SEM 1201CC Quick start guide

Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc
OPERATIONAL & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEM 1201CC Paper Shredder
As of January 1, 2008
Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc.
NATIONWIDE SERVICE
Phone Toll Free: 1(800)225-9293
Email:[email protected]
Fax: [phone]
Website: WWW.SEMSHRED.COM
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INDEX
Forward……………………………………………………………………………………..3
Safety Precautions………………………………………………………………………..4-6
Specifications………………………………………………………………………………7
Parts Identification…………………………………………………………………………8
Operation Keys and Display……………………………………………………………….9
Safety Functions……………………………………………………………………….10-11
Installations………………………………………………………………………………..12
Operating Procedures………………………………………………………………….13-16
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………….17-18
Daily Maintenance………………………………………………………………………..19
Parts List………………………………………………………………………………20-35
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FORWARD
This manual provides the operation procedures for the paper shredder Model 1201PF.
Read this manual thoroughly before starting up the shredder. Keep this manual handy so
that you can refer to it at any time.
The signal words “Warning” and “Caution” found in this manual and on warning labels
affixed to the shredder correspond to the degree of injury that may result.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
It is also used to alert against property damage.
In addition to the signal words mentioned above, following two symbols are used to
indicate the prohibited actions and to highlight the important actions.
<Example> Indicates prohibited actions. Example means “do not
dismantle the product”.
Indicates mandatory actions or restricted actions. Example
means “pull out the power plug”.
DON NOT USED SHREDDER FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE
THAN DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Keep out of reach of children, sharp cutters inside may cause injury.
Do not allow children to use the shredder and do not use it within
children’s reach. If they touch the shredder, injury, burn and/or electric
shock may result.
Do not use the shredder with any other voltage than specified in this
manual. Do not overload the receptacles by plugging too many leads into a
single socket. It may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the covers, cases or cabinets. Sharp cutters inside may
cause injury.
Do not damage, break or deform the power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on it, pull it or bend it forcedly. Damage power cord may cause a
fire or electric shock.
Do not modify the shredder; it may cause a fire or electric shock.
Stop using the shredder immediately when smoke is emitted, unusual
smell comes out and /or abnormal heat is generated. Turn off the power
switch and pull out the power plug. Then contact us at 800-225-9293. Do
not use it continuously a fire or electric shock may result.
If shredder comes in contact with any foreign material such as a metal,
water or any liquid, immediately turn off power switch and pull out the
power plug. Then contact us at 800-225-9293
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cont….
Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands, electric shock
may result.
Do not carry out any maintenance or services other than the ones
mentioned in this manual. Opening or removal of covers will expose you
to dangerous moving parts, therefore may cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not insert hands or other objects into the throat opening, sharp cutters
inside may cause serious injury.
Do not hold paper near the feed opening with your hands and do not push
paper into it. The pulling force of the motor is very strong and hands may
get pulled in and seriously injured.
Keep all loose articles of clothing, long hair, ties, scarves, necklaces,
bracelets etc away from the feed opening. Injury may result if such items
are drawn in press the “STOP” button immediately.
Do not insert any article other than paper. Do not shred carbon paper, wet
paper, glue backed paper, stickers, self-adhesive envelopes, DHL/FEDEX
labels, security tape, adhesive tape, OHP films, magnet sheets, plastic bags
and clothes attention.
Do not, place shredder, on an unstable area such as an uneven floor or tilted
stand injury may result if it falls.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cont….
Do not install the shredder in humid or dusty place. Keep water away from
the shredder if water splashes on it fire or electrical shock may result.
Always pull out the plug before moving the shredder. If the power cord is
damaged a fire or electric shock may result.
Turn off the breaker after using the shredder. If it is not used for a long
period of time pull out the power plug. If it is plugged for a long time it
may cause a fire.
Do not pull the power cord when pulling out the plug. I the cord is
damaged a fire may result.
Do not place any heavy object on the shredder if it falls injury may result.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 1201CC
Feed opening/loading width 12.20” (310 mm)
Shred Size Approximately 1/25” x 1/5” (1X5 mm)
Cutting Type Cross Cut
Rated Sheet Capacity Letter size copy paper (70g/m)
Approximately 5 sheets (Maximum 12 sheets)
Cutting Speed Approximately 2– 9.8 meter per min.
