Ativa MD 400 - MEDIUM DUTY Shredder Manual

INSTALLATION

Make sure the basket door is securely closed shut. This shredder features a safety power cut off and will not operate if door is open. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets feature a safety power cut off upon bin removal. (FIGURE 1)

A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible. Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.
It is not designed to operate with any other wastebaskets. An activation switch located on the head unit automatically shuts off the shredder when it is lifted or removed. The supplied wastebasket activates this switch, which allows the shredder to be operable. Lining the wastebasket with a plastic bag will interfere and may keep the shredder from functioning.

Crosscut shredders have very sharp exposed blades on the underside.
Use care when handling the shredder and the wastebasket.

ShredSafe™ technology is an added safety feature incorporated in this particular model. It is a new technology where the shredder is able to detect forced entry and automatically cuts the power off, preventing further shredding.
To begin shredding, locate the switch on the unit and select the "Auto" mode (FIGURE 2).

The Green LED light indicates the shredder is "On" and ready to use. Press the designated "push open" area on cover to tilt open and expose the paper feed slot (FIGURE 3).

The cover will click into a preset position for safe shredding.*
Paper feeds from both left and right sides. With the feed slot now open, you can shred sheets of paper or 1 credit card per pass (FIGURE 4).

When shredding is completed, you can press the designated "push close" area on the cover to tilt shut the paper feed slot (FIGURE 5). It is recommended to have the paper feed slot closed when shredder is not in use. This will prevent any objects from getting into the feed slot and accidentally shredded.

*Be sure to not tilt open the cover completely beyond the preset position, otherwise the ShredSafe™ power cut off feature will be activated and the shredder will be inoperable. The green "Power On" light will be off, indicating that the shredder is NOT READY for use.

I	Auto: This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting paper into the shred opening. Always feed the paper in as straight as possible. Paper feeds from both left and right sides. When the paper has passed through, the shredder will automatically stop. (FIGURE 2)
O	Off: This setting turns off all features of the shredder. For safety reasons, we recommend that you leave the shredder in the "Off" position whenever the shredder is unattended or not in use. (FIGURE 2)
R	Rev: In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse setting can be used to help clear the cutters of paper that has not passed through. Never attempt to clear a jam by using the reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket. (FIGURE 2)

LED Status indicators:

Power On (green light)

Overheat (red light)

Never shred plastic (except credit cards), any hard materials, continuous forms, newsprint, or anything with adhesives including labels and envelopes.
While this shredder will shred staples, it is recommended that you remove them whenever possible in order to extend the life of your shredder.
Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically within the designated area.
Never feed more than one credit card at a time.

MAINTENANCE

Keep your shredder running with ultimate reliability with the following Ativa shredder supplies:

Shredder Lubricant Sheets
To quickly and conveniently maintain shredder blade lubrication, use a Shredder Lubricant Sheet once a month.

Shredder Oil
Apply a bead of this lubricant across a sheet of paper once a month and shred it. It helps to keep the shredder blades operating well over many years of use.

Shredder Bags
Shredder bags make emptying basket faster and easier while reducing shred dust and spillage.
Oil the shredder blades every month with recommended lubricant sheets (Office Depot item number 340-960) or oil (Office Depot item number 285-661).
Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around shredder.
DO NOT USE CANNED AIR ON SHREDDER.

CLEANING:

• 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 completely dry the unit immediately with a cloth or towel.
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder.
  This may result in serious injury or damage to the product.

TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR PAPER SHREDDERS

The shredder does not work at all

1. Make sure that the unit is plugged in and that the outlet it is plugged into is in good working order.
2. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets features a safety power cut off upon bin removal. Make sure the pull-out wastebasket is properly set back into place and the green "Power On" indicator is lit.
3. Be sure to not tilt open the cover completely beyond the preset position, otherwise the ShredSafe™ power cut off feature will be activated and the shredder will be inoperable.
4. In the event that the shredder is run continuously for too long and the motor overheats, a thermal overload switch will automatically shut the power off. If this happens, move the switch to the off position for 30 minutes or more before continuing.

The shredder runs in "Rev" mode but not in "Auto" mode.

Specifications

*ONE FOLDED SHEET OF PAPER EQUATES TO 2 SHEETS OF PAPER
Heavier paper, humidity or other than rate voltage may reduce capacity.