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en Instructions
IMPORTANT!
Read the operating and safety instructions
BEFORE placing the document shredder into
operation.
You must follow the instructions.
Keep the operating instructions in a safe
place ready for later use.
Table of Contents
1 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.4.1 Accessories (not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
1.5
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.5 Paper shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.8 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2.10 Overheated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2.11 CD, DVD & card shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.1 Emptying shredding waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.4 Possible malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.5 Cleaning the shredder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
1.1 Intended use, warranty
The document shredder is intended to be used for
shredding paper.
Depending on the model variant, a small amount of the
following materials can also be shredded:
- CDs/DVDs, bank cards and credit cards (see technical
data).
- The normal staples and paper clips found in paper
documents (exception: security level P6 and P7 devic-
es).
Wear, damage due to improper use or unauthorised
modifications and repairs are not covered by the war-
ranty or the guarantee.
The document shredder was designed for private use
and for use in normal office environments.
The following conditions apply to the performance in
terms of sheets listed under technical data:
Maximum number of sheets that are shredded in one
pass under the following conditions: New cutting roll-
ers, oiled if needed, cold motor, power supply with
nominal voltage and nominal frequency (230 V/50 Hz;
120 V/60 Hz). Deviations may result in reduced sheet
processing and increased operating noises. The sheets
are fed centrally and lengthwise at a 90 degree angle.
The performance in terms of sheets can also vary
depending on the paper properties and input.
1.2 Safety instructions
- Do not place the device near a source of heat.
- Store, transport and operate the device in an upright
position only.
- Only use liquids and gases on the device that comply
with DAHLE guidelines.
- Do not open up the device. Risk of electric shock.
- Only operate the device in closed spaces, at tempera-
tures of between 10 °C and 25 °C (50 °F to 77 °F) and
at a non-condensing humidity of between 15 % and
95 %.
- Ensure that the building installation has short-circuit
protection: max. 16 A(US max. 20 A).
- Do not operate the document shredder without
inserting documents.
- The device is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with restricted physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are working under supervision or receive
detailed instruction about how to use the device from
a person who is responsible for safety.
Dispose of the document shredder properly
in an environmentally friendly way at an
authorised collection point. Do not dispose of
any parts of the document shredder or pack-
aging in domestic waste.