General warning symbol
Before commissioning, read the enclosed operating
instructions.
You must comply with the safety instructions at all times.
• This device is not intended for use by children.
• Avoid touching the intake opening with hands, clothing
or hair.
• Unplug the device if it is not going to be used for a
prolonged period.
Children must be supervised when using the device.
Do not insert paper clips into the intake shaft.
Do not reach into the intake shaft.
Keep clothing away from the intake shaft.
Keep jewellery, e.g. necklaces, away from the intake shaft.
Keep hair away from the intake shaft.
Do not use any aerosol products on or near the device.
Do not feed CDs/DVDs into the feed shaft.
Insert no more than 6 sheets of paper at any one time into the
intake shaft (see 7. Technical Data).
3. Installation / Setup
Warning
• Only operate the product from a socket that has been approved for the device. The
socket must be installed close to the product and must be easily accessible.
• Disconnect the product from the power supply using the On/Off switch – if this is not
available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
• If using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the total power consumption of
all connected devices does not exceed the power strip's maximum throughput rating.
• If you will not be using the product for a prolonged period, disconnect it from
mains power.
• Position the device head (1) on a suitable waste paper basket. To do this, extend the
extendable arm (2) as far as necessary out of the device head (1).
• Ensure that the device head (1) is positioned firmly on the waste paper basket and does
not wobble.
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Note
• Position the waste paper basket with the product on top of it on a level, horizontal
and sufficiently stable surface.
• Route all cables so that there is no risk of tripping.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Protect the connecting cable from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
• Connect the power pack to a properly installed and easily accessible mains socket.
4. Operation
Note
• Be aware that the thickness of paper increases when it is folded, leading to the
device's maximum page capacity being exceeded.
• Always wait until one cutting operation is finished before starting the next one.
• Do not use the device continuously for more than 2 minutes at a time.
• Empty the container regularly in order avoid damaging the device.
4.1 Switching the device on
• Move the slider switch (5) to the "I" position (6).
• The cutting rollers are switched on and operate constantly.
• The device is now ready for use.
4.2 Switching the device off
• Move the slider switch (5) to the "O" position (7).
4.3 Shredding paper
• Insert the paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3).
• Let go of the paper. Move the slider switch (5) to the "O" position (7) once the shredding
process is complete.
4.4 Forwards / backwards mode
Note
These modes are designed to release any blockages of the cutting mechanism.
• Move the slider switch (5) to the "<<" position (8). The rollers on the cutting mechanism
now rotate in the reverse direction.
• Move the slider switch (5) alternately to the "I" position (6) and the "<<" position (8).
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.