amazon basics B08PCYSRDW Micro Cut Paper Credit Card and CD Shredder for Office Home Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
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amazon basics B08PCYSRDW Micro Cut Paper Credit Card and CD Shredder for Office Home

amazon basics B08PCYSRDW Micro Cut Paper Credit Card and CD Shredder for
Office Home

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future use. If this product is passed to a third party, then these instructions must be included.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:

Risk of electric shock!

Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of malfunction, repairs are to be conducted by qualified personnel only.

Risk of fire!

Never use any petroleum-based or flammable oils or lubricants in or around the machine as some oils can combust, causing serious injury.

Risk of injury!

Do not hold CD/DVD with finger through the center ring while feeding into the shredder. Serious injury may occur.
The product has very sharp exposed cutters on the underside. Never touch the underside of the shredding mechanism.
Always switch the product off and unplug the power supply cord from the socket‑outlet when not in use, before cleaning, moving, or emptying the paper bin.
Never dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have come into contact with flammable chemicals (for example, nail polish, acetone and gasoline) in the paper bin.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Never shred large paper clips, metal credit cards, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (for example: notepads, chequebooks, magazines, etc.), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except plastic credit cards and CD/DVDs).
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the product and shall be easily accessible.
Empty the bin regularly. An overfilled bin might lead to jams.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.
Regularly check the power plug and power supply cord for damage. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Never try to clean or clear the shredder cutters.
Never shred beyond the specified sheet capacity. This may result in product damage.
This product should be used in moderate climates only.
Unplug this product when not in use for an extended period of time.

Symbols Explanation

Avoid touching the document/media feed opening with hands.
Avoid touching the document/media feed opening with clothing.
Product is not intended for use by children (product is not a toy).
Avoid touching the document/media feed opening with hair.
Keep aerosol products away.
Sharp edges. Do not touch.

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS. Keep body parts away from moving parts.
Use shredder oil only.
This product is classified as protection class II.
This means the product is equipped with reinforced or double insulation between the mains supply circuit and the output voltage or the casing.
Therefore it does not require a safety connection to an electrical earth (ground).
For indoor use only.
Alternating current (AC).
This symbol stands for “Conformité Européenne”,
which declares “Conformity with EU directives, regulations and appplicable standards”. With the CE-marking, the manufacturer confirms that this product complies with applicable European directives and regulation.
This symbol stands for “United Kingdom Conformity Assessed”. With the UKCA- marking, the manufacturer confirms that this product complies with applicable regulations and standards within Great Britain.

Intended Use

This product is intended for shredding paper, CDs, DVDs, plastic credit cards and similar materials only. Do not shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
This product is intended for household and office use.
This product is intended to be used in dry indoor areas only.
No liability will be accepted for damages resulting from improper use or non-compliance with these instructions.

Before First Use

Risk of suffocation!

Keep any packaging materials away from children and pets – these materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. suffocation.
Remove all the packing materials.
Check the product for transport damages.
Before connecting the product to the power supply, check that the power supply voltage and current rating corresponds with the power supply details shown on the product rating label.

Product Description

Placement and Setup

Push the bolts of the casters (F and G) into the bolt holes securely on the bottom of the product.

Install the casters with brake (G) to the front;
install the casters without brake (F) to the rear.

Placement and Setup Keep a minimum distance of 5 cm between the product and any walls for sufficient ventilation.

Placement and Setup

Move the product to the desired position. Engage the brakes on the casters to avoid unintended rolling.
Connect the power plug (D) to a suitable socket-outlet.
Check that the bin (I) is properly closed. The product works only when the bin is closed properly.

Operation

Switching on/of

Set the on/off switch (C) to I to switch the product on.
Press the button to activate/deactivate the AUTO and manual shredding mode. The button lights up blue or goes off accordingly.
Set the on/off switch (C) to O to switch the product of

After 30 minutes of idle time, the product enters sleeping mode.

Control panel

AUTO

| When in AUTO mode, the button lights up blue. The motor runs only when paper/card or CD/DVD is inserted into the feed slot, and stops automatically when the material has passed through. To exit AUTO mode, press button again. The blue light goes off.
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REV

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| Press to urgently stop the shredding process and keep pressing to roll out the unshrouded portion of paper/ card or CD/DVD. Use the<button to clear jammed material

FWD

| Press the >button to manually start the shredding process.

Shredding

The product runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 20 minutes triggers a 20-minute cool down period.

Paper

Always set the on/off switch (C) to O and unplug the product when not in use.
Do not exceed the sheet count per pass (max. 12 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper). Insert paper as straight as possible into paper/card feed slot (J) and release.
One folded sheet of paper equates to 2 sheets of paper.
Heavier paper, humidity or a supply voltage lower than the rated voltage may reduce shredding capacity.
This product can shred staples and small paper clips.
Remove paper clips whenever possible to extend thelifespan of the product.

