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Indicator lights (red)

 

  

Bin open

 

  

Bin full

  

Paper jam

  

  Overheated

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Model DM15C

Card/CD entry 

Control switch

Pullout bin

Shredder head

CAPABILITIES

Will shred:

  Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples and small

paper clips

Will not shred:

  Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, 

newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than 
noted above

Paper shred size:

  

Confetti-Cut ..............................................5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)

Maximum:

  

Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut) ............................................................. 15*
Passes per day ..............................................................................50-100
Cards/CDs per pass ................................................................................1
Cards/CDs per day .......................................................................................10
Paper width .............................................................................9”/230mm
Speed (at paper capacity) ..........................................................12 ft/min
Continuous operation ............................................................... 25 minutes
* 20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, DM15C–6.0Amps; heavier paper, 
humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

•  Keep away from children and pets. Always set to off or 

unplug when not in use.

•  Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, 

etc. – away from shredder openings. If object enters top 
opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.

•  Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable 

products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air
on shredder.

•  Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder 

head. Do not place near or over heat or water source.

•  Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.

•  Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from 

CD hole.

Auto-On (I) Off (O) Reverse (R)

Pullout bin

Casters

Standby (green)

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Paper Entry

OPERATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

Set to Off (O) 
and plug in

Set to Off (O) 
and unplug

Press Auto-On (I)

Press Auto-On (I)

Feed into paper entry 
and release

Hold card/CD
at edge

Feed into card/CD entry 
and release

Continuous operation:

25-minute maximum

NOTE:

 Shredder runs briefly 

after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond 
25-minutes will trigger 
40-minute cool down period.

*Apply oil
across entry 

Press Auto-On (I)

Set to Off (O)

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as 
Fellowes 35250

Shred one sheet

Press and hold 
Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds

Run regularly in reverse for 
one minute

Lubricate when bin is full, or 
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
•  Motor sounds different, or 

Shredder stops running 

Paper jam: 

Set to Off (O) and empty bin. Replace bin and follow any or all of the

below procedures.

Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36053) for easy disposal.

Indicator lights:

Alternate slowly back 
and forth

Press and hold 
Reverse (R)

Set to Off (O) 
and unplug

PAPER

CARD/CD

   Make sure bin is pushed in

 

 Wait 40 minutes for motor to

  

cool 

down

 

 Remove and empty bin

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the 

machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 7 years from 

the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants all other parts 

of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from 

the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective 

during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or 

replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.

This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized 

repair. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 

APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be 

liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of 

this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, 

or conditions may be required by local law.

For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or 

your dealer.

MAINTENANCE

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

Gently pull uncut paper 
from paper entry. 
Plug in.

Press and hold 
Reverse (R)

Slide CD cover

Slide CD cover

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