hama 44050544 HOME N12CD 21L Shredder Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Hama
Table of Contents
- hama 44050544 HOME N12CD 21L Shredder Instruction Manual
- Overview
- Operating Instructions
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Safety
- 3. Installation / Setup
- 4. Operation
- 5. Care and Maintenance
- 6. Troubleshooting
- 7. Technical data
- 8. Warranty Disclaimer
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- Download This Manual (PDF format)
hama 44050544 HOME N12CD 21L Shredder Instruction Manual
HOME N12CD 21L
Overview
Operating Instructions
Machine setup
1. 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
- “Home N12CD 21L” shredder
- These operating instructions
2. Safety
2.1 Correct use
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This product is intended for the destruction of documents both in the home and in the
commercial sector, provided the applications are comparable with typical household use
(e.g. in offices, workshops and hotels, etc.). -
Use the product only for the intended purpose.
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The product is intended only for use inside buildings.
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Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
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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.
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Do not operate the product outside the power limits specified in the technical data.
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Do not operate the product continuously, as it is not designed for this.
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Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted.
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Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
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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.
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Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
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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.
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Only use the article under moderate climatic conditions.
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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.
Note – Commercial use
- If the device is used commercially, increased duty of care requirements apply.
- Therefore, please observe the accident prevention regulations of the German employer’s liability insurance association for electrical systems and equipment.
Please also observe all accident prevention regulations from other applicable employer’s liability insurance associations and accident insurance companies, as well as any legal regulations applicable to the particular industry and/or location.
The following materials may and may NOT be shredded:
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.
2.4 Safety device
The device is equipped with a safety switch and can only be operated if the
device head (1) is correctly placed on the waste container (7).
Warning
Any tampering with or modification of the safety features can result in
serious injury and is not permitted.
3. 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.
4. 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 slider switch (8) to the “ ” position (11).
- The status LED Ready (13) lights up solid green.
- The device is now ready for use.
4.2 Switching the device off
• Move the slider switch (8) to the ” ” position (10).
4.3 Shredding paper
- Insert the paper into the centre of the intake shaft (2). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
- Let go of the paper. Once the cutting process is complete, the device switches itself off again.
4.4 Shredding plastic cards
- Insert the plastic card into the centre of the intake shaft (2). The cutting rollers switch on automatically.
- Let go of the plastic card. Once the cutting process is complete, the device switches itself off again
4.5 Shredding CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays
4.6 Forwards / backwards mode
Note
These modes are designed to release any blockages of the cutting mechanism.
5. 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 (7).
- Empty the container (7).
- Place the device head (1) back on the waste container (7).
- 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.
5.2 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 (2). 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
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Insert the cleaning paper into the centre of the intake shaft (2). The cutting rollers switch
on automatically. -
Once the cutting process is complete, the device is ready for operation again.
6. Troubleshooting
7. Technical data
- Thicker paper, moisture or any voltage other than that permitted may reduce the performance.
8. 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.
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