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WARRANTY
Our promise to you is quite simple. Fellowes shredders are built stronger, engineered to run longer, resist jams and power through large jobs. The Fellowes worry free warranty described below covers the performance of the product, provides for prompt service and support, plus a lifetime cutter warranty.
Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 3 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the shredder. If any part is found to be defective
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during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
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2010 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 404038
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C-225i/C-225Ci
Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: keep for future reference.`
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ENGLISH
Model C-225i/C-225Ci
KEY
A. SafeSense ® Technology F. Basket - CD (inside) K. Control Panel and LEDs
B. Paper entry
G. See safety instructions
1. Reverse
C. CD entry
H. Disconnect power switch
2. ON/OFF
D. Door I. Casters
3. Forward
E. Basket - paper (inside) J. Shipping bolts (wing nuts)
4. Bin full To be removed prior to operation
5. Door open
6. Remove paper
7. Sheet capacity indicator
8. SafeSense ® indicator (yellow)
9. Auto button
CAPABILITIES
Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVD’s, staples and small paper clips
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size: Cross-Cut .....................................................5/32 inches x 1-1/2 inches (3.9mm x 38mm) Strip Cut ........................................................................................... 7/32 inches (5.8mm)
Maximum: Sheets per pass ........................................................................................................... 20* CDs/Cards per pass ....................................................................................................... 1* Paper entry width ........................................................................... 9 1/2 inches (240mm)
- 8.5 inches x 11 inches, 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 6Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: C-225i: 10,000 sheets per day C-225Ci: 5,000 sheets per day; both: 200 credit cards; 10 CDs
Fellowes SafeSense ® shredders are designed to be operated in home and office environments ranging between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
AdvANCEd PROdUCT FEATURES
Jam Proof System Eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper
Patented SafeSense ® Technology Stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper entry
Sleep Mode Energy saving feature shuts down automatically after 2 minutes of no shredding activity
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
- Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always set to off or unplug when not in use.
- Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. – away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse ( ) to back out object.
- Never use aerosol products, petroleum based lubricants or other flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.
- Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble shredder. Do not place near or over heat source or water.
- This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (I) that must be in the ON (I) position to operate shredder. In case of emergency, move switch to OFF (O) position. This action will stop shredder immediately.
- Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under shredder head.
- Keep finger away from CD hole when shredding.
- Do not put foreign objects in paper entry.
- The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
BASIC SHREddING OPERATION
AUTO
Plug in and put disconnect power switch in ON (I) position
Press ( ) ON to activate
AUTO
Feed paper/card straight into paper entry and release
Hold CD at edge, feed into CD entry and release
When finished shredding set to OFF ( )
www.fellowes.com features an extensive on-line support section with a number of self-service options
Do nothing and shredder will go automatically to sleep mode
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JAM PROOF SYSTEM OPERATION*
Eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper.
Advanced Jam Prevention- Electronically measures paper thickness to prevent paper jams:
Up to RED: Too Many sheets have been inserted.
Remove several sheets until indicator is below red.
Continue 100% Jam Proof Shredding
Up to YELLOW: Productivity is optimized.
Up to GREEN: More sheets can be added.
If a misfeed occurs:
All indicators light up and shredder pauses for 3-6 seconds
illuminates after paper has been If reversed, press reverse and remove paper. Otherwise, regular shredding will resume.
Wait for flashing to stop after automatic correction is complete. Regular shredding will resume.
- 100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual
SLEEP MOdE
SAFESENSE ® TECHNOLOGY OPERATION
WHEN IN SLEEP MOdE
AUTO
AUTO
To get out of sleep mode or insert paper touch control panel
AUTO
AUTO
Turn the shredder ON ( ) to activate SafeSense ®
AUTO
Touch test area and look for the SafeSense ® indicator to illuminate
AUTO
SafeSense ® is active and working properly
If hand is held on SafeSense ® area more than 2 seconds Shredder will shut off
BASIC PROdUCT MAINTENANCE ANd TROUBLESHOOTING
OILING SHREddER
CLEANING AUTO-START INFRAREd SENSORS
All cross-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. If not oiled, a machine may experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise when shredding and could ultimately stop running. To avoid these problems, we recommend you oil your shredder each time you empty your waste bin.
Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance free operation. However, on rare occasions the sensors may become blocked by paper dust causing the motor to run even if there is no paper present (Note: two paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry) .
FOLLOW OILING PROCEdURE BELOW ANd REPEAT TWICE
TO CLEAN THE SENSORS
AUTO
AUTO
- Apply oil across entry
AUTO
Press and hold forward ( ) 2-3 seconds
AUTO
Turn off and unplug shredder
AUTO
Locate Auto-start infared sensor
AUTO
Dip cotton swab in rubbing alcohol
Using cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors
- Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
PREvENTIvE MAINTENANCE ANd MISCELLANEOUS TROUBLESHOOTING
- Self Cleaning Cycle: Shredder periodically cycles in forward and reverse lasting 3-6 seconds (C-225Ci).
- Empty wastebasket when bin full indicator lights up.
- Shredder won’t run if the door is open, or bin needs to be emptied.
- Maintenance is an important part of protecting your investment. Don’t forget our oil (35250) and shredder bags (36054).
Go to Support Section at www.fellowes.com or see back page of manual for useful telephone numbers.
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Quick start
- Remove the shipping bolts (wing nuts) before operating.
- Plug in and set the disconnect power switch to ON (I).
- Press ON to activate Auto mode.
- Feed paper or a card straight into the paper entry and release. Hold a CD by its edge, feed it into the CD entry and release.
- Watch the sheet capacity indicator: green means more sheets can be added; red means remove sheets.
- When finished, set to OFF, or do nothing and the shredder goes to sleep mode after 2 minutes.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet capacity indicator reaches red | Too many sheets have been inserted. | Remove several sheets until the indicator is below red. Page 5 |
| All indicators light up and the shredder pauses | A misfeed occurred. | Wait 3–6 seconds for automatic correction. If paper was reversed, press Reverse and remove the paper; otherwise shredding resumes. Page 5 |
| Motor runs with no paper in the entry | Auto-start infrared sensors are blocked by paper dust. | Turn off and unplug, then wipe the sensors in the centre of the paper entry with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Page 5 |
| Shredder won't run | The door is open or the bin needs to be emptied. | Close the door and empty the bin when the bin full indicator lights. Page 5 |
| Reduced sheet capacity or loud noise | The cross-cut shredder has not been oiled. | Apply non-aerosol vegetable oil across the entry and press and hold Forward 2–3 seconds; repeat twice. Oil each time you empty the bin. Page 5 |
| Shredder shuts off when hand is near the entry | SafeSense stops the shredder when a hand is held on the SafeSense area for more than 2 seconds. | Keep hands away from the paper entry while shredding. Page 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the Fellowes 225Ci shred at once?
Up to 20 sheets of 8.5" x 11", 20 lb. paper per pass, or 1 CD/card per pass. The recommended daily usage is 5,000 sheets for the C-225Ci and 10,000 for the C-225i (page 4).
What is the shred size?
Cross cut is 5/32" x 1-1/2" (3.9 mm x 38 mm); strip cut is 7/32" (5.8 mm) (page 4).
What can it shred?
Paper, credit cards, CDs/DVDs, staples and small paper clips. It will not shred adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders or X-rays (page 4).
How often should I oil it?
Oil each time you empty the waste bin, using non-aerosol vegetable oil in a long-nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250 (page 5).
What warranty does Fellowes offer?
Parts are warranted for 3 years from purchase, and the cutting blades for the lifetime of the shredder (page 2).
