AmazonBasics 17-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper / CD / Credit Card Shredder

WARNING: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING!

• Read instructions before use. ?
• Avoid touching the document feed opening with hands.
• Product is not intended for use by children (product is not a toy). ❌
• Do not insert foreign objects into the paper entry slot.
• Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder.
• Keep loose clothing or jewelry away from the paper entry slot.
• Avoid getting hair near the paper entry slot.

• Always turn the shredder off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet when not in use, before cleaning, moving, or emptying the waste basket.
• RISK OF FIRE. Never use any petroleum based or flammable oils or lubricants in or around the machine as some oils can combust causing serious injury.
• NEVER dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have come into contact with flammable chemicals (for example, nail polish, acetone and gasoline) in the shredder basket.
• Never shred large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (for example: notepads, checkbooks, magazines, etc...), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except Credit Cards and CDs).
• Do not hold CD/DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into the shredder. Serious injury may occur.
• A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.
• Never let the wastebasket become full. This will lead to shredded material being pulled back up into the shredder and cause jams.
• Never place the shredder near water or any heat source.
• Do not use the shredder if the power cord is damaged in any way.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself as doing so may expose you to sharp cutting blades and/or electricity and will void the manufacturer's warranty.
• Never try to clean or clear the shredder blade.
• Never shred beyond the specified sheet capacity. This may result in extensive damage to the machine.

Paper Shredder Operating Instructions

* ONE FOLDED SHEET OF PAPER EQUATES TO 2 SHEETS OF PAPER. Heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce shredding capacity.

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the basket door is securely closed shut. This shredder features a safety power cut off and will not operate if door is open. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets feature a safety power cut off upon bin removal. The supplied wastebasket activates this switch, which allows the shredder to be operable. (See FIGURE 1)
2. A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.
3. Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.

Caution: Microcut shredders have very sharp exposed blades on the underside.

(FIGURE 1 shows the shredder with the waste bin being pulled out, indicating the safety switch.)

OPERATION

1 Control Button

Using the power button, turn the shredder on. The green light will indicate if the shredder is powered on.

• ON: This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting paper into the shred opening. Always feed the paper in as straight as possible. When the paper has passed through, the shredder will automatically stop.
• ◄R REVERSE: In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse setting can be used to help clear the cutters of paper that has not passed through. Never attempt to clear a jam by using the reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket.
• ► F FORWARD: The forward setting can also be used to help clear the cutters in the event of a paper jam. This allows to manually activate the shredder into cutting mode.

(FIGURE 2 shows the top control panel of the shredder with the ON, R, and F buttons labeled.)

OPERATION

2 Paper / Credit Card / CD Entry:

FEATURES:

• Auto Reverse Technology: When the shredder detects over-capacity shredding, the motor will immediately stop and reject paper before actual shredding begins.
• Energy Saving Auto power-off: This particular model is equipped with an Auto power-off feature. The shredder will automatically shut off after 5~6 minutes of non-use to save energy.

Features a CD/DVD destroyer:

Caution: Do not hold CD/DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into the shredder. Serious injury may occur.

• Never feed more than one credit card or CD/DVD at a time.
• 1) Hold the CD/DVD by the edge and feed one at a time, releasing when shredding begins.
• 2) Shredder will stop when the entire disc has been destroyed.

(Diagrams show inserting paper and a credit card/CD into the shredder.)

• Always turn off and unplug the shredder when not in use.
• This shredder will shred staples and small paper clips. It is recommended that you remove paper clips whenever possible to extend the lifespan of your shredder.

3 LED Status Indicators:

(Image shows the LED status indicators on the shredder: DOOR OPEN, OVERLOAD, OVERHEAT, POWER ON.)

• Power On: The Green LED light indicates the shredder is "On" and ready to operate when paper is inserted.
• Overheat: The Red LED light indicates the shredder has shred continuously beyond the maximum running time and overheating, the unit will automatically shut off. If this happens, switch the shredder Off for 50 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.
• Overload: The Red LED light indicates when too much paper is inserted. Use the "Reverse" mode to back up and reduce number of sheets.
• Door Open: The Red LED light indicates the shredder basket is not pushed in properly. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets feature a safety power cut off upon bin removal. Make sure the pull-out wastebasket is properly set back into place and the green "Power On" indicator is lit.

