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POWERSHRED 99Ms
Please read these instructions before use. Do not discard: keep for future reference.
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Model 99Ms
KEY
A. SafeSense ® Technology
B. Paper entry
C. See safety instructions
D. Pullout bin
E. Casters
F. Disconnect power switch
1. OFF
2. ON
G. Control Panel and LEDs
1. Overheat (red)
2. Bin open (red)
3. Bin full (red)
4. Remove Paper (red)
5. SafeSense ® indicator (yellow)
6. Reverse
7. ON/OFF (blue)
8. Forward
CAPABILITIES
Will shred: Paper, credit cards and staples
Will not shred: Adhesive labels, continous form paper, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, paper clips, CD/DVDs, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above
Paper shred size: Micro-Cut .......................................................................................................... 2 x 14mm
Maximum: Sheets per pass ........................................................................................................... 12* Paper entry width .................................................................................................. 230mm
- A4 (70g), paper at 220V-240V, 50/60 Hz, 3.4Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage rates: 1000 sheets per day, 50 credit cards. 12 sheets per pass to avoid jams.
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!
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BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
PAPER OR CARD
Continuous operation: Up to 15-minutes maximum NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 15-minutes will trigger 25-minute cool down period.
Plug in and put disconnect power switch in ON (I) position
Press ON ( ) to activate (blue)
Feed paper/card straight into paper entry and release
When finished shredding set to OFF ( )
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ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES
Patented SafeSense ® Technology Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.
SilentShred™ Technology SilentShred™ noise quality shreds without noisy disruptions.
Sleep Mode Energy saving feature shuts down automatically after 2 minutes of no shredding activity
SAFESENSE ® TECHNOLOGY OPERATION
SLEEP MODE OPERATION
Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.
Energy saving feature shuts down the shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity
SET-UP AND TESTING
WHEN IN SLEEP MODE
Touch test area and Turn the shredder ON ( ) to activate SafeSense ® look for the SafeSense ® indicator to illuminate
SafeSense ® is active and working properly
If hand is held on SafeSense ® area more than 3 seconds, shredder will shut off
To get out of sleep mode touch control panel
For more information about all of Fellowes Advanced Product Features go to www.fellowes.com
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
OILING SHREDDER
CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS
All micro-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
- 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 36053.
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.
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POWERSHRED 99Ms
Yorkshire Way, West Moor Park, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3FB, England declares that the product Model 99Ms conforms with the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), the WEEE directive (2002/96/EC), and below harmonized European EN Standards:
EMC Standard:
Itasca, Illinois, USA March 1, 2013
This product is classified as Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Should the time come for you to dispose of this product please ensure that you do so in accordance with the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and in compliance with local laws relating to this directive.
For more information on the WEEE Directive please visit www.fellowesinternational.com/WEEE
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 5 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. 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 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.
Australia Residents Only: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The benefits under Fellowes’ Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the shredder.
Questions or Concerns?
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Quick start
- Plug in and put the disconnect power switch in the ON (I) position.
- Press ON to activate the shredder (blue light).
- Test SafeSense: touch the test area and check that the yellow SafeSense indicator lights up.
- Feed paper or a card straight into the paper entry and release. Feed no more than 12 sheets per pass.
- When finished shredding, set the shredder to OFF.
- Oil the shredder each time you empty the bin: apply non-aerosol vegetable oil across the entry, press and hold Forward for 2-3 seconds, and repeat twice.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
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| SafeSense indicator is on and shredding stops | Hands are too close to the paper entry. | Move hands away. If SafeSense is active for 3 seconds the shredder turns off; press the power button on the control panel to resume. Page 4 |
| Shredder is unresponsive after a period of no use | Sleep mode turns the shredder off after 2 minutes of inactivity. | Touch the control panel to wake it from sleep mode. Page 4 |
| Overheat light is on | Continuous operation beyond 15 minutes. | Wait through the 25-minute cool-down period, then resume shredding. Page 3 |
| Bin Full light is on | The waste bin is full. | Empty the bin. Use Fellowes waste bag 36053. Page 4 |
| Remove Paper light is on | Too much paper in the entry. | Press Reverse and remove the paper. Reduce the quantity and refeed. Page 4 |
| Motor runs with no paper in the entry | Auto-start infrared sensors are blocked by paper dust. | Turn off and unplug, then wipe the two sensors in the center of the entry with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Page 4 |
| Reduced capacity or noisy shredding | The micro-cut cutters need oil. | Oil the shredder with non-aerosol vegetable oil such as Fellowes 35250, repeating the procedure twice. Page 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the 99Ms shred per pass?
Up to 12 sheets of A4 (70g) paper per pass. The recommended maximum daily usage is 1000 sheets and 50 credit cards. See page 3.
What is the shred size?
Micro-cut particles of 2 x 14mm. See page 3.
Can the 99Ms shred CDs or paper clips?
No. It shreds paper, credit cards and staples only; CDs/DVDs and paper clips are not supported. See page 3.
How does SafeSense work?
SafeSense stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening. If a hand stays on the SafeSense area for more than 3 seconds, the shredder shuts off. See page 4.
How long can it run continuously?
Up to 15 minutes, followed by a 25-minute cool-down period. See page 3.
