Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder User Manual

Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING!

• Read instructions before use.
• Avoid touching the document feed opening with your hands.
• The product is not intended for use by children (the product is not a toy).
• Do not insert foreign objects into the paper entry slot.
• Sharp blade edges! Do not touch!
• Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder.
• Keep loose clothing or jewelry away from the paper entry slot.
• Avoid getting hair near the paper entry slot.
• Keep away from moving parts.

DO NOT SHREDS:

Note: Do not open lid once shred cycle has started

WARNING: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING!

• Always turn the shredder off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet when not in use, before cleaning, moving, or emptying the waste basket.
• 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.
• NEVER dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have come into contact with flammable chemicals (for example, nail polish, acetone and gasoline) in the shredder basket.
• Never shred metal credit cards, large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (for example: notepads, checkbooks, magazines, etc…), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except Credit Cards).
• A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.
• Never let the wastebasket become full. This will lead to shredded material being pulled back up into the shredder and cause jams.
• Never place the shredder near water or any heat source.
• Do not use the shredder if the power cord is damaged in any way.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself as doing so may expose you to sharp cutting blades and/or electricity and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
• Never try to clean or clear the shredder blade.
• Never shred beyond the specified sheet capacity. This may result in extensive damage to the machine.

Paper Shredder Operating Instructions

Warning • Installation • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting

Manual Feed:

• Shreds credit cards, small paper clips, staples
• One folded sheet of paper equates to 2 sheets of paper
• Heavier paper, humidity or electrical voltage other than the rated voltage may reduce shredding capacity

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the basket door is securely closed shut. This shredder features a safety power cut off and will not operate if door is open. Shredders with pull-out wastebaskets will also cut power upon bin removal. The supplied wastebasket activates a safety switch, which allows the shredder to be operable.
2. Attach all 4 caster wheels to the bottom of the wastebasket. (FIGURE 1)
3. A socket-outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.
4. Connect the power cord to any standard 120 volt AC outlet.

! Cau tion: Microcut shredders have very sharp exposed blades on the underside. Do not touch. Unplug the shredder before clearing paper jams. Use care when mounting the shredder on the wastebasket.

OPERATION

Main Power Switch

The Main Power Switch must be “ON” to operate. In an emergency, stop the shredder immediately and turn switch to “OFF” mode. This completely discon- nects all power to the machine.

Control Button:

• Auto-On (Green):
  This setting automatically starts the shredder by loading paper into the paper tray or inserting paper into the manual-feed slot. When the paper has passed through, the shredder automatically stops.

• Off :
  This setting turns off all features of the shredder. For safety reasons, we recommend that you leave shredder in the OFF position when it is unattended or not in use.

• Reverse:
  In the unlikely event of a paper jam, use the reverse setting to help clear the cutters of paper that did not pass through. IMPORTANT: Never attempt to clear a jam using the reverse function until you have emptied the wastebasket.

• Forward:
  The forward setting can also be used to help clear the cutters in the event of a paper jam. This allows you to manually activate the shredder into cutting mode.

LED Status Indicators

• Overheat:
  Red LED light indicates the shredder has shredded continuously beyond the maximum running time, has overheated, and will automatically shut off. If this happens, switch the shredder to Off for 45 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.

• Overload:
  Red LED light indicates when too much paper is inserted. Use the “Reverse” mode to back up and reduce number of sheets.

• Door Open:
  Red LED light indicates the shredder basket or top lid is not closed properly. Shredders with pullout wastebaskets feature a safety power cut off upon bin removal. Make sure the pull-out wastebasket is properly set back into place and the blue “Power On” indica-tor is lit.

• Bin Full:
  When basket is full, RED light will indicate it needs to be emptied. While lit, the shred-der will not operate until the wastebasket is cleared.

• Feed Error:
  RED light indicates paper in the paper tray cannot be grabbed by the feeders, Open lid to make sure papers are unfolded and positioned properly.

Features

Auto-Reverse Technology: When shredder detects over-capacity shredding, the motor will immediately stop and reject paper before actual shredding begins.

Auto-Feed Shredding Operation

Auto-Feed Shredding Capacity:

Shreds:

• Maximum 120 sheets of letter size (8-1/2” x 11”) 20 lb bond paper per load
• Up to 10 sheets stapled paper stacks
• Up to 10 sheet clipped paper stacks

Power on shredder

• Plug into ground standard US household power outlet (120-V).
• Put main power switch in ON (–) position.
• Turn power on.

Open lid and load paper

Paper should be flat and aligned with paper tray.

Close lid: The shredder automatically starts when you close the lid.

Manual-Feed Shredding Operation

Power on shredder

• Plug into ground standard US household power outlet (120-V).
• Put main power switch in ON (–) position.
• Turn power on.
• Make sure you do not exceed sheet count per pass (10 sheets max). Insert paper as straight as possible into feed slot and release.
• Insert one credit card at a time into the middle of the feed slot.

