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ELECTRICAL
SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to .Unplug your shredder before moving it or when it is not in use for an extended period of time. GBC. In this instruction manual and on the product are .Do not operate with a damaged power supply cord or important safety messages. Read these messages plug, after it malfunctions, or after it has been carefully. damaged in any manner. The safety alert symbol precedes each safety .Do not overload electrical outlets beyond capacity as message in this instruction manual and on the this can result in fire or electrical shock. product. This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that could hurt you or others, as .The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. well as cause product or property damage. .Do not alter attachment plug. Plug configured for the The following warning is found on the bottom of the appropriate electrical supply. product.
.Do not use near water. .Keep out of reach of children.
SERVICE
.Do not attempt to service or repair the unit yourself.
- In the U.S. and Canada, if your shredder is under This safety message means that you could be seriously warranty return it to the point of purchase for hurt or killed if you open the product and expose replacement or repair. If your shredder is no longer yourself to hazardous voltage. under warranty, call (800) 477-9900 for service The following ISO and IEC symbols appear on this information. In other countries, contact an authorized product, and their meanings are as follows: GBC service representative for any required repairs.
Forward Reverse
85x SPECIFICATIDNS:
Throat Width: Shred Width: Sheet Capacity:
This means you should be careful because long hair can become entangled in the cutting head. This could hurt you. ~ This means don't reach into the feed opening of Speed: ~ the cutting head. This could hurt you. Amperage: This means be careful of ties and other loose Noise Level:
- clothing which could become entangled in the cutting head. This could hurt you. Duty Cycle:
IR'\\ This means you should be careful of loose jewelry ~ which could become entangled in the cutting head. This could hurt you
115 Volt 9" 5/32x2" 7-8 sheets of 20# bond 15 FeetlMin 3 Amps 78 dB 3/30 Min (ON/OFF)
CLEARNING JAMS
INSTALLATION If a paper jam occurs, switch the unit to the reverse Position the shredder onto the basket. Once the unit is position until the paper is out of the throat. If a jam correctly positioned on the basket, plug it into a occurs with paper more than halfway through the cutters standard AC outlet. (NOTE:The 85x includes a safety momentarily switch into the REVERSE position until interlock. If the unit is not properly positioned on the about 1/2" to 1" of shredded paper reverses out. Tear off basket the interlock will not be activated and the unit will two or three sheets and switch into the FORWARD not operate.) position to clear the paper jam. In some cases, it may be MATERIALS YOU CAN SHRED necessary to alternate between FORWARD and Your shredder will handle most any type of office paper REVERSE positions several times to help clear excess documents. You can safely shred documents containing paper from the cutting area. staples, however, other metal items may damage the THERMAL CUT -OFF FEATURE shredder . This shredder is designed for low volume shredding, and ON/AUTO: is not intended for continuous operation. This unit Simply insert paper into the center of the throat. Once features a thermal cut-off device that automatically shuts your document has activated the trigger switch the unit off the shredder if run for an extended period of time. If will turn on and off automatically. this occurs, simply allow the shredder to cool for 30 FORWARD ANO REVERSE minutes before resuming operation. Moving the switch to either of these positions will cause the unit to run in the corresponding direction.
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Quick start
- Position the shredder: set the shredder onto the basket. The 85x has a safety interlock, so it will not operate unless it is properly positioned on the basket.
- Plug in: once the unit is positioned on the basket, plug it into a standard AC outlet. The 85x is a 115 volt unit.
- Select ON/AUTO: insert paper into the center of the throat. Once the paper activates the trigger switch, the unit turns on and off automatically.
- Shred only suitable material: the shredder handles most office paper documents, including documents with staples. Other metal items may damage it.
- Watch the duty cycle: this shredder is for low volume shredding. The thermal cut-off shuts it off if it runs too long.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
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| Shredder will not operate | The unit is not properly positioned on the basket, so the safety interlock is not activated | Reposition the shredder correctly on the basket. Page 3 |
| Paper jam | Paper is stuck in the throat | Switch the unit to REVERSE until the paper is out of the throat. Page 3 |
| Paper jam with paper more than halfway through the cutters | Excess paper in the cutting area | Switch to REVERSE until about 1/2" to 1" of shredded paper reverses out, tear off two or three sheets, then switch to FORWARD. Alternate between FORWARD and REVERSE several times if needed. Page 3 |
| Shredder shuts off during use | The thermal cut-off device was triggered because the shredder ran for an extended period | Let the shredder cool for 30 minutes before resuming operation. Page 3 |
| Damaged cord or plug | The power supply cord or plug is damaged, or the unit has malfunctioned | Do not operate it. Do not service it yourself. If under warranty, return it to the point of purchase. If not, call (800) 477-9900 for service information. Page 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the GBC Shredmaster 85x shred at once?
It shreds 7-8 sheets of 20# bond. See page 3.
What size is the cut and throat on the 85x?
The throat width is 9" and the shred width is 5/32x2". See page 3.
Can I shred documents with staples?
Yes, you can safely shred documents containing staples. Other metal items may damage the shredder. See page 3.
How long can the 85x run before it needs a break?
The duty cycle is 3/30 min (ON/OFF), and a thermal cut-off turns it off if run too long. Let it cool for 30 minutes before resuming. See page 3.
