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4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The
GBC 5160X shredder can shred most office paper and documents.
However, the shredding of paper clips and other metal items may cause damage
to the shredder. Plastic materials such as credit cards, covers, inserts and film
should be avoided as they may lodge in the cutting head and prematurely dull
the cutters.
Operation
Please refer to the shredder control panel shown in
Figure 4.1
.
1
. To begin using the shredder, press
the rocker switch (a) to the on position
“I”. The green control light (b) will
illuminate. The shredder is now in the
stand-by mode and will automatically
start shredding when paper is inserted.
When shredding is complete the
machine will automatically stop and
return to the stand-by mode.
2
. If the bag full control light (c) is on,
the shredder bag must be changed.
3
. For safety concerns the machine
will not operate when the cabinet door
is open. The red control symbol (d) will
light.
4
. Whenever the shred capacity has
been exceeded, the unit will stop
shredding. The reverse symbol “R” (e)
will light. Press the rocker switch (a)
into position “R” and reduce the paper
stack and begin shredding again. In the case of a severe jam, it may be
necessary to tear off the paper as close to the
throat as possible. Then alternately rock the control switch between the Forward
and Reverse positions until the jam has cleared the cutting head. During this
operation, the thermal overload protector of the motor may be triggered and the
motor will appear inoperable. Wait a few minutes to allow the motor to cool,
then clear the jam.
5
. Waste that does not need to be shredded can be thrown into the waste flap
area.
A = Rocker control Switch B = Stand-by Control Symbol
C = Bag full Symbol D = Door ajar Symbol
E = Reverse Symbol
Figure 4.1
