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POWERSHRED 79Ci
Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: keep for future reference.
Quality Office Products Since 1917
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Model 79Ci
KEY
A. SafeSense ® Technology
B. Paper entry
C. See safety instructions
D. CD/Card safety flap
E. Pullout bin
F. Casters
G. Disconnect power switch
1. OFF
2. ON
H. Control Panel and LEDs
1. Overheat (red)
2. Bin open (red)
3. Bin full (red)
4. Remove Paper (red)
5. SafeSense ® indicator (yellow)
6. Sheet capacity indicator
7. Auto (blue)
8. Reverse
9. ON/OFF (blue)
10. Forward
CAPABILITIES
Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples and small paper clips
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continous 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” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)
Maximum: Sheets per pass ........................................................................................................... 14* CDs/Cards per pass ....................................................................................................... 1* Paper entry width ...........................................................................................9” (230mm)
- 8.5”x11”, 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 4Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates:
500 sheets, 25 credit cards; 10 CDs. 14 sheets per pass.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble shredder. Do not place near or over heat source or water.
- 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.
- Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
- For indoor use only.
- FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
BASIC SET UP
CASTER INSTALLATION
AUTO
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BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
PAPER OR CD/CARD
Continuous operation: 12-minute maximum NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 12-minutes will trigger 20-minute cool down period.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Plug in and put disconnect power switch in ON (I) position
Press ( ) ON to activate (blue)
Feed paper straight into paper entry and release
To shred CDs or credit cards rotate safety flap into place
Hold card/CD at edge. Feed into center of entry and release
When finished shredding set to OFF ( )
ADvANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
Jam Proof System Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.
Patented SafeSense ® Technology Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening
SilentShred™ Technology SilentShred™ noise quality shreds without noisy disruptions
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
Wait for flashing to stop after automatic correction is complete. Regular shredding will resume.
- 100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual
SAFESENSE ® TECHNOLOGY OPERATION
Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.
SET-UP AND TESTING
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
illuminates after paper has been If reversed, press reverse and remove paper. Otherwise, regular shredding will resume.
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Model 79Ci
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
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
AUTO
- Apply oil across entry Press and hold forward ( ) 2-3 seconds
Turn off and unplug shredder
Locate Auto-start infared sensor
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
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Overheat Indicator: When the Overheat Indicator is illuminated, the shredder has exceeded its maximum operating temperature and needs to cool down. This indicator will remain illuminated and the shredder will not operate for the duration of the recovery time. See Basic Shredding Operation for more information about the continuous operation and recovery time for this shredder.
- Bin Open: The shredder will not run if the bin is open. When illuminated, close the bin to resume shredding.
- Bin Full: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 36052.
- Remove Paper: When illuminated, press reverse ( ) and remove paper. Reduce paper quantity to an acceptable amount and refeed into paper entry.
- 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.
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 button (blue) and reverse ( ) key at the same time
Once disabled, the blue Auto light is no longer illuminated (To re-engage, repeat step 1)
If jam occurs, press and Shredding can continue with the system disabled, however a hold forward ( ) key until paper jam may occur with too the document is completely through the shredder many sheets and Remove Paper icon ( ) will illuminate
- 100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual
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
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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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Quick start
- Install the casters, plug in and set the disconnect power switch to ON (I).
- Press ON to activate the shredder (blue light).
- Feed paper straight into the paper entry and release; keep the sheet capacity indicator below red.
- To shred CDs or credit cards, rotate the safety flap into place, hold the item at its edge and feed it into the center of the entry.
- Limit continuous shredding to 12 minutes; longer runs trigger a 20-minute cool-down.
- When finished, set the shredder to OFF.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Overheat light is on | The shredder exceeded its maximum operating temperature. | Let it cool; it will not run during the recovery period (20 minutes after a 12-minute run). Page 5 |
| Bin Open light is on | The bin is open. | Close the bin to resume shredding. Page 5 |
| Bin Full light is on | The waste bin is full. | Empty the bin. Use Fellowes waste bag 36052. Page 5 |
| Remove Paper light is on | Too much paper was fed. | Press Reverse, remove the paper, reduce the quantity and refeed. Page 5 |
| Shredder stops with SafeSense light on | Hands are too close to the paper entry; after 3 seconds the shredder turns off. | Move hands away and press the power button to resume. Page 5 |
| All indicators light and the shredder pauses | A misfeed occurred. | Wait 3-6 seconds for automatic correction to finish; regular shredding resumes. Page 4 |
| Jam with the jam proof system disabled | Too many sheets were fed. | Hold Forward until the document passes; if not cleared, press Reverse briefly and repeat, or reverse the paper out, remove sheets and refeed. Page 5 |
| Motor runs with no paper | Paper dust is blocking the auto-start 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 79Ci shred at once?
Up to 14 sheets per pass of 8.5" x 11", 20 lb. paper, or 1 CD or card. Shreds measure 5/32" x 1-1/2" (3.9 x 38 mm) (page 3).
How long can the 79Ci run continuously?
12 minutes maximum, followed by a 20-minute cool-down (page 4).
How do I oil the 79Ci?
Apply non-aerosol vegetable oil (such as Fellowes 35250) across the entry, then press and hold Forward for 2-3 seconds. Repeat twice, each time you empty the bin (page 5).
How do I turn off the jam proof system?
Press and hold the Auto button and Reverse together; the blue Auto light goes out. Repeat to re-engage (page 5).
What is the warranty on the 79Ci?
2 years on parts with service and support, and the cutting blades for the lifetime of the shredder (page 6).
