Mercury anti-jam technology, Guarantee, Safety first – Rexel Mercury RSX1834 User Manual
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Mercury Anti-Jam Technology
Mercury Shredders will only shred stacks of paper that are within the 
shredders sheet capacity. Eg. A shredder with a capacity between 20 and 
22 sheets will not allow the shredding of more sheets than this.
Sensors in the paper feed area measure the thickness of paper about to 
be shredded. The ability to shred or not is communicated through red and 
green lighting. Green means that the stack of paper is within the shredders 
sheet capacity and OK to shred. Red means that you have too much paper, 
remove some sheets in order to shred.
Given that you are unable to shred more sheets of paper than the shredder 
is capable of shredding, paper jams are prevented.
This prevents time wasted through reversing paper and unblocking jams not 
to mention the mess it can create.
IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to shred more paper while paper is already 
being shredded. By attempting to force paper down the front or back of 
a batch of paper that is being pulled into the machine, you can jam the 
shredder. The anti-jam technology will work reliably if used as instructed.
Guarantee
ACCO Brands warrants its products and their parts against defects in 
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 24 months 
from the original date of purchase. 
During this period we will repair or replace a defective product or part 
subject to the following warranty conditions:
The warranty applies only to defects in materials and workmanship under 
normal use and does not extend to damage to the Product or parts which 
result from:-
 
 alteration, repair, modification or service carried out by anyone other 
than an authorised ACCO service centre.
 accident, neglect, abuse or misuse owing to failure to comply with the 
normal operating procedures for a product of this type.
Nothing in this Warranty shall have the effect of excluding the liability of 
ACCO in respect of death and personal injury caused by the negligence of 
ACCO. This Warranty is offered (subject to these terms and conditions) in 
addition to, and does not affect your statutory rights.
Additional Guarantee
ACCO Brands guarantees the cutting blades of the shredder to be free from 
defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase 
by the original consumer.
* Please note that the cutter blades will be progressively worn down by 
shredding fastened sheets (staples and paperclips) - this is not covered in 
the warranty. With regards to CD shredding, Rexel departmental and small 
office shredders have been designed to shred up to 500 and 300 CDs 
respectively during the warranty period. Excessive cd shredding will wear 
the cutters and is not covered within the warranty.
These conditions shall in all respects be governed and construed in 
accordance with English Law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the 
English Courts.
Safety First
Shredders are safe to use as long as you take a few safety precautions.
• Ensure the machine is plugged into an easily accessible power outlet, and 
ensure the cable is not likely to trip up a passer by.
• Any attempt to repair this unit by unqualified personnel will invalidate the
warranty. Please return to supplier.
• Unplug your shredder before moving it or when it is not in use for an
extended period of time.
• Do not operate with a damaged power supply cord or plug, after it
malfunctions, or after it has been damaged in any manner.
• Do not overload electrical outlets beyond capacity as this can result in fire
or electrical shock.
• The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
• Do not alter the attachment plug. The plug is configured for the
appropriate electrical supply.
• Do not use near water.
• Do not use aerosol dusters or cleaners.
• Do NOT Spray anything into the shredder.
Although this shredder has been designed to be child safe, it is not advised 
to operate the machine near children.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this shredder from Rexel. We are sure it will serve 
you well, but please take a little time to study these instructions to ensure 
you get the best out of your machine.
Lights and Icons Explained
Illumination
Cool down
Bin full
Colour of LED
Green
Red
Orange
Orange
Auto button
light
Bin
full
light light
Motor overheat
light
flash
Anti Jam (too much paper)
light
Reverse mode
light
After 2 mins no use
a Indicator Panel
b Power On Button
c On/Auto Button
d Reverse Button
e Anti-jam Indicator
f CD Safety Feed Guide
g Pull-out Bin
