Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Supplies

CDs, or DVDs

•Slide safety cover (L) to the right to expose the CD entry (M).

•Hold CD, or DVD at the edge and feed one at a time, straight into entry (M) releasing when shredding begins. Shredder will stop when item has passed through entry. CDs and DVDs will be shredded into small particles.

•Slide cover (L) to the left when done shredding media.

CAUTION: Do not hold CD or DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into shredder.

To empty waste basket

If basket full light (I) is on, follow these steps until light turns off.

1• Press control switch (E) to the off [O] position.

•Open the waste basket drawer (A) and remove full bag.

•Place new bag in basket, then slide drawer into cabinet (Fellowes plastic bag 36053).

2• Press and hold control switch (E) in the reverse [R] position for a few seconds to clear paper shreds that have collected under cutting cylinders.

•Alternate between automatic [I] and reverse [R] for a few seconds in each position. CAUTION: The shredder may be damaged if you alternate too rapidly between automatic and reverse.

3• Unplug shredder and remove wastebasket drawer (A).

–Carefully clear any paper shreds that have collected on under side of paper entry (C). CAUTION: Confetti-cut shredders have exposed blades.Use care when removing paper shreds on underside of paper entry.

To clear a paper jam

If paper jam light (I) is on, follow these steps until light turns off.

•Check the waste basket and empty if full.

•Press and hold control switch (E) in the reverse [R] position to back paper out of paper entry (C). Try pulling gently on paper to remove it from shredder.

•Alternate between automatic and reverse, if needed:

–Move control switch to automatic [I] and run for 1-2 seconds.

–Press and hold control switch (E) in the reverse [R] position for a few seconds.

–Continue alternating between automatic and reverse until the jam clears. CAUTION: The shredder may be damaged if you alternate too rapidly between automatic and reverse.

Maintenance

Empty waste basket regularly to ensure the smooth functioning of the cutting cylinders. The shredder will not operate when the basket is full.

Oil regularly to ensure proper operation.

If used at or near daily capacity, apply oil every time you empty the basket.

Use Fellowes Powershred Lubricant #35250 or other non-aerosol vegetable-based oil in a long-nozzle container (sample oil provided).

CAUTION: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products, or aerosol lubricants of any kind.

To oil the cutting cylinders

• Apply oil over full width of cutting cylinders through the paper entry (C).

•Move control switch (E) to automatic [I] and run for 1-2 seconds.

•Press and hold the control switch (E) in reverse [R] for at least 3 seconds.

•Repeat the automatic/reverse sequence 3 or more times.

Troubleshooting

If there is a problem with your shredder, check these symptoms and remedies. If you cannot solve the problem, contact Fellowes customer service. Do not open shredder head to attempt repair. You could be exposed to serious electric shock and will void the warranty.

	tSymptom		Remedy
	Ready Light (F) will not light		Make sure shredder is plugged in and
			the control switch (E) is in the automatic [I]
			position.

	Shredder does not start or stops		• Make sure shredder is plugged in and
	while shredding		control switch (E) is in the automatic [I]
			position.
			• Shredder is jammed. Follow the
			instructions under Operation.

	Basket ajar/basket full		Make sure the waste basket (A) is all the way
	light (H) is on		into the cabinet. Empty the waste basket.
			Follow the instructions under Operation.

	Paper jam light (I) is on		Clear the paper jam. Follow the
			instructions under Operation.


	Overheat light (J) turns on and		Wait 40 minutes for shredder to cool down

	shredder will not operate.		before trying again.


	Shredder sheet capacity decreases,		Oil the cutting cylinders. Follow the
	noise level increases, or cutting cylinders		instructions under Maintenance.
	stop with a squeak or rubbing sound

	Shredder runs for a few seconds after the		No action required. This is a self-cleaning
	paper has cleared the cutters		function.

Supplies

The following items for the C14 shredders are available from Fellowes:

Item	Quantity	Part Number
Waste bags (in dispenser)	100/roll	36053
Powershred Lubricant	12 oz. bottle	35250

To purchase supplies, contact Fellowes at the appropriate location listed on the back page of this instruction manual, or visit us at www.fellowes.com.