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IMPORTA

ANT SAFETY NOT TES

Turn off and unplu ug the shredder bef fore moving, empty ing the waste bin, or if the shred der will not be used d for a long period of o time.

Keep children and pets away from sh hredder.

Do not place finge rs, hands or any fo oreign objects in the e feed slot. Serious injury may y result.

Insert only one cre edit card at a time.

Keep ties, jewelry, hair and loose clot thing away from the e feed slot. Serious injury may y result.

Do not use canned d air on shredder. Never use aerosol, , petroleum

based or other flam mmable products o n or near shredde er.

Do not exceed the e recommended pap per capacity of 14 sheets. s One folded sheet of pa per equals 2 sheets s. An occasional paper p clip or owed. metal staple is allo

Shred only one CD D, DVD at a time.

TECHN

NICAL DATA

Part Nu mber: y Level: Security Shred Size: S Throat: Maximu um Capacity: Shred Bin B Capacity: Voltage e: Noise le evel: Weight: uous run time Continu

HSM1057

5/32” x 1 3/8” (4 x 35mm)(cross cut) 8.74” (222 mm) 14 sheets 5.8 gallons (22 lite ers) 115 V/60 Hz 58 dB 22.9 lbs. (10,4 kg )

Note: In n order to maintain the machine, we s suggest using it got t 120 minutes on an nd 30 minu utes off.

INSTAL

LLATION:

  • Unpack k and set the mach hine upright on leve el surface.
  • Make sure s the waste bin i is properly inserted d into the shredder cabinet.
  • Plug in the machine. See e “TECHNICAL DAT TA” for necessary p precautions. utlet should be insta alled near the equip pment and be easily y accessible.
  • The ou

The ma ain connection at the e machine must be e freely accessible.

MAINTE

ENANCE INSTRUC CTIONS

D Do not shred envelo opes or labels with a sticky substance e like glue. Do not s shred wet paper, ca arbon paper or viny yl bags. The shred will stick in the c cutters and may ca use paper jams or lower shredding pe erformance. E Empty the wasteba asket regularly to pr revent paper jams. D Do not operate if th he power cord appe ears damaged. Do not alter this unit or o c cord in any way. D Do not place this sh hredder near water r or any heat source

  1. Keep 6 inches a away from wall.

D Do not use any oil or o lubricants not cle early specified for shredder s use in or a around this unit. So ome agents may co ombust causing se rious injury. I f an extension cord d is used, make sur re that the total am pere ratings of the p products plugged in nto the extension co ord do not exceed the t extension cord a ampere rating, and that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet d does not exceed 15 5 amps. T This shredder shou uld be used only wit th an operator in at tendance. Keep s shredder in the ON /OFF position and unplug from the AC C outlet when not in n u use for an extended d period of time. A Avoid exposing the shredder to direct sunlight.

To ensu ure proper operatio on and function, per riodic oiling of the c cutting system is required

  1. Failure to oil you ur cutting system co ould result in reduc ced sheet capacity perform mance, excess noise e, paper jams and possible machine f failure.

Run the e machine in revers se after every 15-30 0 minutes of contin uous use while applying g a thin strip of oil t to the cutting head.

  • Squeez ze the lubricant acr ross the full width o of the cutters.
  • Clean the t shredder housin ng using a soft clot th dampened with a mild solution of deterge ent (such as dish wa ashing liquid) and w warm water. DO NO OT use chemical cleaners s or solvents.

CLEAN

NING PHOTO EYE SENSORS

ety Unplug your mac chine – for your safe nue machine (If no flap i nstalled, disregard this line and contin Lift CD Flap on m on) Note: In the c center of the paper r slot, you should se ee (2) transparent squares - one on either side of the s slot. nd el and wipe back an Use compressed air or take a dry tis ssue or paper towe forth a few times just to dust that are ea off Replace flap if ne ecessary Plug machine bac ck in

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OPERAT ING INSTRUCTION

NS

To shred a CD, D DVD or credit card i insert through desig gnated slot Ⓖ .

After shredding, p press the stand-by button Ⓑ to turn of ff the shredder and

turn off the power r switch in back of s shredder Ⓐ.

Empty the waste bin regularly to pre event jams and dam mage to cutting mechanism.

Stand-by button Ⓑ blinks when bin is opened. After bi in is returned to

engaged position n, the machine will r resume operation. Cooling fan will o operate when shred dder is in continuou s run mode. Some noise may occur when fan operates s.

JAM-ALER

RT

gy. The jam-alert ic con Ⓕ will blink This uni it is equipped with j jam-alert technolog

indicatin ng that the maximu um sheet capacity h has been exceeded

  1. Reduce the num mber of sheet ts and place the pa aper back into the p paper feed.

SHREDD ER CONTROLS

Switch Main Powe er Switch Ⓐ to ON position.

Press Power Butto on Ⓑ to turn on.

Press Power Butto on Ⓑ to turn the po ower off.

Press and hold FW WD to manually ope erate shredder in fo orward Ⓒ .

Press and hold RE EV to manually ope rate shredder in rev verse Ⓓ .

OPERAT ION

BIN FULL

When waste w bin is full, a g green “Full” light wil l flash Ⓔ .

