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USER MAnUAl foR tHE Q10CC Q-ConnECt
SHREDDER
IMPoRtAnt!
READ All InStRUCtIonS BEfoRE USInG
Thank you for purchasing the Q10CC Paper Shredder. This product is
designed to shred paper and small staples it will also accept small pa-
per clips, credit cards and CD/DVD’s. It does not shred adhesive labels,
self-seal envelopes, transparencies, fabrics, glossy paper, newspaper,
plastic (other than credit cards), cardboard or
continuous forms. Please note that using it for these purposes is likely
to cause damage and will invalidate your
warranty. This paper shredder is not designed to shred large volumes
so please refer to the recommended usage
capacity quoted below.
You may find paper particles in the bin when first opening the shred-
der this is a result of QC testing procedures.
Recommended Daily Usage = 50 passes per day. (5 minutes on/ 20
minutes off )
SAfEty InStRUCtIonS
1. Before use inspect the shredder, mains cable and plug for damage
or defects.
2. Locate the shredder away from heat and water sources.
3. Ensure switch is set to ‘off’ before connecting to the mains.
4. Always keep ties, loose clothing, jewelry and long hair away from
the shredder.
5. Keep children and pets away from the shredder.
6. Disconnect from the mains when not in use or when emptying or
cleaning.
7. Do not insert fingers or objects into the shredder at any time.
8. Never attempt to dismantle the shredder for any reason, please
return to an authorized service agent for repair or servicing.
9. Never dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have
come into contact with flammable chemicals (For example nail
polish, acetone and petroleum) in the shredder basket. Never use
flammable oils, petroleum based products or flammable aerosols
of any kind in the vicinity of the machine.
oPERAtIonAl InStRUCtIonS
1. Remove all packaging.
2. Set the switch to ‘Auto’ so the shredder is in stand–by mode.
3. The shredder will start automatically when paper is fed into the
paper entry slot.
4. Ensure paper entry is straight so to avoid curling as it enters the
shredder.
5. Do not enter more sheets of paper than stated on the shredder at
one time. Sheet capacity is based on a paper thickness of 75gsm.
The presence of staples/paperclips will reduce the maximum
sheet capacity. Shredding capacity is also affected by temperature
and humidity.
6. Do not operate continuously for more than 5 minutes
7. Prolonged shredding will cause the unit to overheat and shut
down. This is not a fault and indicates the unit has reached its
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maximum temperature tolerance, turn the unit off at the mains
and allow it to cool down for 60 minutes before resuming normal
operation.
8. If the amount of paper inserted is too much or is not fed in
straight then the shredding speed will slow or even stop. If this
happens stop shredding and use the reverse function to clear the
jam ensuring the waste basket is not full.
9. To shred a credit card – Insert the credit card in the entry slot on
the shredder. You should only shred one credit card at a time. To
destroy a CD – Insert the CD into the middle of the entry slot
which is marked ‘Maximum 1 CD’, the CD will be crossed cut into
several pieces. You should only destroy one CD at a time.
StAtUS InDICAtoRS
1. If the overload LED comes on turn the power off and leave for
approx 60 mins before continuing to use.
2. If the misaligned LED comes on ensure that the shredder head is
fitted correctly on the bin and the bin is not full.
MAIntEnAnCE
1. Empty the waste basket frequently
2. Reversing the shredder often helps to clear a build up of paper
dust and particles, ensure the basket is not full before reversing
3. It is not necessary to oil an Q-CONNECT shredder; however doing
so may extend the life of your shredder. Use a non aerosol, non
flammable vegetable based oil with a long delivery nozzle.
fAQ & tRoUBlESHootInG
If you experience problems with your shredder please try some of the
solutions below, under no circumstance should you attempt to open
the shredder unit, this will expose you to a risk of electric shock and
will invalidate your warranty.
PRoBlEM 1 – tHE SHREDDER fAIlS to oPERAtE
Is the shredder connected at the mains and is the power turned on?
Is the shredder switch set to ‘auto’?
Is the shredder located correctly on top of the basket? – (Press down
firmly on the shredder head to ensure it is in the correct position)
Has the shredder over heated? – (Turn off at the mains and leave to
cool down for 60 minutes then try again.)
Has the shredder blown a fuse? – (Turn off at the mains and try replac
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ing the fuse in the mains plug.)
PRoBlEM 2 – tHE SHREDDER wIll not StoP woRkInG
The shredder is designed to operate for a couple of seconds after pa
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per has cleared the machine – this is normal and helps clear paper
through the cutting heads. If the shredder continues to work after a
shredding cycle and does not stop then this is either;
1. The waste basket is full. You should empty the basket or compact
the shredded paper.
2 .Some paper is blocking the auto sensor, try clearing it by revers
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ing and then returning the switch to auto or by shredding some
more paper.
