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Models P-40/P-45C

OPERATION

Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36052) for easy disposal.

Shredder head

Safety lock

Unlocked (green)

Locked (red)

Bin

Paper/credit card entry

See safety instructions below

Sheet capacity gauge

Waste opening

Handle

Control switch

Auto-On (I)

Off (O)

Reverse (R)

Continuous operation:

5-7 minute maximum

NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 5-7 minutes will trigger 20-minute cool down period.

Set to Off (O) and plug in

PAPER

Check paper amount	Set to Auto-On (I)	Feed into paper entry
		and release
CARD

Set to Auto-On (I)	Hold card at edge	Feed into center of entry
		and release

Set to Off (O) and unplug

Pivoting head

Safety Lock prevents accidental operation. To set, wait for shredding to stop, push black button down and slide until you see red. To unlock push black button down and slide until you see green. For greater safety, always unplug shredder after use.

Easy emptying	Safety flap
	(Cross-Cut models only)

To set lock, push down and slide

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Shredder doesn’t start:

CAPABILITIES

Will shred: Paper, credit cards and staples

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

Paper shred size:
Strip-Cut	1/4” (6.3mm)

Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Strip-Cut P-40)	8*
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut P-45C)	6*
Cards per pass	1
Paper width	9”/229mm
Continuous operation	5-7 minutes

Set to Reverse	Alternate slowly back and forth	Set to Off (O)	Remove shredder head	Set to
(R) for 2-3		and unplug	and cut hanging shreds.	Reverse (R)
seconds			Replace shredder head.
			Plug in.

Make sure head is on basket correctly

Wait 20 minutes for motor to cool down

Remove and empty basket

Make sure safety lock is in unlock (green) position

Confetti-Cut

5/32” x 2” (3.9 x 50mm)

*20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60Hz, 2.0 Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.

MAINTENANCE

Confetti-Cut and Strip-Cut:

Run regularly in reverse for one minute

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

•	Keep away from children and pets. Always unplug or set	•	Never use aerosol, petroleum-based or other flammable products
	safety lock when not in use.		on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
•	Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair,	•	Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head.

Confetti-Cut only:

Lubricate when bin is full, or immediately, if:

•Capacity decreases

•Motor sounds different, or Shredder stops running

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

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container

etc.– away from shredder openings. If object enters top		Do not place near or over heat or water source.
etc.– away from shredder openings. If object enters top		Do not place near or over heat or water source.
opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.		• 6 sheets per pass to avoid jams
opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.		• 6 sheets per pass to avoid jams



• Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.	• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the quipment and shall be
		easily accessible.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the 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, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.

For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.