hama 73050542 Basic S8CD Shredder Instruction Manual

hama 73050542 Basic S8CD Shredder

Operating Instructions

Machine setup

1. Device head
2. Slider switch
3. Paper intake shaft
4. Warning symbols
5. Viewing window
6. Waste container
7. Connecting cable (back of the device)
8. Intake shaft for CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray/plastic cards
9. Cover
10. Mains plug cover
11. Cut-outs
12. Protection

Introduction

1.1 Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.

Note – Importance of the operating instructions
Failure to observe the operating instructions when using the product constitutes incorrect use or wilful misuse and is not permitted.

Note
This device is a new, unused product.
Any cutting residue present may have been left over from quality assurance tests during production.

1.2 Explanation of warning symbols and notes

Risk of electric shock
This symbol indicates a risk of electric shock from touching product parts carrying hazardous voltage.

Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.

Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

1.3 Package contents

• “Basic S8CD” Shredder
• These operating instructions

2. Security

2.1 Correct use

• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
• Use the product only for the intended purpose.
• The product is intended only for use inside buildings.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters, other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
• Do not use the product in a damp environment and avoid splashing water.
• Do not operate the product outside the power limits specified in the technical data.
• Do not operate the product continuously, as it is not designed for this.
• Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
• This product is not intended for use by persons, including children, with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking in experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how to use the product.
• As with all electrical products, this device should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
• Only use the article under moderate climatic conditions.
• Always pull directly on the plug when disconnecting the cable, never on the cable itself.

Note
The product is only intended for volumes generated by households.

Warning
Any use is permitted only with the paper container provided.

Warning – fuse
The product has replaceable fuse. Always replace this fuse with the same type of fuse with the same electrical values.

The following materials may and may NOT be shredded

Continuous paper, sticky labels, slides, newspaper, cardboard, paper clips, laminate, plastic (with the exception of the objects stated earlier)| ✗

2.2 Basic safety instructions
Please note the following safety instructions in order to use the device safely.

• Check the device before use for any visible external damage. Do not put a damaged device into operation.
• People who, as a result of their physical, mental or motor capacities, are unable to operate the device safely must only use the device under supervision or after instruction by a responsible person.
• Faulty components must only be replaced with original spare parts. Only these parts are guaranteed to meet the required safety standards.
• Protect the device against moisture and the penetration of liquids or objects. In the event of contact with liquid, disconnect the device from the power supply immediately.
  Warning – risk of cutting on the cutting rollers Do not touch the cutting rollers.

Risk of electric shock

• Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
• Do not use the product if the AC adapter, adapter cable or power cable is damaged.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.

2.3 Explanation of symbols used on the product label

Warning – risk of injury
Note the warning symbols in order to avoid injuries or damage to the device.

Installation / Setup

Warning

• Only operate the product from a socket that has been approved for the device. The socket must be installed close to the product and must be easily accessible.
• Disconnect the product from the power supply using the On/Off switch – if this is not available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
• If using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the total power consumption of all connected devices does not exceed the power strip’s maximum throughput rating.
• If you will not be using the product for a prolonged period, disconnect it from mains power.

Note

• Set the product up on a level, horizontal and sufficiently stable surface.
• Route all cables so that there is no risk of tripping.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Protect the connecting cable from hot surfaces and sharp edges.
• Connect the power pack to a properly installed and easily accessible mains socket.

Operation

Note

• Be aware that the thickness of paper increases when it is folded, leading to the device’s maximum page capacity being exceeded.
• Always wait until one cutting operation is finished before starting the next one.
• Do not use the device continuously for more than 2 minutes at a time.
• Empty the container regularly in order avoid damaging the device.

4.1 Switching the device on

• Move the operating switch (2) to the “ON/AUTO” position.
• The device is now ready for use.

4.2 Switching the device off
Move the operating switch (2) to the “OFF” position.

4.3 Shredding paper

• Insert the paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
• Let go of the paper. Once the cutting process is complete, the device switches itself off.

4.4 Shredding plastic cards

• Move the slider switch (2) to the “REV/CD” position.
• The cutting rollers are switched on and operate constantly.
• Insert the plastic card into the centre of the intake shaft (8).
• Let go of the plastic card.
• After the cutting process, move the slider switch (2) to the “OFF” position to switch the device off or to the “ON/AUTO” position to shred paper in the intake shaft (3).

