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Safety Precautions
To avoid personal injury, and damage to the shredder, observe the following safety precautions. Please keep these instructions for future reference.
- Keep hands, long hair, clothing, ties, jewelry and other loose items away from the paper entrance and shred outlet.
- Do not use the shredder for anything other than its intended purpose.
Never use it to shred cloth, plastic, cardboard or any hard material that will cause damage to the shredder blades.
- Do not allow children to use the machine.
Paper Shredders FD 8200CC Cross-Cut FD 8200SC Strip-Cut
- Do not operate with a damaged power cord or plug, or when the machine is damaged in any manner.
- Unplug the shredder when it is being moved, or if it is not in use for an extended period of time.
- Do not disconnect the power by pulling only the cord. Hold the plug when disconnecting.
- Keep the shredder away from direct sunlight.
- In case of emergency, push the OFF button, or pull the plug out of the wall outlet.
OPERATOR MANUAL SECOND EDITION
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Specifications
Cutting Style: Shred Size: Sheet Capacity: Speed: Feed Opening: Dimensions: Bin Capacity: Weight: Power supply:
Operation
FD 8200CC
FD 8200SC
- Connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
Cross Cut 1/16” x 1/2” 4 to 5 16 feet per minute 8.7” 16” W x 10” D x 20” H 6 gal. 22 lbs. 110-120V, 60Hz
Strip Cut 1/8” 9 to 10 16 feet per minute 8.7” 16” W x 10” D x 20” H 6 gal. 22 lbs. 110-120V, 60Hz
- Push the Start/Off/Reverse switch to the START position. The power indicator will light.
Parts Identification
1. Start/Off/Reverse Switch
2. Power Indicator Light
3. Basket Full Indicator Light
4. Paper Infeed
5. Optical Sensor
6. Wastebasket
7. Power Cord
8. Door Switch
3. Insert documents into the paper infeed. The cutters will start automatically, and stop after the documents are shredded.
4. The FD 8200 shreds 4-5 sheets (Cross-Cut) or 9-10 sheets (Strip-Cut) at a time, continuously for up to 30 minutes. After that, allow 15 minutes for the shredder motor to cool down.
Clearing Paper Jams
A paper jam may occur in the following situations: exceeding the recommended sheet capacity, paper is too wide for the infeed, or if paper is not fed squarely into the infeed. To protect the unit from damage, it is equipped with an auto shut-off, in the event of overload.
To clear the jam, follow these instructions:
- Press the Start/Off/Reverse switch to the REVERSE position until the paper is cleared.
- Press the Start/Off/Reverse switch to the OFF position.
- To resume normal operation, press the Start/Off/Reverse switch to START.
Features
- Auto Start/Stop detects paper and starts shredding automatically
- Built-in overload sensor stops the motor if shredder overheats
- Reverse mode for releasing jammed paper
- Shreds paper up to 8.7” wide, including documents with staples
- Auto shut-off when wastebasket is full
- Shreds up to 5 pages at a time (FD 8200CC), and up to 9-10 pages (FD 8200SC).
CAUTION: If the reverse action does not clear the jammed paper, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE MACHINE HOUSING. Contact your Formax Dealer for service.
Overload Protection
To prevent damage of the shredder, the motor has been equipped with a thermal overload mechanism. This makes the unit inoperative for a short period of time if it becomes too warm. If this occurs, it is necessary to unplug the unit for at least one hour before using it again.
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Quick start
- Connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
- Push the Start/Off/Reverse switch to START; the power indicator lights.
- Insert documents into the paper infeed. The cutters start automatically and stop after the documents are shredded.
- Feed 4–5 sheets (cross-cut) or 9–10 sheets (strip-cut) at a time, for up to 30 minutes continuously, then let the motor cool for 15 minutes.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Paper jam | Too many sheets, paper too wide for the infeed, or paper not fed squarely. | Hold the switch in REVERSE until the paper clears, set it to OFF, then back to START. If reverse does not clear it, do not open the housing; contact your Formax dealer. Page 3 |
| Shredder stops and will not run | The thermal overload mechanism tripped because the motor became too warm. | Unplug the unit for at least one hour before using it again. Page 3 |
| Shredder shuts off with the basket full light on | Auto shut-off when the wastebasket is full. | Empty the wastebasket. Page 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the FD 8200 shred at once?
4–5 sheets for the FD 8200CC cross-cut and 9–10 sheets for the FD 8200SC strip-cut. See page 3.
What shred size does it produce?
1/16" x 1/2" cross-cut particles (FD 8200CC) or 1/8" strips (FD 8200SC). See page 3.
Can it shred staples?
Yes, it shreds paper up to 8.7" wide including documents with staples. Do not shred cloth, plastic, cardboard or hard materials. See page 3.
How long can it run continuously?
Up to 30 minutes, then allow 15 minutes for the motor to cool down. See page 3.
