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5.0 6120S/7120S/7160X Troubleshooting

 

This service manual covers adjustment, disassembly, operation, preventative 
maintenance, troubleshooting procedures and contains an illustrated parts list 
for the GBC Shredmaster 6120S, 7120S, 7160X shredders. The GBC 
Shredmaster 6120S, 7120S, 7160X are console type shredders designed for 
higher volume requirements. 

 

Innovative engineering has provided this shredder with the following operating 
and safety features:

 

 

1

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Automatic Operation 

- The unit begins to operate when a light beam is 

broken as paper is inserted into the shredder throat. The motor stops running 
when the light beam is no longer broken and the paper has had an 
opportunity to clear the cutting head.

 

 

2

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Overload Warning 

- Whenever the capacity of the shredder is exceeded, the 

unit stops shredding and the “Reverse” symbol illuminates. 

 

 

3

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Thermal Protection 

- The motor is equipped with a thermal protection device 

that is triggered if the motor temperature reaches a predetermined level. The 
motor will not operate until it cools.

 

 

4

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Bag Full Sensor

 - When the shred bag becomes full, the motor 

automatically turns off and the “Bag” light symbol illuminates. The shredder 
will not operate until the shredded material is either compressed down or 
emptied.

 

 

5

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Door Ajar Sensor

  - When the door of the shredder is not fully closed, the 

“Door” light symbol illuminates. This is a safety feature that will only allow the 
shredder to operate when the cabinet door is in the closed position.

 

 

Review the operating instructions in the following section.  Once you have 
gained experience and familiarity with its operation, you will be better equipped 
to use the remaining sections of this manual to troubleshoot and repair the 
shredder.

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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