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Translation of the original operating instructions
Keep paper shredder out of the reach of children. Do not let the shredder run if the person using it is not present.
1 Proper use, warranty
The shredder is exclusively designed for destroying documents, as well as small quantities of store cards, credit cards, CDs, USB sticks and 3,5“discs. Its sturdy drive mechanism is not damaged by paper clips and staples. The warranty period for the document shredder is 1 year. The warranty period is 6 months when used in multiple shifts. This warranty and guarantee exclude wear and damage caused by improper handling or actions taken by third parties.
- Read the operating instructions before switching on the document shredder. Save these instructions for later use.
- Observe all safety instructions on to the machine. Risk of injury! Do not reach into the paper feed slot. Risk of injury from being pulled in! Keep long hair, loose articles of clothing, ties, scarves, jewellery, etc. away from feed opening. Material with the tendency to form loops, e.g. tapes, strapping material, etc. must not be shredded. Risk of injury from slivers! Put on protective goggles before you shred hard credit cards, CDs or f oppy disks.
Switch the shredder off and disconnect it from the mains if it is damaged, not working correctly or before relocating or cleaning it. Service work may only be carried out by Formax Customer Service or by the service technicians of our contractual partners.
- Make sure that the mains plug is well accessible.
- Before you insert the mains plug, make sure that the voltage and frequency of your power supply comply with the information on the name plate.
- Make sure that no liquid gets into the shredder.
- The shredder may not be placed near a heater or other heat source.
- The ventilation slots must not be blocked or covered and there must be at least 5 cm space between the shredder and any wall or furniture.
In emergencies immediately press the red emergency-stop pushbutton! This switches the paper shredder off.
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ON pushbutton Shredder is switched on. Cutting system runs in feed direction.
HSM GmbH + Co. KG Austrasse 1-9 88699 Frickingen / Germany
Stop pushbutton Cutting system stops. Shredder remains in standby function.
Reversing pushbutton Cutting system runs in reverse direction.
Ready for operation green LED
Cut material bag full red LED
3,9 x 50 mm
HSM GmbH + Co. KG Austrasse 1-9 88699 Frickingen / Germany
Paper jam – electric motor overloaded red LED
Door or fl ap opened red LED
Turning the main switch 90° in clockwise direction switches the machine on. The main switch can be secured in the OFF postion with a padlock
2 x 15 mm
Safety instructions Mains switch Emergency-stop pushbutton Membrane keyboard Paper feed slot Folding tray Front door Name plate Flap Filling drum Drum handle
In emergencies immediately press the red emergency-stop pushbutton! This switches the paper shredder off. The emergency stop button is unlocked by turning it to the left.
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Notice The document shredder can also be started by pressing the green arrow button:
- Press briefl y: Cutting device starts. Automatic stop approx. 3 seconds after the last piece of paper was drawn in, or manual stop when the stop button is pressed.
- Hold down for longer than 2 seconds: constant operation without light barrier function. The cutting device runs until it is switched off with the stop button.
Switching the paper shredder on
- Unlock the emergency stop button by turning it anti-clockwise.
- Turn main switch to position I.
Green LED lights. Paper shredder is ready for operation (standby) Notice Safety switches are installed at the doors. Paper shredder can only be switched on if the door and the fl ap are both closed.
Shreds smooth paper and continuous paper
Only machines with cut size 3.9 x 50 mm: Shredding crumpled paper
Notice The tray can be folded out to hold stacks of paper or continuous lists.
- Feed paper. See „Technical data“ for sheet capacity. The shredding process is star ted by a pho to –cell in the paper feeding opening. When the paper feed opening is free again, the cut ting sy stem au to ma tical ly swit ches off af ter app rox. 3 sec. and returns to standby.
- Pull the drum handle forward and put the crumpled paper in the drum.
- Press the green arrow key.
When you push back the handle the paper falls into the shredder blades.
Insert USB sticks in the centre of the paper feed.
Swit ching paper shredder off
- Turn main switch to position 0 Secure main switch with a padlock, if necessary.
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Front door or fl ap opened
You have fed in too much paper. Paper shredder jammed. Red LED in the key pad f ashes. Paper shredder reverses automatically. Notice! Do not press dashed arrow button and green arrow button alternately forwards and backwards. Cutting unit can be damaged.
