Fellowes DM17CS manual Operation, Troubleshooting, Capabilities, Maintenance, Warranty

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Model DM17Cs

OPERATION

Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes No. 36053) for easy disposal.

SafeSense™ Technology	Shredder head
Card/CD entry	Paper entry
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	SafeSense™ (yellow)
Indicator lights (red)
	See safety instructions below
Bin open
	17
Bin full	Standby (green)
	Control switch
Paper jam
Overheated
	Auto-On (I) Off (O) Reverse (R)
Pullout bin

Continuous operation:

20-minute maximum

NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear

entry.

Continuous operation beyond 20-minutes will trigger

40-minute cool down period.

PAPER

	Press Auto-On (I)		Feed into paper entry
			and release
Set to Off (O)	CARD/CD			Set to Off (O)
and plug in	Slide CD cover		Press Auto-On (I)	and plug in
	Hold card/CD	Feed into card/CD entry		Slide CD cover
	at edge	and release

Sheet capacity gauge

Not active

Casters

Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense™ stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.

To Test SafeSense™ Technology

TROUBLESHOOTING

Paper jam: Set to Off (O) and empty bin. Replace bin and follow any or all of the below procedures.

Press and hold	Alternate slowly	Set to Off (O)	Gently pull uncut
Reverse (R)	back and forth	and unplug	paper from paper
			entry. Plug in.

Press and hold Reverse (R)

Indicator lights:

Yellow - SafeSense™ active

Yellow flashing - SafeSense™ not active

Make sure bin is pushed in

Wait 40 minutes for motor to cool down

Remove and empty bin

Press Auto-On ( ) Touch test area

Sensor lights up

ATTENTION: If the SafeSense™ light remains on, you must engage the Override Switch in order to perform steps above. Once the jam is cleared, reset the SafeSense™ feature. (See SafeSense™ instructions below.)

CAPABILITIES

Will shred: Paper, credit cards, staples, small paper clips and CDs.

Will not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than noted above

Paper shred size:
Confetti-Cut	5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)

Maximum:	17*
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut)
Cards/CDs per pass	1
Paper width	9”/230mm
Speed (at paper capacity)	12ft/min
Continuous operation (duty cycle)	20 minutes

SafeSense™ paper jam: If the SafeSense™ feature activates (SafeSense™ light remains on) to cause the user to think the shredder has jammed when it has not, use the

Override Switch to deactivate the SafeSense™ feature and clear the paper. Warning – when switch is in override position, the SafeSense™ light will flash and the SafeSense™ feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense™ feature.

Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed

SafeSense™ override switch

Not active

Note: For any questions regarding capabilities or for other functionality of

Power rating (maximum sheets per session)	4,000 sheets
(sheets x speed x duty cycle = maximum sheets per session)

MAINTENANCE

this shredder, please call Fellowes Customer Service at 800-955-0959.

*20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, DM17Cs, 6.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 50-100 paper passes; 50 cards; 10 CDs.

Run regularly in reverse for one minute

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

Oil when bin is full, or immediately, if:

•Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always unplug or set safety lock when not in use.

• Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.

•Capacity decreases

•Motor sounds different, or Shredder stops running

Set to Off (O)	*Apply oil	Press Auto-On (I)	Shred one sheet	Press and hold
	across entry			Reverse (R)
				2-3 seconds

• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. – away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.

•Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.

•Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from CD hole.

• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head. Do not place near or over heat or water source.

• 17 sheets per pass to avoid jams.

•The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from	IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event
defects in material and workmanship for 7 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.
Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year	This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid
from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty	worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.
period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the	For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

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