Fellowes Powershred 7C Shredder
The World's Toughest Shredders®
Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: Keep for future reference.
Product Overview
The Fellowes Powershred 7C is a cross-cut shredder designed for efficient and secure document destruction. It is important to read all instructions before operating the shredder.
The shredder head contains the cutting mechanism and controls. It must be correctly positioned on the waste bin for operation. The unit features a paper/card entry slot, a shredder head, a waste bin, a window to view bin fullness, and a safety lock mechanism.
Key Components:
- A. Paper/card entry: Slot for inserting documents.
- B. Shredder head: Contains the cutting blades and controls.
- C. Safety instructions: Reference to safety guidelines.
- D. Bin: Collects shredded material.
- E. Window: Allows visual inspection of the bin's fill level.
- F. Safety lock: Prevents accidental operation. Slide the button down to lock, up to unlock.
- G. Control switch and LEDs:
- 1. Reverse (KK): For clearing jams.
- 2. Off (O): Powers down the unit.
- 3. Auto-On (green LED): Activates shredding when paper is inserted.
- 4. Overheat (red LED): Indicates the motor has overheated.
For safety reasons, the shredder will only operate if the shredder head is correctly positioned on the supplied basket.
Capabilities
Will shred: Paper, plastic credit cards, staples, and small paper clips.
Will not shred: Unopened junk mail, continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, CD/DVDs, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays, or plastic other than credit cards.
Paper Shred Size: Cross-Cut: 5/32 in. x 1-3/8 in. (4mm x 35mm)
Maximum Capacities:
| Specification | Limit |
|---|---|
| Sheets per pass | 7* |
| Cards per pass | 1* |
| Paper width | 8.7 in. (220mm) |
*Based on 8.5"x11", 20lb. (75g) paper at 120V, 60Hz, 2.0Amps. Heavier paper, humidity, or voltage variations may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage: 50 sheets; 5 cards.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all safety instructions before using the shredder.
- Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the full instruction manual.
- Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands and foreign objects (gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc.) away from the paper entry and shredder openings.
- Always set the switch to Off (O) or unplug the shredder when not in use.
- If an object enters the top opening, use the Reverse (KK) function to back it out.
- Do not use aerosol products, petroleum-based or aerosol lubricants on or near the shredder. Do not use "Canned Air" or "Air Dusters" on the shredder, as propellants can be flammable.
- Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble the shredder.
- Do not place the shredder near or over heat sources or water.
- Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under the shredder head.
- Ensure the shredder is plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet with the correct voltage and amperage as indicated on the label. 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 4-minute maximum. The shredder may run briefly after each pass to clear the entry. Continuous operation beyond 4 minutes will trigger a 30-minute cool-down period.
- Plug in the shredder and set the control switch to Auto-On (►).
- Feed paper or card straight into the paper entry and release.
- When finished shredding, set the control switch to Off (O).
Safety Lock: To prevent accidental operation, wait for shredding to stop, set the control switch to Off (O), and slide the black button down. To unlock, slide the black button up. For added safety, always unplug the shredder after use.
Product Maintenance: Oiling the Shredder
All cross-cut shredders require oiling for peak performance. Failure to oil can lead to reduced sheet capacity, noisy operation, and eventual failure. Fellowes recommends oiling the shredder each time the waste bin is emptied.
Oiling Procedure (Repeat Twice):
- Set the control switch to Off (O).
- Apply oil across the paper entry.
- Set the control switch to Reverse (◼) for 2-3 seconds.
Use only non-aerosol vegetable oil in a long nozzle container, such as Fellowes #35250.
Troubleshooting
Paper Jam
- Set the control switch to Reverse (◼) for 2-3 seconds.
- Alternate slowly back and forth.
- Set the control switch to Off (O) and unplug the shredder.
- Gently pull any uncut paper from the paper entry.
- Plug the shredder back in.
- Set the control switch to Auto-On (►) and resume shredding.
Shredder Doesn't Start
- Ensure the switch is in the Auto-On (►) position.
- Ensure the safety lock is in the unlocked position.
- Make sure the shredder head is correctly seated on the bin.
- Check for a paper jam.
- Remove and empty the waste bin.
- Wait 30 minutes for the motor to cool down.
Limited Product Warranty
Fellowes, Inc. warrants the parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. The cutting blades are warranted for 3 years.
If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole remedy is repair or replacement at Fellowes' option and expense. This warranty does not cover abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with product usage standards, improper power supply, or unauthorized repairs. Fellowes may charge for parts or services outside the original country of sale.
Any implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of the express warranty. Fellowes is not liable for consequential or incidental damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Terms and conditions are valid worldwide, subject to local laws.
Customer Service & Support
For assistance, please visit:
United States: 1-800-955-0959
Canada: 1-800-665-4339
Mexico: 001-800-514-9057
Fellowes, Inc.
1789 Norwood Avenue, Itasca, Illinois 60143
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