Maintenance – FELLOWES 120-2 User Manual
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To empty waste basket
If basket full light (I) is on, follow these steps until light turns off.
• Press manual forward button (G) to finish shredding any paper in paper entry.
– Press control switch (E) to the off [O] position.
– Open the waste basket drawer (A) and remove full bag.
– Place new bag in basket, then slide drawer into cabinet.
• Press and hold control switch (E) in the reverse [R] position for a few seconds to clear
paper shreds that have collected under cutting cylinders.
– Alternate between manual forward (G) and reverse [R] for a few seconds in each
position.
CAUTION:
The shredder may be damaged if you alternate too rapidly between forward
and reverse.
• Unplug shredder and remove wastebasket drawer (A).
– Carefully clear any paper shreds that have collected on under side of paper entry (C).
CAUTION:
Model 120C-2 (confetti cut model) has exposed blades.Use care when
removing paper shreds on underside of paper entry.
To clear a paper jam
If paper jam light (J) is on, follow these steps until light turns off.
• Check the waste basket and empty if full.
• Press and hold control switch (E) in the reverse [R] position to back paper out of paper
entry (C). Try pulling gently on paper to remove it from shredder.
• Alternate between forward and reverse, if needed:
– Press and hold manual forward button (G) for a few seconds.
– Press and hold control switch (E) in the reverse [R] position for a few seconds.
– Continue alternating between forward and reverse until the jam clears.
CAUTION:
The shredder may be damaged if you alternate too rapidly between forward
and reverse.
Maintenance
Empty waste basket regularly
to ensure the smooth functioning of the cutting cylin-
ders. The shredder will not operate when the basket is full.
Oil confetti-cut model (120C-2) regularly to ensure proper operation.
If used at or near daily capacity, apply oil every time you empty the basket.
Use Fellowes Powershred Lubricant #35250 or other non-aerosol vegetable-
based oil in a long-nozzle container (sample oil provided).
CAUTION:
Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products, or aerosol
lubricants of any kind.
To oil the cutting cylinders
• Apply oil over full width of cutting cylinders through the paper entry (C).
• Press and hold the manual forward button (G) for at least 3 seconds.
• Press and hold the control switch (E) in reverse [R] for at least 3 seconds.
• Repeat the forward/reverse sequence 3 or more times.
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