FELLOWES DM12CT - Manual (Page 4)

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Set-Up
For safety reasons, this model will operate only if the shredder head (6) is in the correct position on
the cabinet (2) and used with supplied basket (3).
• Position shredder head over cabinet. Place shredder head on top of cabinet as shown in Figure A.
• F i rmly push down on four corners of shredder head to "lock" shredder head into position.
• Push basket into shredder cabinet as shown in Figure B.
N o t e : To disassemble, pull out basket, hold cabinet down by placing foot on bottom shelf, and firmly
pull up on shredder head.
Operation
For convenience, your shredder is equipped with an a u t o m a t i c - s t a rt sensor (8). This means that
when the control switch (9) is in the automatic [I] position, the shredder will start running when you
put paper into it and stop a few seconds after the paper has passed through. Because the sensor
cannot tell the difference between paper and other objects, this feature can also be a hazard,
especially to children and pets. To avoid accidents, turn off the shredder as soon as you are finished.
Unplug shredder if it will not be used for an extended period.
To shre d
• P ress control switch (9) to automatic [I] position. Green ready light (4) should turn on.
PA P E R
• Feed paper straight into entry (1), releasing when shredder begins shredding; see Product Profile f o r
limits on paper width, shreddable items, sheet capacity, etc.
• S h red no more than 20 minutes; shredding longer will cause shredder to turn itself off for 40 minutes
to cool down.
• P ress control switch to off [O] position after cutting has stopped.
CDs, or DVDs
• Slide safety cover (12) to the front to expose the CD entry (11).
• Hold CD or DVD at the edge and feed one at a time, straight into entry (11). Press and hold Tu r b o
Jam Release Button (14) to shred CDs or DVDs. When CD or DVD has passed through entry, re l e a s e
Turbo Jam Release Button (14). CDs and DVDs will be shredded into small part i c l e s .
• Slide cover (12) to the back when done shredding media.
C A U T I O N : Do not hold CD or DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into shre d d e r.
In case of a paper j a m, which may occur if the shredder is pushed beyond its specified
capabilities, press the control switch to the off [O] position and empty the basket if full. Then:
• P ress and hold control switch (9) in reverse [ R ] position and attempt to back paper out of shre d d e r.
• Try pulling gently on paper to remove it from shre d d e r.
• A l t e rnate between forw a rd and reverse, if needed:
– Press and hold Turbo Jam Release Button (14) for a few seconds.
– Press and hold control switch (9) in the reverse [R] position for a few seconds.
– Continue alternating between forw a rd and reverse until the jam clears.
C A U T I O N : The shredder may be damaged if you alternate too rapidly between forward and
reverse.