Formax FD 8206 Operator's Manual

Operator Maintenance

Cleaning

Periodically clean the outside of the shredder with a soft cloth and a mild soap-water
solution.
NOTE: Be sure no liquids reach the inside of the shredder.

Oiling Instructions

Oil the cutting blades when the shredding performance decreases, the device becomes
noisy, or when you empty the waste bin. Drizzle the cutting blade oil through the infeed
slots along the entire width of the cutting head. Run the cutting head in reverse by pressing
the R button on the control panel. Do this for approximately 15 seconds.
Contact your Formax Dealer to order shredder oil, part #8000-10.
To increase the longevity of the paper cutting head, remove staples and small paper clips
before shredding.

Overload Protection

To prevent damage of the shredder, the motor has been equipped with a thermal overload
mechanism. This makes the unit inoperative for a short period of time if it becomes too
warm. If this occurs, it is necessary to turn off and unplug the unit for at least 20 minutes
before using it again.

Safety Precautions

To avoid personal injury, and damage to the shredder, observe the following safety
precautions. Please keep these instructions for future reference.
• Keep hands, long hair, clothing, ties, jewelry and other loose items away from the
infeeds.
• Do not use the shredder for anything other than its intended purpose. Never use it
to shred cloth, plastic, cardboard or any hard material that will cause damage to the
shredder blades. Shredding very large paper clips, windowed envelopes, padded
envelopes, and laminated documents is NOT recommended.
• Do not allow children to use the machine.
• Do not operate with a damaged power cord or plug, or when the machine is damaged
in any manner.
• Unplug the shredder when it is being moved, or if it is not in use for an extended
period of time.
• Do not disconnect the power by pulling only the cord. Hold the plug when
disconnecting.
• Keep the shredder away from direct sunlight.
• In case of emergency, push the Power button, switch off the main power on the back
of the unit, or pull the plug out of the wall outlet.
FD 8206
Cross-Cut Deskside Shredder
10/2018
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION