Swingline Stack-and-Shred 250X - Shredder Acco - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Swingline Stack-and-Shred 250X Acco

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Stack-and-Shred™ 250X™

Hands Free Cross-Cut Shredder

	Swingline Stack and Shred 250X
Sheet Capacity Manual Feed Slot	8 sheets (80gsm)
Sheet Capacity Auto-feed Chamber	250 sheets (80gsm)
Duty Cycle	12 min ON / 40 min OFF
Run Time from Cold	16 minutes
Volts / Hz	120V / 60Hz
Amperage	2.0 Amps
Motor Watts	460 Watts

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this shredder from Swingline. Please review these instructions to ensure you are operating the shredder correctly.

Safety First

To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions must be observed in the set-up of this product.

• Ensure the machine is plugged into an easily accessible power outlet, and ensure the cable is not likely to trip up a passer by.
• Any attempt to repair this unit by unqualified personnel will invalidate the warranty. Please return to supplier.
• Unplug your shredder before moving it or when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
• Do NOT operate with a damaged power supply cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or after it has been damaged in any manner.
• Do NOT overload electrical outlets beyond capacity as this can result in fire or electrical shock. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Do NOT alter the attachment plug. The plug is configured for the appropriate electrical supply.
• Do NOT use near water.
• Do NOT use aerosol dusters or cleaners.
• Do NOT spray anything into the shredder.
• Do NOT load the auto-feed chamber with unopened junk mail, magazines, bound documents etc.

Although this shredder has been designed to comply with UL 60950 safety standards including the "probe accessibility tests", do not operate the shredder near children or pets.

Description of product parts

A ON/OFF switch (at rear of machine)
③ Important safety symbols (see safety symbols below)
© Jam free indicator
Paper loading door handle
E Paper loading door
F Door for bin
G Continuous jam boost button
Auto button
Reverse button
① Paper loading door locking mechanism – PIN password buttons
Indicator panel
L Casters
Manual feed entry slot
N Credit card entry slot
CD entry slot
CD bin 'in use' location
① Paper stack viewing window
R Pull out bin with viewing window
⑤ CD bin in storage location

Control Panel and Indicators

Auto

Continuous Jam Boost

Reverse

Jam Free Indicator – This alerts the user when too much paper is fed into the manual feed slot (see section on Jam Free Technology).

Paper jam indicator – This means there is a paper jam in the auto feed chamber.

Bin full/loading door open indicator – This means either:

• Paper loading door is open
- Bin is open
- Bin is full

Power On indicator – This means the machine is turned on.

Cool Down indicator – This means the machine is cooling down.

Lock - This means the paper loading door is locked (during shredding).

Paper loading Door Locking Mechanism – PIN Password

Buttons Enter a four digit code, to lock the loading door during shredding.

Safety First

This means you should be careful because long hair can become entangled in the cutters.

This means be careful of ties and other loose clothing which could become entangled in the cutters.

This means be careful of loose jewelry which could become entangeld in the cutters.

This means don't reach into the feed opening of the cutters.

This means keep children away from shredder.

This means no aerosols.

This means no oil lubricant (oil sheets only).

Use internal credit card position.

This means do not insert CDs into the manual feed slot.

Sheet capacity of manual feed slot.

This means the shredder can accept small staples.

This means the shredder can accept small paperclips.

Illuminated Icons Explained

Indicators
Lock Bin Full/ Cool down Paper Jam Auto Jam Free Door Open Indicator
Color of symbol	Green	Red	Red	Red	Red	Blue	Green	Red
Power ON/OFF switch OFF
Sleep mode
Power ON/OFF switch ON
Stand by
Auto mode						light	light
Continuous jam boost mode						light	light
Reverse mode					light	light		light
Paper loading door open			light			light		light
Bin full/bin open			light			light		light
Motor is cooling down				flashing		light		light
Paper jam					light	light		light
Too many sheets are being fed into manual feed slot						light		light
Cutters are self-cleaning					flashing	light		light
Entering PIN password	flashing
Paper loading door is locked	light
Incorrect PIN password has been entered	flash x3
Correct PIN password re-entered	flashing x3
Autofeed Operation						light		flashing

