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POWERSHRED 425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i
Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: keep for future reference.
Quality Office Products Since 1917
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Models 425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i
A. SafeSense ® Technology L. Control panel
B. Paper entry
1. Sheet capacity indicator
C. CD, credit card and
2. Low oil indicator (red) junk mail entry 425Ci and 485Ci only
D. Door
3. Bin full (red)
E. Casters
4. SafeSense ® (yellow)
F. See safety instructions
5. Remove paper (red)
G. Disconnect power switch 6. Door open (red)
H. Oil reservoir
7. Straight feed (red) 425Ci and 485Ci only
8. Auto button I. Oil drain plug (inside)
9. Reverse 425Ci and 485Ci only
10. ON/OFF J. Basket
11. Forward K. Accessory tray
AUTO
KEY
CAPABILITIES
AUTO
Will shred: Paper, 132 column continuous form, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples, paper clips and junk mail
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size: Cross-Cut (425Ci, 485Ci)..........................................5/32 in. x 1-1/8 in. (3.9mm x 30mm) Strip-Cut (425i, 485i)................................................................................1/4 in. (5.8mm)
Maximum: Sheets per pass (Cross-cut)........................................................................................... 28* Sheets per pass (Strip-cut)............................................................................................ 38* CDs/Cards per pass........................................................................................................ 1* Paper entry width (485Ci, 485i).................................................................16 in. (407mm) Paper entry width (425Ci, 425i).................................................................12 in. (305mm)
- 8.5”x11”, 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 12Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 10,000 sheets per day, 500 credit cards; 50 CDs.
Fellowes SafeSense ® shredders are designed to be operated in office environments ranging between 50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.
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.
- Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
- This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (G) 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.
- Use only designated entry for CDs/cards. Keep fingers away from CD entry.
- Do not put foreign objects in paper entry.
- Shredder must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket of the voltage and amperage designated on the label. The grounded outlet or socket must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Energy converters, transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.
- FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
- For indoor use only.
- Unplug shredder before cleaning or servicing.
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BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
AUTO
AUTO
Plug in and put disconnect power switch in ON (I) position
Feed paper into paper entry and release
Press ( ) ON/OFF to activate (blue)
Set to Off ( ) or shredder will automatically go into sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity
Feed CD, credit card or junk mail into designated entry and release
ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
Jam Proof System Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.
Patented SafeSense ® Technology Automatically stops when hands touch the paper opening.
Auto Oil TM Lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life.
Energy Saving System Reduces energy consumption by up to 70%.*
- Compared to conventional shredders during normal usage.
JAM PROOF SYSTEM OPERATION*
Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.
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
STRAIGHT FEED
If Straight Feed indicator illuminates, remove paper and feed straight into shredder.
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
AUTO OIL™ OPERATION
AUTO
Lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life (Auto oil system is only included on cross-cut models - 425Ci and 485Ci.)
SET-UP AND TESTING
REFILLING OIL
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Before using, fill oil reservoir with 12 oz. (355 ml.) of Fellowes shredder oil
Press the auto and forward buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to manually oil shredder
Low oil indicator will signal when your reservoir needs refilling
To maintain shredder performance, refill oil reservoir with up to 12 oz. (355 ml.) of shredder oil (Fellowes #35250)
Once refilled, automatic oiling will resume
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Models 425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i
ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFESENSE ® TECHNOLOGY OPERATION
SLEEP MODE OPERATION
Automatically stops when hands touch the paper opening.
Energy saving feature shuts down the shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity
WHEN IN SLEEP MODE
SET-UP AND TESTING
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Turn the shredder on to activate SafeSense ®
Touch test area and look for the SafeSense ® indicator to illuminate
AUTO
SafeSense ® is active and working properly
To get out of sleep mode or insert paper touch control panel
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS
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.)
TO CLEAN THE SENSORS
Locate Auto-start infrared sensor
Dip cotton swab in rubbing alcohol
Using cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors
AUTO
Turn off and unplug shredder
AUTO OIL TM
Automatically oils the cutters to enhance performance and extend shredder life. (Auto oil system is only included on cross-cut models - 425Ci and 485Ci)
REFILLING THE OIL
AUTO
AUTO
Low oil indicator will signal when your reservoir needs refilling
To maintain shredder performance, refill oil reservoir with up to 12 oz. (355 ml.) of shredder oil (Fellowes 35250)
Once refilled, automatic oiling will resume
- 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. We recommend that you refill the Auto Oil TM reservoir as instructed for optimum performance.