CAUTION!
Injuries by cutting rollers are possible even when the paper shredder is idle. Keep hands away from the cutting system!
- Open the f ap and clear the paper jam.
If material is not completely pushed out, then
- Close the f ap again.
- Press dashed arrow button. Paper is pushed out.
- Pull paper out.
- Separate paper stack and feed paper again.
- The shredding process is started again with the green arrow button or by the light barrier (paper feed).
Red LED on membrane keyboard lights. Paper shredder stops automatically.
- Close door and f ap.
If the door is opened when the cutting device is running, the document shredder must be started again using the green button after the door of the document shredder has been closed.
Bag for shredded material full
Red LED on membrane keyboard lights. Paper shredder stops automatically. Note Reversing the cutting device (“Reverse” button) is also possible even when the shredded material container is full.
- Insert new bag.
Notice! Empty the shredded material container after the paper shredder has been switched off, because otherwise malfunctions of the cutting system could occur when the rocker switch is pressed several times in succession.
Red LED on membrane keyboard lights. Paper shredder switches off automatically.
- Allow paper shredder to cool down for approx. 15 to 20 min.
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- Spray special cutting block oil through paper feed opening across the whole width of the cutting system blades.
- Run cutting system forwards and backwards several times without feeding paper. Paper dust and particles are shaken off.
6 Cleaning and maintenance
Switch off the shredder and pull out the mains plug. When cleaning only use a soft cloth and a mild soap-water solution. However, no water must enter the equipment.
Oil the cutting unit when cutting performance decreases or the device becomes noisy, or every time you empty the waste container:
7 Technical data US-Version
Nominal cutting ca pa ci ty, DIN A4
3W + PE 208 V, 60 Hz
Volume of shredded material bag
Noise level (Idle running/ load)
58 dB(A) / 70-75 dB(A)
Sa fe ty ra ting DIN 32757 – 1
Cutting ca pa ci ty (sheets), DIN A4
Volume of shredded material bag
Noise level (Idle running/ load)
58 dB(A) / 70-75 dB(A)
3 x 400 V, 50 Hz 3 x 16 A
3 x 400 V, 50 Hz 3 x 10 A
Power for the maximum number of sheets
Power supply Power supply fuses (slow-blow)
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Quick start
- Allow at least 5 cm between the shredder and any wall or furniture, away from heat sources; check the voltage matches the name plate.
- Unlock the emergency stop button by turning it anti-clockwise.
- Turn the main switch 90° clockwise to position I; the green LED lights (door and flap must be closed).
- Feed paper into the slot; a photo cell starts the cutters and they stop about 3 seconds after the opening is clear.
- For crumpled paper (3.9 x 50 mm models), pull the drum handle forward, load the drum, press the green arrow key and push the handle back.
- To switch off, turn the main switch to 0; it can be secured with a padlock.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Red LED flashes and shredder reverses | Too much paper fed (paper jam) | Open the flap and clear the jam; if needed close the flap, press the dashed arrow button, pull the paper out, split the stack and feed again. Page 6 |
| Red LED lit and shredder stops | Front door or flap opened | Close the door and flap, then restart with the green button. Page 6 |
| Red LED lit, shredder stops | Shredded material bag full | Switch off and insert a new bag. Page 6 |
| Red LED lit, shredder switches off | Motor overloaded | Allow the shredder to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes. Page 6 |
| Cutting performance drops or shredder becomes noisy | Cutting unit needs oil | Spray cutting block oil across the blades through the feed opening and run forward and reverse several times without paper. Page 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Can the FD 8850CC shred staples and paper clips?
Yes. Its drive mechanism is not damaged by paper clips and staples. It also takes small quantities of store cards, credit cards, CDs, USB sticks and 3.5" discs (page 3).
How often should I oil the cutters?
When cutting performance decreases, the device becomes noisy, or every time you empty the waste container (page 7).
What is the warranty?
1 year, or 6 months when used in multiple shifts. Wear and damage from improper handling are excluded (page 3).
How do I run it continuously without the light barrier?
Hold the green arrow button for more than 2 seconds; it runs until you press stop (page 5).
What power does the US version use?
3W + PE, 208 V, 60 Hz (page 7).
