Setup:
1. Be sure to read the manual completely before operating the shredder.
2. The shredder and wastebasket housing are pre-assembled.
3. Slide the wastebasket fully into the wastebasket housing.
4. Plug the power cord into any standard 115-volt AC outlet.
5. Depress the ON/OFF( ) button.
6. With the shredder plugged in , the ON/OFF( ) button depressed, the wastebasket properly in
place, the warning icons, throat and LCD should be glowing with a blue illumination. This
means the shredder is ready for use.
Operating the shredder:
The RL170MX shredder will not power up if the wastebasket is not inserted properly into the
cabinet. With the power cord plugged in, the wastebasket properly in place, and the
ON/OFF( )
button depressed, the
ON/OFF( ) button LED and the LCD Message Center Display will light up
and read READY AUTO. This means the shredder is ready for use. When paper is inserted into the
feed opening, the shredding process will start automatically and stop when the paper has
completed its travel through the feed opening.
The RL170MX
ON/OFF( ) button is located on top of the shredder next to the LCD Message
Center Display. Also located next to the
ON/OFF( ) button is the FORWARD(
v )
and
REVERSE
(
v )
button. Their purposes are:
1. When the
FORWARD(
v )
button is depressed, FORWARD is displayed on the LCD Message
Center and the shredding process will start. However, the FORWARD shred cycle last
approximately 2 seconds. This will allow the feed opening to be cleared in the event of a
paper jam or if excess paper is left in the feed opening.
2. The
REVERSE(
v )
button is used to assist in the removal of a paper jam, which reverses the
shredding process prior to a completed forward cycle, thus clearing the cutters. When the
REVERSE(
v )
button is depressed, REVERSE is displayed on the LCD Message Center
Display. The reverse cycle will last for approximately 2 seconds. This should be enough time
to remove any excess paper from the cutters and limit any paper from the wastebasket being
fed back into the shredder cutters.
3. The
ON/OFF( ) button is used to terminate the AC power to the shredder. It is recom-
mended to turn the shredder off when the shredder is not being used for a prolonged period
of time.
Royal RL170MX Paper Shredder
Royal Glow
The RL170MX features Royal Glow. When A/C power is applied to the shredder the throat opening,
warning icons and the LCD Message Center Display will illuminate a brilliant blue glow. The blue
illumination is to help remind the user day or night that the shredder is turned on and ready for
use. Always unplug or turn the shredder off when not in use for a prolonged period of time.
Shredding CDs, DVDs and Credit Cards
When shredding CDs, DVDs or Credit Cards, these items should be inserted one at a time into
the designated CD / Credit Card slot only. To avoid personal injury or possible damage to the
shredder, do not place CDs or Credit Cards into the paper feed opening.
Never allow children
to shred or play with any type of shredding device.
Shredder capacity:
The RL170MX will shred up to seventeen (17) sheets of 20-lb bond paper and will accept widths
up to 8 3/4”. When shredding small material such as envelopes or credit cards receipts, insert them
in the middle of the feed opening. The RL170MX shredder will also shred credit cards and CD’s.
These items must also be inserted one at a time into the designated CD and Credit Card Slot.
Cautions:
1. Do not allow children to shred or play with the paper shredder or serious injury
could result.
2. Keep all loose articles of clothing, ties, jewelry, hair or other small items away
from the feed opening to prevent injury.
3. Keep the shredder turned off or unplugged when not in use for prolonged
periods of time.
4. The Royal RL170MX will cut staples and small paper clips; however it is not
recommended to do this on a regular bases.
5. Do not place hands or fingers near or into the shredder throat as serious injury
could result.
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Royal RL170MX Paper Shredder
6. When manually changing feed direction, fwd to rev, pause long enough for the
motor to stop before resuming.
7. Continuous shredding of computer paper should not exceed 7 minutes
8. Always turn off or unplug the shredder prior to moving, cleaning or emptying
the wastebasket to prevent possible injury.
9. Never use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based or aerosol products of any
kind on shredder.
10. Empty wastebasket frequently.
Paper jams and motor overload situations:
The Royal RL170MX features Jam-Free rollers which helps to keep the throat opening clear
in case of a paper jam, and a motor overload and overheat protection circuit. The shredder may
stop shredding in case of the following abnormal situations:
1. Operating the shredder at the maximum 17-sheet capacity continuously for a
prolonged period of time, eg. more than 7 minutes without stopping. In this
situation turn the shredder off to allow the motor to cool down to a normal
operating level. Normal cool down is approximately 40 minutes.
2. Exceeding the shredding capacity, eg. inserting more than seventeen (17)
sheets of 20-lbs. bond paper in one pass, or if the paper is not fed squarely
into the feed opening. Refer to the minor and major paper jam instructions below.
Both abnormal operations may result in the activation of the automatic reversal of the paper or
the thermal motor overload protection, which terminates the power to the shredder. A minor
paper jam may cause the paper to stop feeding into the feed opening. A major paper jam could
cause the thermal motor overload protection to terminate AC power to the motor. Never allow
the shredder to remain in a paper jammed condition with the AC power turned on. If this occurs
you should:
Specifications:
Shred Type:
Cross-Cut
Credit Card:
1 Credit Card at a time
CD Capacity:
1 CD at a time
Shred Width:
5/32" X 1 5/8" (4mm x 44mm)
Shredding Capacity:
17 Sheets 20lbs. bond
Feed Opening:
8 3/4" (222mm)
Dimension:
25" (635mm)H x 15 3/4" (400mm)W x 12 5/8" (320mm)D
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In case of a minor paper jam:
1. With the
ON/OFF( ) button in the off position, remove the unshredded portion of paper
and any excess shreds of paper from the top of the feed opening. Turn on the shredder
by pressing the
ON/OFF( ) button. Pressing the FORWARD(
v )
button should allow the
remaining pieces of paper to pass through the cutters and into the basket. If necessary,
repeat this procedure until the jam has been cleared.
Be sure to keep fingers and any
personal affects away from the throat of the feed opening while the shredder
cutters are in motion.
In case of a major paper jam:
1. Turn off the shredder by pressing the
ON/OFF( ) button or unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet and wait at least 40minutes for the thermal overheat protection circuit to
reset.
2. If paper was left inside the feed opening prior to the overheating, remove the unshredded
portion of paper and any excess shreds of paper from the top of the feed opening. Plug in
the AC power cord and press the
ON/OFF( ) button. Pressing the FORWARD(
v )
button should allow the remaining pieces of paper to pass through the cutters and into
the basket If necessary, repeat this procedure until the jam has been cleared. Be sure to
keep fingers and any personal affects away from the throat of the feed opening while the
shredder cutters are in motion.
3. You are now ready to resume normal shredding.
