
Do nothing and 
shredder will go 
automatically to 
sleep mode
Jam Proof System 
Eliminates frustrating jams 
by preventing overloads 
and powering through 
misfed paper
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
•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.
•Never use aerosol products, petroleum based lubricants or other flammable 
products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
•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 (H) 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. 
•Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under shredder head.
•Keep finger away from CD hole when shredding.
•Do not put foreign objects in paper or CD entry.
• 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.
KEY
Patented SafeSense®
Technology 
Stops shredder immediately 
when hands are too close to 
the paper entry
CAPABILITIES
ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
Sleep Mode 
Energy saving feature 
shuts down automatically 
after 2 minutes of no 
shredding activity 
BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
Press ( ) ON to 
activate
PAPER/CARD OR CD
1
Feed paper/card 
straight into paper 
entry and release
3
Plug in and put 
disconnect power 
switch in ON (I) position
Hold CD at edge, 
feed into CD 
entry and release
When finished 
shredding set 
to OFF ( )
or
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ENGLISH
Model C-325i/C-325Ci
Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples and small paper clips
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, 
cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above 
Paper shred size: 
Cross-Cut................................................................5/32 in. x 1-1/2 in. (3.9mm x 38mm)
Strip Cut.................................................................................................7/32 in. (5.8mm)
Maximum: 
Sheets per pass (Cross-Cut).......................................................................................... 22*
Sheets per pass (Strip-Cut)........................................................................................... 24*
CDs/Cards per pass ....................................................................................................... 1*
Paper entry width.................................................................................9 1/2 in. (240mm) 
*8.5 in. x 11 in., 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, C-325i: 4Amps, C-325Ci: 6Amps; 
 heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended 
 daily usage rates: C-325i: 9,000 sheets per day C-325Ci: 8,000 sheets per day; both: 200 
 credit cards; 10 CDs
 Fellowes SafeSense®shredders are designed to be operated in home and office environments ranging 
 between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
www.fellowes.com features an extensive on-line support section with a number of self-service options
A.
B.
C.
G.
J.
H.
I.
D.
J. Control Panel and LEDs
 1. Reverse
 2. ON/OFF 
 3. Forward
 4. Bin full 
 5. Door open
A. SafeSense
®
 Technology 
B. Paper entry
C. CD entry
D. Door
E. Basket - paper (inside) 
 
 
 
F. Basket - CD (inside)
G. See safety instructions
H. Disconnect power switch
I. Casters 
 6. Remove paper
 7. Sheet capacity indicator
 8. SafeSense
®
 indicator (yellow)
 9. Auto button
10. Straight feed
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