Fellowes English, Set-Up, To Test SafeSense Technology, Capabilities, Model DS-3, Operation

See safety instructions below

SafeSense® Technology (yellow)

Shredder head Paper entry Waste opening

Bin full indicator

Basket

ENGLISH

Model DS-3

	Disconnect power switch
	Overheated (red)
	Standby (green)
		Handle
Safe Sense® override switch
Active	Not Active	Grips
Control switch
	Auto-On ( )
	Off
	Reverse (R)

OPERATION

Continuous operation:

4-5-minute maximum

NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 4-5-minutes will trigger

20-minute cool down period.

Set to Off

PAPER

Press Auto-On ( )	Feed into paper entry
	and release

CARD

Press Auto-On ( )	Feed into paper entry
	and release

Set to Off

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Shredder doesn’t start:

Yellow - SafeSense® active

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

SET-UP — To Test SafeSense® Technology

Press and hold	Alternate slowly back and forth	Set to Off (O)	Gently pull uncut paper	Press and hold
Reverse (R)		and unplug	from paper entry. Plug in.	Reverse (R)

Yellow flashing - SafeSense® not active Make sure head is on basket correctly Wait 20 minutes for motor to cool down Remove and empty basket

Place head on basket as shown:

Disconnect power switch must be in ON ( I ) position to operate shredder.

CAPABILITIES

Press Auto-On ( ) Touch test area Sensor lights up

2-3 seconds

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.)

Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed

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

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

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

noted above

Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Cross-Cut)	..................................................................................10*
Cards per pass	1
Passes per day	10-20
Paper width	9”/229mm

the SafeSense® feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense® feature.	SafeSense® override switch
		Active	Not active

Paper shred size:
Cross-Cut	5/32” x 2” (3.9 x 50mm)

Continuous operation 4-5 minutes

*20 lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, 3.8Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.

Fellowes SafeSense® shredders are designed to be operated in home and office

environments ranging between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40

– 80% relative humidity.

MAINTENANCE

Run regularly in reverse for one minute

Oil when bin is full, or

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

immediately, if:

•Capacity decreases

•Motor sounds different, or

Shredder stops running

Set to Off	*Apply oil	Press Auto-On ( )	Shred one sheet
	across entry

Press and hold Reverse (R)

• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper

• Never use aerosol, petroleum-based or other flammable products on or

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250

2-3 seconds

entry. Always unplug when not in use.

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

• Avoid touching exposed blades under Cross-Cut shredder head.

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near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.

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

• 10 sheets per pass to avoid jams.

•The 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	WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY
defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.	LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall
Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1	Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.
year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the	This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid
warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and	worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.
expense, of the defective part.	For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED

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