Q-Connect Q14MCC User manual

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Instruction manual
PAPER SHREDDER
Q14MCC
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USER MANUAL FOR THE Q14MCC Q-CONNECT
SHREDDER
IMPORTANT!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Thank you for purchasing the Q14MCC Paper Shredder. This prod-
uct is designed to shred paper and small staples. It will also accept
small paper clips, credit cards and CD/DVD’s. It does not shred
adhesive labels, self-seal envelopes, transparencies, fabrics, glossy
paper, newspaper, plastic (other than credit cards), cardboard or
continuous forms. Please note that using it for these purposes is
likely to cause damage and will invalidate your warranty. This pa-
per shredder is not designed to shred large volumes so please re-
fer to the recommended usage capacity quoted below. You may
find paper particles in the bin when first opening the shredder
this is a result of QC testing procedures.
Recommended Daily Usage = 50 passes per day. (5 minutes on/ 45
minutes off)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure the basket door is securely closed shut. This shred-
der features a safety power cut off and will not operate if door
is open. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets feature a safety
power cut off upon bin removal. The supplied wastebasket ac-
tivates this switch, which allows the shredder to be operable.
2. Attach all 4 caster wheels to the bottom of the wastebasket.
3. A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily
accessible.
CAUTION: CROSSCUT SHREDDERS HAVE VERY SHARP EX-
POSED BLADES ON THE UNDERSIDE. USE CARE WHEN
MOUNTING THE SHREDDER ON THE WASTEBASKET.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Always turn the shredder off and unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet when not in use, before cleaning, moving, or emp-
tying the waste basket.
• RISK OF FIRE. Never use any petroleum based or flammable oils
or lubricants in or around the machine as some oils can com-
bust causing serious injury.
• NEVER dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have
come into contact with flammable chemicals (for example, nail
polish, acetone and gasoline) in the shredder basket.
• Never shred large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes,
continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (for example: note-
pads, checkbooks, magazines, etc...), transparencies, laminated
documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials
or plastic (except Credit Cards and CDs).
• Do not hold CD/DVD with finger through the center ring while
feeding into the shredder. Serious injury may occur.
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• A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily
accessible.
• Never let the wastebasket become full. This will lead to shredded
material being pulled back up into the shredder and cause jams.
• Never place the shredder near water or any heat source.
• Do not use the shredder if the power cord is damaged in any way.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself as doing so may
expose you to sharp cutting blades and/or electricity and will
void the manufacturer’s warranty.
• Never try to clean or clear the shredder blade.
• Never shred beyond the specified sheet capacity. This may re-
sult in extensive damage to the machine.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using the switch located on the unit, select one of the fol-
lowing settings by sliding the switch either left or right.
I or Auto: This setting allows the shredder to be auto-
matically started by inserting paper into the feed slot. Al-
ways feed the paper in as straight as possible. When the pa-
per has passed through, the shredder will automatically stop.
O or O: This setting turns off all features of the shredder. For
safety reasons, we recommend that you leave the shredder in the
OFF position whenever the shredder is unattended or not in use.
REV: In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse set-
ting can be used to help clear the cutters of paper that did
not pass through. Never attempt to clear a jam by using the
reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket.
FW: The forward setting can also be used to help clear the cut-
ters in the event of a paper jam. This allows to manually activate
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2. Make sure you do not exceed sheet count per pass (14 sheets max).
Insert paper as straight as possible into feed slot and release.
3. The shredder will start automatically when paper is fed into the
paper entry slot.
4. Ensure paper entry is straight so to avoid curling as it enters the
shredder.
5. Do not enter more than 14 sheets of 75gsm of paper at a time. If
shredding a heavier weight of paper the maximum sheet capacity
will be reduced, as this is based on paper thickness.The presence of
staples/paperclips will reduce the maximum sheet capacity. Shred-
ding capacity is also affected by temperature and humidity.
6. Do not operate continuously for more than 5 minutes.
7. Prolonged shredding will cause the unit to overheat and shut
down. This is not a fault and indicates the unit has reached its
maximum temperature tolerance, turn the unit off at the power
supply and allow it to cool down for 60 minutes before resum-
ing normal operation.
8. If the amount of paper inserted is too much or is not fed in
straight then the shredding speed will slow or even stop. If
the paper starts to fold over itself, then this will increase the
thickness significantly and potentially cause a jam. If this hap-
pens stop shredding immediately and use the reverse func-
tion, then reinsert the paper using a straight paper path.
DO NOT HOLD A CD/DVD WITH YOUR FINGER
THROUGH THE CENTRE RING WHILE FEEDING IT
INTO THE SHREDDER AS SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
9. To shred a credit card or CD – Insert one credit card at a time
into the middle of the feed slot.
10. Never feed more than one credit card or CD/DVD at a time.
Hold the CD/DVD by the edge and feed one at a time, releasing
when shredding begins. Shredder will stop when the entire disc
has been destroyed.
LED STATUS INDICATORS
• Power On: The Green LED light indicates the shredder is “On”
and ready to operate when paper is inserted.
