Dynex DX-OP102981 manual Strip-cut shredder with 8-sheet capacity, Important safety instructions

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Dynex DX-OP102981 Shredder

Strip-cut shredder with 8-sheet capacity

This Dynex shredder is specially designed for shredding small quantities of paper in your home or office.

Important safety instructions

•Read all instructions before using the shredder.

•Save these instructions for your future reference.

•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the shredder.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not use the shredder if:

•The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

•Liquid has been spilled on the shredder.

•If the shredder does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

If any of these events occur, do not try to service the shredder yourself. Unplug the shredder from the power outlet and refer servicing to quali- fied technicians.

CAUTIONS

•Keep personal and loose items (jewelry, neckties, long hair, etc.) away from the paper feeder to avoid serious injury.

•Keep out of reach of children and pets.

•Avoid spilling liquids on the shredder.

•The shredder should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source.

•Do not shred paper clips, staples, laminated items, photographs, plastic bags, or cloth material. These materials can damage the cutting system.

•Do not insert wet paper. Wet paper can damage the shredder.

•Do not shred more than eight sheets of paper per pass. Continuous operation should not exceed 50 sheets. When shredding for a long period of time or leaving the shredder’s power switch ON while paper is jammed, the motor may become overheated and stop. If this occurs, move the switch OFF and allow the motor to cool for 30 minutes before resuming operation.

•Use REV only when necessary. Frequent reverse operation may cause paper particles to accumulate around the feeder and affect shredding ability.

•Always turn the switch OFF and unplug the shredder before mov- ing, servicing, cleaning, or any other action other than normal operation.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

Operating

To shred paper:

1Plug the shredder’s power cord into an AC power outlet.

2Slide the power switch to ON/AUTO. The shredder is now in standby mode.

3Insert the paper squarely into the opening at the top of the shred- der. The shredder pulls the paper in automatically.

4To remove shredded paper from the waste basket, slide the power switch to OFF, unplug the power cord, then lift the head off the waste basket.

Dynex DX-OP102981 Shredder

Troubleshooting

If the shredder does not work correctly, check the following:

•Is the shredder plugged in?

•Is the power switch set to ON?

•Is the shredder jammed? (see “When a jam occurs” below)

•Is the shredder’s motor overheated?

If none of the above applies and the shredder still does not run, contact Customer Service at (800) 305-2204.

When a jam occurs:

1Slide the power switch to REV. The motor reverses, ejecting jammed material out the top of the shredder. Sometimes it may be necessary to pull out the jammed paper gently by hand.

2If REV does not clear the jam, slowly toggle the shredder’s power switch back and forth between ON/AUTO and REV. Rapid switching may damage the shredder.

If the shredder continues to jam:

1Insert fewer sheets at a time.

2Make sure that the shredder’s waste basket is not full. A full waste basket can cause a paper jam.

Cleaning

Unplug the shredder from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the shredder’s casing with cloth and soapy water. Do not use scouring pow- der, petroleum, or thinners.

Technical specifications

Model	DX-OP102981
Cutting style	Strip cut
Shred size	0.24 inch (6 mm)
Shred capacity (A4 75g)	8 sheets
Entry width	8.86 inches (225 mm)
Dimensions	12.72 × 6.10 × 14.37 inches
	(323 mm × 155 mm × 365 mm)
Voltage/Frequency	120V @ 60 Hz
Current	1.5A
Additional functions	Shreds credit cards

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