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1.ON/OFF is controlled by the green push button (8) found on top of the shredder.

2.Pressing this button turns the shredder on and places it in the stand-by mode.

3.Pressing the button again turns the shredder off.

SHREDDING

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Turn shredder on. Insert paper squarely into Feed Opening (3). Continue feeding paper into Feed Opening until the shredding mechanism begins to draw the paper in. At this point, allow the paper to feed into shredder on its own. When shredding is complete, turn shredder off.

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Turn shredder on. Insert paper squarely into Feed Opening (3). A light barrier will automatically activate the shredding mechanism. Continue feeding paper into the Feed Opening until the shredding mechanism begins to draw the paper in. At this point, allow the paper to feed into the shredder on its own. Once the

paper has passed completely through the shredding mechanism, the electronic controls will automatically stop the machine.

To shred a piece of paper too small to break the light barrier, press the FORWARD button (7) once to override the auto ON/OFF function. The shredder will continue to run until the FORWARD button is pressed again.

Microfiche and transparencies can also be shredded in the same manner as paper, however, you should shred a piece of paper after every 8 or 10 sheets of plastic. This helps clean plastic particles out of the shredding mechanism.

REMEMBER TO LUBRICATE YOUR SHREDDER ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS

CAPACITY

Capacity is the number of sheets of 8½” x 11” paper that can be shredded at one time. These figures are approximate and machines may vary slightly due to various conditions. It is not recommended that you try to run your shredder at maximum capacity, as this increases the chance of a paper jam.

Model

20 Lb. Bond

16 Lb. Bond

20801 S

20

25

20801 C

27

32

20800 EC

27

32

20814

16

18

20822 EC

10

15

20830 EC

7

9

20831 EC

16

18

20835 EC

8

12

CLEARING A PAPER JAM

If too many sheets of paper are fed into your shredder at one time, it may cause a paper jam. Running your shredder at maximum capacity increases the chance of a paper jam. If a paper jam occurs, it is easy to clear by following these simple steps:

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1.Turn shredder off using ON/OFF/REVERSE switch (8a).

2.Firmly pull on paper sticking out of Feed Opening while holding ON/OFF/REVERSE switch in the REVERSE (R) position.

3.After paper has been removed from the Feed Opening, move the ON/OFF/REVERSE switch back to the ON (I) position.

4.Separate some of the sheets and continue shredding.

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The Auto-Reverse feature, built into the electronic versions of the General Office Shredders, helps prevent paper jams. If the Auto-Reverse feature is activated an audible alarm sounds and the Paper Jam Indicator (6) lights up. If this situation occurs, follow these simple steps:

1.Remove paper from Feed Opening. The REVERSE button (7a) may be used if excess paper remains in the Feed Opening. Clear shredding mechanism by pressing the FORWARD button (7).

2.Separate some of the sheets and continue shredding.

IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED RUNNING SHREDDERS AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY