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4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The GBC 5160X shredder can shred most office paper and documents. However, the shredding of paper clips and other metal items may cause damage to the shredder. Plastic materials such as credit cards, covers, inserts and film should be avoided as they may lodge in the cutting head and prematurely dull the cutters.
Operation
Please refer to the shredder control panel shown in Figure 4.1.
1. To begin using the shredder, press the rocker switch (a) to the on position “I”. The green control light (b) will illuminate. The shredder is now in the
2. If the bag full control light (c) is on, the shredder bag must be changed.
3. For safety concerns the machine will not operate when the cabinet door is open. The red control symbol (d) will light.
4. Whenever the shred capacity has been exceeded, the unit will stop shredding. The reverse symbol “R” (e) will light. Press the rocker switch (a) into position “R” and reduce the paper
stack and begin shredding again. In the case of a severe jam, it may be necessary to tear off the paper as close to the
throat as possible. Then alternately rock the control switch between the Forward and Reverse positions until the jam has cleared the cutting head. During this operation, the thermal overload protector of the motor may be triggered and the motor will appear inoperable. Wait a few minutes to allow the motor to cool, then clear the jam.
5. Waste that does not need to be shredded can be thrown into the waste flap area.
A = Rocker control Switch C = Bag full Symbol
E = Reverse Symbol
B =