Identity Theft Protection Tips for Consumers

How can you prevent becoming a victim of identity theft? While no one can totally prevent this crime from occurring, here are some positive steps to take which will decrease your risk.

1.	Carefully destroy papers you throw out. Be especially careful with those containing
	sensitive or identifying information. Use your shredder for destroying documents.
2.	Check your credit reports at least once a year.
3.	Always guard your Social Security Number (SSN). Don't carry your Social Security Card
	with you.
4.	Do not put your SSN or driver's license number on your personal checks.
5.	Guard all of your personal information. Never give your SSN to anyone unless they
	have a good reason for needing it.

How to Use Your Shredder

Setup - Fixed basket model

Mount the shredder securely to the rim of the basket. Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.

Note: Some shredders include a built-in safety mechanism that requires the shredder to be correctly mounted on the supplied wastebasket. Lining the wastebasket with a plastic bag will interfere and may keep the shredder from functioning properly.

Caution: All shredders have very sharp, exposed blades on the underside. Please use care when mounting the shredder on to the wastebasket.

6.	Watch out for people who may try to eavesdrop to overhear the information you
	give out verbally.
7.	Never provide information to telephone solicitors unless you have initiated the call.
8.	Immediately delete (and don't reply to) any suspicious email requests, especially if they
	are asking for passwords or other unique, identifying information.
9.	Use a P.O. Box or locked mailbox for all mail correspondence.
10.	Reduce the number of preapproved credit card offers you receive by calling
	1-888-5OPT OUT (they will ask for your SSN).
11.	Request a credit freeze if you live in a state that allows this option.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Shredding Capacity: 8 Sheets of 20lb (75 gsm) paper

Shred Type: Diamondcut™

Shred Size: 0.28 in. x 1.85 in. (7.2 mm x 47 mm)

Throat Width: 8.56 in. (218 mm)

REVERSE

OFF	Shredder Head

AUTO ON / READY

Reverse / On / Off

w/ Emergency Stop Switch

Feed Opening

Credit Card

CREDIT CARD

Metal Mesh

Shredder Basket

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Ativa CS2171, CS 2165 manual Identity Theft Protection Tips for Consumers, How to Use Your Shredder

Models: CS2171 CS 2165