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Important Safety Instructions; Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications - Dynex DX-OP102991 User Manual

Dynex products cross-cut shredder user guide

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Dynex DX-OP102991 Shredder
Cross-cut shredder with 10-sheet capacity
This Dynex shredder is specially designed for shredding small quantities
of paper in your home or office.

Important safety instructions

• Read all instructions before using the shredder.
• Save these instructions for your future reference.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the shredder.
F
OR YOUR SAFETY
Do not use the shredder if:
• The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• Liquid has been spilled on the shredder.
• If the shredder does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed.
If any of these events occur, do not try to service the shredder yourself.
Unplug the shredder from the power outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied technicians.
C
AUTIONS
• Keep personal and loose items (such as jewelry, neckties, and long
hair) away from the paper feeder to avoid serious injury.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Avoid spilling liquids on the shredder.
• The shredder should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat source.
• Do not shred paper clips, staples, laminated items, photographs,
plastic bags, or cloth material. These materials can damage the
cutting system.
• Do not insert wet paper. Wet paper can damage the shredder.
• Do not shred more than 10 sheets of paper (A4 75g/m2) per pass.
Continuous operation should not exceed 3 minutes. When shred-
ding for a long period of time or leaving the shredder's power
switch
while paper is jammed, the motor may become over-
ON
heated and stop. If this occurs, move the switch
motor to cool for 30 minutes before resuming operation.
• Use
only when necessary. Frequent reverse operation may
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cause paper particles to accumulate around the feeder and affect
shredding ability.
• Always turn the switch
ing, servicing, cleaning, or any other action other than normal
operation.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
Operating
To shred paper:
1 Plug the shredder' s power cord into an AC power outlet.
2 Slide the power switch to ON/AUTO. The shredder is now in
standby mode.
3 Insert the paper squarely into the opening at the top of the shred-
der. The shredder pulls the paper in automatically.
4 To remove shredded paper from the waste basket, slide the power
switch to
, unplug the power cord, then remove the waste bas-
OFF
ket from the head unit.
Note: As a safety feature, the waste basket must be placed under the
head unit, creating a magnetic seal, or the shredder will not function.
and allow the
OFF
and unplug the shredder before mov-
OFF
Paper input slot
Head unit
Handles
Waste basket

Troubleshooting

If the shredder does not work correctly, check the following:
• Is the shredder plugged in?
• Is the power switch set to
• Is the shredder jammed? (see "When a jam occurs" below)
• Is the shredder' s motor overheated?
If none of the above applies and the shredder still does not run, contact
Customer Service at (800) 305-2204.
When a jam occurs:
1 Slide the power switch to
jammed material out the top of the shredder. Sometimes it may
be necessary to pull out the jammed paper gently by hand.
2 If
does not clear the jam, slowly toggle the shredder's power
REV
switch back and forth between
may damage the shredder.
If the shredder continues to jam:
1 Insert fewer sheets at a time.
2 Make sure that the shredder' s waste basket is not full. A full waste
basket can cause a paper jam.
Cleaning
Unplug the shredder from the power outlet before cleaning. Clean the
shredder's casing with a cloth and soapy water. Do not use scouring pow-
der, petroleum, or thinners.

Technical specifications

Model ........................................................................... DX-OP102991
Cutting style ........................................................................ Cross-cut
Shred capacity (A4 75g/m2) ................................................ 10 sheets
Voltage/Frequency ........................................................... 120V 60 Hz
Current ........................................................................................3.0A
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Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and
features are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Dynex DX-OP102991 Shredder
Magnetic seal
Metal stand
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ON
. The motor reverses, ejecting
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and
. Rapid switching
ON/AUTO
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