Important safety rules
Please read the instructions thoroughly before using the device to make sure that you are
able to use all of its functions.
Keep children and pets away from the device. The device may only be used by adults.
The device can only be used by one person at a time. Do not conduct any other activi-ties
on the device (e.g. cleaning) when it is in use.
Have any necessary repairs performed by qualified specialist personnel.
Protect the device against direct sunshine, extreme heat and moisture.
Safety note:
The power socket must be located close to the equipment and be easily accessible. This
enables the equipment to be disconnected from the power supply quickly in an emergency.
Safety symbols
Do not reach into the infeed slot.
Do not insert paper clips or
staples into the infeed slot.
Keep ties, scarves and
loose clothing out of the area
around the infeed slot.
Keep long hair out of the area
around the infeed slot.
Pay attention to jewelry!
Attention! No cassettes or
diskettes!
Caution: failure to observe these safety symbols can lead to serious injuries.
If an object (sleeve, tie, etc.) is inadvertently fed into the infeed slot, pull out the
mains plug immediately.
Electrical safety guidelines
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Pull out the mains plug before emptying the collecting baskets, cleaning the device or if
the device is not going to be used for a long time.
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If the mains cable, mains plug or the device itself is damaged do not operate the device
any longer (danger of injuries).
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Do not overload the recommended capacity of the mains socket.
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Do not make any alterations to the mains cable as it has been designed for the spe-cified
mains voltage.
Intended use
The PS 40 CC shredder may only be used to shred paper in the infeed slots provided. The
material to be shredded must be dry and must correspond to the specifications listed in the
technical data. Shredding other materials can lead to injuries (for example, if solid material
splinters) or damage to the device (destruction of the cutting unit, etc.).
Do not shred endless paper documents with this device. Remove all paper clips and staples
before feeding paper into the device.
The device may only be used indoors in dry rooms.
Starting up
Take the device carefully out of the packaging and place it on the paper collection basket.
Plug the mains cable into the socket. Please observe the energy supply specifications on the
back of the device in your safety measures.
The socket and the mains connection of the device must be freely accessible for safety
reasons so that the power supply can be disconnected in emergencies.
Operation
The sliding switch (auto, off, rev) on the device has the following
functions: auto position: the device is ready for operation.
The device is equipped with microswitches. Shredding operating of the respective
cutting unit starts automatically as soon as paper is fed through the infeed slot.
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The device runs forwards and draws the paper in.
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The device switches off automatically after the shredding cycle.
Rev position: The cutting unit runs in reverse. To hold the rest of the paper back, you can push
the sliding switch in the rev position and the cutting unit pushes the paper
back.
Off position: The device is switched off.
Caution: the sheet capacity given in the technical data may not be exceeded as oth-erwise
a paper jam will occur. Remember that the thickness of the paper increases when it is
folded and the recommended sheet capacity may be exceeded in this way. Reduce the
quantity of paper fed if it is coarse fibre paper.
it is recommended not to fill the paper collection basket up to the cutting unit. This prevents
cut material becoming jammed in the cutting unit.
Empty the paper collection basket at regular intervals.
