Fellowes Powershred 125 Shredders Instruction Manual, page 1

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Fellowes Powershred 125 Shredders Instruction Manual, page 2
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POWERSHRED 125Ci/125i

Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: keep for future reference.

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Fellowes Powershred 125 Shredders Instruction Manual, page 3
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ENGLISH

Models 125Ci/125i

KEY

A. SafeSense ® Technology H. Casters (2) K. Control Panel and LEDs

B. Paper entry I. Disconnect

1. Reverse power switch

C. CD/Credit card

2. ON/OFF safety flap

1. OFF

3. Forward

D. Door

2. ON

4. Auto

E. Basket (paper) J. Shipping bolts

5. Overheat (red) (wing nuts)

F. Basket (CD)

6. Door open (red) To be removed prior

G. See safety instructions to operation

7. Bin full (red)

8. Remove paper (red)

9. SafeSense ® indicator (yellow)

10. Sheet capacity indicator

CAPABILITIES

Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVD, staples and small paper clips Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continuous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above Paper shred size: Cross-Cut (125Ci) ...............................5/32 inches x 1-1/2 inches (3.9mm x 38mm) Strip Cut (125i) ........................................................................ 7/32 inches (5.8mm)

Maximum: Sheets per pass ....................................................................................................18* CDs/Cards per pass ................................................................................................1* Paper entry width ......................................................................... 9 inches (230mm)

  • 8.5”x11”, 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 125Ci 8Amps, 125i 6Amps; heavier paper, humidity ... or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 3000 sheets per day; 100 cards; 10 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 (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.
  • 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.

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Fellowes Powershred 125 Shredders Instruction Manual, page 4
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BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION

PAPER/CARD OR CD

AUTO

Continuous operation: 45 minutes maximum NOTE: Continuous operation beyond 45 minutes will trigger 45 minute cool down period.

Plug in and put disconnect Press ( ) ON to activate power switch in ON (I) position

AUTO

Feed paper/card straight into paper entry and release

To shred CDs or credit card, rotate safety flap into place

When finished shredding set to OFF ( )

Hold CD/card at edge, and feed into center of entry and release

Do nothing and shredder will go automatically to sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity

www.fellowes.com features an extensive on-line support section with a number of self-service options

ADvANCED PRODUCT FEATURES

Jam Proof System Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs

Sleep Mode Energy saving feature shuts down automatically after 2 minutes of no shredding activity

Patented SafeSense ® Technology Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper entry

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

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

SAFESENSE ® TECHNOLOGY OPERATION

SLEEP MODE OPERATION

Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.

WHEN IN SLEEP MODE

SET-UP AND TESTING

Energy saving feature shuts down the shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity

AUTO

AUTO

Turn the shredder ON ( ) to activate SafeSense ®

Touch test area and look for the SafeSense ® indicator to illuminate

SafeSense ® is active and working properly

If hand is held on SafeSense ® area more than 2 seconds shredder will shut off

To get out of sleep mode touch control panel

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Fellowes Powershred 125 Shredders Instruction Manual, page 5
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Models 125Ci/125i

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

AUTO

AUTO

Turn off and unplug shredder

AUTO

Locate Auto-start infared sensor

Dip cotton swab in rubbing alcohol

Using cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors

OILING SHREDDER

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.

FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE

AUTO

AUTO

  • Apply oil across entry

Press and hold forward ( ) 2-3 seconds

  • Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250

PREvENTIvE MAINTENANCE & ACCESSORIES TROUBLESHOOTING

  1. 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.
  2. Door Open Indicator: The shredder will not run if the cabinet door is open. When illuminated, close the door to resume shredding.
  3. Bin Full Indicator: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 36054.
  4. Remove Paper Indicator: When illuminated, press reverse ( ) and remove paper. Reduce paper quantity to an acceptable amount and refeed into paper entry.
  5. 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. Self Cleaning Cycle: Shredder periodically cycles in forward and reverse lasting 3-6 seconds (125Ci only).

Go to Support Section at www.fellowes.com or see back page of manual for useful telephone numbers.

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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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POWERSHRED 125Ci/125i

Questions or Concerns?

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Quick start

  1. Remove the shipping bolts (wing nuts) before first use.
  2. Plug in and put the disconnect power switch in the ON (I) position, then press ON on the control panel to activate Auto.
  3. Feed paper straight into the paper entry and release (up to 18 sheets). Keep the sheet capacity indicator out of the red.
  4. To shred CDs or credit cards, rotate the safety flap into place, hold the item at the edge and feed it into the center of the entry.
  5. Continuous operation is limited to 45 minutes, followed by a 45-minute cool-down.
  6. Set to OFF when finished, or leave it and it goes to sleep after 2 minutes of inactivity.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Sheet capacity indicator reaches redToo many sheets have been insertedRemove several sheets until the indicator is below red. Page 4
All indicators light up and the shredder pausesA misfeed occurredWait 3-6 seconds. If the Remove Paper light comes on, press Reverse and remove the paper; otherwise shredding resumes automatically. Page 4
Motor runs with no paper in the entryAuto-start sensors blocked by paper dustTurn off and unplug, then wipe the two sensors in the center of the paper entry with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Page 5
Overheat light on and shredder won't runMaximum operating temperature exceededLet the shredder cool down for the recovery time (45 minutes). Page 5
Door Open light onCabinet door is openClose the door to resume shredding. Page 5
Bin Full light onWaste bin is fullEmpty the bin. Use Fellowes waste bag 36054. Page 5
Shredder stops and SafeSense light is onHands too close to the paper entryMove hands away. If SafeSense was active for 3 seconds the shredder turns off; press the power button to resume. Page 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the 125Ci and 125i?

The 125Ci is cross-cut (5/32" x 1-1/2", 3.9mm x 38mm) and the 125i is strip-cut (7/32", 5.8mm). Both take 18 sheets per pass. See page 3.

How much can it shred per day?

Recommended daily use is 3000 sheets, 100 cards and 10 CDs.

How do I test SafeSense?

Turn the shredder on, touch the test area and check that the yellow SafeSense indicator lights. See page 4.

How do I oil the 125Ci?

Apply non-aerosol vegetable oil (such as Fellowes 35250) across the entry, press and hold Forward for 2-3 seconds, and repeat twice. Oil each time you empty the bin.

What is the warranty?

Parts are warranted for 2 years and the cutting blades for the lifetime of the shredder, from the date of purchase by the original consumer. See page 6.