FELLOWES 280 - Manual (Page 8)

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All Machines
If no indicator lights are lit:
• Make sure the plug is securely inserted in the
receptacle on the back of the machine and into the
wall outlet.
• Make sure the shredder is on (switch in “I” position).
If both the red and green
lights are on:
Waste Box Full:
• Press rocker switch to “O” to stop the cutting system.
• Remove wastebox from inside cabinet and empty.
• Return wastebox, close door and
resume operation.
Door Ajar:
• Make sure door is completely closed.
• If the door is opened while the motor
is running, after closing the door, set the rocker
switch to the “O” position and then to the “I”
position to resume operation.
220, 220CC, 280, 280CC
If only the green light is on:
Paper Jam:
• Press rocker switch to “O” to stop
the cutting system.
• Press and hold down rocker switch
in “R” to reverse the cutting
system and back out jammed
material (paper is pushed out)
• If the jam persists, slowly move
the power switch back and forth
between forward (I) and reverse
(R), always stopping for a
moment in the off position (O).
Do not switch the shredder rapidly
between forward and reverse to
force material through the
shredder. Rapid rocking develops
tremendous forces that can
damage your shredder.
• Continue shredding in smaller
quantities so as not to jam the
machine further.
Overheated:
• If the motor is overheated, switch the machine off
and allow motor to cool down for approximately 15-
20 minutes.
320,320CC, 380, 380CC
If no lights are on:
• Make sure the circuit breaker is not open. (press to
reset).
If only the red light is on:
Paper Jam:
• Press rocker switch to “O” to stop
the cutting system.
• Press and hold down rocker switch
in “R” to reverse the cutting
system and back out jammed
material (paper is pushed out).
Rocker switch must be held in
reverse for a few seconds to cause
the red light to turn off.
• If the jam persists, slowly move
the power switch back and forth
between forward (I) and reverse
(R), always stopping for a
moment in the off position (O).
Do not switch the shredder rapidly
between forward and reverse to
force material through the
shredder. Rapid rocking develops
tremendous forces that can
damage your shredder.
• Continue shredding in smaller
quantities so as not to jam the
machine further.
Overheated:
• If the motor is overheated, switch the machine off
and allow motor to cool down for approximately 15-
20 minutes.
Checklist for Inoperative Machines
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