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Shredder User Manual 1-800-327-8508 USA Only 1-310-793-5650 International Email: info@auroracorp.com For more information, please visit us at: AU1285MD www.auroracorp.com Please read these operating instructions before using the unit. Model No.
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WARNING : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING! Read instructions before use. Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder. Avoid touching the document Keep loose clothing or jewelry feed opening with hands. away from the paper entry slot. Product is not intended for use by Avoid getting hair near the children (product is not a toy).
Paper Shredder Sheet Capacity 12 Sheets of 20 lb. bond paper* Operating Instructions Installation 0.16 in. x 0.47 in. pieces Paper Shred Size 4 mm x 12 mm pieces Operation Paper Entry Width Maintenance 8.7 in / 220 mm Troubleshooting Credit Card / CD Capacity 1 at a time Service Center Duty Cycle...
OPERATION Control Switch Using the switch located on the unit, select one of the following settings by sliding the switch either left or right. (FIGURE 2) FIGURE 2 AUTO / ON: This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting paper into the feed slot.
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OPERATION Paper / Credit Card / CD Entry: Make sure you do not exceed sheet Insert one credit card at a time into the middle of the feed slot. count per pass (12 sheets max). Insert paper as straight as pos- sible into feed slot and release. NOTE: ...
OPERATION LED Status Indicators: Door open / Overload / Overheat / Power On • Power On: The Green LED light indicates the shredder is “On” and ready to operate when paper is inserted. • Overheat: The Red LED light indicates 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 45 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.
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. Oiling procedure: 1. Turn off shredder. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your shredder, check below for the symptoms and steps to resolve. If you continue to have problems, contact customer support at our Service Center 1-800-327-8508. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD. This will completely void the product warranty.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Use thick paper stock or greeting card to push the jam through The shredder is constantly running while in “Auto (On)” mode. 1) It is possible that the activation sensor, which starts the shredder, has become blocked with paper. Insert an index card or any rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card or folded file folder), directly in the center of the feed slot, while applying force to help push the jammed paper through.
Should there be a defect or malfunction of this product, Aurora will repair or replace the product free of charge. Customer is responsible for all shipping charges to return the defective product to Aurora. A copy of the proof of purchase showing original purchase date is required.
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