Fellowes Powershred 99Ci Level P-4 Cross-Cut Paper Shredder - 3229901

Key

• A. SafeSense® Technology
• B. Paper entry
• C. ⚠️ See safety instructions
• D. CD/Card safety flap
• E. Pullout bin ?️
• F. Casters
• G. Disconnect power switch

Control Panel and LEDs

• 1. Overheat (red ?)
• 2. Bin open (red ?)
• 3. Bin full (red ?)
• 4. Remove Paper (red ?)
• 5. SafeSense® indicator (yellow ?)
• 6. Sheet capacity indicator
• 7. Auto (blue ?)
• 8. Reverse (◀️◀️)
• 9. ON/OFF (blue ?)
• 10. Forward (▶️▶️)

G. Disconnect power switch: 1. ❌ (OFF) 2. ✔️ (ON)

Capabilities

What it shreds:

• Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples and small paper clips

What it will not shred:

• Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above

Paper Shred Size:

Cross-Cut: 5/32" x 1-1/2" (3.9 x 38mm)

Maximums:

• Sheets per pass: 17*
• CDs/Cards per pass: 1*
• Paper entry width: 9"/230mm

*8.5"x11", 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 5Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 1500 sheets per day, 50 credit cards; 10 CDs. 17 sheets per pass.

Operating Environment:

Fellowes SafeSense® shredders are designed for home and office environments ranging between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always set to off or unplug when not in use.
• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. – away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse (◀️◀️) to back out object.
• Never use aerosol products, petroleum based lubricants or other flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble shredder. Do not place near or over heat source or water.
• Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
• This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (G) that must be in the ON (✔️) position to operate shredder. In case of emergency, move switch to OFF (❌) position. This action will stop shredder immediately.
• Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under shredder head.
• Shredder must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket of the voltage and amperage designated on the label. The grounded outlet or socket must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Energy converters, transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.
• ? FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
• For indoor use only.

FCC Compliance

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Interference Correction Measures:

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Basic Shredding Operation

Paper or CD/Card Shredding Steps:

Continuous operation: 25-minute maximum. Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 25-minutes will trigger a 40-minute cool down period.

1. Plug in and put disconnect power switch to ON (✔️) position.
2. Press (?) ON to activate (blue light).
3. Feed paper straight into paper entry and release.
4. To shred CDs or credit cards, rotate safety flap into place.
5. Hold card/CD at edge. Feed into center of entry and release.
6. When finished shredding, set to OFF (❌).

Advanced Product Features

Jam Proof System

Eliminates jams and powers through tough jobs.

Patented SafeSense® Technology

Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.

SilentShred™ Technology

SilentShred™ noise quality shreds without noisy disruptions.

100% Jam Proof System Operation*

Advanced Jam Prevention:

Electronically measures paper thickness to prevent paper jams:

• Up to RED: Too Many sheets have been inserted.
• Up to YELLOW: Productivity is optimized.
• Up to GREEN: More sheets can be added.

If a misfeed occurs:

All indicators light up and shredder pauses for 3-6 seconds. Wait for flashing to stop after automatic correction is complete. Regular shredding will resume.

Correction Steps:

• Remove several sheets until indicator is below red.

Continued Shredding:

Continue 100% Jam Proof Shredding. If [red indicator light] illuminates after paper has been reversed, press reverse (◀️◀️) and remove paper. Otherwise, regular shredding will resume.

SafeSense® Technology Operation

Operation:

Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.

Set-up and Testing:

• 1. Turn the shredder ON (?) to activate SafeSense®.
• 2. Touch test area and look for the SafeSense® indicator (?) to illuminate.
• 3. SafeSense® is active and working properly.

Product Maintenance

Oiling Shredder:

All cross-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. If not oiled, a machine may experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise when shredding, and could ultimately stop running. To avoid these problems, Fellowes recommends oiling the shredder each time the waste bin is emptied.

Oiling Procedure (Repeat Twice):

• 1. Apply oil across entry.
• 2. Press and hold forward (▶️▶️) for 2-3 seconds.

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

Cleaning Auto-Start Infrared Sensors:

Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance-free operation. However, on rare occasions, sensors may become blocked by paper dust, causing the motor to run even if no paper is present. (Note: two paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry).

To Clean the Sensors:

• 1. Turn off and unplug shredder.
• 2. Locate Auto-start infrared sensor.
• 3. Dip cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.
• 4. Using cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors.

Troubleshooting

Indicator Lights:

• A. Overheat Indicator (red ?): Shredder has exceeded maximum operating temperature and needs to cool down. It will not operate during recovery.
• B. Bin Open (red ?): Shredder will not run if the bin is open. Close the bin to resume shredding.
• C. Bin Full (red ?): Shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 36053.
• D. Remove Paper (red ?): Press reverse (◀️◀️) and remove paper. Reduce paper quantity to an acceptable amount and refeed.
• E. SafeSense® Indicator (yellow ?): If hands are too close to the paper entry, the indicator illuminates and the shredder stops. If SafeSense® is active for 3 seconds, the shredder automatically turns off; press the power button to resume shredding.

100% Jam Proof System*

Disabling the Feature:

• 1. To disable, press and hold the auto button (blue ?) and reverse (◀️◀️) key simultaneously.
• 2. Once disabled, the blue Auto light is no longer illuminated. (To re-engage, repeat step 1).
• 3. Shredding can continue with the system disabled, but a paper jam may occur with too many sheets, and the [Remove Paper icon ?] will illuminate.

Clearing a Jam:

• 4. If a jam occurs, press and hold forward (▶️▶️) key until the document is completely through the shredder.
• 5. If not cleared, press reverse (◀️◀️) briefly (repeat steps 4 and 5 until shredded).
• 6. If steps 4 and 5 do not clear the jam, reverse paper all the way out, remove several sheets, and refeed.

Limited Product Warranty

Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. ("Fellowes") warrants the parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the shredder. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, the sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes' option and expense, of the defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with product usage standards, shredder operation using an improper power supply (other than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to charge consumers for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where the shredder is initially sold by an authorized reseller.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact your dealer.

Questions or Concerns?

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