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Maintenance

Regular emptying of the bin is important to ensure the smooth operation of the cutting cylinders. The shredder will not operate when the bin is full. Regular oiling is also necessary for proper performance. It is recommended to use shredder oil every few weeks. Apply across shredder entry, then run a single sheet through. Shredder oil can be purchased by calling 1-800-297-5028.

Cleaning

Always unplug the shredder before cleaning!

• Only clean the shredder by wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel.

• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Getting 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 soft cloth or towel. If shredder does get wet, it should be left unplugged for several hours.

• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may result in serious injury or damage to the shredder.

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your shredder, check the symptoms and remedies below.

If you cannot solve the problem this way, contact Black & Decker paper shredders

Customer Service. Do not open shredder head to attempt repair: It could expose you to electric shock and will void your warranty.

Symptom Remedy

Shredder does not start. - Make sure shredder is plugged in and master power switch

(1) is in the “On” position(“—”).

- Make sure the bin (7) is fully closed.

- Make sure the toggle lock (10) for the Auto Feed tray is in the

“lock” position.

Paper is jammed in

Auto Feed tray (2).

1. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to twist the toggle lock (10)

clockwise 90 o to open.

2. Flip the panel up.

3. Remove jammed paper.

4. Close panel.

5. Move toggle lock counter clockwise to 90 o the “lock” position.

Paper is jammed in Manual slot (4).

- If paper jams in manual slot the shredder will automatically

shift to reverse. Carefully pull up on the paper to remove

the jammed paper from the slot.

Shredder does not pull paper from

Autofeed tray (2).

In the event of a feeding error, shredder will sound and

Over Load light will illuminate.

- Check that all staples & small paperclips are at the top of

the page, furthest away from the shredder opening.

- Check that paper is not folded, and no sealed envelopes or

other unsupported materials are in Auto Feed Tray.

- Reduce number of sheets in tray.

Shredder does not start immediately when paper is placed in the slot.

- No action required. In both the Auto Feed and Manual modes,

allow 3 to 5 seconds for shredding to begin.

- If shredder does not start after 3 to 5 seconds, attempt the

steps above under “Shredder does not start.”

Shredder squeaks, grinds, or runs below capacity.

- Check to see if bin is full. If bin is full, follow instructions under maintenance.

- Oil cutting cylinder.

Shredder continues to run

1 to 2 seconds after shredding has been completed.

- No action required. This is a self-cleaning function.

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LIFETIME FOR

CUTTER

THREE YEARS FOR

PRODUCT

LIMITED

LIFETIME

WARRANTY

Limited Lifetime Warranty

WHO IS COVERED:

HoMedics does not authorize anyone, including but not limited to, retailers; the subsequent purchaser of the product from a retailer; or remote purchasers to obligate HoMedics in any way beyond the terms set forth herein. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the Black & Decker paper shredder and does not extend to retailers.

HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST:

HoMedics warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period of 3 years from the date of original purchase; the cutter blades specifically are warranted against defects in manufacture and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This warranty does not cover damage caused by: misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; improper installation; unauthorized repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply; loss of power; dropped product; malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide manufacturer's recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or environmental conditions; loss of use during the period the product is at a repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics. Please consult the manual for shredder maintenance instructions.

This warranty does not extend to the purchase of opened, used, repaired, repackaged and/or resealed products, including but not limited to sale of such products on Internet auction sites and/or sales of such products by surplus or bulk resellers. Any and all warranties or guarantees shall immediately cease and terminate as to any products or parts thereof which are repaired, replaced, altered, or modified, without the prior express and written consent of HoMedics.

HOW TO GET SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service on your product, visit www.blackanddeckershredders.com or call the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-297-5028.

This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the country in which the product is purchased. A product that requires modifications or adoption to enable it to operate in any other country than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this warranty.

THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. THERE SHALL BE NO

OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS

WARRANTY. HOMEDICS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL

DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THIS WARRANTY REQUIRE MORE THAN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY

PART OR PARTS WHICH ARE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE WARRANTY. NO

REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, HOMEDICS

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS IN LIEU OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have additional rights which may vary from state to state. Because of individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

HoMedics, Inc.

3000 Pontiac Trail, Commerce Twp, MI 48390

Black & Decker and the Black & Decker logo are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation and are used under license. All rights reserved.

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Please read these instructions before use

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Thank you for buying a Black & Decker paper shredder. Black & Decker paper shredders have become the benchmark for innovation, performance and quality to protect against identity theft. We have taken great care in designing and engineering a product to meet and exceed your needs.

To ensure years of safe, efficient performance, please read these important product usage and safety instructions.

Customer Service

Black & Decker has a toll-free help line for customers living in the United States and Canada if you have any questions regarding our product. Our customer service phone number is 1-800-297-5028 or visit our website at www.blackanddeckershredders.com.

