Operation; Cool-Down Cycle; Clearing A Jam - Fellowes FS5 Use And Care Manual

OPERATION

This product features an auto-start sensor. This
sensor will turn on the cutting blades whenever
anything is inserted into the paper entry (while the power switch is in
the AUTO position). For the safety of pets and children, we recom-
mend always moving the power switch to OFF and unplugging when-
ever the shredder is unattended or not in use.
1. Assemble shredder head to basket (see "ASSEMBLY"). Note:
Model FS5/P-5 does not come supplied with a basket, but will fit
most wastepaper baskets.
2. Remove any paper clips or other foreign objects (except staples)
from paper. If folding paper to fit paper entry, adjust sheet capaci-
ty appropriately.
Do not attempt to shred paper clips or other
hard materials (except staples) with this
machine. Extensive use of paper clips or other hard materials will
result in damage to the cutting system and will void the manufactur-
er's warranty.
3. Be sure power switch is in the OFF (O) position. Plug shredder
into the proper power supply outlet.
4. Move power switch to AUTO (I) position. As soon as the unit is
turned on and in standby mode, the shredder is ready to be fed
paper through the paper entry.
NEVER insert hands or fingers into paper entry
as serious personal injury may result.
Do not exceed recommended sheet capacity (see
"Product Usage Guide" on page 1).
5. Slide paper straight into paper entry until the shredder auto-
matically begins shredding.
The shredder automatically stops when shredding is complete.
Continue shredding as desired to a MAXIMUM shredding time
of 3-5 minutes. At this time, the machine MUST be allowed to
"cool down" for a MINIMUM of 15 minutes. (See "Cool-
Down Cycle" section for more information.)
If the shredder jams or shuts off before the maximum shredding
time, see "Clearing a Jam" section for further instructions.
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6. Move power switch to OFF (O) position when shredding is com-
plete.
7. Unplug power cord from outlet when shredder is not in use.
8. Look to see if basket is full. If full, lift off shredder head and
empty basket contents. Replace shredder head into position on
basket.

Cool-Down Cycle

This shredder is protected with a special safety feature which prevents
the motor from overheating with extensive use. When shredding is
attempted beyond the machine's maximum running time, the
shredder will automatically shut off its motor until it has
cooled to an acceptable operating level. This is normal and the
shredder will return to operation after the "cool-down" period. See
"Product Usage Guide" (page 1) for maximum running time and
related cooling or "off" time.

Clearing a Jam

If the shredder sheet capacity is exceeded or paper is not put in
straight, a jam may result. See "Product Usage Guide" (page 1) for
maximum sheet capacity for your shredder. In the case of a jam, the
machine will "bog down" and fail to shred the paper.
To clear a jam:
1. Move the power switch to the REVERSE (R) position. (If waste
basket is full, empty it before clearing jam.) The shredder will
reverse the paper to clear the jam.
2. If the shredder jams in reverse, move the power switch to AUTO
(I) and allow to run for about five seconds. If jam does not clear,
move power switch to REVERSE (R) again and allow to run for
about five seconds. Repeat this procedure until the jam is
cleared. If necessary, use care to grasp the paper carefully and
pull out to clear the jam.
3. Once the jam is cleared, move the power switch to AUTO (I) for
continued shredding or OFF (O) if shredding is complete.