HAMA BASIC S6 (01) PDF Document

The machine setup for the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder involves the following components:

1. Device head
2. Slider switch
3. Paper intake shaft
4. Warning symbols
5. Viewing window
6. Waste container
7. Connecting cable (back of the device)

The following materials may and may NOT be shredded with the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder:

Please note the following safety instructions in order to use the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder safely:

• Check the device before use for any visible external damage. Do not put a damaged device into operation.
• People who, as a result of their physical, mental or motor capacities, are unable to operate the device safely must only use the device under supervision or after instruction by a responsible person.
• Faulty components must only be replaced with original spare parts. Only these parts are guaranteed to meet the required safety standards.
• Protect the device against moisture and the penetration of liquids or objects. In the event of contact with liquid, disconnect the device from the power supply immediately.

To switch the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder on:

Move the operating switch (2) to the “On/Auto” position.

The device is now ready for use.

To switch the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder off:

Move the operating switch (2) to the “Off” position.

To shred paper with the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder:

Insert the paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.

Let go of the paper. Once the cutting process is complete, the device switches itself off again.

These modes are designed to release any blockages of the cutting mechanism. To use the forwards / backwards mode on the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder:

• Move the slider switch (2) to the “REV” position. The rollers on the cutting mechanism now rotate in the reverse direction.
• Move the slider switch (2) alternately to the “ON/AUTO” position and the “REV” position. Repeat this process around three times.
• Then switch the device off – as described in 4.2 Switching the device off – and disconnect the mains plug.
• Remove the blocked cut material carefully from the intake shaft (3).
• Reconnect the device – as described in 3. Installation/Setup – to the power supply.

The maximum constant operation time for the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder is 2 minutes.

The nominal idle period required for the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder after continuous operation is a minimum of 25 minutes.

To empty the waste container of the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder:

• Switch the device off – as described in 4.2 Switching the device off – and disconnect the mains plug.
• Lift the device head (1) off the waste container (6).
• Empty the container.
• Place the device head (1) back on the waste container (6).
• Reconnect the device – as described in 3. Installation/Setup – to the power supply.

To clean the device body of the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder:

• Switch the device off – as described in 4.2 Switching the device off – and disconnect the mains plug.
• Clean the device with a dry cloth. In cases of heavy soiling, the cloth can be dampened a little.
• Allow the device to dry completely afterwards.
• Reconnect the device – as described in 3. Installation/Setup – to the power supply.

To clean the cutting rollers of the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder using Hama cleaners for shredders (item number: 113820):

• Switch the device on – as described in 4.1 Switching the device on.
• Apply the Hama cleaner for shredders (item number: 113820) in several strips onto a piece of DIN A4-size paper.
• Insert the paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
• Once the cutting process is complete, the device is ready for operation again.

To clean the cutting rollers of the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder using cleaning paper:

• Insert the cleaning paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
• Once the cutting process is complete, the device is ready for operation again.

If the cutting rollers of the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder do not switch on automatically when material to be shredded is inserted, check the following:

If the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder switches itself off after a prolonged period of use and cannot be switched back on, check the following:

The technical data specifications for the HAMA BASIC S6 Shredder are as follows:

* Thicker paper, moisture or any voltage other than that permitted may reduce the performance.