and empty bin
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the
machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 7 years from
the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants all other parts
of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year 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, or unauthorized
repair. 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.
MAINTENANCE
Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.
Gently pull uncut paper
from paper entry.
Plug in.
Press and hold
Reverse (R)
Slide CD cover
Slide CD cover
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