T Turn on the main po ower switch in back k of shredder Ⓐ . Press P the stand-by

b button Ⓑ . The follo owing function butto ons will illuminate: stand-by s button Ⓑ, ,

STAND

DBY MODE

t the FWD Ⓒ and RE EV Ⓓ.

The shr redder is equipped with an energy sav ving standby mode which will activate

I nsert paper into pa aper feed slot Ⓖ . Do D not feed more th han 14 sheets at on ne

after 30 minutes of being id dle. To resume, pr ress the stand-by b button Ⓑ .

t time. The shredder r will stop after pap per has passed thro ough.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

STANDARD PRODUCT WARRANTY

SHREDDER WILL NOT OPERATE

Quality is part of the company philosophy and all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. All technical data and measurements are approximate values and based upon single shift operations. All products are subject to different limits and specifications due to operation length, paper size, grain, weight, misuse/abuse and power configurations.

  1. Make sure shredder is plugged into power source and the main power

switch Ⓐ is switched on.

  1. Make sure the waste bin is fully inserted into the shredder housing.

PAPER JAM

Press and hold REV Ⓓ button to clear the jam. Press power button to continue shredding. CAUTION: Sharp cutter blades. Do not reach underneath the shredder head to remove jammed paper. Serious injury can result. If the paper jam cannot be cleared by pressing the REV button:

  1. Tear or cut the remaining paper just above the shredder throat.

Press power button Ⓑ to switch off the machine.

Press power button Ⓑ again to switch on the machine in order to

clean the jammed paper inside the throat. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until all paper is cleared from inside the throat.

SHREDDER STOPS WHILE SHREDDING

Prior to operation read the Manufacturers Operating Instructions included with this product. This will help ensure all precautions are taken to avoid cancellation of the manufacturer’s warranty.

The manufacturer warrants that any new products sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship when used under specified and normal operating conditions. This warranty is void if repairs are necessitated by accident, misuse, abuse, water damage or fire.

The capabilities of all products are in each specification flier. Exceeding model specifications causing product failure is not covered by this warranty. Modifications, alterations and repairs must be performed by an authorized technician. Lubrication for cross cut shredders is required every fifteen to thirty minutes of operation, to maintain top working condition and this warranty.

Compact Shredders & Shredstar Models

Switch off the main power switch Ⓐ and unplug the shredder from the power

Plug the shredder into power source. Switch on the main power switch Ⓐ in

Failure caused by defect is limited to two (2) years from date of invoice. A maximum of one replacement unit is authorized during the warranty period. Strip and cross cut cutting rollers are warranted to be free of manufacturer defects for the life of the shredder from date of invoice.

back of shredder and press the stand-by button Ⓑ.

Notes:

For further troubleshooting, please contact product support 800-613-2110.

Freight or transportation damage is not classified as a warranty repair in any case. Proof of purchase invoice is required from the end-user warranty validation or warranty registration date. All parts under warranty will be shipped and invoiced using standard costs and will be credited for the full amount only when the defective part is returned.

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Quick start

  1. Unpack the shredder, set it upright on a level surface and make sure the waste bin is properly inserted into the cabinet.
  2. Plug into an easily accessible outlet.
  3. Turn on the main power switch at the back, then press the stand-by button. The stand-by, FWD and REV buttons light up.
  4. Feed no more than 14 sheets at a time into the paper slot. The shredder stops after the paper has passed through.
  5. Feed one CD, DVD or credit card at a time through the designated slot.
  6. Hold FWD or REV to run the cutters forward or in reverse manually.
  7. After shredding, press the stand-by button and turn off the main power switch at the back.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Shredder will not operateNo power, or the waste bin is not fully inserted.Check the plug and that the main power switch is on, and push the waste bin fully into the housing. Page 5
Paper jamToo much paper fed at once.Press and hold REV to clear the jam, then press the power button to continue. Never reach under the cutting head. If REV does not clear it, tear or cut the paper just above the throat, then press the power button off and on again to clear the throat; repeat until clear. Page 5
Jam-alert icon blinksThe maximum sheet capacity has been exceeded.Reduce the number of sheets and feed the paper back in. Page 4
Green "Full" light flashesThe waste bin is full.Empty the waste bin. Operation resumes once the bin is back in its engaged position. Page 4
Shredder stops while shreddingNot stated in the manual.Switch off the main power switch and unplug, then plug back in, switch on and press the stand-by button. If it persists, call product support at 800-613-2110. Page 5

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets can the BS14c shred?

Up to 14 sheets at a time. A folded sheet counts as 2 sheets, and an occasional paper clip or staple is allowed (page 3).

How often should I oil the cutters?

After every 15-30 minutes of continuous use. Run the machine in reverse while applying a thin strip of oil across the full width of the cutters. The warranty requires this oiling on cross-cut models (page 3, page 5).

How long can it run?

The manual suggests running it for 120 minutes on and 30 minutes off. (page 3). It also goes into energy-saving standby after 30 minutes idle; press the stand-by button to resume (page 4).

How do I clean the photo eye sensors?

Unplug the machine, lift the CD flap if fitted, and wipe the two transparent squares in the center of the paper slot with a dry tissue or compressed air, then plug back in (page 3).

What is the warranty?

Defects are covered for 2 years from the invoice date (maximum one replacement unit), and the cutting rollers are warranted for the life of the shredder (page 5).