Fellowes MS-450Cs English, To Test SafeSense Technology, Capabilities, Model MS-450C, Operation

ENGLISH

Model MS-450C

OPERATION

Disconnect power switch must be in ON (I) position to operate shredder. Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36052) for easy disposal.

Shredder head

Sheet capacity icon

Paper entry

Indicator lights Ready (green)

Overheated

Window

Pull-out bin

SafeSense® Technology Card/CD entry See safety instructions below

SafeSense® (yellow)

SafeSense® override switch

Active Not Active

Disconnect power switch

Continuous operation:

8-10-minute maximum

NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond

8-10-minutes will trigger a cool down period to resume operation.

PAPER

			Press Auto-On (I)		Feed into paper entry
					and release
Set to Off (O)						Set to Off (O)
	CARD/CD
and plug in				Hold card/CD at edge		and unplug
					Feed into card/CD entry
		Press Auto-On (I)
					and release

Control switch

Auto (I) Off (O)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Paper jam: Set to Off and empty bin. Replace bin and follow any or all of the below procedures. Shredder doesn’t start:

Yellow - SafeSense® active

Yellow flashing - SafeSense® not active

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

— To Test SafeSense® Technology

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

							Make sure bin is pushed in
Press and hold		Alternate slowly back and forth	Set to Off (O)	Gently pull uncut paper	Press and hold		Wait for motor to cool down
Reverse (	)		and unplug	from paper entry. Plug in.	Reverse (	)

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

CAPABILITIES

Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs and staples

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

Maximum:
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut)	7*
Cards/CDs per pass	1
Paper width	8.75”/220mm

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.

SafeSense® override switch

Paper shred size:
Confetti-Cut	5/64” x 5/16” (2 x 8mm)
Card/CD shred size:
Strip-Cut	5/16” (8mm)

*Paper clip shredding is not recommended for this shredder.

Card/CD width	5”/125mm
Continuous operation	8-10 minutes

*20lb., 8.5”x11” (75g) paper at 120v, 60 Hz, MS-450Cs–4.5Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 25-50 paper passes; 25 cards; 5 CDs.

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

Active Not active

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

•	Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from	•	Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable products on or
	paper entry. Always unplug when not in use.		near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
•	Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc.	•	Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder head. Do not
	– away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening,		place near or over heat or water source.

immediately, if:

•Capacity decreases

•Motor sounds different, or Shredder stops running

WARRANTY

*Apply oil	Press forward	Shred one sheet	Press and hold Reverse ( )
across entry			2-3 seconds

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250/3505006

		switch to Reverse (	) to back out object.		• 7 sheets per pass to avoid jams.
•	Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.			•	The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
•	Use only designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from CD hole.				easily accessible.
				•	Paper and Card/CD cannot be shredded at same time.
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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,
defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.	IS	HEREBY	LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Fellowes warrants all other parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1	In	no event	shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to
year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the	this product.
warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and	This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid
expense, of the defective part.	worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law.
This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED	For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.

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