Stack and Shred 250X Shredding Capability

Stack and Shred 250X CAN shred the following though the auto-feed bin:				Although the Stack and Shred 250X will accept fastened sheets, Swingline recommends that staples and paper clips are removed and folded paper is unfolded prior to shredding to extend the life of the product.
	• Stapled paper 1 inch/25mm within the corner• 26/6 and 24/6 or smaller staples• Small sized paper loaded centrally• 250 sheets color printed paper	• Paper clip paper 1 inch/25mm within the corner• Capable of shredding small/ medium (max wire thickness = 1/3 inch, 0.9 mm) paper clips• 250 sheets plain paper• >100gsm paper (through manual feed slot ONLY)	• 11x17 folded in half max. 2 sheets• 250 sheets single sided printed paper• 80 gsm paper- Letter - 8.5x 11- Legal - single sheet folded in half max. 2 sheets
Stack and Shred 250X CANNOT shred the following through the auto-feed bin:
	• Heavy Duty Staples. Check the staple leg length is not greater than 6mm.	• A document with more than 25 sheets held together by a staple or clip.	• Bound documents • Bulldog clips
	• Large clips. Check the length of the paperclip is not longer than 32mm.	• Multiple folded sheets* (e.g. more than two legal sized sheets folded in half)	• Magazines or other documents bound by multiple staples or clips	• Unopened mail e.g. junk mail. Open mail and place in auto-feed or through manual feed slot.*
	• Plastic sheets, laminated documents, plastic folders, glossy paper or a sheet covered with print on both sides.	• Thick paper or card	• Adhesive labels	• Crumpled sheets*
		*We recommend you feed these types of documents through the manual feed slot. The Stack and Shred 250X can automatically shred folded and crumpled sheets if flattened out prior to loading.

Auto-feed Technology

The Stack and Shred 250X has been designed to automatically shred up to 250 sheets from the auto-feed chamber and up to 8 sheets through the manual feed slot. The auto-feed mechanism has been designed to handle paper fastened with staples and paper clips and to only pull a few sheets of paper into the cutting mechanism to minimize the risk of paper jams.

Operation

1 Unpack the product.
2 Plug the shredder in to a working outlet.
3 Ensure the ON/OFF switch on the back of the shredder is in the "ON" position, which will illuminate the LED bulb shown by the standby symbol ( 🔍).
4 To start shredding, move the slide switch to the Auto position (💡), which places the shredder into auto mode. You are now ready to shred.
5 To load the shredder, simply lift the loading door handle (see fig 1) to open the loading door and insert documents. You can open the door further to 90 degrees for easier access if required. Load up to 250 sheets at a time into the feed chamber. Do not fill above the 250 MAX level, this could damage the shredder (see fig 2).
6 The shredder will start the shredding cycle automatically ONLY after closing the loading door.

Attention: If required you can now lock the loading door by entering a 4 digit code (see below).

7 If you only have up to 8 sheets to shred, you can use the manual feed slot, provided the auto feed chamber is empty (see fig 3).

8 Insert paper to be shredded into the feed area. The shredder will detect the paper and start automatically. If there is still paper in the Autofeed tray after first attempt, open and re-close feed door a second time.

9 If the shredder is left in auto mode for more than 2 minutes without being used, the shredder will automatically turn back to Sleep mode in order to save power.

The shredder will automatically 'wake up' from sleep mode when paper is inserted into the shred mouth or you open the loading door. There is no need to press the Auto button (💡).

Locking the Paper Loading Door

For additional security the paper loading door can be locked during the shredding of confidential material.

To lock shredder:

1 Place documents in tray. Close paper loading door (see fig 1).

2 Press any 4 digits. REMEMBER YOUR CODE!

Shredder unlocks automatically when:

• 4 digit code is re-entered.
• Shredding is complete.
• Shredder is inactive for 30 minutes (but documents remain in tray)

Bin or Loading Door Open Safety Function

As a safety precaution, if the bin or loading door is opened during shredding, the shredder will stop and the Bin Full indicator will illuminate.

Jam Free Technology in manual feed slot

Sensors in the paper feed area measure the thickness of paper about to be shredded. The ability to shred or not is communicated through red and green lighting. Green means that the stack of paper is within the shredders sheet capacity and OK to shred. Red means that you have too much paper, remove some sheets in order to shred.

Since the shredder is unable to shred more sheets of paper than it is capable of shredding, paper jams are prevented.

Rare Occasions of Jamming

In the unlikely event of the shredder jamming, the Stack and Shred 250X will stop shredding. Check that the bin is not full then try clearing the jam using the reverse (◀) and continuous jam boost (▶) buttons then return to Auto mode (○). If this is unsuccessful follow the reverse function instructions.

Reverse Function

If you want to reverse paper out while shredding, use the reverse button (◀◀)
2 Reverse the paper out then turn the machine off using the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the shredder. Remove the paper from the manual feed slot (if being used) or open the loading door, remove the remaining stack of paper, then pull the jammed paper free of the cutting mechanism.
3 To resume shredding return the slide switch to the auto position (⏻) and turn on the shredder by using the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the shredder.

