English, Important safety instructions — read before using, Capabilities advanced product features – FELLOWES MS-450Ci User Manual
Page 2: Basic shredding operation, Model ms-450ci

Jam Proof System
Eliminates frustrating jams 
by preventing overloads 
and powering through 
misfed paper.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
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• 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.
• This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (H) 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	shredding	CDs.	
•	 Keep	fingers	away	from	CD	hole	when	shredding.
•	 Do	not	put	foreign	objects	in	paper	entry.
•	 The	grounded	socket-outlet	shall	be	installed	near	the	equipment	and	shall	be 
easily accessible.
KEY
Patented SafeSense
®
Technology
Stops	shredder	immediately	 
when	hands	are	too	close	to	 
the paper entry.
CAPABILITIES
AdvANCEd PROdUCT FEATURES
MicroShred Technology
MicroShred	cut	provides	maximum	
security	by	shredding	paper	into	
over	3000	particles	per	8	
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2
” x
11” sheet.
BASIC SHREddING OPERATION
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Model MS-450Ci
Will shred:		Paper,	credit	cards,	CD/DVD’s,	and	standard	staples	
Will not shred:		Adhesive	labels,	continuous	form	paper,	transparencies,	newspaper,	
cardboard,	*paper	clips,	non-standard	staples,	3	1/2”	diskettes,	laminates,	file	folders,	X-rays	
or	plastic	other	than	noted	above	
Paper/Card shred size: 
Micro-Cut ...................................................... 5/64	inches	x	25/64	inches	(2mm	x	10mm)
Cd shred size: 
Strip-Cut .......................................................................................... 25/64	inches	(10mm)
*Paper	clip	shredding	is	not	recommended	for	this	shredder
Maximum:
Sheets	per	pass ............................................................................................................. 7*
CDs/Cards	per	pass ....................................................................................................... 1*
Paper/card	entry	width ......................................................................... 9	inches	(230mm)
CD	entry	width	............................................................................5	13/64	inches	(132mm)	
*8.5	inches	x11	inches,	20lb.,	(75g)	paper	at	120V,	60	Hz,	3.0	Amps;	heavier	paper,	humidity	 
		or	other	than	rated	voltage	may	reduce	capacity.	Recommended	daily	usage	rates:
		25-50	shredding	passes	per	day,	25	credit	cards;	10	CDs		
7 sheets per pass.
Fellowes SafeSense
®
shredders are designed to be operated in home and office environments ranging
between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
www.fellowes.com features an extensive on-line support section with a number of self-service options
SilentShred™
Technology
SilentShred™	noise	quality 
shreds without noisy 
disruptions.
PAPER/CARd OR Cd
A. SafeSense
®
Technology
B.	Paper/card	entry
C.	See	safety	instructions
D.	CD	entry
E.	 Pullout	bin	-	Paper
F.		Basket	-	CD	(inside)
G.	Casters
H.	Disconnect	power	switch
Control	Panel	and	LEDs	
	 	 1.	Overheat	(red)
 2. Bin open (red)
 3. Bin full (red)
	 	 4.	Remove	paper	(red)
	 	 5.	SafeSense
®
indicator (yellow)
6. Sheet capacity indicator
	7.	Auto	correcting	button	(blue)	
	8.	Reverse
	9.	ON/OFF	(blue)
10.Forward
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Press ( ) ON to
activate (blue)
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Feed paper/Card
straight into paper
entry and release
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Plug in and put
disconnect power
switch in ON (I) position
Continuous operation:
10-minute	maximum
NOTE:	Shredder	runs	briefly	after	
each pass to clear entry. Continuous
operation beyond 10-minutes will
trigger 25-minute cool down period.
Hold CD at edge,
feed into CD
entry and release
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When finished
shredding set
to OFF ( )
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