Fellowes
WORK BETTER™
Powershred® 450M
The World's Toughest Shredders™
Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: Keep for future reference.
Key Components
Description of the Fellowes Powershred 450M shredder: A black unit with a transparent window revealing shredded paper, mounted on casters. It features a pull-out bin.
Diagram Key:
- A. CD/card entry
- B. Safety instructions reference [Safety Instructions]
- C. Paper entry
- D. Pull-out bin
- E. Window
- F. Casters
- G. ON/OFF switch [ON/OFF Switch]
- 1. OFF [OFF]
- 2. ON [ON]
- H. Control Panel and LEDs [Control Panel]
- 1. Overheat Indicator (red) [Overheat Indicator (red)]
- 2. Remove Paper Indicator (yellow) [Remove Paper Indicator (yellow)]
- 3. Power/Bin Open Indicator (green) [Power/Bin Open Indicator (green)]
- 4. Reverse Button [Reverse Button]
- 5. Auto Button [Auto Button]
- 6. Forward Button [Forward Button]
Capabilities
Will shred: Paper, plastic credit cards, CD/DVDs, and staples.
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, laminates, paper clips, file folders, X-rays, or plastic other than noted above.
Specifications:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paper/card shred size | Micro-Cut: 2mm x 12mm |
| CD/card shred size | Strip-Cut: 40mm |
| Maximum Sheets per pass | 9* |
| Maximum Cards/CDs per pass | 1* |
| Paper entry width | 220mm |
| CD entry width | 120mm |
*Based on A4 (70g) paper at 220V-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.3Amps. Heavier paper, humidity, or voltage variations may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage: 300 sheets, 25 credit cards, 10 CDs. To avoid jams, limit to 9 sheets per pass.
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
- Read the entire instruction manual before operating the shredder. Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are detailed within.
- Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always set the switch to OFF [OFF] or unplug when not in use.
- Keep foreign objects – gloves ?, jewelry ?, clothing ?, hair ??, etc. – away from shredder openings. If an object enters the top opening, switch to Reverse [Reverse Button] ↶ to back out the object.
- Never use aerosol products, petroleum-based lubricants, or other flammable products on or near the shredder. Do not use canned air on the shredder.
- Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble the shredder. Do not place near or over heat sources or water.
- The shredder has an ON/OFF Switch [ON/OFF Switch] (G) that must be in the ON [ON] position to operate. In case of emergency, move the switch to the OFF [OFF] position to stop the shredder immediately.
- Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under the shredder head.
- Ensure the shredder is plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket matching the designated voltage and amperage. The outlet must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Do not use energy converters, transformers, or extension cords.
- FIRE HAZARD ? – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
- For indoor use only.
- Unplug the shredder before cleaning or servicing.
Basic Shredding Operation
Continuous operation: Up to 10-minutes maximum.
NOTE: The shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear the entry. Continuous operation beyond 10 minutes will trigger a 45-minute cool-down period.
Steps:
- Plug in and turn ON [Plug In and Turn ON] (I).
- Feed paper straight into the paper entry and release [Feed Paper].
- Hold CD/card at the edge and feed into the center of the entry and release [Feed CD/Card].
- When finished shredding, set to OFF (O) [Set to OFF].
Advanced Product Features
SilentShred™ Technology
Shreds without noisy disruptions.
Auto Reverse
Stops and reverses paper if a jam occurs.
Product Maintenance
Oiling Shredder
All micro-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. Failure to oil can lead to diminished sheet capacity, increased noise, and eventual shutdown. Fellowes recommends oiling the shredder each time the waste bin is emptied.
Oiling Procedure (Repeat Twice):
- Apply oil across the paper entry [Apply oil across entry].
- Press and hold the forward button [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, paper dust can occasionally block the sensors, causing the motor to run even when no paper is present. Two paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry.
To Clean the Sensors:
- Turn OFF [OFF] (0) and unplug the shredder [Turn OFF and Unplug].
- Locate the auto-start infrared sensor [Locate Sensor].
- Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol [Dip Swab in Alcohol].
- Using the cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors [Wipe Sensors].
Troubleshooting
Overheat Indicator: When the Overheat Indicator is illuminated, the shredder has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and requires a cool-down period. The indicator will remain lit, and the shredder will not operate until the recovery time is complete. Refer to Basic Shredding Operation for details on continuous operation and recovery time.
Remove Paper: When the Remove Paper indicator is illuminated, press the reverse button [Reverse Button] ↶ and remove any jammed paper. Reduce the quantity of paper for the next pass to an acceptable amount.
Limited Product Warranty
Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the machine's parts to be free of defects in material and workmanship, providing service and support for 2 years from the original consumer's purchase date. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the original consumer's purchase date. If a part is found defective during the warranty period, Fellowes' sole remedy is repair or replacement of the defective part at Fellowes' option and expense. This warranty does not cover abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with product usage standards, operation with an improper power supply (other than specified on the label), or unauthorized repairs. Fellowes reserves the right to charge consumers for additional costs for parts or services provided outside the country of initial sale by an authorized reseller. Any implied warranty, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is limited to the duration of the stated warranty periods. Fellowes shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product. This warranty grants specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions are valid worldwide, except where local laws require different limitations or restrictions. For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact Fellowes or your dealer.
Australia Residents Only: Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply, which cannot be excluded. Consumers are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. Goods also have rights to repair or replacement if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure is not major. The benefits of the Fellowes' Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under law.
Customer Service & Support
- Australia: +61-1-800-33-11-77
- Europe: 00-800-1810-1810
- United Kingdom: +44 (0) 1302 836836
- United States: +1-800-955-0959
Declaration of Conformity
Fellowes Ltd., Yorkshire Way, West Moor Park, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3FB, England, declares that the product Model 450M conforms to the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EC), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU), and the following harmonized European EN Standards:
- Safety: EN 60950-1 (2nd Edition)
- EMC Standard: EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Year Affixed: 15
Location: Itasca, Illinois, USA
Date: January 1, 2015
Signed: John Fellowes
W.E.E.E.
This product is classified as Electrical and Electronic Equipment. When disposing of this product, please ensure compliance with the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and all applicable local laws.
For more information on the WEEE Directive, please visit www.fellowesinternational.com/WEEE.
