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USER MAnUAl foR tHE Q15CC Q-ConnECt
SHREDDER
IMPoRtAnt!
READ All InStRUCtIonS BEfoRE USInG
Thank you for purchasing the Q15CC Paper Shredder. This product
is designed to shred paper and small staples it will also accept small
paper clips, credit cards and CD/DVD’s. It does not shred adhesive la
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bels, self-seal envelopes, transparencies, fabrics, glossy paper, news
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paper, 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 vol
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umes so please refer to the recommended usage
capacity quoted below. You may find paper particles in the bin when
first opening the shredder this is a result of QC testing procedures.
Recommended Daily Usage = 50 passes per day. (5 minutes on/ 20
minutes off )
ASSEMBly InStRUCtIonS
1. Carefully unpack the shredder and connect the power.
2. Shredders with a pull out waste bin feature a safety cut out
when the door is open, make sure the waste bin door is securely
closed as the shredder will not operate if the waste bin door is
not fully closed.
CAUtIon: CRoSSCUt SHREDDERS HAvE vERy SHARP Ex-
PoSED BlADES on tHE UnDERSIDE.
SAfEty InStRUCtIonS
1. Before use inspect the shredder, mains cable and plug for dam
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age or defects.
2. Locate the shredder away from heat and water sources.
3. Ensure switch is set to off ‘0’ before connecting to the mains.
4. Always keep ties, loose clothing, jewellery 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. To begin shredding locate the switch shown in the picture and
turn the shredder on. The green light will illuminate to indicate
the shredder is turned on.
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I or Auto
: This setting allows the shredder to be automatically start-
ed by inserting paper into the shred opening. When the paper has
passed through, the shredder will stop.
O or Off
: This setting turns off the shredder. For safety reasons, we
recommend that the shredder is left in the off position whenever
the shredder is unattended or not in use.
Above the on/off switch is a two way switch marked REV/FW
REV
: In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse setting can be
used to help clear the
cutters of paper that has not passed through. Never attempt to clear
a jam by using
the reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket.
FW
: The forward setting can also be used to help clear the cutters in
the event of a paper jam.
This allows you to manually activate the shredder into cutting
mode.
2. The shredder features a sliding cover with individual feed slots
for paper, credit cards and CDs/DVDs.
Before using, be sure to slide the cover forwards or back so that the
arrow lines up with the appropriate icon. Failure to do so can lead
to jams and misfeeds.
Do not HolD A CD/DvD wItH yoUR fInGER tHRoUGH
tHE CEntRE RInG wHIlE fEEDInG It Into tHE SHREDDER
AS SERIoUS InjURy MAy oCCUR.
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 than 15 sheets of 75gsm of paper at a time.
If shredding a heavier weight of paper the maximum sheet ca
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pacity will be reduced, as this is based on paper thickness. 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
maximum temperature tolerance, turn the unit off at the power
supply and allow it to cool down for 60 minutes before resum
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ing normal operation.
