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JAM PROOF SYSTEM OPERATION*

*100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual

Advanced Jam Prevention- Electronically 
measures paper thickness to prevent paper jams:

Remove several sheets until
indicator is below red.

Continue 100% Jam 

Proof Shredding

If a misfeed 

occurs:

If 

 illuminates after paper has been  

reversed, press reverse and remove paper. 

Otherwise, regular shredding will resume.

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Up to RED: Too many
sheets have been inserted.

Up to GREEN: More sheets
can be added.

Up to YELLOW: Productivity
is optimized.

All indicators light up and 
shredder pauses for 3-6 seconds

Wait for flashing to stop after automatic correction 
is complete. Regular shredding will resume.

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Press ( )ON to  

activate (blue)

PAPER OR CD/CARD 

BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION

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Feed paper straight into 

paper entry and release

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Plug in and put  

disconnect power  

switch in ON (I) position

Continuous operation: 

10-minute maximum

NOTE:

 Shredder runs briefly 

after each pass to clear entry. 

Continuous operation beyond 

10-minutes will trigger  

20-minute cool down period.

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ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES

Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.

Jam Proof System  

Eliminates paper jams and powers 
through tough jobs.

Patented SafeSense

®

 Technology  

Stops shredding immediately when 
hands touch the paper opening

Energy Saving System  

Optimal energy efficiency 
100% of the time – in use 
and out of use.

SafeSense

®

 is active and 

working properly

Touch test area and 

look for the SafeSense

®

 

indicator to illuminate

Turn the shredder ON 

( ) to activate SafeSense

®

SAFESENSE

®

 TECHNOLOGY

SET-UP AND TESTING

Stops shredding immediately when hands 

touch the paper opening.

WHEN IN SLEEP MODE

In sleep mode

To get out of sleep mode 

touch control panel

insert paper

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or

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ENERGY SAVING SYSTEM 

•  Saves energy in four ways: energy-efficient electronics, jam prevention, standby mode and 

sleep mode.

•  Sleep Mode shuts down shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity.

Optimal energy efficiency 100% of the 

time – in use and out of use.

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When finished 

shredding set 

to OFF ( )

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or

Hold CD/card at edge, 

feed right side of entry 

and release

For more information about all of Fellowes Advanced Product Features go to

 

www.fellowes.com

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ENGLISH

Model 73Ci

PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

TO CLEAN THE SENSORS

CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS

Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance free operation. However, on rare occasions the sensors 
may become blocked by paper dust causing the motor to run even if there is no paper present. 

(Note: two paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry)

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All cross-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. If not oiled, a 
machine may experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise when 
shredding, and could ultimately stop running. To avoid these problems, we 
recommend you oil your shredder each time you empty your waste bin.

OILING SHREDDER 

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* Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long 

nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250

FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE

Turn off and unplug 

shredder

Locate Auto-start  

infared sensor

Using cotton swab, wipe 

away any contamination 

from the paper sensors

Dip cotton swab in 

rubbing alcohol

Press and hold forward 
(    ) 2-3 seconds

*Apply oil across entry

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Overheat Indicator:  When the Overheat Indicator is illuminated, the shredder has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and needs to cool down. This 
indicator will remain illuminated and the shredder will  not operate for the duration of the recovery time. See Basic Shredding Operation for more information about 
 the continuous operation and recovery time for this shredder.

Bin Full: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 36052.

Bin Open: The shredder will not run if the bin is open. When illuminated, close the bin to resume shredding.

Remove Paper:  When illuminated, press reverse ( ) and remove paper. Reduce paper quantity to an acceptable amount and refeed into paper entry.

SafeSense

®

 Indicator: If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense

®

 indicator will illuminate and the shredder will stop shredding. If SafeSense

®

 

is active for 3 seconds, the shredder will automatically turn off and the user must press the power button on the control panel to resume shredding.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 

Limited Warranty:  Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of defects in 
material and workmanship and provides service and support for 1 year from the date of purchase by the 
original consumer.  Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from 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, failure to comply with product usage standards, shredder operation using an improper power 
supply (other than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to charge the 
consumers for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country 

where the shredder is initially sold by an authorized reseller. 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.

Go to Support Section at www.fellowes.com or see back page of manual for useful telephone numbers.

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