NOTE:

• Always turn off and unplug the shredder when not in use.
• This shredder will shred staples and small paper clips. It is recommended that you remove paper clips whenever possible to extend the lifespan of your shredder.
• Only shred credit cards by feeding them vertically i nto the middle of the entry, releasing when shredding begins. Never feed more than one credit card at a time.
• Overfeeding the shredder: Shredding beyond the specified sheet capacity can result in extensive damage to the shredder. Overfeeding will strain the machine and quickly wear and break the cutting blades and internal components.
• Overheating with extended use: In the event that the shredder has shred continuously beyond the maximum running time and overheating, the unit will automatically shut off. If this happens, switch the shredder off for 45 minutes or longer before resuming normal operation.

MAINTENANCE

• Warning: Failure to properly maintain your shredder will void the warranty.
• To maintain with shredder oil (shredder oil not included): Oil the shredder blades every month with basic vegetable, cooking oil or shredder oil. Follow oiling procedure below. It helps to keep the shredder blades operating well over many years of use.
• Oiling procedure:
  • Open lid.
  • Carefully apply shredder oil across feed slot.
  • Close lid and turn shredder in reverse mode for 3-5 seconds.
• To maintain with a shredder sheet (shredder sheet not included):
  • Simply insert shredder sheet into the manual-feed slot the same way you would a piece of paper.
  • Turn shredder in reverse mode for 3-5 seconds.

Note: Shredder oil and lubricant sheet are not included.

Caution:

• Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around shredder.
• DO NOT USE CANNED AIR ON SHREDDER.

CLEANING:

• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE SHREDDER BEFORE CLEANING!
• Only clean the shredder by carefully wiping the unit with a dry soft cloth or towel.
• Do not clean or immerse shredder in water. Having the unit wet may result in damage or malfunction to the electrical components. If the shredder happens to get wet, be sure to completely dry the unit immedi-ately with a cloth or towel.
• Never use anything flammable to clean the shredder. This may result in serious injury or damage to the product.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a problem with your shredder, check below for the symptoms and steps to resolve. If you continue to have problems, contact customer support at our Service Center. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD. This will completely void the product warranty.

No-power to the shredder

1. Check power outlet
2. Check main power switch located at back of machine

• Make sure power cord is plugged into a functioning 120-V standard house-hold power outlet.
• Check if the blue Power On icon is lit.
• Check that the lid and waste bin are properly closed.

Shredder does not feed or shred paper

• Overheat
• Cool down

If Overheat light is lit in red, turn shred-der off and let it cool down for 45 min-utes. Turn shredder on, check Overheat light again, and restart shredding only when light is not lit.

Auto-Feed mode

If Feed Error icon is lit
RED light indicates paper in paper tray cannot be grabbed into shredding slot. Open lid to make sure papers are unfolded and positioned properly.

Shredder is jammed or runs continuously

• Open lid, remove the remaining stack of paper and carefully pull the jammed paper out of the cutters.
• Remove folded papers, staples and clips.
• Remove any materials with adhesive labels.
• Make sure papers are positioned properly. Staples must be placed in either top left or top right of paper tray.

Manual-Feed mode:

Shredder is jammed and runs in “Reverse” mode only / Overload icon is lit in red

Warning: DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CANS OR AEROSOLS.

1. Press the reverse button ( ) for 5 sec.
2. Turn off shredder then pull paper side to side to remove jammed paper (as much as possible).
3. Reduce the number of sheets being fed (count pages to be sure not to exceed the maximum sheet count).

With stubborn situations where the reverse function does not help, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off shredder.
2. Apply shredder oil to the feed slot (shredder oil not included). Let oil soak in to paper and machine for 30 minutes.
3. Set the Power button to Auto/On.
4. Press forward button ( ) or use thick paper stock/ greeting card to manually activate the shredder into cutting mode o push the jam through.
5. Reduce the number of sheets being fed (count pages to be sure not to exceed the maximum sheet count). Refeed the paper.

Shredder does not feed or shred credit card or small piece of paper

• Position credit card or small piece of paper over the credit card section of the Feeder (center position).
• Try again.

SERVICE CENTER

If you have any questions in regards to the operation of this shredder or in need of a spare part, please contact our service center at: Aurora Corp. of America

• Telephone: 1-800-327-8508 (U.S.A. only) or 1-310-793-5650 (International)
• Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
• Email: info@auroracorp.com Or for more information, please visit our website at http://www.auroracorp.com

