Dynex DX-OP102981 User Manual

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Dynex DX-OP102981 Shredder

Dynex DX-OP102981 Shredder

Strip-cut shredder with 8-sheet capacity

This Dynex shredder is specially designed for shredding small quantities
of paper in your home or office.

Important safety instructions

• Read all instructions before using the shredder.
• Save these instructions for your future reference.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the shredder.

YOUR

SAFETY

Do not use the shredder if:

• The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• Liquid has been spilled on the shredder.
• If the shredder does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed.

If any of these events occur, do not try to service the shredder yourself.
Unplug the shredder from the power outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied technicians.

AUTIONS

• Keep personal and loose items (jewelry, neckties, long hair, etc.)

away from the paper feeder to avoid serious injury.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Avoid spilling liquids on the shredder.
• The shredder should never be placed near or over a radiator or

heat source.

• Do not shred paper clips, staples, laminated items, photographs,

plastic bags, or cloth material. These materials can damage the
cutting system.

• Do not insert wet paper. Wet paper can damage the shredder.
• Do not shred more than eight sheets of paper per pass. Continuous

operation should not exceed 50 sheets. When shredding for a long
period of time or leaving the shredder’s power switch

while

paper is jammed, the motor may become overheated and stop. If
this occurs, move the switch

OFF

and allow the motor to cool for

30 minutes before resuming operation.

• Use

REV

only when necessary. Frequent reverse operation may

cause paper particles to accumulate around the feeder and affect
shredding ability.

• Always turn the switch

OFF

and unplug the shredder before mov-

ing, servicing, cleaning, or any other action other than normal
operation.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

Operating

To shred paper:

1 Plug the shredder’s power cord into an AC power outlet.
2 Slide the power switch to ON/AUTO. The shredder is now in

standby mode.

3 Insert the paper squarely into the opening at the top of the shred-

der. The shredder pulls the paper in automatically.

4 To remove shredded paper from the waste basket, slide the power

switch to

OFF

, unplug the power cord, then lift the head off the

waste basket.

Troubleshooting

If the shredder does not work correctly, check the following:

• Is the shredder plugged in?
• Is the power switch set to

• Is the shredder jammed? (see “When a jam occurs” below)
• Is the shredder’s motor overheated?

If none of the above applies and the shredder still does not run, contact
Customer Service at (800) 305-2204.

When a jam occurs:

1 Slide the power switch to

REV

. The motor reverses, ejecting

jammed material out the top of the shredder. Sometimes it may
be necessary to pull out the jammed paper gently by hand.

2 If

REV

does not clear the jam, slowly toggle the shredder’s power

switch back and forth between

ON/AUTO

and

REV

. Rapid switching

may damage the shredder.

If the shredder continues to jam:

1 Insert fewer sheets at a time.
2 Make sure that the shredder’s waste basket is not full. A full waste

basket can cause a paper jam.

Cleaning

Unplug the shredder from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the
shredder’s casing with cloth and soapy water. Do not use scouring pow-
der, petroleum, or thinners.

Technical specifications

Model ........................................................................... DX-OP102981
Cutting style ..........................................................................Strip cut
Shred size ................................................................ 0.24 inch (6 mm)
Shred capacity (A4 75g)......................................................... 8 sheets
Entry width.......................................................8.86 inches (225 mm)
Dimensions............................................12.72 Ч 6.10 Ч 14.37 inches

(323 mm × 155 mm × 365 mm)

Voltage/Frequency ....................................................... 120V @ 60 Hz
Current ........................................................................................1.

Additional functions ..............................................Shreds credit cards

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