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Powershred ® H-6C The World’s Toughest Shredders ®
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. DO NOT DISCARD: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Model H-6C
KEY
A. Shredder head
B. Paper/card entry
C. See safety instructions below
D. Bin
E. Window
F. Safety lock
G. Control switch and LEDs
1. Reverse
2. Off
3. Auto-On (green)
4. Overheat (red)
To set lock slide button down
For safety reasons, shredder will operate only if the shredder head is in correct position and used with supplied basket.
CAPABILITIES
Will shred: Paper, plastic credit cards, staples, and small paper clips Will not shred: Unopened junk mail, continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, CD/DVDs, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above Paper shred size: Cross-Cut .................................................................................................. 4 x 35mm
Maximum: Sheets per pass .....................................................................................................6* Cards per pass .......................................................................................................1* Paper width ...................................................................................................220mm
- 70g A4 paper at 220-240v, 50Hz, 0.8Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage rates:
30 sheets; 5 cards.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!
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BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION
PAPER/CARD
Continuous operation: Up to 3-minute maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear entry. Continuous operation beyond 3-minutes will trigger 30-minute cool down period.
Feed paper/card straight into paper entry and release
Plug in and set to Auto-On ( )
When finished shredding, set to Off ( )
Safety Lock prevents accidental operation. To set, wait for shredding to stop, set control switch to Off (O) position, then slide black button down. To unlock, slide black button up. For greater safety, always unplug shredder after use.
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
OILING SHREDDER
FOLLOW OILING PROCEDURE BELOW AND REPEAT TWICE
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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.
Set to Off ( )
- Apply oil across entry
Set to Reverse ( for 2-3 seconds
- Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as Fellowes 35250
TROUBLESHOOTING
Shredder doesn’t start:
PAPER JAM
Make sure switch is in auto position (
Make sure safety lock is in unlock position.
Make sure head is on basket correctly.
Set to Reverse ( for 2-3 seconds
Alternate slowly back and forth
Set to Off ( ) and unplug
Gently pull uncut paper from paper entry. Plug in
Set to Auto-On ( ) and resume shredding
Remove and empty basket.
Wait 30 minutes for motor to cool down.
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 1 year 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 3 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 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 8"33"/5:1&3*0%4&5'035)"#07&*OOPFWFOUTIBMM'FMMPXFTCFMJBCMFGPSBOZDPOTFRVFOUJBM 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 MJNJUBUJPOT SFTUSJDUJPOT PSDPOEJUJPOTNBZCFSFRVJSFECZMPDBMMBX'PSNPSFEFUBJMTPSUPPCUBJO 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 SFBTPOBCMZGPSFTFFBCMFMPTTPSEBNBHF:PVBSFBMTPFOUJUMFEUPIBWFUIFHPPETSFQBJSFEPSSFQMBDFEJGUIFHPPETGBJMUPCFPGBDDFQUBCMFRVBMJUZBOEUIFGBJMVSFEPFTOPUBNPVOUUPBNBKPSGBJMVSF The benefits under Fellowes’ Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the shredder.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT
Australia: +61-1-800-33-11-77 Europe: 00-800-1810-1810 United Kingdom: +44 (0) 1302 836836 United States: 001-800-514-9057
Declaration of Conformity
Unit 2 Ontario Drive, New Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0BF, England declares that the product model H-6C conforms with the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU), and below harmonized European EN Standards.
EMC Standard:
EN55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011 EN55014-2:1997+A1:2001+ A2:2008 EN61000-3-2:2014 EN61000-3-3:2013
Itasca, Illinois, USA July 1, 2016
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.fellowes.com/WEEE
1789 Norwood Avenue, Itasca, Illinois 60143
© 2016 Fellowes, Inc. | Part #410229
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Quick start
- Check the setup: The Powershred H-6C works only if the head is in the correct position on the supplied basket. Plug it into a wall outlet that matches the rating label. Do not use extension cords.
- Know what it takes: It shreds paper, plastic credit cards, staples and small paper clips into 4 x 35mm cross-cut pieces. It takes up to 6 sheets of 70g A4 and 1 card per pass, up to 220mm wide.
- Release the lock: If the safety lock is set, slide the black button up to unlock it.
- Switch on: Plug in and set the control switch to Auto-On. The green LED shows it is ready.
- Feed the paper: Push paper or one card straight into the paper entry and let go. The shredder runs briefly after each pass to clear the entry.
- Watch the run time: Run no more than 3 minutes at a time, or a 30 minute cool down starts. Recommended daily use is up to 30 sheets and 5 cards.
- Finish: Set the switch to Off. For safety, wait for shredding to stop, slide the black button down to set the lock, and unplug the shredder.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| H-6C shredder does not start | The switch is not in the Auto-On position, the safety lock is on, the head is not on the basket correctly, or the basket is full. | Set the switch to Auto-On, slide the safety lock to unlock, reseat the head on the basket, and remove and empty the basket. Page 4 |
| Overheat LED lights and the shredder stops | It ran for more than the 3 minute continuous maximum. | Wait 30 minutes for the motor to cool down, then resume. Page 4 |
| Paper jam | More than 6 sheets were fed at once, or heavier paper was used. | Set to Reverse for 2-3 seconds and alternate slowly with forward. Set to Off, unplug, gently pull the uncut paper out, plug in, set to Auto-On and resume. Page 4 |
| Object or clothing near the paper entry | A foreign object, glove, jewelry, clothing or hair got near the shredder opening. | Switch to Reverse to back the object out of the top opening. Page 3 |
| Reduced capacity, loud noise or stalling | The cross-cut blades need oil for peak performance. | Set to Off, apply non-aerosol vegetable oil across the entry, then set to Reverse for 2-3 seconds. Repeat twice. Do not use aerosol or air duster products. Page 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets does the H-6C shred?
Up to 6 sheets of 70 g A4 paper or 1 card per pass. Maximum recommended daily use is 30 sheets and 5 cards. See page 3.
What is the shred size?
4 x 35 mm cross-cut particles. See page 3.
How do I use the safety lock?
Wait for shredding to stop, set the switch to Off, then slide the black button down. Slide it up to unlock. See page 4.
How do I oil it?
Set to Off, apply non-aerosol vegetable oil across the entry, then set to Reverse for 2-3 seconds. Repeat twice, each time you empty the bin. See page 4.