• Overheat: The Red LED light indicates the shredder has shred
continuously beyond the maximum running time and over-
heating, the unit will automatically shut off. If this happens,
switch the shredder Off for 45 minutes or longer before resum-
ing normal operation.
• Overload: The Red LED light indicates when too much paper is
inserted. Use the “Reverse” mode to back up and reduce num-
ber of sheets.
• Door Open: The Red LED light indicates the shredder basket
is not pushed in properly. Shredders with pull-out wastebas-
kets feature a safety power cut off upon bin removal. Make sure
the pull-out wastebasket is properly set back into place and the
green“Power On” indicator is lit.
MAINTENANCE
• Warning: Failure to properly maintain your shredder will void the
warranty.
• Oil the shredder blades every month with basic vegetable, cook-
ing oil or shredder oil. Follow oiling procedure below. It helps to
keep the shredder blades operating well over many years of use.
Oiling Procedure:
1. Turn off shredder.
2. Apply shredder oil across paper
entry.
3. Turn shredder in reverse mode
for 3~5 seconds.
NOTE: lubricating oil is not
included.
Caution:
• Do not spray or keep any aero-
sol products in or around
shredder.
• Do not use canned air on
shredder.
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Read instructions before use.
Do not insert fingers into the shredder and avoid
touching the feed opening with your hands.
Do not let children use or play near the shredder, keep
unplugged when not in use.
Do not insert any object into the shredder opening
other than the material to be shredded.
Do not spray ANY aerosol products on or in the vicin-
ity of the shredder as this might lead to combustion,
do not shred any materials which may have come into
contact with any combustible chemicals.
Avoid loose clothing like ties or jewellery touching the
shredder as they might be drawn into the shredder.
Avoid hair dangling over or touching the shredder as it
might be drawn into the shredder.
PROBLEM 4 – THE SHREDDER IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING
WHILE IN “AUTO (ON)” MODE.
1. It is possible that the activation sensor, which starts the shred-
der, has become blocked with paper. Insert an index card or any
rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card or folded file folder),
directly in the center of the feed slot, while applying force to
help push the jammed paper through. This will usually clear any
paper blocking the activation sensor and feed entry.
2. The activation sensor is being triggered by dust, debris, or oil.
A cotton swab may be used to clean the sensor. DO NOT USE
CANNED AIR. The activation sensor of the shredder is located
around the center of the feed entry.
WARNING SYMBOL EXPLANATIONS
CLEANING:
• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE CLEANING!
• Only clean the shredder by carefully wiping the unit with a dry
soft cloth or towel.
• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Having the unit wet
may result in damage or malfunction to the electrical compo-
nents. If the shredder happens to get wet, be sure to complete-
ly dry the unit immediately with a cloth or towel.
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may
result in serious injury or damage to the product.
FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM 1 - THE SHREDDER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL.
1. Make sure the unit is plugged in and that the outlet is in good
working order.
2. Overheating with extended use: In the event that the shred-
der has shred continuously beyond the maximum running time
and overheated, the unit will automatically shut off. If this hap-
pens, switch the shredder Off for 45 minutes or longer before re-
suming normal operation.
3. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets feature a safety power cut
off upon bin removal. Shredder will not function unless the pull-
out wastebasket is pushed in all the way and properly set back
into place.
4. If using a plastic bag to line the wastebasket, please remove it.
This may cause the shredder not to operate properly.
5. The activation sensor of the shredder is located near the center
of the feed slot. Be sure to feed directly into the center area to
activate the machine (especially applies to smaller pieces of pa-
per or credit cards).
PROBLEM 2 – THE SHREDDER RUNS IN “REV (REVERSE)”
MODE BUT NOT IN “AUTO (ON)” MODE.
While in “Auto” mode, the motor will not start running until paper is
inserted into the feed slot. Set the unit to “Auto” and insert paper to
shred. The sensor that activates the shredder in Auto mode is locat-
ed directly in the center of the slot. If the paper you are inserting is
narrow, it may not be activating the optical sensor. It is also possi-
ble that the feed slot has become blocked with paper. Insert an in-
dex card or any rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card or fold-
ed file folder), directly in the center of the feed slot, while applying
force to help push the jammed paper through. This will usually clear
any paper blockage.
PROBLEM 3 – THE SHREDDER HAS JAMMED WHILST
SHREDDING
1. Switch the shredder over into Reverse (REV) mode. While in Re-
verse, the shredder will back up and loosen the jammed paper. If
required, you may need to tug and remove several sheets to ef-
fectively clear the machine. When jammed paper is loosened or
removed, switch back to the Auto-On mode to continue shred-
ding. Repeat steps if needed.
2. With stubborn situations where the reverse function does not
help, you may loosen the jammed paper with shredder oil
(cooking oil is acceptable, nothing aerosol). Start by drizzling
oil into the feed slot where the paper is jammed. Let it soak for
about 30 minutes to completely saturate. Return the shredder
back to Auto-On mode. If required, an index card or a rigid sheet
of card stock (old greeting card or folded file folder) can be fed
into the shredder to help push the jammed paper through.