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Operation

1. Open the door and fl ip the breaker switch to the “ON” 
position. Close door.  Press the Power Switch on the right side 
of the shredder to the “ON” position (This switch should be used 
to turn the power on and off).

2. 

Auto Start/Auto Stop

When the “START” button is pushed, the signal lamp “AUTO” 
will light. Insert paper to shred. The shredder will start and stop 
automatically when using this function.

3. 

Manual Operation

If paper is too small for the shredder’s sensors to detect, shred 
it manually. Push the “START” button once more and the 
“MANUAL” lamp will light. Insert paper to be shredded. Three 
minutes after shredding, the cutter automatically stops rotating.

Safety Precautions

To avoid personal injury, and damage to the shredder, observe the following safety 

precautions. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

Set-up Guidelines

1. Install the shredder on a level surface, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

2. Insert plug into wall outlet with the appropriate voltage, 110V. If the outlet is shared 
with another electronic device, the total current should not exceed 30A (at 110V).

Specifi cations

Cutting Style:

Cross Cut

Shred Size:

1/32” x 3/16” (Level 6)

Sheet Capacity:

6 to 7 (

NO staples or paper clips

)

Speed:

23 feet per minute

Feed Opening:

10.25”

Dimensions:

22” W x 20” D x 34” H

Bin Capacity:

20 gal.

Weight:

176 lbs.

Power supply:

110-120V, 60Hz

FD 8400HS - For paper only 

        

4. 

Reverse Operation

Push the “REV” button and the signal lamp “REV” will light and cutters will operate in 
reverse. If too much paper is inserted at one time in standard modes, the shredder 
will automatically operate in reverse. If this occurs, remove the inserted paper and 
shred in smaller amounts. NOTE: The maximum amount of paper to be shredded 
differs according to paper quality, humidity and voltage. If the shredder is to be used 
continuously, do not insert more than half of the maximum capacity.

5. 

Full Sensor

If the waste bin is full, the “FULL” lamp will light and the cutter will stop automatically. 
Open the door, empty the waste bin of paper shreds, replace the waste bin, close 
door, and continue to shred.

NOTE:

 In case of emergency, push the 

“Power Switch” to cut off power and/or pull 
the plug out of the wall outlet.

 Keep hands, long hair, clothing, ties, jewelry   

  and loose items away from the feed opening  
  and shred outlet.

 Do not use the shredder for anything other 

  than its intended purpose. Never use it to  
  shred cloth, plastic, cardboard or any hard  
  material that will cause damage to the  
  shredder blades.  

DO NOT SHRED STAPLES OR PAPER CLIPS, THEY WILL  

  DAMAGE OR DESTROY THE CUTTING BLADES.

 Do not allow children to use the machine.

 Do not operate with a damaged power cord or plug, or when the machine is 

  damaged in any manner.

 Unplug the shredder when it is being moved, or if it is not in use for an extended 

  period of time.

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Do not disconnect the power by pulling only the cord. Hold the plug when

   disconnecting.

 Keep the shredder away from direct sunlight.

 Do not sit on the shredder or place anything on top of it.

 Never open the fi xed switch or cover.

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