Fellowes Powershred P-38C User manual

Powershred®P-38C
The World's Toughest Shredders®
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
DO NOT DISCARD: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

KEY
CAPABILITIES
ENGLISH
Model P-38
Will shred: Paper, plastic credit cards and staples
Will not shred: Unopened junk mail, continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies,
newspaper, CD/DVDs, cardboard, paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other
than noted above
Paper shred size:
Strip-Cut................................................................................................................... 6mm
Maximum:
Sheets per pass ............................................................................................................. 8*
Cards per pass............................................................................................................... 1*
Paper width........................................................................................................... 225mm
*A4 (70g), paper at AC220-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other
than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage rates: 100
sheets per day; 5 credit cards. 8 sheets per pass.
A. Shredder head
B. See safety instructions
C. Paper/Card entry
D. Bin
E. Control switch
I 1. Auto-On
2. OFF
R 3. Reverse
A.
B.
C.
E.
D.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
PAPER/CARD
PAPER JAM
Feed paper/card
straight into paper
entry and release
Set to Off ( )
and plug in
Continuous operation:
Up to 3 minute maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly
after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond
3 minutes will trigger a
30-minute cool down period.
Set to Auto-On (I)
BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
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defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 1 year from the date
of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty
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conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or
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please contact us or your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Alternate slowly back and forthSet to Reverse (R)
for 2-3 seconds
Set to Off ( )
and unplug
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paper from paper
entry. Plug in.
Set to Auto-On
(I) and resume
shredding
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When finished
shredding set to
OFF ( )
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Shredder doesn’t start:
Make sure switch is in auto position (I).
Make sure safety lock is in unlock position.
Make sure head is on basket correctly.
Check for jam.
Remove and empty basket.
Wait 30 minutes for motor to cool down.

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Declaration of Conformity
Fellowes, Inc.
Unit 2 Ontario Drive, New Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0BF, England declares that the product model P-38C conforms with the
requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU + 2015/863/EU), the Low Voltage Directive
(2014/35/EU), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU), and below
harmonized European EN Standards.
Safety: EN60950-1: 2006/A2:2013
EMC Standard: EN55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
EN55014-2:2015
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
Year Affixed: 19
Itasca, Illinois, USA
January 1, 2019
John Fellowes
President & CEO
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
This product is classified as Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Should the time come for you to dispose of this product please ensure
that it is not mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product to a designated
collection point. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.