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Model DM17Cs

OPERATION

Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes No. 36053) for easy disposal.

SafeSense™ Technology

Shredder head

Card/CD entry

Paper entry

17

SafeSense™ (yellow)

Indicator lights (red)

See safety instructions below

Bin open

17

Bin full

Standby (green)

Control switch

 

Paper jam

 

Overheated

 

 

Auto-On (I) Off (O) Reverse (R)

Pullout bin

 

Continuous operation:

20-minute maximum

NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear

entry.

Continuous operation beyond 20-minutes will trigger

40-minute cool down period.

PAPER

 

Press Auto-On (I)

 

Feed into paper entry

 

 

 

 

and release

 

Set to Off (O)

CARD/CD

 

 

Set to Off (O)

 

 

 

and plug in

Slide CD cover

 

Press Auto-On (I)

and plug in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold card/CD

Feed into card/CD entry

 

Slide CD cover

 

at edge

and release

 

 

Sheet capacity gauge

Not active

Casters

Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense™ stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.

To Test SafeSense™ Technology

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Press and hold

Alternate slowly

Set to Off (O)

Gently pull uncut

Reverse (R)

back and forth

and unplug

paper from paper

 

 

 

entry. Plug in.

Press and hold Reverse (R)

Indicator lights:

Yellow - SafeSense™ active

Yellow flashing - SafeSense™ not active

Make sure bin is pushed in

Wait 40 minutes for motor to cool down

Remove and empty bin

Press Auto-On ( )

Touch test area

Sensor lights up

ATTENTION: If the SafeSense™ light remains on, you must engage the Override Switch in order to perform steps above. Once the jam is cleared, reset the SafeSense™ feature. (See SafeSense™ instructions below.)

CAPABILITIES

Will shred: Paper, credit cards, staples, small paper clips and CDs.

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

Paper shred size:

 

Confetti-Cut

5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)

Maximum:

17*

Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut)

Cards/CDs per pass

1

Paper width

9”/230mm

Speed (at paper capacity)

12ft/min

Continuous operation (duty cycle)

20 minutes

SafeSense™ paper jam: If the SafeSense™ feature activates (SafeSense™ light remains on) to cause the user to think the shredder has jammed when it has not, use the

Override Switch to deactivate the SafeSense™ feature and clear the paper. Warning – when switch is in override position, the SafeSense™ light will flash and the SafeSense™ feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense™ feature.

Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed

SafeSense™ override switch

Not active

Note: For any questions regarding capabilities or for other functionality of

Power rating (maximum sheets per session)

4,000 sheets

(sheets x speed x duty cycle = maximum sheets per session)

 

MAINTENANCE

this shredder, please call Fellowes Customer Service at 800-955-0959.

*20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, DM17Cs, 6.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 50-100 paper passes; 50 cards; 10 CDs.

Run regularly in reverse for one minute

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

Oil when bin is full, or immediately, if:

Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always unplug or set safety lock when not in use.

• Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.

Capacity decreases

Motor sounds different, or Shredder stops running

Set to Off (O)

*Apply oil

Press Auto-On (I)

Shred one sheet

Press and hold

 

across entry

 

 

Reverse (R)

 

 

 

 

2-3 seconds

• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. – away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.

Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.

Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from CD hole.

• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head. Do not place near or over heat or water source.

• 17 sheets per pass to avoid jams.

The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from

IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event

defects in material and workmanship for 7 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.

Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid

from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty

worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.

period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the

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

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,

 

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