UNITED OFFICE 273397 User manual

IAN 96272
CROSS CUT SHREDDER UAV 250 A1
CROSS CUT SHREDDER
Operating instructions
AKTENVERNICHTER
Bedienungsanleitung
IAN 273397

GB / IE Operating instructions Page 1
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9
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Content Page
Introduction 2
Intended Application 2
Items supplied 2
Appliance description 2
Technical details 2
Overheating protection 2
Important safety instructions 2
Commissioning 3
Operation 4
Emptying the waste containers 5
Cleaning 5
Non-functionality 5
Disposal 6
Warranty and Service 6
Importer 7
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time and preserve
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Cross Cut Shredder
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appli-
ance.
You have clearly decided in favour of a quality
product. These operating instructions are a part of
this product. They contain important information in
regard to safety, use and disposal. Before using the
product, familiarise yourself with all of these opera-
ting and safety instructions. Use the product only as
described and only for the specified areas of appli-
cation. Retain these instructions for future reference.
In addition, pass these documents on, together with
the product, to any future owner.
Intended Application
This appliance is only suitable for shredding paper,
credit cards, CDs/DVDs and small staples (sizes:
24/6 and 23/6 (11.5 x 6mm), B-8 (11.5 x 7mm),
No10 (8.4 x 5mm)) and paper clips (up to 25 mm)
in private households. All other usages or modifica-
tions are regarded as improper and carry a significant
risk of accidents. Do not use this appliance for com-
mercial purposes.
Items supplied
Cross Cut Shredder
(Cutter attachment, waste container large/small)
Operating instructions
Appliance description
Figure A:
qCutter attachment
wSmall waste container
eViewing window
rLarge waste container
Figure B:
tCutter opening for CDs/credit cards
yCutter opening for paper
uSwitch
Technical details
Input voltage: 220 - 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Rated current : approx. 1.2 A
Nominal power: 250 W
Protection class: II
Large waste container: 21 litres
Cutting process for
paper: Cross-cut,
5 x 18 mm particles
Safety level 4
Working width: 220 mm
Cutting capacity: 10 sheets (80 g/m2)
Overheating protection
This appliance is fitted with overheating protection.
If the motor overheats due to overloading, the appli-
ance switches itself off automatically. If this occurs,
proceed as follows:
Caution:
Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid
unintended starting of the appliance
• Switch the appliance off by moving the switch u
to the middle position "OFF".
• Empty the waste containers w/r.
• Allow the appliance to cool down.
• Put the plug back into the socket.
• Switch the appliance on by moving the switch u
to the "AUTO" position.
We recommend that you let the appliance cool down
for about 30 minutes after 3 minutes of operation.

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Important safety instructions
The following safety instructions must always be
complied with when using electrical appliances:
IDo not place the appliance in close vicinity to
sources of heat and water sources. There would
be the risk of fire and of receiving an electric
shock!
IDo not use the appliance close to inflammable
or explosive materials and/or ignitable gases or
in dusty environments. Risk of explosion!
IDo not use the appliance outdoors. The appliance
could be irreparably damaged!
To avoid potentially fatal electric
shocks:
IShould the power cable or the plug become
damaged, arrange for it/them to be repaired
by authorised specialists or Customer Services
as soon as possible.
IArrange for damaged or malfunctioning appliances
to be inspected and/or repaired by a qualified
specialist or the Customer Service Department
as soon as possible.
IDo not expose the appliance to rain and never
use it in a humid or wet environment.
IEnsure that the power cable never becomes moist
or wet during operation.
To avoid the risk of injury:
IThis shredder should be used by only one
person at a time.
INever leave the appliance unattended whilst in
use.
Keep loose clothing, long hair, jewellery, etc. well
away from the cutter opening.
NEVER insert your fingers into the cutter opening.
Keep children away from the appliance. They could
hurt themselves.
INEVER insert your fingers into the central hole of
a CD when you are feeding it into the appliance.
IKeep pets away from the appliance. They could
injure themselves.
IThis appliance is not intended for use by individuals
(including children) with restricted physical, physio-
logical or intellectual abilities or deficiences in
experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety
or receive from this person instruction in how the
appliance is to be used.
IThe packaging material can be a source of danger
for children. Dispose of the material immediately
after unpacking or keep it in a safe place not ac-
cessible to children.
ILay the power cable in such a way that no one
can tread on or trip over it.
Tips for safety:
IPlace the appliance in the immediate vicinity of an
electrical power socket. Do not use an extension
cable. Ensure that the appliance and the power
socket are easily and quickly accessible in the
event of an emergency.
INever overburden the appliance. This shredder
is designed for brief operating periods only.
IIn cases of danger, immediately remove the elec-
trical plug from the socket.
INEVER use this shredder for tasks for which it
was not designed.
IAlways be attentive! Always pay attention to
what you are doing and act with common sense.
Never use the appliance when you are distracted
or don’t feel well.

