Fellowes P-12C Instructions
Text of the manual
Please read these instructions before use.
Do not discard: keep for future reference.
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.
B.
H.
F
D.
C.
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• 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.
E.
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
1
Set to Off (O)
BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
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*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)
2
Press Auto-On ( I )
3
Feed into paper
entry and release
2
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)
6
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 forth
Set to Reverse (R)
Set to Off (O)
and unplug
Pull uncut paper from
paper entry
Set to Reverse (R)
5
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
3
2
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
OR
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