MAINTENANCE

Warning: Failure to properly maintain your shredder will void the warranty.

Oil the shredder blades every month with basic vegetable, cooking oil or shredder oil. Follow oiling procedure below (FIGURE 3). It helps to keep the shredder blades operating well over many years of use.

Oiling procedure:

1. Turn off shredder.
2. Apply shredder oil across paper entry.
3. Turn shredder in reverse mode for 3~5 seconds.

(FIGURE 3 shows a bottle of shredder oil and the oil being applied to the shredder's paper entry.)

Caution:

• Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around shredder.
• DO NOT USE CANNED AIR ON SHREDDER.

CLEANING:

• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE CLEANING!
• Only clean the shredder by carefully wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel.
• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Having the unit wet may result in damage or malfunction to the electrical components. If the shredder happens to get wet, be sure to completely dry the unit immediately with a cloth or towel.
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may result in serious injury or damage to the product.

Shredder bags:

Installation:

1. Slide waste bin from shredder. Position the bag around the hooks.
2. Draping end of Shredder Bag over the lip of the waste bin.
3. Stuff excess plastic bag through hole located on back of the waste bin.
4. Close the door back and begin shredding.

(Diagrams illustrate the steps for installing a shredder bag.)

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a problem with your shredder, check below for the symptoms and steps to resolve. If you continue to have problems, contact customer support at our Service Center. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD. This will completely void the product warranty.

The shredder does not work at all.

1. Make sure the unit is plugged in and that the outlet is in good working order.
2. Overheating with extended use: In the event that the shredder has shred continuously beyond the maximum running time and overheated, the unit will automatically shut off. If this happens, switch the shredder Off for 50 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.
3. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets feature a safety power cut off upon bin removal. Shredder will not function unless the pull-out wastebasket is pushed in all the way and properly set back into place.
4. If using a plastic bag to line the wastebasket, please remove it. This may cause the shredder not to operate properly.
5. The activation sensor of the shredder is located near the center of the feed slot. Be sure to feed directly into the center area to activate the machine (especially applies to smaller pieces of paper or credit cards).

The shredder runs in "Rev (Reverse)" mode but not in "Auto (On)" mode.

While in "Auto" mode, the motor will not start running until paper is inserted into the feed slot. Set the unit to "Auto" and insert paper to shred. The sensor that activates the shredder in Auto mode is located directly in the center of the slot. If the paper you are inserting is narrow, it may not be activating the optical sensor. It is also possible that the feed slot has become blocked with paper. Insert an index card or any rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card or folded file folder), directly in the center of the feed slot, while applying force to help push the jammed paper through. This will usually clear any paper blockage.

How to clear a paper jam in the shredder.

1. Switch the shredder over into Reverse (REV) mode. While in Reverse, the shredder will back up and loosen the jammed paper. If required, you may need to tug and remove several sheets to effectively clear the machine. When jammed paper is loosened or removed, switch back to the Auto-On mode to continue shredding. Repeat steps if needed.
2. With stubborn situations where the reverse function does not help, you may loosen the jammed paper with shredder oil (cooking oil is acceptable, nothing aerosol). Start by drizzling oil into the feed slot where the paper is jammed. Let it soak for about 30 minutes to completely saturate. Return the shredder back to Auto-On mode. If required, an index card or a rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card or folded file folder) can be fed into the shredder to help push the jammed paper through.

(Image shows using a thick paper stock or greeting card to push through a jam.)

The shredder is constantly running while in "Auto (On)" mode.

1. It is possible that the activation sensor, which starts the shredder, has become blocked with paper. Insert an index card or any rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card or folded file folder), directly in the center of the feed slot, while applying force to help push the jammed paper through. This will usually clear any paper blocking the activation sensor and feed entry.
2. The activation sensor is being triggered by dust, debris, or oil. A cotton swab may be used to clean the sensor. DO NOT USE CANNED AIR. The activation sensor of the shredder is located around the center of the feed entry.