PS300-11 PAPER SHREDDER
OPERATIONAL MANUAL
Setup:
1. Place the shredder securely on the top of the
wastebasket.
2. Plug the power cord into any standard 220-240
volt AC outlet.
3. Place the Main Switch in the AUTO position
Operating the shredder:
The Switch is located on the top of the shredder.
The Switch has three (3) settings.
1. When AUTO is selected, the shredding process
is started automatically by inserting the paper
into the feed opening. The shredder will stop
automatically when the paper has completed its
travel through the feed opening.
2. REV is used to assist in the removal of a paper
jam, which reverses the shredding process prior
to a completed cycle, thus clearing the cutters.
3. OFF position is recommended when emptying
the wastebasket or when the shredder is not in
use for a prolonged period of time.
Shredder capacity:
The PS300-11 will shred 8 sheets at once and will
accept paper widths up to 220mm. When shredding
small material like envelopes or credit card receipts,
insert them through the middle of the feed opening.
After shredding for a period of time, please set the
switch to "REV", then pull the switch to "Auto"
position in order to help cleaning up the paper and
prolong the lifetime of machine.
Cautions:
- Keep all loose articles of clothing, ties, jewelry,
hair or other small items away from the feed
opening to prevent injury.
- Keep in the OFF position when the shredder is
not in use for prolonged periods of time.
- Remove all paper clips and staples from paper
before shredding. Unit will cut staples, however
it is not recommended.
- Do not place hands or fingers into the shredder
throat as serious injury could result.
- Continuous shredding of computer paper
should not exceed 2 minutes. If continuous use
is required, it is recommend that the shredding
time should be 2 minutes on and continue to
work until the motor cool down to the room
temperature.
- The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Always turn off or unplug the shredder prior to
moving, cleaning or emptying the wastebasket.
- Empty wastebasket frequently.
- For indoor use only
- For office use only
- This machine is not a toy, keep children and
pets away from shredder at all times as serious
injury may result.
Paper jams and overloads protection:
The PS300-11 is equipped with a motor overload
protection device, the normal short time operation
for continuous shredding at maximum capacity is 2
minutes. The power may terminate automatically in
case of the following abnormal situations:
1. Operating the shredder at the maximum capacity
continuously for a prolonged period of time, e.g.
More than 2 minutes without stopping.
2. Exceeding the shredding capacity, e.g. Inserting
more than 8 sheets at one pass, or if the paper
is not fed squarely into the feed opening.
Both abnormal operations may result in the activation
of the automatic motor overload protection, which
terminates the power to the unit. If this occurs you
should:
1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and
wait until the motor to cool down to room
temperature to reset. Tear or cut off any excess
paper from the top of the shredder.
2. Plug the power cord back into the AC outlet and
place the Switch in REV. Pull the remaining
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