Maximum Feeder Capacity For 8 ½” X 11” or smaller paper : 3.94”
For paper larger than 8 ½” X 11”: 1.38”
Input Voltage 120V AC / 8.0A (Max. 14A) / 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 800
Stand-by Power Consumption 0 W (5 min. after operation)
Dimensions 19.69” X 19.69” X 33.46” (500X500X850 mm)
Weight Approximately 186 lbs. (84.5 kg)
Other Super potential power unit (variable speed
control)
No power consumption during stand-by
Paper jam prevention mechanism
LCD display with backlight
Automatic start/stop, Automatic power cut-off
Overflow stop, Auto reverse, Auto cut
Cabinet door switch
Circuit breaker (used as power switch)
Safety beep, Error message, Caster
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
NAME FUNCTION
(1) Throat Opening Paper to be shredded is fed through here
(2) Operation keys and display See Page 9
(3) Breaker used as Main switch Used as the main ON/OFF switch. It works
in case of circuit failure or motor lock in
order to protect the motor from burnout.
(4) Cabinet Door Opened to take out/put in the waste basket
(5) Waste Basket Shredded particles are stored here
(6) Casters Used to move the shredder, Front casters
have stoppers which should be locked at
the installation place.
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OPERATION KEYS AND DISPLAY
Shredder Main Body
NAME FUNCTION
(1) Liquid Crystal Display Current status is displayed
(2) STOP key Stops shredding and paper feeding
(3) START key (shredder) Pressing the upper side of this key after turning on the
breaker or during power saving mode makes shredder
ready for operation
(4) REVERSE key Cutting block runs in reverse while this key is pressed
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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
Safety Devices
(1) Auto-cut (Motor overheating protection)
When motor is locked or overloaded for a certain period of
time the motor overheat protection is activated to cut off
the motor power. When activated a beep sounds and the
machine will stop. When motor is cooled the machine will
reset automatically and the alarm beeps again.
(2) Cabinet Door Switch
This prevents the shredder from operating while cabinet door is open.
(3) Overflow Stop
When the waste basket becomes full the shredder
automatically stops after leveling shredded material.
(4) Auto Reverse
When exceeding the maximum sheet capacity the
shredder may get jammed the shredder will stop and then
reverses automatically so that the jammed paper can be
removed. Pressing the REVERSE key also activates the
reverse operation.
(5) Circuit Breaker
To protect against circuit failure the motor is locked for a certain period of time, this
feature will protect the motor wiring from burnout and overload.
(6) Feed Opening Switch
The feed opening switch prevents the shredder from operating while the jammed
paper is being removed through its enlarged feed opening this operation uses the auto
reverse function.
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SAFETY FUNCTIONS Cont…
Alarm and Beep
(1) Acceptance Beep
It sounds on acceptance of key entry and when the machine status changes
The beep sounds intermittently every 5 seconds when paper
or foreign articles are detected near the feed opening while
the shredder stops and the screen shown on the left is displayed.
Note: If this status lasts for more than 3 minutes, the
machine locks up temporarily and Error 1 is displayed.
(3) Status Information Beep
In the following occasions, the information beep sounds to notify the status
change.
When the shredder starts evening out the waste chips
After detecting that the waste basket is full.
(2) Alarm
When the auto-cut function is activated and when the
machine restores itself.
When an error is generated;
Note: for details of errors refer to page
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INSTALLATIONS
ϖ Place the shredder near the power outlet in such a way that the power plug is easily
accessible.
Note1: Do not install the shredder near heat sources such as radiator, flammable
liquids or gases.
Note 2: Do not install the shredder on uneven or unstable floor.
ϖLock the front two casters.
Note: Before moving the shredder, make sure that the locks of front two casters
are released.
ϖ Insert the plug into the outlet which means the specifications on the nameplates
(i.e. 120V ac, 15 Amps).
Make sure that no other equipment uses the same outlet.
ϖ Attach a plastic bag firmly to the waste basket so that you can change the bag
without scattering paper chips.
Note: Make sure to remove the air between the plastic bag and the basket. If not it
may cause a malfunction of the sensor detecting the waste volume level.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Automatic Operation
Procedure Display
Turn on the breaker and press the upper
part of START key of the shredder. The
SHRED READY screen appears.
Note: If idle for more than 5 minutes, it
Goes into the power save mode and
all power goes off. Press the upper
part of the START key again to
restore.
Feed the paper straightforward into the
throat opening by aligning the center part
to the AUTO START mark. When paper is
drawing into the shredder, remove your
hands immediately.
