Electrical safeguards
• Unplug your shredder before moving it, emptying the shred bag, or
when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
• Do not operate with a damaged power supply cord or plug, after it
malfunctions, or after it has been damaged in any manner.
• Do not overload electrical outlets beyond capacity as this can result
in fire or electrical shock.
• The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
• Do not alter the attachment plug. The plug is configured for the
appropriate electrical supply.
• Do not use near water.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do NOT use aerosol dusters or cleaners.
• Do NOT spray anything into the shredder.
* Meassured using standard 80gm/m
2
paper. Shredding other than standard paper may damage or shorten the lifetime of the shredder knives.
Important safety instructions
YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS IMPORTANT
TO GBC. IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT ARE
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES. READ THESE MESSAGES CAREFULLY.
THIS WARNING IS FOUND ON THE PRODUCT.
This safety message means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if
you open the Product and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
Electrical shock hazard.
Do not open. No user
servicable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
ATTENTION
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH SAFETY
MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE
PRODUCT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD HURT YOU OR
OTHERS, AS WELL AS CAUSE PRODUCT OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. DO NOT CONNECT HIS UNIT TO ELECTRICAL
POWER OR ATTEMPT TO OPERATE IT BEFORE YOU HAVE
READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
THIS WARNING IS FOUND ON THE CROSS-CUT VERSION ONLY.
This safety message means that you could be seriously hurt if you
place your hands in the discharge area.
Sharp blades above.
Keep hands away from
discharge chute. Do not
attempt to defeat safety
interlock switch.
WARNING
Do NOT use aerosol dusters or cleaners
Do NOT spray anything into the shredder
Foreign substances can be explosive
WARNING
Specifications
Models
Cutting Style
Throat Width
Shred Width
Sheet Capacity*
Speed
Amperage
Noise Level
Duty Cycle
CD Duty Cycle
Volts/ Hz
Bin Capacity
Staples/ PaperClips
Credit Cards
2240S
Straight cut
235mm
4 mm
14
4.6 mpm
1,7 Amps
68 dB
Continuous run
–
230-240V/50Hz
55
Yes
Yes
2260X
Cross Cut
235mm
4 x 35mm
10
4 mpm
1,7 Amps
68 dB
Continuous run
20 CDs /15 min off
230-240V/50Hz
55
Yes
Yes
4
Control Panel
REVERSE/AUTO ON OFF/FORWARD
Waste Bin
Pull-out Handle
CD Throat (2260X)
ShredMaster
®
2240S/2260X
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