Over Heating

If the Stack and Shred 250X is used continuously for over 16 minutes the shredder may overheat and the cool down indicator will illuminate red ( ). Please allow the shredder to cool down. When the shredder is ready to be used the thermometer symbol will no longer illuminate. If the shredder needs to cool down while shredding, no action is needed. The shredder will automatically restart shredding paper once it has cooled down after periods of continuous use. All you need to do is ensure paper is loaded into the chamber and the bin is empty when the machine is cooling down.

Bin Full

The shredder will not function when the bin is full and the bin full symbol (☐) is illuminated. You should empty the bin.

• Pull open the bin slowly to empty.
• Push the empty bin back into place and press the auto button to resume shredding.

CD Shredding

A separate CD tray is provided to collect the shredded CD shards, ensure that this is correctly mounted onto the bin before shredding.

1 Lift up the paper loading door (see fig 4).
2 Always insert CDs in the CD slot (see fig 5). Only shred one CD at a time.
3 Close the paper loading door.
4 Empty the CD bin after 8 CDs to avoid waste spilling over into the paper waste bin.
5 Remove the CD tray before resuming paper shredding.

Credit Card Shredding

1 Lift up the paper loading door (see fig 4).
2 Insert the credit card into the roller as shown (see fig 6). Only shred one credit card at a time.
3 Close the paper loading door.

Swingline encourages customers to recycle shredded paper. Please note that shredded paper cannot be recycled if mixed with credit card and CD shards. If recycling, please separate shredded paper and credit card/CD shards.

Self-cleaning Cutters

After emptying and replacing a full bin, the shredder will run in reverse for 4 seconds, stop for 2 seconds and then forward for 4 seconds to clear away any remaining paper from the cutter mechanism. This unique 'self-cleaning' mechanism is additional jam prevention technology from Swingline.

Maintenance

The rollers on the auto-feed mechanism may become dirty over time, please wipe clean with a dry cloth to maintain maximum product performance (see fig 7).

The auto-start infra-red sensor, located in the paper feed entry-slot, can occasionally become covered in paper-dust causing the shredder to run despite no paper being fed into the machine. Switch the shredder off at the rear of the machine and carefully clean the sensor using a cotton-swab (see fig 8).

Lubrication of the Shredder

Only use oil sheets to lubricate. ACCO Brands accepts no liability for product performance or safety when other types of lubricants are used on any part(s) of this machine. Swingline recommends using an oil sheet after the bin has been emptied three times (and for each ongoing three bin cycle thereafter). Insert the oil sheet into the manual feed slot and NOT in the auto-feed chamber. Using an oil sheet in the auto-feed chamber will contaminate the feed rollers preventing the auto-feed mechanism shredding. Follow the maintenance instructions if the rollers become contaminated.

Shredder Accessories

We recommend that a paper waste for recycling shredded paper is used on all models.

Accessory Part Number

Recycling Waste Bag 1765028

Troubleshooting Guide for Stack-and-Shred™ 250X™

QUESTION ANSWER				APPLICABLE MACHINES60X 80X 100X 250X 500X
1	The shredder will not start.	a	Check power switch on the back of the machine is turned on. ( ⏻ )	Y Y	Y Y Y
		b	Check that the Auto button ( ⏻ ) has been pressed or the switch is in the Auto position and the power switch on the back has been turned on.Note: The Auto button light turns off after 2 mins of non-use.The shredder wakes up automatically if paper is in the autofeed chamber or fed into the manual feed slot			Y Y Y
		c	Is the “bin door/ loading door open” indicator light red( ⏻ ?) Make sure both the loading door and the bin door are closed.		Y Y Y Y
2	There are documents in the autofeed chamber but the shredder has stopped running.	a	Is the cool-down indicator light red ( ⏻ )? If so, allow the shredder to cool down. Shredding will resume automatically after the shredder has cooled down.	Y Y	Y Y
		b	If the “bin door/ loading door open/bin full” indicator light is red( ⏻ ), empty the bin. Also check to see if the loading door and bin doors are closed. Shredding will resume automatically.		Y Y Y Y
		c	Is the jam indicator light red ( ⏻ )? If so, the shredder was unable to clear a jam even after the automatic jam clearance cycle. Use the manual reverse button ( ⏻ ) to back out paper from the cutters.Open the lid and remove the offending papers.		Y Y Y Y
		d	If there are crumpled sheets in the stack, they may not feed properly. It is recommended that you feed them through the manual feed slot.	Y Y	Y Y Y
		e	If there are multiple folded sheets in the stack, unfold the sheets before placing them back in the stack or feed through the manual feed slot.	Y Y	Y Y Y
		f	If there are unopened envelopes in the stack, remove them, open the envelopes and lay the contents flat into the autofeed chamber, unfolding any folded sheets. Envelopes can be shredded through the manual feed slot.	Y Y	Y Y Y
		g	Examine the rollers, if they are covered with paper dust, clean them with a dry cloth.	Y Y	Y Y Y
		FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WHAT TO SHRED THROUGH AUTO FEED AND WHAT TO SHRED VIA MANUAL FEED SLOT, PLEASE SEE SECTION IN THE MANUAL ON ‘SHREDDING CAPABILITY’

