Paper Shredder Maintenance & Proper Usage
- Regularly use shredder lubricant and oil to extend the life of your shredder motor and blades
- Always be mindful of the maximum number of paper your shredder is designed to handle (the number of sheets is based on the standard 20lb paper)
- Try to empty the bin before it becomes full - small pieces of paper may accumulate in the blades and cause more jams
- Although, most shredders have safety triggers, always unplug the shredder before emptying the bin or clearing a paper jam to prevent accidents
- Shredding paper at a moderate pace will allow the shredder to cool down and not overheat so frequently
- Using shredder garbage bags will make emptying the bin easier and help reduce spillage of shredded paper
Paper Shredder Troubleshooting
- The paper shredder is jammed or jams frequently
First unplug the shredder and make sure the waste bin is empty. Look inside the blades to see if there are blocked paper and manually pull the paper out. Run the shredder for 5 seconds on forward and reverse. To avoid jams, try to feed less paper than the maximum number of sheets that your shredder is designed for. - The shredder is not turning on
One of the most common causes of the shredder not operating could be that the top unit is not placed over the bin on the correct side (or the door is not completely shut tight). There is a safety trigger that must be engaged before the motor becomes operational. - The shredder stopped shredding suddenly
It's possible the shredder has overheated and is temporarily shut down to cool off. Most shredders will need 20-30 minutes before it can be operational again. - The shredder runs continuously when the switch is on Auto
This is usually caused by a jam of the auto start sensor in the paper entryway. Turn off and unplug the shredder first. Use a cotton swab in the paper entryway and glide it from one side to the other to clear any jams. Then plug the shredder and turn it back to Auto and run the motor forward and reverse for at least 5 seconds. - The motor will only run in reverse
There could be a more serious jam that is preventing the motor to run forward. Unplug the unit and try to use a cotton swab to clear the paper entryway. You may also need to pull any blocked paper directly from the blades by checking the bottom of the shredder head unit. Then run the motor for 5 seconds on reverse and forward - The shredder is running, but the paper is not accepting
If the motor is running, but the cutter blades are not shredding paper, it's possible the gears are worn out. Please contact us for repair work. - The shredder is becoming loud or sounding strange
Try to using paper shredder lubricant and oil on a regular basis. See lubricating instructions. - Lubricating Instructions
Drop shredder oil onto a piece of paper in the shape of a "S", then shred the paper to finish the lubrication process. Only use non-flammable oil and lubricants.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE WD40, petroleum based or aerosol lubricants! The blades run extremely hot and may cause fires.
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