Formax FD 87HDS Operator's Manual

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 loose items away from the feed
opening and shred outlet.
• 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.
• Do not operate with a damaged power cord or plug, or when the machine is
damaged in any manner.
• Do not allow children to operate the shredder.
• Unplug the shredder when it is being moved, or not in use for an extended time.
• Do not disconnect the power by pulling only the cord.
• 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
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.
Maintenance
• Disconnect power by removing 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 87HDS Hard Drive Shredder
Serial Number: 2304B12014 and Higher
06/2023
OPERATOR MANUAL
SECOND EDITION