Fellowes P-12C User manual

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P-12C

Please read these instructions before use.

Do not discard: keep for future reference.

KEY

CAPABILITIES

ENGLISH

Model P-12C

Will shred: Paper, small paper clips, credit cards and staples

Will 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

Paper shred size:

Cross-Cut........................................................5/32 in. x 2 in. (3.9mm x 50mm)

Maximum:

Sheets per pass .................................................................................................12*

Cards per pass.....................................................................................................1*

Paper width......................................................................................9 in. (229mm)

*8.5 in. x11 in., 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V/60 Hz, 5.0Amps; heavier paper, humidity or

other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 10-20

paper passes; 10 credit cards. 12 sheets per pass.

Fellowes SafeSense®shredders are designed to be operated in home and office environments ranging

between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.

H. Control switch and LEDs

I 1. Auto-On

O 2. OFF

R 3. Reverse

4. Standby (green)

5. SafeSense

Technology

(yellow)

6. Overheat (red)

A. Shredder head

B. Paper/credit card entry

C. Pull-out bin

D. Window

E. Safety lock

F. Disconnect power switch

G. See safety instructions

A. G.

• Keepawayfromchildrenandpets.Keephandsawayfrom

paper entry. Always set to off or unplug when not in use.

• Keepforeignobjects–gloves,jewelry,clothing,hair,etc.–

awayfromshredderopenings.Ifobjectenterstopopening,

switchtoReverse(R)tobackoutobject.

• Never use aerosol products, petroleum based lubricants or other

flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on

shredder.

• Donotuseifdamagedordefective.Donotdisassemble

shredder. Do not place near or over heat source or water.

• ThisshredderhasaDisconnectPowerSwitch(F)thatmustbeinthe

ON (I) position to operate shredder. In case of emergency, move

switch to OFF (O) position. This action will stop shredder immediately.

• Avoidtouchingexposedcuttingbladesundershredderhead.

• Donotputforeignobjectsinpaperentry.

• Thegroundedsocket-outletshallbeinstalledneartheequipmentand

shall be easily accessible.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

Breakthrough Safety Technology! SafeSense®stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.

BASIC PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

Shredder comes fully assembled. Remove basket packaging material and plug-in. Disconnect Power Switch must be in ON ( I ) position to operate shredder.

PAPER OR CARD

Set to Off (O)

BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250

FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE

Set to Reverse (R)

2-3 seconds

*Apply oil

across entry

Set to Off (O)

Press Auto-On ( I )

Feed into paper

entry and release

1 2 3

Allcross-cutshreddersrequireoilforpeak

performance. If not oiled, a machine may

experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive

noise when shredding and could ultimately

stop running. To avoid these problems, we

recommend you oil your shredder each time

you empty your waste bin.

OILING SHREDDER

Hold card at edge

4 5

Feed into center of

entry and release

Set to Off (O)

TO TEST SAFESENSE® TECHNOLOGY

1 2 3

Press Auto-On (I) Touch test area and

look for the SafeSense

indicator to illuminate

Sensor lights up

Continuous operation:

4-5 minutes maximum

NOTE: Shredder runs briefly

after each pass to clear entry.

Continuous operation beyond

4-5-minutes will trigger

20-minute cool down period.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Paper jam: Set to Off (O), remove shredder head and empty bin. Replace shredder head, and follow any or all of the below procedures.

Alternate slowly back and forthSet to Reverse (R) Set to Off (O)

and unplug

Pull uncut paper from

paper entry

Set to Reverse (R)

ATTENTION: If the SafeSense®light remains on, you must engage the Override Switch in order to perform steps above.

Oncethejamiscleared,resettheSafeSense®feature. (See SafeSense®instructions below.)

1 32 4 6

Shredder doesn’t start:

Yellow - SafeSense

active

Yellow flashing - SafeSense

not active

Make sure control switch is in

Auto-On ( I ) position

Wait 20 minutes for red light to

turn off

SafeSense®paper jam: If the SafeSense®feature activates (SafeSense®light remains on) to cause the user

tothinktheshredderhasjammedwhenithasnot,usethe Override Switch to deactivate the SafeSense®

feature and clear the paper. Warning – when switch is in override position, the SafeSense®light will flash and

the SafeSense®feature will NOT function. Once the paper is cleared, reset the SafeSense®feature. SafeSense®override switch

Active Not active

Sensor light illuminated–paper jammed

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P-12C

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

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Useful Phone Numbers

Help Line

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Canada +1-800-665-4339

Europe 00-800-1810-1810

Mexico +1-800-234-1185

United States +1-800-955-0959

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from

defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.

Fellowes warrants all other 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. If any part is found to be defective during the

warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and

expense, of the defective part.

This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall

Fellowesbeliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamagesattributabletothisproduct.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid

worldwide,exceptwheredifferentlimitations,restrictions,orconditionsmayberequiredbylocallaw.

For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.

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