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Technical Support ......................7 Supplies ..........................7 Pitney Bowes Supply Line ....................7 SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder Overview ..................8 SHG7 Specifications and Technical Data ................9 Parts of the Machine ......................10 Operation ..........................13 Switching the Machine On ....................13 Feeding of Single Sheets ....................
SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder | 5 Safety Information Familiarize yourself with proper procedures and methods before you install, operate or repair the system to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. Important Safety Notes Before operating, please read the Operating Manual! WARNING! The machine may not be operated by more than one person at any given time.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult Pitney Bowes Service or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder | 7 Service and Support Technical Support This product is serviceable. Contact the appropriate service number for your country. Availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET Country Service Number Website Address United States 1-800-522-0020 www.pb.com...
SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder Overview The SHG7 is a cross-cut shredder with security level 6. It is a medium volume and high security shredder that serves the shredding needs of organizations worldwide. NEVER run staples or paper clips through the SHG7.
10 | SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder Parts of the Machine Figure 2 Light Barrier Figure 1 Parts of the Machine P.I.P.S ™ Personal Injury Protection Shield ™ SV62931 Rev. C | Operator Guide...
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SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder | 11 Icon Item Part Description Function button This button has three functions: Ready/Off/Stop a. Ready The machine changes to “Ready” if you press this button briefly. At the same time the integral LED display comes on.
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12 | SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder Icon Item Part Description Control display (Oil The oiler is internal and self-contained. All you have cutters) to do is change the jug when it is empty. On the initial installation there is a plug in the oiler hose that is inserted into the oil jug.
WARNING: Never feed the shredder with a quantity of material exceeding the maximum indicated. Refer to “SHG7 Specifications and Technical Data” on page 9! Should the machine become overloaded, follow the instructions under “Material Jam in the Machine” on page 17.
14 | SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder Emptying the Receptacle When the receptacle (“Figure 3 Receptacle”) is full, the machine turns off automatically. The control display (10) comes on. Empty the receptacle as follows: • Open the door. The control display (8) comes on. If there is still material in the feed slot, the control display (6) also comes on.
• wipe the top and bottom photocells with a small brush or cotton swab Lubricating the Cutter Blades Your Pitney Bowes SHG7 is equipped with an automatic oiling mechanism. When first setting up the machine and after any extended period of non use, allow the machine to run for a period of time to allow the tubing to fill with oil and the wick inside the machine to become saturated.
16 | SHG7 Cross-Cut Shredder Cleaning the Photocells If paper particles should come to rest in the inlet guide (“Figure 4 Cleaning the Photocells”), for example after a paper jam, it is possible that the machine will not turn off, due to the broken light barrier.
• Is there a material jam in the machine? Refer to “Material Jam” on page 18. • Is the motor overloaded? Refer to “Motor Overload” on page 18. If none of these test points apply, please contact Pitney Bowes Service. Operator Guide | SV62931 Rev. C...
□ Is the collection bin properly pushed in? □ Is the collection bin full? □ Is there a material jam in the machine? □ Is there a motor overload condition? If you can’t resolve the issue, contact Pitney Bowes Service. SV62931 Rev. C | Operator Guide...
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