IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
Paper, credit cards, staples, small paper clips and CDs.
Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard,
large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than noted above
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5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)
Note: For any questions regarding capabilities or for other functionality of
this shredder, please call Fellowes Customer Service at 800-955-0959.
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut)
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Speed (at paper capacity)
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Continuous operation (duty cycle)
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Power rating (maximum sheets per session)
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(sheets x speed x duty cycle = maximum sheets per session)
*20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, DM17Cs, 6.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other
than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 50-100 paper
passes; 50 cards; 10 CDs.
• Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.
• Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from
• The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry.
Always unplug or set safety lock 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
• 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.
• 17 sheets per pass to avoid jams.
To Test SafeSense™ Technology
Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense™ stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.
Continuous operation beyond
40-minute cool down period.
Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes No. 36053) for easy disposal.
Set to Off (O) and empty bin.
Replace bin and follow any or all of the
below procedures.
Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.
• Motor sounds different,
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.
If the SafeSense™ light remains on, you must engage the
in order to perform steps
above. Once the jam is cleared, reset the SafeSense™ feature. (See SafeSense™ instructions below.)
If the SafeSense™ feature activates (SafeSense™ light remains
on) to cause the user to think the shredder has jammed when it has not, use the
to deactivate the SafeSense™ feature and clear the paper.
– when switch is in override position, the SafeSense™ light will flash and the
SafeSense™ feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense™
Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed
SafeSense™ override switch
Yellow - SafeSense™ active
Yellow flashing - SafeSense™
Make sure bin is pushed in
Wait 40 minutes for motor to
