Fellowes Paper Shredder P50CM User Manual

P50CM  
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Dear Customer,  
Thank you for buying a Fellowes Personal Shredder. We have  
made many improvements in our personal shredder since its  
introduction in 1990 as the first of its kind on the market.  
We are confident that it offers you the greatest value for your  
money in its product category today. We hope it meets – or even  
exceeds – your expectations.  
To ensure years of safe, efficient use, please read these few  
pages about your new shredder. If this manual doesn’t answer  
all your questions or if you wish to comment on this product, we  
welcome your call or letter.  
Sincerely,  
James Fellowes  
Chairman & CEO  
Contents  
Product Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
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Product Profile  
This product is built to shred p a p er a nd sta p les. It is not  
built to take paper clips, continuous forms, adhesive labels,  
transparencies, newspaper, cardboard or any plastic. Using  
it for these purposes is likely to cause irreparable damage.  
Co n fe tti-cu t  
Sheet capacity*  
Paper shred size  
Maximum paper width  
Recommended daily capacity  
Maximum running time  
Automatic cool-down period  
5 sheets  
5/ 32" x 7/ 8" (3.9 x 22.2 mm)  
9" (229 mm)  
10-20 shredding passes  
2 minutes  
15 minutes  
*Based on 20 lb., 8-1/ 2" x 11" paper with shredder operating at rated voltage; heavier paper, high humidity, or other than  
rated voltage may reduce sheet capacity.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIO NS BEFO RE USING  
W hile se tting up shre d d e r  
• Check shredder for damage or defects; some paper particles in the basket are normal  
due to product testing and does not indicate a defect.  
• Avoid touching exposed blades on underside of confetti-cut shredder head.  
• Plug power cord in an outlet that can easily be reached.  
• Do not place shredder near or over a heat or water source.  
W hile op e ra ting shre d d e r  
Keep hands and hanging objects (jewelry, ties, loose clothing,  
long hair, etc.) away from paper entry.  
Keep children and pets away from the shredder.  
W he n not in use  
• Always turn off and unplug shredder.  
• Unplug before emptying basket.  
• Do not open shredder head: Danger of electric shock.  
NOTE: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosols of any  
kind on or near product at any time.  
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Set-Up  
For safety reasons, this model will operate only if the shredder head is in the correct posi-  
tion on the basket. Align slot on the side of the shredder head (A) with tab on the side of  
the basket (B) and place it onto the basket in this position.  
Operation  
For convenience, your shredder is equipped with an a utom a tic-sta rt sensor (C). This  
means that when the control switch (D) is on automatic [I] position, the shredder will start  
running when you put paper into it and stop 1 or 2 seconds after the paper has passed  
through. Because the sensor cannot tell the difference between paper and other objects,  
this feature can also be a hazard, especially to children and pets. To avoid accidents,  
turn off the shredder as soon as you are finished. Unplug shredder if it will not be used  
for an extended period.  
To shre d  
• Plug in shredder with control switch (D) in off [O] position.  
• Slide control switch to automatic [I] position to signal readiness.  
Feed paper straight into entry (E), until the shredder automatically begins shredding; see  
Product Profile for limits on paper width, shreddable items, sheet capacity, etc.  
• Shred for no more than 2 minutes; shredding longer will cause shredder to turn itself off  
for 15 minutes to cool down.  
• Slide control switch to off [O] position after cutting has stopped. Cutting continues for  
several seconds after paper has gone through in order to clear shredded paper from  
cutting cylinders.  
In case of a p a p er ja m , which may occur if the shredder is pushed beyond its specified  
capabilities, press the control switch to the off [O] position and empty the basket if full.  
Then:  
1) Slide and hold control switch in reverse [R] position and attempt to back paper out of  
shredder.  
2) If shredder jams in reverse mode, slide control switch to automatic [I] position and  
attempt to continue shredding operation.  
3) If shredder jams again, alternate control switch slowly between reverse [R] and auto-  
matic [I] positions to attempt to move jammed paper completely through shredder.  
If you are unable to clear the jam using this method, turn off and unplug the shredder;  
remove shredder head from the wastebasket and carefully remove any paper extending  
below the cutting cylinders; empty the wastebasket; reassemble the shredder and repeat  
jam clearing procedure.  
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Maintenance  
Regula r em p tying of the b a sk et is important to ensure the smooth operation of the  
cutting cylinders. If paper is within 2 inches of shredder head, turn off and unplug the  
shredder, remove the shredder head and empty the basket.  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your shredder, check the symptoms and remedies below. If  
you cannot solve the problem this way, contact Fellowes Customer Service. Do not op en  
shred d er hea d to attempt repair: It could expose you to serious electric shock and will  
void your warranty.  
Sym p tom  
Re m e d y  
Shredder does not start or stops while  
shredding.  
Make sure shredder is plugged in and  
switch is in automatic [I] position.  
If paper appears to be jammed. Follow  
instructions under Operation.  
Check shredder head position. Follow  
instructions under Set-Up.  
Wait 15 minutes for shredder to cool  
down before trying again.  
Shredder runs below capacity.  
• Check to see if basket is full. Follow  
instructions under Maintenance.  
Shredder continues to run for 1 or 2  
seconds after shredding has been  
completed.  
No action required. This is a self-cleaning  
function.  
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Warranty  
Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes") warrants the cutting cylinders of the machine to be free from  
defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase by the origi-  
nal 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 con-  
sumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warrant 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. You may have other legal rights that vary from this warranty. The  
duration, terms and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where differ-  
ent limitations, restrictions or conditions may be required by local law. For more details  
or to obtain service under this warranty, please see below.  
Fellowes offers customer service in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, the  
United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Please refer to the back of this manual for  
contact information.  
You may also contact your local dealer, contact us online at www.fellowes.com or write to  
us at:  
Fellowes, Inc.  
ATTN: Customer Service  
1789 Norwood Avenue  
Itasca, IL 60143  
USA  
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Customer Service  
Service Clientèle  
Servicio al Cliente  
Australia  
Canada  
1-800-33-11-77  
1-800-665-4339  
Mexico  
001-800-234-1185  
1-800-955-0959  
United States  
© 2002 Fellowes. Printed in China. Form No. 400224  
 

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