Fellowes MS-450Cs Owner's Manual page 2

Shredder head
Sheet capacity icon
Paper entry
Indicator lights
Ready (green)
Overheated
Window
Pull-out bin
Control switch
Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.
®
— To Test SafeSense ® Technology
Press Auto-On (I)
CAPABILITIES
Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs and staples
Will not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,
cardboard, paper clips,* laminates or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size:
Confetti-Cut ...............................................................5/64" x 5/16" (2 x 8mm)
Card/CD shred size:
Strip-Cut........................................................................................5/16" (8mm)
*Paper clip shredding is not recommended for this shredder.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from
paper entry. Always unplug when not in use.
• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc.
– away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening,
switch to Reverse ( ) to back out object.
• Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.
• Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from CD hole.
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See safety instructions below
SafeSense ®
Active
Disconnect power switch
Touch test area Sensor lights up
Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut) ......................................................................... 7*
Cards/CDs per pass ..........................................................................................1
Paper width ..................................................................................8.75"/220mm
Card/CD width ..................................................................................5"/125mm
Continuous operation ......................................................................8-10 minutes
*20lb., 8.5"x11" (75g) paper at 120v, 60 Hz, MS-450Cs–4.5Amps; heavier paper, humidity
or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 25-50
paper passes; 25 cards; 5 CDs.
Fellowes SafeSense ® shredders are designed to be operated in home and office environments ranging
between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
• Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable products on or
near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head. Do not
place near or over heat or water source.
• 7 sheets per pass to avoid jams.
• The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
• Paper and Card/CD cannot be shredded at same time.
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OPERATION
Disconnect power switch must be in ON (I) position to operate shredder. Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36052) for easy disposal.
Model MS-450C Model MS-450Cs
SafeSense ® Technology
Card/CD entry
Continuous operation:
8-10-minute maximum
SafeSense ® (yellow)
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after
each pass to clear entry.
override switch Continuous operation beyond
8-10-minutes will trigger a cool
down period to resume operation.
Not Active
TROUBLESHOOTING
Auto (I) Off (O)
Paper jam: Set to Off and empty bin. Replace bin and follow any or all of the below procedures.
Press and hold Alternate slowly back and forth
Reverse ( )
ATTENTION: If the SafeSense
SafeSense ® feature. (See SafeSense
SafeSense ® paper jam: If the SafeSense
to think the shredder has jammed when it has not, use the
feature and clear the paper. Warning – when switch is in override position, the SafeSense
the SafeSense ® feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense
MAINTENANCE
Run regularly in reverse for
one minute
Oil when bin is full, or
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
• Motor sounds different, or
Shredder stops running
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. ("Fellowes") warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.
Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1
year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the
warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes' option and
expense, of the defective part.
This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED
PAPER
Press Auto-On (I)
Set to Off (O)
CARD/CD
and plug in
Press Auto-On (I) Hold card/CD at edge
Set to Off (O) Gently pull uncut paper
and unplug
from paper entry. Plug in.
® light remains on, you must engage the Override Switch in order to perform steps above. Once the jam is cleared, reset the
® instructions below.)
® feature activates (SafeSense ® light remains on) to cause the user
Override Switch to deactivate the SafeSense
®
® feature.
Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.
*Apply oil Press forward Shred one sheet
across entry
*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250/3505006
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to
this product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid
worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.
For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
Feed into paper entry
and release
Set to Off (O)
and unplug
Feed into card/CD entry
and release
Shredder doesn't start:
Yellow - SafeSense ® active
Yellow flashing - SafeSense ® not active
Make sure bin is pushed in
Press and hold
Wait for motor to cool down
Reverse ( )
Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed
®
light will flash and
SafeSense override switch
®
Active Not active
Press and hold Reverse ( )
2-3 seconds
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