Operation

Credit card

Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically into the middle of the paper/card feed slot (J), releasing when shredding begins.
The sensor is located in the middle of the paper/card feed slot (J). Do not insert credit cards at the sides of the paper/ card feed slot (J).
Never feed in more than one credit card at a time.

Credit card

CD/DVD

Risk of injury!

Do not hold CD/DVD with finger through the centre ring while feeding into the CD/DVD feed slot (K).
Never feed in more than one CD/DVD at a time.
Hold a CD/DVD by its edge, feed in one at a time and release when shredding begins.

CD/DVD

Status indicators

| OVERHEAT: The product has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and stopped. Stop using the product without switching it off to allow the fan to accelerate the cooling process. Wait for at least 10 minutes to cool down before resuming normal operation.
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| OVERLOAD: Too much paper has been inserted into the paper/card feed slot (J). The product goes into a “Reverse” mode automatically to withdraw the paper. Pull out manually the batch of paper and reduce the number of sheets.
| BINFULL: The bin (I) is full. Set the on/off switch (C) to O and unplug the product before emptying the bin (I).
| DOOR OPEN: The bin (I) is not installed properly. Remove, empty and install the bin (I) correctly in place. This product features a safety power cut-off and does not operate if the bin (I) is not in place.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Risk of electric shock!

To prevent electric shock, unplug the product before\ cleaning.
During cleaning do not immerse the electrical parts of the product in water or other liquids. Never hold the product\ under running water.

Risk of fire or explosion!

Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the product.

Cleaning

To clean the product, wipe with a soft, slightly moist cloth.
Wipe the product dry after cleaning.
Never use corrosive detergents, wire brushes, abrasive scourers, metal or sharp utensils to clean the product.

Oiling procedure

Use only dedicated shredder oil (not provided) to oil the product once a month. Otherwise the product may experience diminished shredding capacity, intrusive noise when shredding and could ultimately stop operating.

Press the button to switch off the AUTO mode. The blue indicator goes off.
Drizzle some oil on a few sheets of paper and feed those pages through the paper/card feed slot (J).
Activate the reverse mode for 3–5 seconds.

Risk of explosion!

Do not use aerosol or pressurized products.

Oiling procedure

Storage

Store the product in its original packaging in a dry area. Keep away from children and pets.

Plug fuse replacement (for UK only)

Use a flat screwdriver to open the fuse compartment cover.
Remove the fuse and replace with the same type (5 A, BS1362). Refit the cover.

Maintenance

Any other servicing than mentioned in this manual should be performed by a professional repair centre.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
The product does not switch on.

Check if the plug is connected to the socket-outlet. Use voltage tester to verify if the socket-outlet is powered.
Check if the on/off switch (C) is set to I. » Motor overheated due to extended operation longer than 20 minutes. Stop using the product for at least 20 minutes to cool down.
Remove, empty and refit the bin (I) in place properly.
The sensor of the product is located near the centre of the feed slot (K, J). Feed directly into the centre area to activate the motor, especially for smaller pieces of paper or credit cards.

For UK only: Fuse in the plug is blown.| Follow steps in chapter “Plug fuse replacement” to change the fuse.
The motor is constantly operating while in AUTO mode.| Press the button to exit AUTO mode and clean the sensors located near the centre of both feed slots with a dry cotton swab.
The feed slot is jammed.|

Press the button to exit AUTO mode. Press the< button to eject the jammed material.
Spread and loosen the paper with a thicker piece of paper. Press the> button to shred the paper again.
For situations button or the button does not help, loosen the jammed paper with shredder oil. Drizzle some oil into the paper/card feed slot (J) where the paper is jammed. Let it soak for about 30 minutes and repeat the procedure.

Disposal

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic
goods on the environment, by increasing re-use and recycling and by reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill. The
symbol on this product or its packaging signifies that this product must be disposed separately from ordinary household
wastes at its end of life. Be aware that this is your responsibility to dispose of electronic equipment at recycling centers in order to conserve natural resources. Each country should have its collection centers for electrical and electronic equipment recycling. For information about your recycling drop off area, please contact your related electrical and electronic equipment waste management authority, your local city office, or your household waste disposal service.

Specifications

Model number	C218-D
Rated voltage	220-240 V~ 50 Hz 2.0 A
Rated power consumption	330 W
Noise emission	≤65 dB
Power @standby mode	0.5 W
Paper capacity	max. 12 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper
Paper feed slot	approx. 4 x 12 mm pieces
Credit card capacity	1 at a time
CD/DVD capacity	1 at a time
Bin volume	23 Litre
Security level	P-4
Protection class	II
Net weight	9.8 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)	approx. 36.7 x 52 x 26.3 cm

Importer information

Imported into EU b| Amazon EU S.a r. l ., 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg 00134248
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Imported into UK by| Amazon EU SARL, UK Branch 1 Principal Place, Worship St, London EC2A 2FA, United Kingdom BR017427