The Following Are Important Safety Instructions.

Read All Instructions Before Using.

W A R N I N G

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

WARNING: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:

NEVER allow children to operate a paper shredder, even under adult supervision.

A paper shredder is NOT a toy.

DO NOT use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosols of any kind on or near product at any time.

DO NOT operate any electrical product with a damaged cord.

AVOID getting jewelry, hair or loose clothing too close to feed slot as serious injury can occur.

DO NOT handle plug or product with wet hands.

ALWAYS keep children and pets away from the shredder.

ALWAYS unplug shredder when not in use.

DO NOT attempt to feed more sheets of paper than specified on the feeder.

DO NOT attempt to shred materials other than paper or credit cards.

ALWAYS empty the wastebasket prior to becoming full.

DO NOT place shredder near heat or water source.

DO NOT open shredder head to attempt repair: It could expose you to electric shock and will void your warranty.

ALWAYS secure your shredder to studs when mounting on the wall.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

WARNING ICONS: The icons on top of the shredder warn the user of the potential dangers if the shredder is used improperly.

NO LOOSE

CLOTHING

NO

FASTENERS

NO FINGERS

OR HANDS

NO

HAIR

KEEP

CHILDREN AWAY

NO FLAMMABLE

CLEANING AGENTS

4 Manual

Feed

Slot

5 CD/DVD &

Credit Card

Slot

5 On/Off

Button

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2 Auto Feed Tray/Safety Shield

10 Toggle lock

3 Indicator Lights

1 Master Power Switch

6 Reverse/Forward

Buttons

7 Pull Out Bin

8 Viewing Window

9 Castors (optional)

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Setup

1. Optional castors are provided for product mobility. To attach, align each castor post (9) with a respective hole on the bottom of the unit. Push each castor down into the hole until it clicks into place. (Product will function without castors.)

2. Plug power cord into outlet. Turn master power switch (1) into the “On” position (“—”).

This switch is located on the side of the unit.

3. Raise Auto Feed Tray (2) into the upright position until you hear it lock into place.

4. When green POWER light (3) is on and all red error lights are off, the shredder is ready for use.

Operation

Only one shredder slot can be used at a time. Attempting to use two slots at the same time will cause the shredder to stop and the red Over Load light to illuminate.

TO USE AUTO FEED, place a stack of up to 75 sheets of paper into the auto feed tray (2). The shredder will beep for 3-5 seconds as it senses the load in the tray. No further action is necessary.

Please note:

- All paperclips and staples must be at the top of the paper (furthest away from

the shredder opening).

- Do not insert additional paper into the Auto Feed tray when it is already in use.

No filled envelopes Staples at top of page

Unfold paper Load sensing takes 3 seconds

TO USE MANUAL FEED, insert up to 6 sheets of paper into the manual feed slot (4).

TO SHRED CDS/DVDS OR CREDIT CARDS, insert object into the front slot (5).

TO EMPTY BIN, turn the master power off (“O”) using the master power switch (1) and remove the bin. Replace bin once empty and turn power switch to On (“—”) to continue shredding.

TO USE MANUAL REVERSE OR FORWARD, hold the reverse or forward button (6) down for the shredder to continue shredding in the desired mode.

Changing between reverse and forward will result in a 2-3 second delay as the blades change direction.

To clear a paper jam, see Troubleshooting section.

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Product Information

Sheet capacity: Auto Feed tray = 75 sheets up to 8.5” wide

Manual Feed slot = 6 sheets up to 8.5” wide

One folded sheet of paper equates to 2 sheets of paper.

Credit card, CD/DVD = 1 at a time

Paper shred size: .12” x .35” (3mmx9mm)

Voltage: 120

Maximum run time: 30 minutes

Cool down time: 45 minutes

INDICATOR LIGHTS:

• POWER – indicates that the shredder is on. The shredder will not operate when

the green power light is off.

• BIN FULL – indicates that the bin is full. The shredder will not operate when the

bin is full.

• OVER HEAT – indicates that the shredder needs to cool down before further

operation. The run time for this shredder is 30 minutes, with a 45 minute cool

down.

• OVER LOAD – indicates that there is too much paper in the shredder slot. The

shredder will stop shredding and then automatically reverse if there is an

overload. Clear the paper and then insert the allowable number of sheets. (See

troubleshooting for clearing the paper.) Light will aslo illuminate if two shredder

slots are used simutaneously.

• CHECK LOCK– indicates that the toggle lock (10) is in the open position. Turn the

toggle counterclockwise to the locked (horizontal) position. The toggle must be

in the locked position for the shredder to operate.

This product is designed to shred paper, staples, small paper clips, credit cards, CDs and

DVDs. It is not intended to shred large paper clips, continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, sealed envelopes, folded paper, or or any plastic other than credit cards. Using it for these purposes is likely to cause irreparable damage.