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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.
•
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.