QUESTION ANSWER				APPLICABLE MACHINES60X 80X 100X 250X 500X
3	There isn't any paper in the shredder but it won't stop running.	a	The auto-start infra-red sensor, located in the paper feed entry-slot, can occasionally become covered in paper-dust causing the shredder to run despite no paper being fed into the machine. Switch the shredder off at the rear of the machine and carefully clean the sensor using a cotton-swab (see fig 10).	YY	YYY
		b	If the shredder still does not stop running, call ACCO at: 800-541-0094	YY	YYY
4	Every time I shut the bin, the shredder turns itself on automatically for a few seconds.	a	After the bin is removed and replaced, the shredder will run for approximately 8 seconds to clear away any remaining paper from the cutter mechanism.		YYY	YY
5	I have to feed the paper quite a long way into the manual feed slot before it engages with the cutting mechanism	a	Unlike conventional shredders, the paper needs to pass through the autofeed chamber before the paper meets the cutting mechanism. For this reason, the manual feed slot has been designed to be extremely easy to slide paper into.	YY	YYY
6	I have locked the shredder but there is a paper jam and my sensitive documents are still in the machine	a	Enter your PIN to unlock the loading door and clear the jam. If you have forgotten the code or you have left the shredder to continue your working day, the machine will open automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. After clearing the jam, reload the shredder before locking the loading door again.				Y	Y
	Do I need to enter the same four digits, as a locking PIN, each time I use the shredder?	a	No. The shredder will register the four digit PIN code each time so you could change your PIN number every time you use the shredder.				Y	Y
	I have just realised that I have some documents in the autofeed chamber that I don't want to shred but the loading door is locked.	a	Re-entering your four digit PIN code unlocks the paper loading door.				Y	Y
	What happens if someone tries to guess my PIN code to get access to my documents?	a	After 3 incorrect attempts to enter the code the locking mechanism will not accept any more entries. The loading door will remain locked until the shredding is complete.				Y	Y
7	How should I maintain my shredder?	a	Use Swingline oil sheets to lubricate the cutting head, do not use other types/brands of oil	YY	YY
		b	Clean the auto-start infra red sensor on a regular basis (see point 3a).	YY	YYY
		c	Clean rollers free of any paper dust with a dry cloth	YY	YYY

A B C D E Q M J Simplas I K H F G L R L

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Spécifications

Continuous Jam Boost

Reverse

We recommend that a paper waste for recycling shredded paper is used on all models.

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Limited 2 year Cutter Warranty for Stack and Shred 250X Shredder and Limited 2 Year Warranty for all other Parts

ACCO Brands USA LLC, 300 Tower Parkway, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (in Canada, ACCO Brands Canada Inc., 5 Precidio Court, Brampton, ON L6S-6B7; and in Mexico, ACCO Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Av. Circuito Industrial Norte #6 Parque Industrial Lerma 52000, Lerma Edo. De México) (each, respectively, "ACCO Brands") warrants to the original purchaser that the cutters of this Swingline ^™ Stack and Shred 250X Shredder are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service for a period of 2 years after purchase and all other parts are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service for a period of 2 years after purchase.

ACCO Brands' obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at ACCO Brands' option, of any warranted part found defective by ACCO Brands without charge for material or labor. Any replacement, at ACCO Brands' option, may be the same product or a substantially similar product that may contain remanufactured or refurbished parts. This warranty shall be void in the following circumstances:

(i) if the product has been misused,

(ii) if the product has been damaged by negligence or accident, or (iii) if the product has been altered by anyone other than ACCO Brands or ACCO Brands' authorized agents.

For warranty execution, please call:

1-800-541-0094 in the USA

1-800-263-1063 in Canada

01-(55)-1500-5700 / 5778 in Mexico

Or go to www.swingline.com.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. REPRESENTATIONS OR

PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH OR IN ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING ON ACCO BRANDS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES (IF APPLICABLE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACCO BRANDS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORSEEABLE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

FOR CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THE BENEFIT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is not transferable and will automatically terminate if the original product purchaser sells or otherwise disposes of the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, may exist. In addition some jurisdictions do not allow (i) the exclusion of certain warranties, (ii) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or (iii) the exclusion or limitation of certain types of costs and/or damages, so the above limitations may not apply.

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