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

• Aurora warrants the cutting cylinders of the machine against defects of workmanship and material for a period of 5 years from the original purchase date to the original consumer. Aurora warrants all other parts of the machine against defects of workmanship and material for a period of 1 year from the original purchase date to the original consumer.
• Should there be a defect or malfunction of this product, Aurora will repair or replace the product free of charge. Customer is responsible for all shipping charges to return the defective product to Aurora. A copy of the proof of purchase showing original purchase date is required. This warranty is void if the product has been subject to damage, unreasonable use, improper service, or other causes not arising from defects in original material or workmanship. This warranty is void if factory seal is bro-ken or removed from the product. This warranty does not include adjustments, parts or repairs required by circumstances beyond the control of Aurora.
• There are no expressed warranties other than those stated herein. Any expressed or implied warranties, including but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a par-ticular purpose are limited to the above warranty period. Aurora shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential cost, expenses or damages resulting from any failure defect or malfunction of this product.
• Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitations of implied warranties or consequential damages, therefore, the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty grants you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Before returning any product, please call our Service Center for specific return instructions. Aurora Corp. of America: 1-800-327-8508 USA ONLY 1-310-793-5650 INTERNATIONAL • info@auroracorp.com

1-800-327-8508 USA Only

1-310-793-5650

International

• Email: info@auroracorp.com For more information, please visit us at: www.auroracorp.com

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder?

The Aurora AU120MA is an auto-feed micro-cut shredder designed for secure document destruction. It is equipped with advanced shredding technology to turn sensitive documents into tiny particles, enhancing privacy and security.

How does the AU120MA Shredder operate?

The Aurora AU120MA operates by automatically feeding documents into the shredding mechanism. Users can load a stack of papers into the shredder's auto-feed tray, and the machine will shred the documents into micro-cut particles. This process provides a convenient and efficient way to dispose of confidential information.

What is the shredding capacity of the AU120MA Shredder?

The shredding capacity of the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder can vary, but it is designed to handle multiple sheets of paper at once. Check the product specifications for information on the maximum number of sheets the shredder can process in a single pass.

What is micro-cut shredding?

Micro-cut shredding is a high-security shredding method that turns documents into extremely small particles, typically measuring a fraction of an inch in size. This provides a higher level of security compared to standard cross-cut or strip-cut shredding, as it makes it nearly impossible to reconstruct the shredded documents.

Can the AU120MA Shredder shred other materials besides paper?

The primary function of the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder is to shred paper documents. While it may be able to handle staples and paper clips, it is not designed for shredding materials such as credit cards, CDs, or DVDs. Check the user manual for specific guidelines on acceptable materials.

Is the AU120MA Shredder suitable for home use?

Yes, the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder is suitable for home use. Its compact design and auto-feed functionality make it convenient for personal use, allowing users to securely dispose of sensitive documents in a home office or workspace.

Does the AU120MA Shredder have a manual feed option?

The Aurora AU120MA Shredder may or may not have a manual feed option. Auto- feed shredders are designed for hands-free operation, but some models may also include a manual feed slot for occasional use. Refer to the product specifications to confirm whether the shredder has a manual feed option.

What is the runtime and cooldown period of the AU120MA Shredder?

The runtime and cooldown period of the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder can vary. Auto-feed shredders typically have a runtime limit to prevent overheating, and they may require a cooldown period before additional shredding. Check the product specifications for information on the shredder's runtime and cooldown times.

Is the AU120MA Shredder easy to maintain?

Yes, the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder is generally designed for easy maintenance. Regular maintenance may include emptying the shredder's waste bin, lubricating the cutting blades, and following any specific care guidelines provided in the user manual.

Can the AU120MA Shredder shred documents with staples or paper clips?

The Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder is typically designed to handle documents with staples or paper clips. This feature adds convenience for users who need to shred documents without manually removing staples or paper clips beforehand.

Does the AU120MA Shredder have a bin-full indicator?

The Aurora AU120MA Shredder may or may not have a bin-full indicator. Some shredders are equipped with sensors that detect when the waste bin is full, signaling the user to empty it. Check the product specifications to confirm whether the shredder includes a bin-full indicator.

What is the security level of the AU120MA Shredder?

The Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder typically provides a high level of security due to its micro-cut shredding capability. The security level is often specified using standards such as DIN P-4 or higher. This ensures that shredded documents are rendered into tiny, unreadable particles.

Can the AU120MA Shredder be used in a shared office environment?

Yes, the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder can be used in a shared office environment. Its auto-feed functionality and high-security shredding make it suitable for multiple users who need to securely dispose of sensitive documents. However, it's essential to consider the shredder's capacity and features based on the office's requirements.

What safety features does the AU120MA Shredder have?

The Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder may include safety features such as auto-reverse functionality, which helps prevent paper jams by reversing the shredding process. Additionally, some models may have safety sensors to stop operation if the shredder detects an issue. Check the user manual for details on safety features.

Is the AU120MA Shredder energy-efficient?

The energy efficiency of the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder can vary. Some shredders are designed with energy-saving features, such as automatic power-off after a period of inactivity. Check the product specifications for information on the shredder's energy efficiency and power consumption.

What is the warranty coverage for the AU120MA Shredder?

The warranty coverage for the Aurora AU120MA Auto-Feed MicroCut Shredder varies, and it is advisable to check the warranty information provided by Aurora or the retailer at the time of purchase. Warranty terms and duration may differ based on the region and local regulations.

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