Fellowes PS-8C, Instructions Manual

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Contents
Product Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Fellowes Personal Shredder. We have
made many improvements in our personal shredder since its
introduction in 1990 as the first of its kind on the market.
We are confident that it offers you the greatest value for your
money in its product category today. We hope it meets – or even
exceeds – your expectations.
To ensure years of safe, efficient use, please read these few
pages about your new shredder. If this manual doesn’t answer
all your questions or if you wish to comment on this product,
we welcome your call or letter.
Sincerely,
James Fellowes
Chairman & CEO
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Product Profile
This product is built to shred paper, staples, small paper clips
and credit cards . It is not built to take large paper clips, con-
tinuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard or any plastic other than credit cards. Using it for
these purposes is likely to cause irreparable damage.
Confetti Cut
PS-8C
Sheet capacity* 8 sheets
Paper shred size 5/32" x 1-3/8"
(3.9 x 35 mm)
Maximum paper width 9" (229 mm)
Recommended daily capacity 25-50 shredding passes
Maximum running time 10-12 minutes
Automatic cool-down period 20 minutes
Voltage (120 V / 60 Hz) 5.0 A
*Based on 20 lb., 8-1/2" x 11" (70gsm, A4) paper with shredder operating at rated voltage; heavier paper, high humid-
ity, or other than rated voltage may reduce sheet capacity.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
While setting up shredder
• Check shredder for damage or defects; some paper particles in the basket are nor-
mal due to product testing and does not indicate a defect.
• If the cord is damaged do not replace cord or use the machine. Return machine for
a replacement.
• Avoid touching exposed blades on underside of PS-8C confetti-cut shredder head.
• Plug power cord in an outlet that can easily be reached.
• Do not place shredder near or over a heat or water source.
While operating shredder
• Keep hands and hanging objects (jewelry, ties, loose clothing,
long hair, etc.) away from paper entry.
• Keep children and pets away from the shredder.
When not in use
• Always turn off and unplug shredder
• Unplug before emptying basket
• Do not open shredder head: Danger of electric shock.
NOTE: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products
or aerosols of any kind on or near product at any time.
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