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Commissioning
Take note: As every paper shredder is tested
for functionality after manufacture, it could hap-
pen that paper remnants may be found in the
cutters.
• Push the small waste container wonto the rails
inside the large waste container r.
• Place the cutter attachment qonto the large
waste container rso that the mains cable sticks
out to the rear.
• Insert the plug into a mains power socket.
Operation
You can shred up to 10 sheets (80g/m2
paper) at the same time.
Caution:
Never feed paper into the cutter opening if it still
has paper clips larger than 25 mm attached.
These could damage the cutting blades.
Switching the appliance on:
• Move the switch uto the position "AUTO" to
start shredding.
Inserting paper:
• Insert paper from above and in portrait format
into the cutter opening for paper y.
The motor starts automatically and switches itself
off automatically if no further paper is inserted.
You can shred up to 10 sheets (80 g/m2paper) at
the same time.
Note: Regularly remove any residue left in the
cutting blades with a suitable tool, e.g. a pair
of tweezers. Ensure that the appliance is un-
plugged before doing this!
Inserting credit cards:
• Insert the credit card from above into the middle
of the CD/credit card cutter opening t. You can
only shred one credit card at a time. ALWAYS insert
these into the CD/credit card cutter opening t
with the wide side first. If you do not, the magnetic
strip will not be destroyed.
Note: Always insert the credit card into the
middle of the CD/credit card cutter opening t.
Otherwise, the shredding process will not start!
Note: If the shredding process does not start
when you insert the credit card, carefully push
the credit card further into the CD/credit card
cutter topening with a flat object.
Note: If you want to ensure that the information
on the magnetic strip is irrevocably destroyed,
insert the credit card into the middle of the cutter
opening for paper y.
Note that the residue will then fall into the large
waste container r. if necessary, empty this be-
forehand in order to keep paper and plastic
waste separate.
Inserting a CD:
Warning!
NEVER insert your finger into the central hole of
a CD when you are feeding it into the appliance.
• Insert the CD from above into the middle of the
CD/credit card cutter opening t. You can only
shred one CD at a time.

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Clearing a material blockage:
• Move the switch uto the "REV" ("reverse")
position if the material being shredded causes
a blockage.
The appliance now goes into reverse and the
material that is being shredded is ejected.
• Move the switch uto the "OFF" position as
soon as the jammed material has been ejected.
Switching the appliance off:
• Switch the appliance off by moving the switch u
to the "OFF" position.
Emptying the waste containers
• Empty the waste containers w/rregularly.
• Empty the large waste container rat the latest
when paper is visible in the viewing window e.
• Dispose of the waste material in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Emptying the large waste container
Caution:
Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid
unintentional starting of the appliance
• Remove the cutter attachment qfrom the large
waste container r.
• Pull the small waste container wupwards out of
the large waste container ron the guide rails.
• Empty the large waste container rand then re-
assemble the components.
Emptying the small waste container
• Remove the cutter attachment qfrom the large
waste container r.
• Pull the small waste container wupwards out of
the large waste container ron the guide rails
so that you can empty it.
• Empty the small waste container wand then
reassemble the components.
Cleaning
Danger!
Always remove the power plug before cleaning the
appliance. There is a risk of receiving an electric
shock!
Warning!
The cutters in the appliance are very sharp! Injury
hazard!
Attention:
Do not spray any oil or other lubricants into the cut-
ter openings t/y. These would irreparably dama-
ge the appliance!
• Remove any residue left in the cutting openings
t/yor cutting blades with a suitable tool, e.g.
a pair of tweezers. Ensure that the plug has been
disconnected.
• Clean the appliance with a lightly moistened
cloth. For stubborn soiling use a mild detergent
on the cloth.

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Non-functionality
If the material to be shredded jams:
This means that you have inserted too much paper
into the appliance (max. 10 Sheets 80g/m2).
• Slide the switch 7into the position "REV" should
the paper to be shredded jam. The appliance
now goes into reverse and the material to be
shredded is returned.
• Pull the paper to be shredded out of the appliance
and then place the switch 7at "AUTO".
• The appliance is now once again ready for
operation.
If the appliance suddenly ceases operation:
This means that the appliance is overheated and
the automatic safety cut-out has activated itself.
Attention:
Remove the plug from the mains power socket to
avoid an unintended starting of the appliance.
• Set the switch 7to the "OFF" position.
• Allow the device to cool down.
• Insert the plug back into the socket.
• Switch the device on by setting the switch 7
to the "AUTO" position.
If the appliance doesn`t allow itself to be
switched on:
• Check that the plug is correctly connected to
a mains power socket.
• Try out a different mains power socket.
• The appliance is probably defective. Have the
appliance checked by qualified specialists.
• The appliance has overheated and triggered the
automatic safety switch-off. For this, proceed as
follows:
Attention:
Remove the plug from the mains power socket to
avoid an unintended starting of the appliance.
• Set the switch 7to the "OFF" position.
• Allow the device to cool down.
• Insert the plug back into the socket.
• Switch the device on by setting the switch 7to
the "AUTO" position.
Disposal
Do not dispose of the appliance in your
normal domestic waste. This product is
subject to the European guideline
2012/19/EU.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved dis-
posal centre or at your community waste facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations.
In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal
centre.
Dispose of packaging materials in an
environmentally responsible manner.

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Warranty and Service
The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from
the date of purchase. The appliance has been ma-
nufactured with care and meticulously examined
before delivery.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In
the event of a warranty claim, please make contact
by telephone with our Service Department. Only in
this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be
assured.
The warranty covers only claims for material and
manufacturing defects, but not for transport damage,
for wearing parts or for damage to fragile compo-
nents, e.g. buttons or batteries. This product is for pri-
vate use only and is not intended for commercial use.
The warranty is void in the case of abusive and im-
proper handling, use of force and internal tampering
not carried out by our authorized service branch.
Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by
this warranty.
The warranty period will not be extended by repairs
made under warranty. This applies also to replaced
and repaired parts. Any damage and defects extant
on purchase must be reported immediately after un-
packing the appliance, at the latest, two days after
the purchase date. Repairs made after the expiration
of the warranty period are subject to payment.
Service Great Britain
Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10/Min.)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Service Ireland
Tel.: [phone]
(0,08 EUR/Min., (peak))
(0,06 EUR/Min., (off peak))
E-Mail: [email protected]
Hotline availability:
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 20:00 (CET)
IAN 273397
IAN 273397
Importer
KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM
GERMANY
www.kompernass.com