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Operation

1. Open the door and turn the power switch “ON.” Close door.

2. 

Auto Start/Auto Stop

When the “START A/M” 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 A/M” button once more and the 
“MANUAL” lamp will light. Insert paper to be shredded. Three 
minutes after shredding, the cutter automatically stops rotating.

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

Strip Cut

Shred Size:

5/32” x 1-1/5”

5/32”

Sheet Capacity: 16 to 18

20 to 22

Speed:

31 feet per minute

33 feet per minute

Feed Opening: 16”

16”

Dimensions:

24” W x 20” D x 35” H

24” W x 20” D x 35” H

Bin Capacity:

26 gal.

26 gal.

Weight:

242 lbs.

242 lbs.

Power supply:

110-120V, 60Hz

110-120V, 60Hz

Cutting heads accept credit cards, staples and paper clips.

FD 8500CC  

 

FD 8500SC

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 wastebasket is full, the “FULL” lamp will light and the cutter will stop 
automatically. Open the door, empty the wastebasket of paper strips/chips, replace 
the wastebasket, close door, and continue to shred.

Safety Precautions

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

precautions. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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 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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