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Warnings • CAUTION: KEEP THIS DEVICE AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS! Place the paper shredder in an
area less accessible to children.
•DO NOT PLACE FINGERS TOO CLOSE TO THE FEED SLOT AS SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
Paper shredders can pull children's fingers into the shredder mechanism.
•AVOID GETTING JEWELRY, HAIR OR LOOSE CLOTHING NEAR THE FEED SLOT. If wearing a tie or
long necklace, use caution to keep items away from the shredder opening.
•Connect the cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.
•RISK OF FIRE. NEVER dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have come into contact
with flammable chemicals (for example, nail polish, acetone, gasoline) in the shredder basket.
•ALWAYS turn the shredder off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning
it, moving it, or emptying the wastebasket.
•NEVER place the shredder near water or any heat source.
•ALWAYS keep wastebasket emptied so that the shredder's output is not impeded.
•NEVER use any petroleum based or flammable oils or lubricants in or around the machine as some
oils can combust causing serious injury.Lubricants specifically designed for shredders are acceptable.
•NEVER spray any aerosol-based products in or around the shredder.
•NEVER shred envelopes, labels or anything with glue or any sticky substance as this will lead to
paper jams.
•AVOID shredding paperclips.
•DO NOT use the shredder if the power cordis damaged in any way.
•DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself as doing so may expose you to sharp cutting
blades and/or electricity and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
•NEVER let the wastebasket get full. This will lead to shredded material being pulled back up
into the shredder and cause jams.