4.5 Shredding CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays

• Move the slider switch (2) to the “REV/CD” position.
• The cutting rollers are switched on and operate constantly.
• Flip the cover (9) up and insert the CD, DVD or Blu-Ray into the centre of the intake shaft (8).
• Let go of the CD, DVD or Blu-Ray.
• After the cutting process, move the slider switch (2) to the “OFF” position to switch the device off or to the “ON/AUTO” position to shred paper in the intake shaft (3).

4.6 Forwards / backwards mode

Note
These modes are designed to release any blockages of the cutting mechanism.

• Move the slider switch (2) to the “REV/CD” position. The rollers on the cutting mechanism now rotate in the reverse direction.
• Move the slider switch (2) alternately to the “ON/AUTO” position and the “REV/CD” position. Repeat this process around three times.
• Then switch the device off – as described in 4.2 Switching the device off – and disconnect the mains plug.
• Remove the blocked cut material carefully from the intake shaft (3).
• Reconnect the device – as described in 3. Installation/Setup – to the power supply.

Care and Maintenance

Danger – risk of death from electric shock
Disconnect the mains plug from the socket before starting any cleaning work.

Warning – risk of cutting on the cutting rollers
Do not touch the cutting rollers.

Warning – damage to the device from moisture
Ensure, when cleaning, that no moisture penetrates the device in order to avoid irreparable damage to it.

5.1 Emptying the container

• Switch the device off – as described in 4.2 Switching the device off – and disconnect the mains plug.
• Lift the device head (1) off the waste container (6).
• Empty the container (6).
• Place the device head (1) back on the waste container (6).
• Reconnect the device – as described in 3. Installation/Setup – to the power supply.

5.2 Cleaning the device

• Switch the device off – as described in 4.2 Switching the device off – and disconnect the mains plug.
• Clean the device with a dry cloth. In cases of heavy soiling, the cloth can be dampened a little.
• Allow the device to dry completely afterwards.
• Reconnect the device – as described in 3. Installation/Setup – to the power supply.

5.3 Cleaning / oiling the cutting rollers

Note

• Oil the cutting rollers after each emptying of the waste paper basket in order to prolong the shredder’s service life.
• You can find an appropriate selection of cleaning products at www.hama.com.
• Switch the device on – as described in 4.1 Switching the device on.

5.3.1 Cleaning with Hama cleaners for shredders (item number: 113820)

• Apply the Hama cleaner for shredders (item number: 113820) in several strips onto a piece of DIN A4-size paper.
• Insert the paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
• Once the cutting process is complete, the device is ready for operation again.

5.3.2 Cleaning with cleaning paper

• Insert the cleaning paper into the centre of the intake shaft (3). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
• Once the cutting process is complete, the device is ready for operation again.

5.4 Changing the fuse

• Prise out the mains plug cover (10) using the cut-outs (11) by means of a suitable screwdriver.
• Remove the fuse (12) and replace it with a new one.
• Reattach the mains plug cover (10).

Troubleshooting

The cutting rollers do not switch on automatically when material to be shredded is inserted.| The operating switch (2) is in the “OFF” position.| Move the operating switch (2) to the “ON/ AUTO” position.
The connecting cable

(7) is not connected correctly.

| Ensure that the mains plug is in the mains socket.

The cutting rollers do not switch on automatically when material to be shredded is inserted.| The socket is not live.| Check the domestic fuses.

Fuse (12) in the mains plug faulty.

| Replace the fuse (12) ( see 5.4. Changing the fuse )
The device is faulty.| Notify Customer Services.
The device switches itself off after a prolonged period of use and cannot be switched back on.|

The device has become too hot.

|

Switch the device off and allow it to cool down for at least 30 minutes.

Technical data

Thicker paper, moisture or any voltage other than that permitted may reduce the  performance.

Warranty Disclaimer

All of the technical information, data and instructions regarding operation contained in these operating instructions was up to date at the time of printing and is provided based on previous experience and to the best of our knowledge.
Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Note on environmental protection
After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU in the national legal system, the following applies:
Electric and electronic devices as well as batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country.
This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations.
By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilising old devices/Batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

Hama GmbH & Co KG
86652 Monheim/Germany

Service & Support
www.hama.com
+49 9091 502-0

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