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Thank you

 for buying a Black & Decker paper shredder.  

Black & Decker paper shredders 

have become the benchmark for innovation, performance and quality to protect against 

identity theft.  We have taken great care in designing and engineering a product to meet 
and exceed your needs.

To ensure years of safe, efficient performance, please read 

these important product usage and safety instructions.

WARNING ICONS:  

The icons on top of the shredder warn the user of the potential 

dangers if the shredder is used improperly.

TO USE ON DESK OR FLOOR SURFACE:

1.  Place bracket (face up) on flat surface. 
2.  The shredder should be positioned over the raised section of the mounting bracket.  This 

will fit inside the slot on the bottom of the shredder. (fig. 4) 

3.  Attach the shredder to the mounting bracket using the two thumb screws that were 

provided with the unit. These thumb screws must be securely in place when the shredder 
is in the standing mode. (fig. 5)

A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.  Connect the power 
cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet. The B&D Paper Shredder & Messaging Center uses a 
break-away power cord for added safety.

Operation

HOW TO USE YOUR SHREDDER
1.  Place the bin (3) inside the shredder and close the front door. 

2.  Rotate the safety shield (1) to the open position.

3.  To empty bin, open the front door and remove the waste bin. Shreds should be emptied 

into separate container. Always replace the waste bin before closing the front door.

To begin shredding, locate the power switch (5) on the unit and select the “Auto” mode. 
The green LED light indicates the shredder is “On” and ready to use.  Slide the safety 

shield (1) up until it clicks into place and exposes the paper feed slot.

This shredder has a 4 position power switch:

REVERSE 

In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse setting can be used to 

help clear the cutters of paper that has not passed through. Never 
attempt to clear a jam by using the reverse function until after you have 
emptied the bin.

OFF 

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.

AUTO

 

This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting 
paper into the shred opening. Always feed the paper in as straight as 

possible. When the paper has passed through, the shredder will 

automatically stop.

FORWARD

  This setting allows the shredder to run continuously. 

WARNING:  Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
WARNING:  To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
NEVER allow children to operate a paper shredder, even under adult supervision.

A paper shredder is 

NOT

 a toy.

DO NOT use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosols of any kind 

on or near product at any time.

DO NOT

 operate any electrical product with a damaged cord.

AVOID getting jewelry, hair or loose clothing too close to feed slot as serious injury can occur.
DO NOT

 handle plug or product with wet hands.

ALWAYS 

keep children and pets away from the shredder.

ALWAYS 

unplug shredder when not in use.

DO NOT

 attempt to feed more sheets of paper than specified on the feeder.

DO NOT

 attempt to shred materials other than paper or credit cards.

ALWAYS

 empty the wastebasket prior to becoming full.

DO NOT 

place shredder near heat or water source.

DO NOT 

open shredder head to attempt repair:  It could expose you to electric shock and 

will void your warranty.

ALWAYS

 secure your shredder to studs when mounting on the wall.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 

The Following Are Important Safety Instructions.

Read All Instructions Before Using.

W A R N I N G

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Customer Service

Black & Decker has a toll-free help line for customers living in the United States 
and Canada if you have any questions regarding our product.  Our customer service phone 
number is 

1-800-297-5028

 or visit our website at 

www.blackanddeckershredders.com

Setup

The Black & Decker® Paper Shredder & Messaging Center can be wall mounted or set up on 
a desk or floor surface.

TO WALL MOUNT:

Your shredder must be securely attached to studs in your wall. It is recommended to hang 
your shredder at a maximum height of 5-feet (152 cm). 
1.  

Before hanging the shredder, you must remove the screw knobs (8) from the mounting 

bracket; these are only used in the floor standing mode. You must also move the sliding 
locks (10) to the open position; these will be closed later.

2.  Locate the wall studs using a stud finder. 

3.  

Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the six enclosed mounting screws. (fig. 2)

4.  Hang the shredder to the mounting bracket using the hooks on the front of the bracket. 

Check to be sure that both hooks are securely in place.

5.  Close the sliding locks on the sides of the mounting bracket; this will lock your shredder 

in place. You must open both locks before you take your shredder off the wall. (fig. 3)

Product Information

Sheet capacity:  

6  20 lb. pages in widths up to 8.5”. 

                                  One folded sheet of paper equates to 2 sheets of paper.

Credit card capacity:  

1 at a time

Paper shred size:  .18” x 1.4”

Voltage:  

120

INDICATOR LIGHTS
To provide ease-of-use, your Black & Decker paper shredder has indicator lights as visual 

cues to communicate any problems.

Never shred plastic (except credit cards), any hard materials, continuous forms, 
newsprint, or anything with adhesives including labels and envelopes. 

While this shredder 

will shred staples, it is recommended that you remove them whenever possible to extend the life 
of your shredder.

Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically within the designated area. 
Never feed more than one credit card at a time.

Bin Full - 

When this light is on the shredder bin 

is full and the shredder will not operate.  Pull 

open the door, remove the paper bin and empty. 

Then replace the paper bin and close the door.   

Overheat - 

If the light below the thermometer 

is illuminated, this means the shredder needs 

to cool down. Simply turn off the shredder and 

let cool for approximately 30 minutes.
Jam Proof -

 This light will illuminate if there 

is too much paper inserted into the shredder. 
This function prevents overloading of the 
shredder. If this light is on then you must 
reduce the amount of material that you are 
trying to shred in a single pass.

Door Open - 

This light will illuminate if the 

shredder door is ajar. Simply close the 
shredder door with the bin in place and 
continue to use the product.

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figure 2

figure 3

figure 4

figure 5

1

Front Door

2

Safety

Shield

4

Magnetic

Whiteboard

5

Mesh

Pocket

ON/OFF/REV/FWD

Switch

5

6

7

8

Indicator Lights 

 

(see “Product 
 Information” section)

Brake-away

Power Cord

Thumb Screw (x2)

9

Base Plate/

Mount Bracket

10

Sliding Lock

Bin (inside)

3

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SKU #BD-HS600

SKU #BD-HS600

SKU #BD-HS600

SKU #BD-HS600

NO 

FASTENERS

NO 

AEROSOL CANS

NOT

A TOY

NO LOOSE 

CLOTHING

NO FINGERS

OR HANDS

NO 

HAIR

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