FELLOWES POWERSHRED 425I (01) PDF Document

The main components of the FELLOWES POWERSHRED 425I are as follows:

Shredder Parts:

A. SafeSense® Technology

B. Paper entry

C. CD, credit card and junk mail entry

D. Door

E. Casters

F. See safety instructions

G. Disconnect power switch

H. Oil reservoir (425Ci and 485Ci only)

I. Oil drain plug (inside) (425Ci and 485Ci only)

J. Basket

K. Accessory tray

L. Control panel

Control Panel:

1. Sheet capacity indicator

2. Low oil indicator (red) (425Ci and 485Ci only)

3. Bin full (red)

4. SafeSense® (yellow)

5. Remove paper (red)

6. Door open (red)

7. Straight feed (red)

8. Auto button

9. Reverse

10. ON/OFF

11. Forward

The FELLOWES POWERSHRED 425I will shred paper, 132 column continuous form, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples, paper clips, and junk mail.

You should not shred the following items with the FELLOWES POWERSHRED 425I: adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays, or plastic other than noted above.

*8.5″x11″, 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 12Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 10,000 sheets per day, 500 credit cards; 50 CDs.

Fellowes SafeSense® shredders are designed to be operated in office environments ranging between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.

Please read and follow these important safety instructions before using your FELLOWES POWERSHRED 425I:

• 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 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.

• Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.

• This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (G) 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.

• Use only designated entry for CDs/cards. Keep fingers away from CD entry.

• Do not put foreign objects in paper entry.

• Shredder must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket of the voltage and amperage designated on the label. The grounded outlet or socket must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Energy converters, transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.

• FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.

• For indoor use only.

• Unplug shredder before cleaning or servicing.

Follow these steps for basic shredding:

1. Plug in the shredder and put the disconnect power switch in the ON (I) position.

2. Press the ON/OFF button to activate it (it will turn blue).

3. Feed paper into the paper entry and release.

4. To shred a CD, credit card, or junk mail, feed it into the designated entry and release.

5. The shredder can be set to Off, or it will automatically go into sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity.

The FELLOWES POWERSHRED 425I series includes several advanced features:

• 100% Jam Proof System: Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.

• Auto Oil™: Lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life (only on cross-cut models – 425Ci and 485Ci).

• Patented SafeSense® Technology: Automatically stops the shredder when hands touch the paper opening.

• Energy Saving System: Reduces energy consumption by up to 70% compared to conventional shredders during normal usage.

The 100% Jam Proof System eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs by electronically measuring paper thickness to prevent paper jams. The sheet capacity indicator will light up to guide you:

1. Up to RED: Too many sheets have been inserted. You must remove several sheets until the indicator is below red.

2. Up to YELLOW: Productivity is optimized at this level.

3. Up to GREEN: More sheets can be added.

After adjusting the number of sheets, you can continue with 100% Jam Proof Shredding.

If a misfeed occurs, all indicators will light up and the shredder will pause for 3-6 seconds. Wait for the flashing to stop after the automatic correction is complete, and regular shredding will resume. If the reverse indicator illuminates after the paper has been reversed, press reverse and remove the paper. Otherwise, regular shredding will resume.

If the Straight Feed indicator illuminates, remove the paper and feed it straight into the shredder.

The Auto Oil system lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life. This system is only included on cross-cut models (425Ci and 485Ci).

Set-up and Testing:

1. Before first use, fill the oil reservoir with 12 oz. (355 ml) of Fellowes shredder oil.

2. To manually oil the shredder, press the auto and forward buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.

Refilling Oil:

1. The low oil indicator will light up when your reservoir needs refilling.

2. To maintain shredder performance, refill the oil reservoir with up to 12 oz. (355 ml) of shredder oil (Fellowes #35250).

3. Once refilled, automatic oiling will resume.

SafeSense® Technology automatically stops the shredder when hands touch the paper opening. Follow these steps to test it:

1. Turn the shredder on to activate SafeSense®.

2. Touch the test area around the paper entry and look for the SafeSense® indicator to illuminate.

3. If the indicator lights up, SafeSense® is active and working properly.

The Sleep Mode is an energy-saving feature that shuts down the shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity. To get the shredder out of sleep mode, you can either touch the control panel or insert paper.

Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance-free operation. However, on rare occasions, the sensors may become blocked by paper dust, causing the motor to run even when no paper is present. Two paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry.

To clean the sensors:

1. Turn off and unplug the shredder.

2. Lift the CD flap.

3. Locate the Auto-start infrared sensor.

4. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.

5. Using the cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors.

• 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. We recommend that you refill the Auto Oil™ reservoir as instructed for optimum performance (feature available on 425Ci and 485Ci models).

• If shipping the shredder, the oil must be drained. Open the cabinet door and remove the basket to access the oil drain plug. Place a suitable container under the drain, remove the plug, and let all oil drain out. Replace the plug.

• Low Oil Indicator: When illuminated, the shredder is out of oil and needs to be refilled. This feature is only on cross-cut models (425Ci and 485Ci).

• Bin Full Indicator: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied.

• SafeSense® Indicator: If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense® indicator will illuminate and the shredder will stop shredding. If SafeSense® is active for 3 seconds, the shredder will automatically turn off, and the user must press the power button on the control panel to resume shredding.

• Remove Paper Indicator: When illuminated, press reverse and remove the paper. Reduce the paper quantity to an acceptable amount and refeed it into the paper entry.

• Door Open Indicator: The shredder will not run if the cabinet door is open. When illuminated, close the door to resume shredding.

• Straight Feed Indicator: When illuminated, remove the paper and feed it straight into the paper entry.

If you choose to disable the 100% Jam Proof System, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the auto and reverse buttons at the same time to disable the system.

2. Once disabled, the blue Auto light will no longer be illuminated. To re-engage the system, repeat step 1.

3. Shredding can continue with the system disabled; however, a paper jam may occur with too many sheets, and the Remove Paper icon will illuminate.

If a jam occurs with the system disabled:

4. Press and hold the forward button until the document is completely through the shredder.

5. If the jam is not cleared, press reverse briefly. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the paper is shredded.

6. If steps 4 and 5 do not clear the jam, reverse the paper all the way out, remove several sheets, and refeed.