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OFF: It is recommended to turn the shredder off when it is not being
used for a prolonged period of time.
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READY: When the READY LED is lit up, it lets the user know that the
wastebasket is correctly inserted and the shredder is on and ready
for use. If the READY LED does not light up, make sure the shredder is
plugged in and the wastebasket is inserted correctly.
The PS581 will shred up to 15 sheets up paper and will accept paper
widths up to 220mm. When shredding envelopes or receipts, insert them
into the middle of the feed opening. CD's, DVD's and credit cards should be
placed in the designated slot.
The PS581 is equipped with an automatic motor overload protection
circuit. The duty cycle for the PS581 is rated for 2 Min ON / 40 Min OFF.
The PS581 will automatically terminate power in case of the following
situations.
1. Operating the shredder at the maximum capacity of fifteen (15) sheets
continuously for a prolonged period of time.
2. Exceeding the shredding capacity by inserting more than 15 sheets
of paper in 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
thermal motor overload protection circuit, which terminates the power
to the shredder. A paper jam could cause the thermal motor overload
protection to terminate AC to power the motor. Never allow the shredder
to remain in a jammed condition with the AC power turned on. If this
occurs you should:
CAPACITY
PAPER JAMS AND OVERLOADS
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