Maintenance - AmazonBasics B00YFTHJ9C Manual

Operation
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Paper / Credit Card Entry:
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Make sure you do not exceed sheet
count per pass (8 sheets max).
Insert paper as straight as possible
into feed slot and release.
LED Status Indicator:
Overheat:
Red light – Shredder has shred continuously beyond the maximum shred time and
needs to cool down before operation can restart. If this happens, switch the shredder
off for 30 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.
 Note:
• Always turn off and unplug the shredder when not in use.
• This shredder will shred staples and small paper clips. It is recommended that you remove paper
clips whenever possible to extend the lifespan of your shredder.
• Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically i nto the middle of the feed slot , releasing when
shredding begins. Never feed more than one credit card at a time.
• Overfeeding the shredder: Shredding beyond the specified sheet capacity can result in extensive
damage to the shredder. Overfeeding will strain the machine and quickly wear and break the cut-
ting blades and internal components.
• Overheating with extended use: In the event that the shredder has shred continuously beyond the
maximum running time and overheating, the unit will automatically shut off. If this happens, switch
the shredder off for 30 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.
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Insert one credit card at a time into
the middle of the feed slot.

Maintenance

 Warning: Failure to properly maintain your shredder will void the warranty.
 Oil the shredder blades every month with basic vegetable, cooking oil or shredder oil. Follow oiling
procedure below (FIGURE 3). It helps to keep the shredder blades operating well over many
years of use.
FIGURE 3
Shredder
Oil
DO NOT USE
AEROSOL PRODUCTS!
 CLEANING:
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may result in serious injury or
damage to the product.
• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE CLEANING!
• Only clean the shredder by carefully wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel.
• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Having the unit wet may result in damage or
malfunction to the electrical components. If the shredder happens to get wet, be sure to com-
pletely dry the unit immediately with a cloth or towel.
Oiling procedure:
1. Turn off shredder.
2. Apply shredder oil across paper entry.
3. Turn shredder in reverse mode for 3~5
seconds.
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Caution:
• Do not spray or keep any aerosol products
in or around shredder.
• DO NOT USE CANNED AIR ON SHREDDER.
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