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Model PS-12Cs
Will shred: Paper, small paper clips, credit cards and staples
Will not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard, large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than
noted above
Paper shred size:
Cross-Cut ................................................5/32 inches x 2 inches (3.9mm x 50mm)
Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Cross-Cut)................................................................................12*
Cards per pass ..................................................................................................... 1
Paper width ................................................................................. 9 inches/229mm
Continuous operation ........................................................................... 4-5 minutes
*20 lb., 8.5 inches x 11 inches paper at 120v, 60 Hz, 5.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or
other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.
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.
• AvoidtouchingexposedbladesunderCross-Cut shredder head. • Thesocket-outletshallbeinstalledneartheequipmentandshallbeeasily
accessible.
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• Keepawayfromchildrenandpets.Keephandsawayfrom
paper entry. Always unplug when not in use.
• Keepforeignobjects–gloves,jewelry,clothing,hair,etc.
–awayfromshredderopenings.Ifobjectenterstopopening,
switchtoReverse(R)tobackoutobject.
• Neveruseaerosol,petroleumbasedorotherflammableproductsonor
near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
• Donotuseifdamagedordefective.Donotopenshredderhead.Donot
place near or over heat or water source.
• 12sheetsperpasstoavoidjams.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
CAPABILITIES
BreakthroughSafetyTechnology!SafeSense®stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.
Shreddercomesfullyassembled.Removebasketpackingmaterialandplugin.Disconnect power switch must be in ON (I) position to operate shredder.
Touchtestarea
Press Auto-On ( I ) Sensor lights up
Standby (green)
Control switch
Shredder head
Safetylock
Paper entry
Auto-On ( I ) Off Reverse (R)
Overheat (red)
Window
To Test SafeSense
®
Technology
SafeSense
®
override switch
Active Not active
Disconnect power switch
See safety instructions below
Pull-out bin
SafeSense
®
Technology(yellow)
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LIMITEDWARRANTYFellowes,Inc.(“Fellowes”)warrantsthecuttingbladesofthemachinetobefreefrom
defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.
Felloweswarrantsallotherpartsofthemachinetobefreeofdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor1
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,INCLUDINGTHATOF MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,ISHEREBY
LIMITEDINDURATIONTOTHEAPPROPRIATEWARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE.InnoeventshallFellowes
beliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamagesattributabletothisproduct.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights.Theduration,terms,andconditionsofthiswarrantyarevalid
worldwide,exceptwheredifferentlimitations,restrictions,orconditionsmayberequiredbylocallaw.
For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
Continuous operation:
4-5 minutes maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after
each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond
4-5-minutes will trigger
20-minute cool down period.
Run regularly in reverse for
one minute
Oil when bin is full, or
immediately, if:
• Capacitydecreases
• Motorsoundsdifferent,or
shredder stops running
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.
CARD
Paper jam: SettoOffandemptybasket.Replacebasketandfollowanyorallofthebelowprocedures. Shredder doesn’t start:
Yellow-SafeSense
®
active
Yellow flashing - SafeSense
®
not active
Makesurecontrolswitchisin
Auto-On ( I ) position
Wait 20 minutes for red light to
turn off
WARRANTY
*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
PAPER
Set to
Reverse (R)
Set to Off (0) Pull uncut paper from
paper entry
Set to
Reverse (R)
Alternateslowlybackandforth
Set to Off (O) Set to Off
Hold credit card
at edge
Feed into center of entry
and release
Press Auto-On ( I )
*Apply oil across entry Press Auto-On ( I )Set to Off (0) Shred one sheet Set to Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds
ATTENTION: If the SafeSense®light remains on, you must engage the Override Switchinordertoperformstepsabove.Oncethejamiscleared,resetthe
SafeSense®feature. (See SafeSense®instructions below.)
SafeSense®paper jam: If the SafeSense®feature activates (SafeSense®lightremainson)tocausetheusertothink
theshredderhasjammedwhenithasnot,usetheOverride Switch to deactivate the SafeSense®feature and clear
the paper. Warning – when switch is in override position, the SafeSense®light will flash and the SafeSense®feature will
NOTfunction.Oncethepaperiscleared,resettheSafeSense®feature.
SafeSense®override switch
Active Not active
Sensor light illuminated–paper
jammed
Press Auto-On ( I ) Feed into paper entry
and release
