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Model PS-12Cs
Will shred:
Paper, small paper clips, credit cards and staples
Will not shred:
Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard, large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than
noted above
Paper shred size:
Cross-Cut ................................................ 5/32 inches x 2 inches (3.9mm x 50mm)
Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Cross-Cut) ................................................................................12*
Cards per pass ..................................................................................................... 1
Paper width ................................................................................. 9 inches/229mm
Continuous operation ........................................................................... 4-5 minutes
*20 lb., 8.5 inches x 11 inches paper at 120v, 60 Hz, 5.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or
other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.
Fellowes SafeSense
®
shredders are designed to be operated in home and office environments ranging
between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
• Avoid touching exposed blades under Cross-Cut shredder head.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from
paper entry. Always 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.
• 12 sheets per pass to avoid jams.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
CAPABILITIES
15
15
15
15
15
Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense
®
stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.
Shredder comes fully assembled. Remove basket packing material and plug in. Disconnect power switch must be in ON (I) position to operate shredder.
Touch test area
Press Auto-On ( I )
Sensor lights up
Standby (green)
Control switch
Shredder head
Safety lock
Paper entry
Auto-On ( I )
Off Reverse (R)
Overheat (red)
Window
To Test SafeSense
®
Technology
SafeSense
®
override switch
Active
Not active
Disconnect power switch
See safety instructions below
Pull-out bin
SafeSense
®
Technology (yellow)
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LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 5 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.
Continuous operation:
4-5 minutes maximum
NOTE:
Shredder runs briefly after
each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond
4-5-minutes will trigger
20-minute cool down period.
Run regularly in reverse for
one minute
Oil when bin is full, or
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
• Motor sounds different, or
shredder stops running
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
15
15
Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.
CARD
Paper jam:
Set to Off and empty basket. Replace basket and follow any or all of the below procedures.
Shredder doesn’t start:
Yellow - SafeSense
®
active
Yellow flashing - SafeSense
®
not active
Make sure control switch is in
Auto-On ( I ) position
Wait 20 minutes for red light to
turn off
WARRANTY
*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
PAPER
Set to
Reverse (R)
Set to Off (0)
Pull uncut paper from
paper entry
Set to
Reverse (R)
Alternate slowly back and forth
Set to Off (O)
Set to Off
Hold credit card
at edge
Feed into center of entry
and release
Press Auto-On ( I )
*Apply oil across entry
Press Auto-On ( I )
Set to Off (0)
Shred one sheet
Set to Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds
ATTENTION:
If the SafeSense
®
light remains on, you must engage the
Override Switch
in order to perform steps above. Once the jam is cleared, reset the
SafeSense
®
feature. (See SafeSense
®
instructions below.)
SafeSense
®
paper jam:
If the SafeSense
®
feature activates (SafeSense
®
light remains on) to cause the user to think
the shredder has jammed when it has not, use the
Override Switch
to deactivate the SafeSense
®
feature and clear
the paper.
Warning
– when switch is in override position, the SafeSense
®
light will flash and the SafeSense
®
feature will
NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense
®
feature.
SafeSense
®
override switch
Active
Not active
Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed
Press Auto-On ( I )
Feed into paper entry
and release
