Fellowes Powershred M-8C User manual

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POWERSHRED® M - 8C POWERSHRED® M - 8C
Please read these instructions before use.
Do not discard: keep for future reference.

KEY
CAPABILITIES
ENGLISH
Model M-8C
Will shred: Paper, credit cards, staples and paper clips
Will not shred: Continuous forms, CD/DVDs, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard, laminates, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size:
Cross-Cut.................................................................................................... 4mm x 50mm
Maximum:
Sheets per pass ............................................................................................................. 8*
Cards per pass............................................................................................................... 1*
Paper entry width.................................................................................................. 230mm
*A4 (70g), paper at 220-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.6Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than
rated voltage may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage rates: 60 sheets;
5 cards. 8 sheets per pass.
G. Control switch and LEDs
1. Auto-On (green)
2. OFF
3. Reverse
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4. Overheat (red)
A. Shredder head
B. Safety Lock
C. Window
D. Bin
E Disconnect power switch
1. OFF
I 2. ON
F. See safety instructions
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.
• 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(E)thatmustbeintheON()
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.
• 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.
• Unplugshredderbeforecleaningorservicing.
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PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Continuous operation:
Upto5minutesmaximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly
after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond
5 minutes will trigger a
30-minute cool down period.
BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
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*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
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
FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE
Set to Reverse ( )
for 2-3 seconds
*Apply oil
across entry
Set to Off ( )
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 3 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.
PAPER/CARD
Safety Lock prevents accidental operation.
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Toset,waitforshreddingtostop,pushblackbuttondownandslidetowardsfrontofshredder.
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Tounlockpushblackbuttondownandslidetowardbackofshredder.Forgreatersafety,alwaysunplugshredderafteruse.
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Gently pull uncut
paper from paper
entry. Plug in.
Set to Reverse
( ) for 2-3
seconds
PAPER JAM
Alternate slowly back and forth Set to Off ( )
and unplug
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. See Basic Shredding Operation for more information about the continuous operation and recovery time for this shredder.
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Plug in and put
disconnect power
switch in ON (I) position
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Set to Auto-On ( ) Feed paper/card
straight into paper
entry and release
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Set to Auto-On ( )
and resume shredding
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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.
When finished shredding
set to OFF ( )

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©2013 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 407095 Rev D
POWERSHRED® M - 8C
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Declaration of Conformity
Fellowes Manufacturing Company
Yorkshire Way, West Moor Park, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3FB, England declares that the product Model M-8C conforms with the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Directive (2011/65/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), the WEEE directive (2002/96/EC), and below harmonized European
EN Standards:
Safety: EN 60950-1
EMC Standard: EN55014-1 EN55014-2 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3
Year Affixed: 12
Itasca, Illinois, USA
January 1, 2013
James Fellowes
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and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and in compliance with local laws relating to this directive.
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