DAHLE 20600 Series Office Shredders Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: DAHLE

Table of Contents

DAHLE 20600 Series Office Shredders
DIAGRAM KEY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU SHRED
CAPACITY
CHANGING THE SHRED BAG
CARING FOR YOUR SHREDDER
Installation of the automatic oiling system
References
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DAHLE 20600 Series Office Shredders

Congratulations on your purchase of a DAHLE Paper Shredder! We here at DAHLE North America are dedicated to providing rugged and dependable products for the large, and not-so-large office. We are sure your new DAHLE Paper Shredder will meet or exceed your expectations of quality and service If you have any questions regarding your new DAHLE paper shredder, call your sales representative, or call DAHLE Customer Service, toll free, at 800-995-1379 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, EST.
Check off the model and record the serial number for your records in the space provided below.

DIAGRAM KEY

Main Plug
Main Switch
Feed Opening
Light Barrier
Bag Full Indicator
Door Ajar Indicator
Paper Jam Indicator
Forward Switch (electronic models)
- a. Reverse Switch (electronic models)
Power Switch (electronic models)
- a. On/Off/Reverse (manual models)
Shred Bag
Waste Bin
Door Handle
Door

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Read the operating instructions carefully before operating your shredder!Do not use in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases.
Do not use in the vicinity of corrosive materials.
Do not expose to water or wet conditions.
Do not let children operate this, or any other, office equipment.
Do not operate the shredder for a period of more than 5 minutes in no-load operation (operation without paper).
Keep hair clear of the machine.
Keep neckties clear of the machine.
Keep bracelets, or any other jewellery, clear of the machine.
Power connection must be accessible at all times.
Disconnect from the power supply before servicing.
The safety devices must not be disabled or removed.
The product is not intended for use by children.

BEFORE YOU SHRED

Remove Transport Bolts with wrench provided.
Record the Model and Serial Number in the space provided inside the front cover.
Be sure the electrical outlet provides the proper power for your shredder (see rating label on rear of the shredder).
Install Shred Bag (see: “CHANGING THE SHRED BAG”).

TURNING ON YOUR SHREDDER

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ON, OFF and REVERSE are controlled by the black Rocker Switch (8a) on the top of the shredder.
Moving the switch to the “I” (ON) position activates the shredding mechanism.
Moving the switch to the center or “O” (OFF) position turns the shredder off.
The REVERSE position “R” will be discussed in “CLEARING A PAPER JAM”.

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ON/OFF is controlled by the main switch (1.1) and the green push button (8) found on top of the shredder.
Pressing these buttons (main switch (1.1) first) turns the shredder on and places it in stand-by mode.
Pressing these buttons again turns the shredder off.

SHREDDING

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Turn the shredder on. Insert paper squarely into Feed Opening (3). Continue feeding paper into Feed Opening until the shredding mechanism begins to draw the paper in. At this point, allow the paper to feed into shredder on its own. When shredding is complete, turn the shredder off.

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Turn the shredder on. Insert paper squarely into the Feed Opening (3). A light barrier will auto-matically activate the shredding mechanism. Continue feeding paper into the Feed Opening until the shredding mechanism begins to draw the paper in. At this point, allow the paper to feed into the shredder on its own. Once the paper has passed completely through the shredding mechanism, the electronic controls will automatically stop the machine.

To shred a piece of paper too small to break the light barrier, press the FOR- WARD button (7) once to override the auto ON/OFF function. The shredder will continue to run until the FORWARD button is pressed again. Microfiche and transparencies can also be shredded in the same manner as paper, however, you should shred a piece of paper after every 8 or 10 sheets of plastic. This helps clean plastic particles out of the shredding mechanism.

REMEMBER TO LUBRICATE YOUR SHREDDER ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS

CAPACITY

Capacity is the number of sheets of 81/2 ”x” paper that can be shredded at one time. These figures are approximate and machines may vary slightly due to various conditions. It is not recommended that you try to run your shredder at maximum capacity, as this increases the chance of a paper jam. DAHLE-20600
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CLEARING A PAPER JAM

If too many sheets of paper are fed into your shredder at one time, it may cause a paper jam. Running your shredder at maximum capacity increases the chance of a paper jam. If a paper jam occurs, it is easy to clear by following these simple steps:

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Turn the shredder off using the ON/OFF/REVERSE switch (8a).
Firmly pull on paper sticking out of Feed Opening while holding ON/OFF/REVERSE switch in the REVERSE (R) position.
After the paper has been removed from the Feed Opening, move the ON/OFF/REVERSE switch back to the ON (I) position.
Separate some of the sheets and continue shredding.

IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED RUNNING SHREDDERS AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY

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The Auto-Reverse feature, built into the electronic versions of the General Office Shredders, helps prevent paper jams. If the Auto-Reverse feature is activated an audible alarm sounds and the Paper Jam Indicator (6) lights up. If this situation occurs, follow these simple steps:

Remove paper from Feed Opening. The REVERSE button (7a) may be used if excess paper remains in the Feed Opening. Clear shredding mechanism by pressing the FORWARD button (7).
Separate some of the sheets and continue shredding.

CHANGING THE SHRED BAG

When the Shred Bag (10) is full, the shredder will automatically shut down. On the electronic models an LED indicator will light and an audible alarm will sound. Changing the Shred Bag is quick and easy if you follow these simple directions.

Turn shredder off
Open Door (12) using Door Handle (11) to expose Waste Bin (10) and Shred Bag (9).
Pull the Waste Bin and full Shred Bag out of the shredder.
Dispose of full Shred Bag.
Install new Shred Bag in Waste Bin, draping end of Shred Bag over edge of Waste Bin.
Push Waste Bin, with new Shred Bag installed, back into shredder.
Close Door.
Turn on shredder and continue shredding.

NOTE: SHREDDER WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS DOOR IS COMPLETELY CLOSED

CARING FOR YOUR SHREDDER

Clean covers with a clean dry cloth. Do not use water or solvents. Make sure you disconnect your shredder from its power source before cleaning. Paper shredders, like all mechanical equipment, need proper maintenance to ensure efficient operation. Periodic lubrication of the cutting blades is important to offset the friction generated within the cutting head. Frequency of lubrication will vary depending on the shred size and the amount of usage. A strip-cut shredder receiving light use (1 – 2 hours per week) will require lubrication only once or twice a month, while the same machine used 1 – 2 hours per day will require lubrication weekly. A cross-cut shredder should be lubricated every 1/2 hour of shredding time to maintain maximum capacity and efficiency. The procedure for lubricating your shredder is simple, and can be performed by any operator. The oil is packaged in a squeeze bottle and is applied directly to the cutting blades through the feed opening (3). Run a fine stream of lubricant from one side of the feed opening to the other. Run the shredder in REVERSE for a few seconds to help distribute the lubricant evenly. You can now continue shredding as usual.

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is preparedfor the application of the optional automatic oiling system. Further information can be found in the operating instructions for the Oiler. Call your local Dealer for more details. Using the automatic oiler will help maintain a permanent cutting quality and will aid in keeping your shredder running at full capacity.

DAHLE Shredder Oil is the only lubricant you should use in your paper shredder. It has been specially formulated so as not to leave any residue that could attract dust and clog the shredding mechanism. You can order DAHLE Shredder Oil from your local dealer.
Repairs on your paper shredder should only be performed by qualified technici- ans. If you need service, contact your local dealer, or you can contact DAHLE North America Customer Service between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST at 800-995-1379.

ALWAYS TURN SHREDDER OFF IF IT WILL BE UNATTENDED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME

Installation of the automatic oiling system

Be certain shredder is off and unplugged.
Remove protective caps (1) from mounting holes and secure Automatic Oiler to shredder using supplied screws (3).
Push oil supply tube (6) fully over brass hose barb (7).
Place white nylon hose clamp over supply hose and position it near the bottom of supply tube where it covers the hose barb. Squeeze clamp to tighten.
Insert open end of oil supply tube into grey hose fitting (5) being sure it is fully inserted. Gently pull hose to check that it is seated properly. Hose can be removed by pressing grey collar in and pulling on hose.
Remove red protective cover (8) from female DIN connector (9) and insert male DIN plug (10) from the oiler. Connector is keyed to ensure proper alignment. Secure using screw-in flange.
Fill reservoir (2) with Dahle 740 Shredder Oil.
Prime system by moving silver plunger up and down until supply tube is filled with oil.
Plug shredder into outlet and begin shredding.

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