Formax FD 8730HS Operator's Manual

Safety Precautions, continued
• Keep the shredder away from direct sunlight.
• Do not sit on the shredder or place anything on top of it.
• Never open the fixed switch or cover.
Safety Devices and Other Features
Automatic Reverse Rotation
When too much paper is inserted, the cutter stops operating and
automatically rotates in reverse to discharge the jammed paper.
The shredder will beep. Reduce the amount of paper and restart the
operation.
Door Switch
If the door is open, the shredder will not operate.
Automatic Stop
When the waste bin is full, the "FULL" LED will light and the cutter stops
operation. Open the door, remove the waste bin and empty. Replace
the waste bin, close the door, and press START to resume operation.
Automatic Power Shut-Off
If the shredder operates continuously for more than 30 minutes, the
power is automatically shut off.
If the motor is overloaded, the "STOP" LED will flash until it cools down.
When the flashing stops the shredder is ready to be used again.
Sensor Sensitivity Recovery
Over time, the shredder photo eye may lose its sensitivity. Use these steps to reset it.
* If the sensor cannot detect paper: Press the Stop button for 5 seconds.
* If the shredder is operating without paper in the feed opening: Press Stop, then insert
paper into the feed opening and press the Stop button for 5 seconds.
After following either of these steps, all LED lamps should be off, and the shredder will
making a beeping sound. Sensitivity is recovered and the shredder is ready to operate.
Maintenance
• Disconnect power by pulling power cord plug from wall outlet.
• To clean the exterior, wipe the surface with a soft cloth. If the surface is very dirty, use a
neutral detergent, then wipe again with a soft cloth.
CAUTION:
• Never put water directly on the surface of the shredder.
• Never clean the case with benzene or thinner, since it will cause discoloration.
• Do not dismantle the shredder. Contact your Formax Dealer for service.
FD 8730HS High Security
Paper & Optical Media
Cross Cut Shredder
10/2019
OPERATOR MANUAL
THIRD EDITION