Shredding volume is displayed in 4 levels
as shown in the right.
ϖIt is recommended to shred the
paper with the volume of (a) to (c)
levels.
ϖIf the paper to be shredded
exceeds the level (d), auto-reverse
function may work.
Note: Shred levels vary depending on the
paper quality and/or voltage fluctuation, so
take these levels as a reference.
After using the shredder, turn OFF the
main breaker and pull out the plug from the
outlet.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Cont…
Manual Operation
Procedure Display
Turn on the breaker and press the upper
part of START key. The SHRED READY
screen appears.
Note: If idle for more than 5 minutes, it
goes into the power save mode and
all power goes off. Press the upper
part of START key again to restore.
Press the START key. The cutters start
running and the screen changes as shown
on right .
Feed the paper straightforward into the
throat opening by aligning the center part
to the AUTO START mark. When paper is
drawing into the shredder, remove your
hands immediately.
Shredding volume is displayed in 4 levels
as shown on the right.
ϖIt is recommended to shred the
paper with the volume of (a) to (c)
levels.
ϖIf the paper to be shredded
exceeds the level (d), auto-reverse
function may work.
Note: Shred levels vary depending on the
paper quality and/or voltage fluctuation, so
take these levels as a reference.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Cont…
Manual Operations
Procedure Display
The cutters stop automatically
approximately 10 seconds after the paper
disappears from the feed opening and the
screen changes to SHRED READY.
For continuous shredding, feed the next
paper within 10 seconds.
To stop the shredding during operation,
press the STOP key. The cutters will be
stopped. If the paper has disappeared from
the feed opening when the STOP key is
pressed, the screen (a) is displayed. If it
remains, the screen (b) is displayed. In this
status, the alarm beeps continuously
sounds.
After using the shredder, turn OFF the
main breaker and pull out the plug from the
outlet.
Reverse Operation
Procedure Display
Reverse operation is possible while one of
the following 3 screens displays
ϖSHRED READY
ϖSHRED RUNS BY START KEY
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PAPER.
Press the REVERSE key. While you are
pressing the key, the cutter rotates in
reverse direction.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Cont…
Discarding Waste
Procedure Display
When the waste basket is full, the status
information beep sounds and the shredder
evens out paper chips automatically for
about 10 seconds.
Caution
Do not open the cabinet door during this
operation.
After 10 seconds, the display changes as
shown on the right. Open the cabinet door
shake the basket lightly by hand to level off
the paper chips.
Note: When the cabinet door opens, all
power goes off for safety.
If the paper chips reach the height of the
basket handles, take the basket out and
discard the shreds.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Cont…
Error Messages
Error No. Cause Corrective Action
Error 1 If paper or any foreign article is fed
at the feed opening and left there
without shredding for about 3
minutes, the machine locks up
temporarily and Error 1 is
displayed.
1) Turn OFF the breaker and
pull out the plug.
2) Remove the paper or foreign
article at the feed opening.
3) Turn ON the breaker again.
Error 2 After the auto-reverse function is
activated, and if the paper still
remains at feed opening for about 2
minutes, the machine locks up
temporarily and Error 2 is
displayed.
1) turn OFF the breaker and pull out
the plug.
2) Remove the paper at the feed
opening.
3) Turn ON the breaker again.
Error 3 If the shredder is operated
continuously for more than 30
minutes, the machine locks up
temporarily and Error 3 is
displayed
1) Turn OFF the breaker.
2) Turn ON the breaker again.
Error 4 If the waste leveling motor is
locked, the machine locks up
temporarily to protect the motor
from burning and Error 4 is
displayed.
1) Turn OFF breaker.
2) Check the waste basket, if it is
full empty the basket.
3) Turn ON the breaker.
Error 8 If overheating prevention of
controller works, Error 8 is
displayed.
1) Turn OFF the breaker and wait
for a certain period of time.
2) Turn ON the breaker.
3) If the error still occurs, contact
SEM’s Customer Service at
1(800)225-9293
Error 6
Error 7 If any malfunction of controller occurs, Error 6 or 7 is displayed. 1) Reset the breaker. 2) If the error still occurs, contact
SEM’s Customer Service at
1(800)225-9293
Error 9 If LCD has any problem, Error 9 is
displayed. 1) Reset the breaker. 20 If the error still occurs, contact
SEM’s Customer Service at
1(800)225-9293
If any error occurs after taking the corrective actions mentioned above, check the error
number and contact SEM’s Customer service at 1 [phone]. Do not attempt to
conduct any actions other than the ones mentioned above.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Cont…
Common Troubleshooting
Symptom Corrective Action Refer to
Shredder does not start
shredding even when paper
is fed manually
Confirm power source is
OK ____
Check to see that the plug
is inserted into the outlet. ____
Confirm that the breaker is
ON. ____
Check to see if the auto-cut
is not activated. Page 10
Check to see if the overflow
stop is not activated. Page 10
Check to see if the sensor at
the feed opening is not
activated.
Page 10
Check the machine to see if
it is in the power save
mode.
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Check to see if the cabinet
cover is closed. Page 10
Check for any error
message displayed on the
screen.
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Shredder does not stop Check to see if paper is
stuck in the feed opening. If
yes,
1) Press the STOP key
2) Pull out the plug
3) Remove the paper
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Shredder moves back when
paper is fed. Check for too many sheets being fed ____
Paper is not shredded
smoothly Check the quality of the paper.
Do not cut cardboard or wet
paper
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DAILY MAINTENANCE
Warning
Do not dismantle or repair the product. Sharp cutters inside
may cause injury. Opening or removal of covers allows you
to access dangerous moving parts and live parts inside and
accessing such parts may cause injury.
Caution
Always pull out the plug before cleaning or
Performing any type of maintenance to avoid
Electric shock.
Do not use oils or sprays on the shredder.
It may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not use water for cleaning the shredder.
It may cause electric shock.
Do not use polishing powder, thinner,
petroleum-based products or aerosols of any
kinds on or near the shredder at anytime. It may
cause damage, deformation, discoloration or flaw.
Procedure
Pull out the plug before cleaning or performing any type of maintenance.
Clean the shredder cabinet with dry and soft cloth. If there is heavy stain on a cabinet,
soak a soft cloth into a neutral detergent, squeeze it and wipe the stain out with it. Then
wipe the cabinet with dry soft cloth.
Note: For your safety, maintenance and cleaning should be limited to the exterior of
shredder.
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MODEL 1201CC PARTS LIST
NO DESCRIPTION PART NO. QUANTITY
1 Instruction Manual SMSZ48334A11 1
2
3 Rating Name Plate SMSZ48328A11 1
4 Machine Number Plate SMSZ48078B11 1
Machine Name Plate SMSZ48221A11 1
6 Label for Disassemble Prohibition SMSZ47966B11 1
7 MS43 Packing Complete Set SMSZ47345A01 1
8 Waste Bag M SMSZ46537A01 1
9 Waste Box SMSZ6470B11 1
Cover SMSZ8312A11 1
11 Upper Cover SMSZ1588C01 1
12 Plate for Protection Against Vibration-Large SMSZ45729B11 2
13 Plate for Protection Against Vibration-Middle SMSZ45730A12 4
14 Plate for Protection Against Vibration-Small SMSZ45731B11 1
Instruction Plate SMSZ31068B11 1
16 Upper Cover Rubber (Rear) SMSZ8193A12 1
17 Positioning Plate SMSZ30304F11 1
18 Spacer SMCP-403 3
19 STOP Button Reinforcement Plate SMSZ48065B11 1
Spacer SMASP-422 2
21 Operation Plate SMSZ31067A12 1
22 Display Window SMSZ47095C11 1
23 Reverse Button SMSZ47909A11 1
24 Stop Button SMSZ47908A11 1
Start Button SMSZ47907A11 1
26 Switch PC Board SMSZ31124B01 1
27 S/W Relay Wire SMSZ45702A01 1
28 Board Cover 2 SMSZ47999B11 1
29 Spacer SMSZBSP-408E 1
Spacer SMASP-418 3
31 Fireproofing Film Grommet SMC-30-SG-22A-UL 1
32 Shooting Plate Assembly SMSZ30957E01 1
33 Loading Slot Plate SMSZ31194B11 1
34 Loading Slot Cushion SMSZ46326B11 2
Loading Slot Shaft SMSZ45996E11 1
36 Stretch Spring SMSZ46057A11 1
37 Loading Slot SW Assembly SMSZ47055C01 1
38 Warning Plate SMSZ31069B11 1
39 Auto Start SMGP2A20 1
Waste Light Sensor Packing SMSZ44217B11 3
41 Loading Slot Relay Wire SMSZ45697A01 1
42 Ground Wire SMSZ4802602 1
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