DIGITUS S5 Shredder

Introduction

Please carefully read through these operating instructions before using the device for the first time. In particular, please comply with the safety notices.

Intended Use

The shredder is only suitable for shredding of paper. Any other use or modification shall be deemed to be improper and involves substantial risk of accidents.

Safety Notices

• Always be sure to keep all loose objects such as e.g. clothing, ties [clothing/accessories/hair], jewellery, and all other small objects away from the feed slot in order to avoid injury. ⚠️
• Unplug the device if the document shredder is not used for a longer period of time to avoid damages and injuries.
• Remove all paper clips [paper clip] and staples [staple] before inserting the paper. Though the device is capable of shredding staples, this is not recommended. This is in order to avoid damages and injuries.
• Always be sure to keep your fingers and hands [hand] away from the feed slot in order to avoid serious injury. ⚠️
• The device should be setup as close as possible to an easily accessible wall socket to avoid the danger of stumbeling over the cable [cable hazard].
• The document shredder must always be deactivated and disconnected from the electrical line [power cord] prior to moving, transporting and cleaning the device and prior to emptying the waste basket to avoid the danger of injuries.
• Empty the waste basket [?️] frequently. Otherwise the shredder may jam.
• Please do not leave the document shredder unattended e.g. in the event children [child/pet] or pets are nearby. There is a risk of injury by improper handling.
• Never open the casing to avoid serious injuries. In the event of problems, please consult the vendor location, where you purchased this device or our hotline.
• The device may not be operated with a damaged power cord [damaged power cord] to avoid electric shock [electric shock] or short circuit [short circuit].
• Clean the drip trays and paper cutter with a slightly dampened cloth [damp cloth] and possibly with a mild detergent [detergent]. Do not spray directly into the feed slot to avoid damages ⚠️.
• Please read the manual ? before operating the machine.
• For indoor use only ?.

Setting Up the Document Shredder

1. Securely mount the shredder on a waste basket. In the process, ensure that you do not catch your fingers between the top edge of the waste basket and the shredder.
2. Ensure that the shredder is properly fitted onto the basket.
3. Connect the main plug [?] to a standard 230-240 volt AC socket.

Starting the Shredder

Important note: This device is designed solely for private use in enclosed quarters and for brief operation not exceeding 2 minutes. Do not use the shredder for commercial applications nor outdoors. Improper use poses risk of accidents.

The sliding switch [⚙️] is located on the top side of the unit and can be set to three (3) positions:

1. AUTO position: ▶️ The shredding operation starts automatically as soon as the paper to be shredded is inserted in the feed slot. After the shredding operation is complete, the device will automatically deactivate.
2. REV position: ↩️ Rectifying a paper jam. In this case, the direction of the shredding operation is reversed before the work cycle ends in order to free the shredding blades. Should you determine that too much paper has been inserted and the shredding operation slows noticeably, immediately set the switch to this position, also in the event paper is accidentally inserted.
3. OFF position: ❌ In order to empty the waste basket or in the event the device is not used for a prolonged period of time, set the switch to OFF and disconnect the device from the electrical line to avoid the risk of injuries.

Capacity of the Document Shredder

The Strip-Cut Shredder S5 shreds up to 5 sheets of paper (DIN A4, 80g). The paper width may comprise up to 218 mm. When shredding small paper sizes such as letters or credit card receipts, please insert them into the middle of the shredding slot.

Protection Against Paper Jams and Overloading

The Strip-Cut Shredder S5 is equipped with a motor overload guard ?️. To protect the machine well, it is suggested to operate it in this way: work 2 minutes then 60 minutes. Under the following conditions, the current feed to the unit's motor is interrupted:

1. Continual operation of the shredder with maximum capacity for a prolonged period of time, e.g. longer than 2 minutes without interruption.
2. Overrunning the shredding capacity e.g. adding more than 5 sheets of paper (80g) in one operation or in the event the paper is not inserted length-wise into the feed slot.

Under the above-mentioned conditions, the automatic overload guard of the motor is triggered, whereupon the current feed to the device is interrupted. In such a case, please take the following steps:

1. Disconnect the main plug from the AC socket to avoid the risk of serious injuries and wait at least 15 minutes until the overload guard has reset. Now tear off excess paper ? from the top of the shredder or remove it.
2. Reconnect the main plug to the AC socket and set the switch to the REV position ↩️. Pull the remaining paper away from the shredding blades. Afterwards, set the switch back to the AUTO position ▶️. If necessary, repeat this step.
3. With the switch in the AUTO position ▶️ and the open feed slot, you may now continue the normal shredding process.

Technical Data

Cleaning

Danger! Unplug the power cord [power cord] before cleaning. There is a risk of electric shock [electric shock]! Warning! The blades of the device are very sharp [sharp blade]! Danger of injury!

1. Clean the paper cutter with a slightly dampened cloth [damp cloth] and possibly with a mild detergent [detergent].
2. Remove any residue in the cutting holes with a suitable object.

Make sure that while cleaning the plug [power plug] is pulled in order to avoid injuries.

This equipment is not intended for use by children [child symbol]. Avoid touching the media feed opening with the hands, clothing or hair. Unplug this equipment when not in use for an extended period of time. Hazardous moving part [⚙️] is in this equipment, keep body parts away from moving parts.

Hereby Assmann Electronic GmbH, declares that the Declaration of Conformity is part of the shipping content. If the Declaration of Conformity is missing, you can request it by post under the below mentioned manufacturer address.

www.assmann.com

Assmann Electronic GmbH
Auf dem Schüffel 3
58513 Lüdenscheid
Germany

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