Aurora AU1225MA User manual

AU1225MA

Model No.

Shredder User Manual

Please read these operating instructions before using the unit.

1-800-327-8508

USA Only

1-310-793-5650

International

Email: [email protected]

For more information, please visit us at:

www.auroracorp.com

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WARNING:SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING!

•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metalcreditcards,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.

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.

Keep away from moving parts.

Sharp blade edges!

Do not touch!

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INSTALLATION

PaperShredder

OperatingInstructions

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Service Center

Limited Warranty

*ONEFOLDEDSHEETOFPAPEREQUATESTO2SHEETSOFPAPER

Heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce shredding capacity.

Sheet Capacity

Paper Shred Size

Paper Entry Width

CD/Credit Card Capacity

Duty Cycle

Voltage

12 Sheets of 20 lb. bond paper*

5/32 in. x 15/32 in. pieces

0.4 cm x 1.2 cm pieces

8.7 in / 220 mm

1 at a time

40 min. on / 45 min. off

120V~60Hz / 2.5 A

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.

2. Attach all 4 caster wheels to the bottom of the wastebasket. (FIGURE 1)

3. A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.

4. Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.

Microcut shredders have very sharp exposed blades on the underside. Do not touch. Unplug the

shredder before clearing paper jams.

Use care when mounting the shredder on the wastebasket.

FIGURE1

PUSH

DOWN

PUSH

DOWN

!Caution:

CORRECT FIT

OPERATION

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ControlSwitch

Using the switch located on the unit, select one of the following

settings by sliding the switch either left or right. (FIGURE 2)

Auto/On:This setting allows the shredder to be automatically started by inserting paper

into the feed slot. Always feed the paper in as straight as possible. When the paper has

passed through, the shredder will automatically stop.

Off:This setting turns off all features of the shredder. For safety reasons, we recommend that you

leave the shredder in the OFF position whenever the shredder is unattended or not in use.

Reverse:In the unlikely event of a paper jam, the reverse setting can be used to help clear

the cutters of paper that did not pass through. Never attempt to clear a jam by using the

reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket.

Forward(JamRemover):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

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OPERATION

Paper/CreditCard/CDsEntry:

Make sure you do not exceed sheet

count per pass (12 sheets max).

Insert paper as straight as pos-

sible into feed slot and release.

Insert one credit card at a time into

the middle of the feed slot.

•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 45

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.

LEDStatusIndicators:

Binfull/Dooropen/Overload/Overheat/PowerOn

FeaturesaCD/DVDdestroyer:

Do not hold CD/DVD with finger through the center ring while feed-

ing 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.

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OPERATION

NOTE:

•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.

•Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically into the middle of the entry, releasing when

shredding begins. Never feed more than one credit card at a time.

•Overfeeding the shredder: Shredding beyond the specified sheet capacity can result in extensive

damage to the shredder. Overfeeding will strain the machine and quickly wear and break the cutting

blades and internal components.

•Overheating with extended use: In the event that 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 45 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.

•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.

•BinFull:

When the "Basket is Full", the RED light will indicate it needs to be emptied. While lit, the shredder

will be inoperable until the wastebasket is cleared.

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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.

Note:lubricatingoilisNOTincluded.

• 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 immedi-

ately with a cloth or towel.

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

FIGURE3

Shredder

Oil

DONOTUSE

AEROSOLPRODUCTS!

!Caution:

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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 1-800-327-8508. 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 hap-

pens, switchtheshredderOfffor45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card

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TROUBLESHOOTING

stock(oldgreetingcardorfoldedfilefolder)canbefedintotheshreddertohelp

pushthejammedpaperthrough.

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.

Powerswitchinautoposition

Usethickpaperstockorgreetingcard

topushthejamthrough

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