- If shipping shredder, oil must be drained. Open cabinet door and remove basket to access oil drain plug. Place suitable container under drain, remove plug and let oil drain out. Replace plug.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & ACCESSORIES TROUBLESHOOTING
Low Oil Indictor: When illuminated, the shredder is out of oil and needs to be refilled. See the Product Maintenance section for refill instructions. For optimum performance, use Fellowes oil (35250). *Auto Oil™ is only featured on cross cut models – 425Ci and 485Ci.
Bin Full Indicator: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 3605801.
SafeSense ® Indicator: If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense ® indicator will illuminate and the shredder will stop shredding. If SafeSense ® is active for 3 seconds, the shredder will automatically turn off and the user must press the power button on the control panel to resume shredding.
Remove Paper Indicator: When illuminated, press reverse ( ) and remove paper. Reduce paper quantity to an acceptable amount and reefed into paper entry.
Door Open Indicator: The shredder will not run if the cabinet door is open. When illuminated, close the door to resume shredding.
Straight Feed Indicator: When illuminated, remove paper and feed straight into paper entry.
AUTO JAM
PROOF SYSTEM*
Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.
DISABLING THE FEATURE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Should you choose to disable the system, press and hold the auto and reverse ( ) buttons at the same time
Once disabled, the blue Auto light is no longer illuminated (To re-engage, repeat step 1)
Shredding can continue with the system disabled; however, a paper jam may occur with too many sheets and Remove Paper icon ( ) will illuminate
If jam occurs, press and hold forward ( ) button until the document is completely through the shredder
If not cleared, press reverse ( ) briefly (repeat steps 4 and 5 until shredded)
If steps 4 and 5 do not clear jam, reverse paper all the way out, remove several sheets and refeed
- 100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual
LIMITED PRODUCT 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 2 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 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, failure to comply with product usage standards, shredder operation using an improper power supply (other than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to
charge the consumers for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where the shredder is initially sold by an authorized reseller. 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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POWERSHRED 425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i
Questions or Concerns?
Troubleshooting Registration Manuals
©2011 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 406778
Customer Service & Support
Troubleshooting Replacement parts General questions
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Quick start
- Before first use, fill the oil reservoir with 12 oz. (355 ml) of Fellowes shredder oil.
- Plug in and set the disconnect power switch to ON (I), then press On/Off to activate (blue light).
- Feed paper into the paper entry and release; feed CDs, credit cards or junk mail only into the designated entry.
- Watch the sheet capacity indicator: if it reaches red, remove several sheets until it is below red.
- If the Straight Feed light comes on, remove the paper and feed it straight in.
- Set to Off when done, or the shredder goes into sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
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| Low Oil indicator is lit | The Auto Oil reservoir is empty. | Refill the reservoir with up to 12 oz. (355 ml) of Fellowes shredder oil (35250); automatic oiling resumes. Page 6 |
| Bin Full indicator is lit | The waste bin is full. | Empty the bin. Use Fellowes waste bag 3605801. Page 6 |
| Shredder stops and SafeSense light is on | Hands are too close to the paper entry. After 3 seconds the shredder turns off. | Move hands away and press the power button on the control panel to resume. Page 6 |
| Remove Paper indicator is lit | Too much paper was fed. | Press Reverse, remove the paper, reduce the quantity and refeed. Page 6 |
| Door Open indicator is lit | The cabinet door is open. | Close the door to resume shredding. Page 6 |
| 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 it. Page 4 |
| Paper jam with the jam proof system disabled | Too many sheets were fed. | Hold Forward until the document passes through; if not cleared, press Reverse briefly and repeat, or reverse it out, remove sheets and refeed. Page 6 |
| Motor runs with no paper | Paper dust is blocking the auto-start infrared sensors. | Turn off and unplug, then clean the two sensors in the center of the paper entry with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. Page 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the 485Ci shred at once?
Up to 28 sheets per pass of 8.5" x 11", 20 lb. paper, or 1 CD or card per pass. Shred size is 5/32 in. x 1-1/8 in. (3.9 x 30 mm) (page 3).
How wide is the paper entry?
The 485Ci paper entry is 16 in. (407 mm) wide (page 3).
What oil does the Auto Oil system use?
Fellowes shredder oil #35250; the reservoir holds 12 oz. (355 ml). Press Auto and Forward together for 3 seconds to oil manually (page 4).
How much can it shred per day?
Recommended daily usage is 10,000 sheets, 500 credit cards and 50 CDs (page 3).
What do I do with the oil before shipping the shredder?
Drain it: open the cabinet door, remove the basket, place a container under the drain, remove the plug, let the oil drain and replace the plug (page 5).
