Fellowes POWERSHRED 60Cs Shredder
The World's Toughest Shredders
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Product Overview
Model: POWERSHRED 60Cs
Language: ENGLISH
Key Components
- A. Shredder head: The main unit containing the cutting mechanism.
- B. Paper/credit card entry: Slot for inserting documents and cards.
- C. SafeSense® Technology: Feature that stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening.
- D. Window: Allows viewing of the bin's fill level.
- E. Bin: Container for shredded materials.
- F. Disconnect power switch: Main power switch with positions for OFF (0) and ON (-).
- G. Safety instructions: Reference to safety guidelines.
- H. Control switch and LEDs: Controls for operation and indicators for status.
- 1. Auto-On (green LED): Indicates the shredder is ready for automatic operation.
- 2. OFF: Power is off.
- 3. Reverse: Reverses the shredding mechanism to clear jams.
- 4. Overheat (red LED): Indicates the motor has overheated and needs to cool down.
- 5. SafeSense® (yellow LED): Indicates SafeSense® technology has been activated.
Capabilities
Shreds: Paper, credit cards, small paper clips and staples.
Does not shred: Continuous forms, CD/DVDs, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays, or plastic other than noted above.
Specifications
- Paper shred size: Cross-Cut: 5/32 in. x 2 in. (4mm x 50mm)
- Maximum Sheets per pass: 10*
- Maximum Cards/CDs per pass: 1*
- Paper entry width: 9 in. (230mm)
*Based on 8.5 in. x 11 in., 20lb. (75g) paper at 120V/60 Hz, 3.5Amps. Heavier paper, humidity, or voltage variations may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage rates: 100 sheets; 5 credit cards.
Fellowes SafeSense® shredders are designed for home and office environments with temperatures between 50-80°F (10-26°C) and 40-80% relative humidity.
Important Safety Instructions
Read Before Using!
- ? Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
- ?????? Keep away from children and pets. ✋?? Keep hands away from paper entry. Always set to off (0️⃣) or unplug (?) when not in use.
- ?????♀️ Keep foreign objects such as gloves, jewelry, clothing, and hair away from shredder openings. If an object enters the top opening, switch to Reverse (◀️) 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 shredder.
- ❌?? Do not place near or over a heat source or water.
- ????? FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
- ?✅ For indoor use only.
- ?➡️?? Unplug shredder before cleaning or servicing.
Power Switch Operation: This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (F) that must be in the ON (-) position to operate. In case of emergency, move the switch to the OFF (0) position to stop the shredder immediately.
Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under the shredder head.
The shredder must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket matching the voltage and amperage designated on the label. The outlet must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Energy converters, transformers, or extension cords should not be used.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits per FCC Rules, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. If interference occurs, try correcting it by reorienting/relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, connecting to a different circuit, or consulting a dealer/technician.
Basic Shredding Operation
Continuous operation: Up to 6 minutes maximum. The shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear the entry. Continuous operation beyond 6 minutes will trigger a 30-minute cool-down period.
- ?➡️⚙️(ON) Plug in and set the disconnect power switch to the ON (-) position.
- ⚙️(▷) Set the control switch to Auto-On (▷).
- ?➡️? Feed paper/card straight into the paper entry and release.
- ⚙️(O) When finished shredding, set the switch to OFF (O).
Advanced Product Features
SafeSense® Technology
Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.
Set-Up and Testing
- ⚙️(▷) Set to Auto-On (▷) to activate SafeSense®.
- ✋➡️⚙️(?) Touch the test area and look for the SafeSense® indicator to illuminate.
- ✅ SafeSense® is active and working properly.
Basic Product Maintenance
Oiling Shredder
All cross-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. Failure to oil can lead to diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise, and eventual stoppage. Fellowes recommends oiling the shredder each time the waste bin is emptied.
Oiling Procedure (Repeat Twice)
- ⚙️(O) Set the switch to OFF (O).
- ?➡️? Apply oil across the paper entry.
- ⚙️(◀️) Set to Reverse (◀️) for 2-3 seconds.
CAUTION: Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in a long nozzle container, such as Fellowes 35250.
Troubleshooting
- Overheat Indicator (?): When illuminated, the shredder has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and needs to cool down. The indicator remains lit, and the shredder will not operate during the recovery time. Refer to Basic Shredding Operation for continuous operation and recovery times.
- SafeSense® Indicator (?): If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense® indicator will illuminate, and the shredder will stop shredding.
Paper Jam
- ⚙️(◀️) Set to Reverse (◀️).
- ↔️ Alternate slowly back and forth.
- ⚙️(O)➡️? Set to OFF (O) and unplug.
- ?➡️? Gently pull uncut paper from the paper entry. Plug in.
- ⚙️(▷) Set to Auto-On (▷) and resume shredding.
Limited Product Warranty
Fellowes, Inc. ("Fellowes") 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. Cutting blades are warranted for 5 years. This warranty does not apply to abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with usage standards, improper power supply, or unauthorized repair. Fellowes may charge for parts/services outside the original country of sale. Implied warranties are limited to the duration of the express warranty. Fellowes is not liable for consequential or incidental damages. Warranty terms are valid worldwide, subject to local law variations. For service, contact Fellowes or your dealer.
Questions or Concerns?
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Customer Service & Support
- Troubleshooting
- Replacement parts
- General questions
Contact Information:
- Canada: +1-800-665-4339
- Mexico: +1-800-234-1185
- United States: +1-800-955-0959
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