Fellowes POWERSHRED 225Mi User manual

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POWERSHRED® 225Mi
Please read these instructions before use.
Do not discard: keep for future reference.
Please read these instructions before use.
Do not discard: keep for future reference.

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Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVD, staples, small paper clips and junk mail
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large
paper clips, folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size:
Micro-Cut ......................................................................................................................2mm x 12mm
Maximum:
Sheets per pass, 80g paper............................................................................................................14*
Sheets per pass, 70g paper............................................................................................................14*
CDs/Cards per pass .........................................................................................................................1*
Paper entry width....................................................................................................................240mm
*A4 (70g), paper at 220-240V, 50/60 Hz, 3Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage
may reduce capacity. Maximm recommended daily usage rates: 4,000 sheets; 200 cards; 10 CDs.
Fellowes SafeSense®shredders are designed to be operated in office environments ranging
between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
CAPABILITIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
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instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating
shredders.
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Always set to off or unplug when not in use.
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shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse ( )
to back out object.
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flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air
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transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.
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3. Forward
4. Auto
5. Door open (red)
6. Bin full (red)
7. Remove paper (red)
8. SafeSense
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indicator (yellow)
KEY
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F. Basket (CD)
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*100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual
BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
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measures paper thickness to prevent paper jams:
Remove several sheets until
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Proof Shredding
If a misfeed
occurs:
If illuminates after paper has been
reversed, press reverse and remove paper.
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sheets have been inserted.
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is optimized.
All indicators light up and
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is complete. Regular shredding will resume.
ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFESENSE®TECHNOLOGY OPERATION
Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.
WHEN IN SLEEP MODE
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touch control panel
insert paper
or
SET-UP AND TESTING
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( ) to activate SafeSense
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look for the SafeSense
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SafeSense
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working properly
If hand is held on SafeSense
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area more than 3 seconds
shredder will shut off
AUTO
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Do nothing and
shredder will go
automatically to sleep
mode after 2 minutes
of inactivity
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release
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shredding set to
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Hold CD/card at edge,
and feed into center of
entry and release
or or
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Jam Proof System
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through tough jobs
Patented SafeSense®Technology
Stops shredding immediately when hands
touch the paper entry
Energy Savings System
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time – in use and out of use.
For more information about all of Fellowes Advanced Product Features go to www.fellowes.com
ENERGY SAVINGS SYSTEM
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standby mode and sleep mode.
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Optimal energy efficiency 100% of
the time – in use and out of use.

Go to Support Section at www.fellowes.com or see back page of manual for useful telephone numbers.
CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance free operation. However, on rare occasions, the sensors, may become blocked by paper dust causing the motor to run
even if there is no paper present.
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TO CLEAN THE SENSORS
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empty your waste bin.
OILING SHREDDER
*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE
*Apply oil across entry
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Press and hold forward
( ) 2-3 seconds
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shredder
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away any contamination
from the paper sensors
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rubbing alcohol
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & ACCESSORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
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SafeSense®Indicator: If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense®indicator will illuminate and the shredder will stop shredding. If SafeSense®
is active for 3 seconds, the shredder will automatically turn off and the user must press the power button on the control panel to resume shredding.
Self Cleaning Cycle: Shredder periodically cycles in forward and reverse lasting 3-6 seconds.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
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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 7 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
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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
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more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
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©2013 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 406938 Rev C
POWERSHRED® 225Mi
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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 225Mi 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: 13
Itasca, Illinois, USA
May 1, 2013
James Fellowes
This product is classified as Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Should the time come for you to dispose of this product please ensure that you do so in accordance with the European Waste of Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and in compliance with local laws relating to this directive.
For more information on the WEEE Directive please visit www.fellowesinternational.com/WEEE
W.E.E.E.