TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Specifications Set-up Guidelines Control Panel Operation AutoOiler Operation Safety Devices & Other Features Safety Precautions Daily Maintenance Auto Cleaning Sensor Sensitivity Recovery Removing Motor & Cutting Head Unit Replacing Door Hinges Replacing Casters Repairing Motor Condenser & Contactor Replacing Oiler Reservoir Bottle Troubleshooting Parts Lists...
Specifications Not for use with staples or paper clips they will damage the cutting blades Paper Optical media Cutting Style: Cross Cut Cross Cut Shred Size: 1/32” x 3/16” 1/16” x 5/32” Sheet Capacity: 14 - 15 sheets* 1 CD 1-Hour NSA Durability Test: 19 reams/feeding 8 sheets Speed:...
Operation 1. Flip the power switch “ON” located on the right side of the shredder. 2. Auto Start/Auto Stop When the START button is pushed, the signal lamp “AUTO” will light. Insert paper to shred. The shredder will start and stop automatically when using this function.
• 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. Auto Cleaning Function Use the Auto Cleaning function when sheet capacity is decreased.
Sensor Sensitivity Recovery Function Over time, the shredder photo eye may lose its sensitivity. Use the following steps to reset the sensor’s sensitivity. 1. If the sensor cannot detect paper: • Press the Stop button for five seconds. 2. If the shredder is operating without paper in the feed opening: •...
Replacing Casters If casters are damaged, remove rivets and attach new casters with screw bolts (Figure 4). Figure 4, caster Repairing Motor Condenser & Contactor If the motor doesn’t work, the motor condenser or motor current contactor could be damaged. Open the motor cover, clean the contactor and adjust the gap of contactor.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: CHECK THIS: SOLUTION: Shredder will not operate Check that the power cord is plugged Plug cord into outlet into an appropriate outlet Check voltage of power outlet If necessary, find an alternate outlet with the appropriate voltage Check the wiring between the fuse con- Reconnect, if necessary nector on the PCB (page 12) Shredder capacity is decreased...
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Shredder motor and blades Check control panel lights to see if If so, follow instructions for Sensor continue to rotate AUTO lamp is flashing Sensitivity Recovery (page 4) Check control panel lights to see if If yes, press the START button. AUTO lamp MANUAL lamp is on should light and shredder should operate in AUTO mode.
PARTS LISTS 12, 13 Detail A ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION FD8730CC-CAS-00 TOP COVER ASSEMBLY FD8730CC-CAS-01 TOP COVER (OUTER) FD8730HS-CAS-05 BODY CASE ASSEMBLY FD8730HS-CAS-12 CASTERS FD8730HS-PCB-07 CIRCUIT BREAKER FD8730HS-CAS-15 DOOR FD8730HS-CAS-14 FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY FD8730CC-CAS-13 WASTE BIN - OPTICAL MEDIA FD8730CC-CAS-19 WASTE BIN - PAPER FD8730HS-OIL-05 OIL HOSE...
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION FD8730HS-CTB-03 MOTOR,750W FD8730HS-CTB-04 SIDE PLATE, LEFT (not visible) FD8730HS-CTB-05 SIDE PLATE, RIGHT FD8730HS-CTB-07 CUTTER COVER FD8730HS-CTB-08 MOTOR COVER FD8730HS-CTB-09 GUIDE PLATES, CENTER FD8730HS-CTB-25 GUIDE PLATE, LEFT FD8730HS-CTB-26 GUIDE PLATE, RIGHT FD8730HS-CTB-10 POST (not visible) FD8730HS-CTB-18 CUTTER BLADE FD8730HS-CTB-19 GUIDE FD8730HS-CTB-20...
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION FD8650HS-OIL-03 OIL PUMP MOTOR FD8730HS-OIL-07 OIL PUMP BRACKET FD8730HS-PCB-12 6-TERMINAL BLOCK FD8730HS-PCB-13 RELAY FD8730HS-CTB-03 MOTOR 750w FD8730HS-CTB-14 MOTOR BEND FD8730HS-CTB-11 MOTOR SPROCKET FD8730HS-CTB-12 CUTTER SPROCKET FD8730HS-CTB-13 SPUR GEAR FD8730HS-CAS-02 INFEED THROAT, PAPER FD8730HS-CAS-03 INFEED THROAT, OPTICAL MEDIA FD8730HS-PCB-01 SENSOR HARNESS FD8730HS-SEN-01...
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION FD8730-RUB-01 VIBRATION-PROOF RUBBER (030) FD8730-PCB-05 MICRO SWITCH (WASTE BIN) 5A FD8730-PCB-06 DOOR/FULL SWITCH HARNESS FD8730-CAS-07 WASTE BIN FULL SENSING, ASSY FD8730-CAS-08 WASTE BIN FULL SENSING, PLATE FD8730-CAS-09 WASTE BIN FULL SENSING, BRACKET FD8730-FIL-01 NOISE FILTER...
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION FD8730HS-PCB-14 8-TERMINAL BLOCK FD8730HS-PCB-15 TRANSFORMER FE8730-PCB-06 TRANSFORMER, 220V (*FE model only) FD8730HS-PCB-04 MAIN PCB BOARD FE8730-PCB-04 MAIN PCB KIT, 220V (*FE model only) FD8730HS-CAS-16 MAIN PCB COVER FD8730HS-PCB-16 TERMINAL BLOCK BRACKET FD8730HS-PCB-18 RELAY (K1) 100A FD8730HS-PCB-17 RELAY (K2) 80A FD8730HS-PCB-07 CIRCUIT BREAKER...
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