Powershred 485I - Shredder FELLOWES - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Fellowes
Model	Powershred 485I
Product Type	Document Shredder
Cut Type	Strip Cut (5.8 mm)
Max Capacity (sheets per pass)	38 sheets (75 g/m²)
CD/Credit Card Capacity	1 per pass
Paper Entry Width	407 mm (16 in)
Power Supply	120 V, 60 Hz, 12 A
Main Features	SafeSense™, 100% Jam Proof™, Energy Savings System™
Safety	Immediate SafeSense stop upon hand contact, power switch
Maintenance	Clean infrared sensors with a cotton swab and alcohol
Lubrication	Not required (strip cut model)
Warranty	Parts: 2 years, cutting blades: lifetime
Usage	Indoor only

Frequently Asked Questions - Powershred 485I FELLOWES

How to activate the SafeSense function?

The SafeSense function activates automatically when the shredder is running. Set the power switch to ON (I) and press the START/STOP button (⏱). The blue light turns on. To test, touch the test area near the paper entry: the SafeSense light (yellow) turns on and the shredder stops.

What to do in case of paper jam?

Use the Reverse function (← button) to remove the paper. Reduce the number of sheets and reinsert them. If the jam persists, use the Forward button (▶) intermittently to shred the paper gradually. If necessary, disable the 100% Jam Proof system by holding down the Auto and Reverse buttons.

What types of documents can I shred?

You can shred paper (including 132-column continuous forms), plastic credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples, paper clips, and junk mail. Do not shred adhesive labels, acetates, newspapers, cardboard, large paper clips, laminated documents, folders, X-rays, or plastic other than those indicated.

How to clean the infrared sensors?

Turn off and unplug the shredder. Lift the CD door. Locate the two sensors in the center of the paper entry. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and gently wipe the sensors to remove dust. Dry before plugging back in.

Why does the bin full light turn on?

The red Bin Full light turns on when the waste bin is full. Empty the bin and preferably use a Fellowes bag (ref. 3605801). The shredder will resume normal operation once the bin is emptied.

How to restart the shredder after a SafeSense stop?

If the SafeSense function has been activated for more than 3 seconds, the shredder turns off automatically. To restart, press the START/STOP button (⏱) on the control panel. Shredding can resume normally.

Can I shred CDs and credit cards?

Yes, use the dedicated CD and credit card entry (located under the door). Insert only one CD or one card at a time. Caution: do not shred greeting cards containing batteries or electronic chips (risk of fire).

What does the low oil level light mean?

This red light is only present on cross-cut models (425Ci/485Ci). It indicates that the oil tank needs to be filled. Use 355 ml of Fellowes oil (ref. 35250). For strip-cut models (like the 485I), lubrication is not necessary.

How to disable the 100% Jam Proof system?

Hold down the Auto and Reverse buttons (←→) simultaneously for a few seconds. The blue Auto light turns off, indicating deactivation. Shredding continues without jam protection. To reactivate, repeat the same operation.

Which oil to use for lubrication?

For cross-cut models requiring lubrication, use exclusively Fellowes Shredder Oil (ref. 35250). Pour 355 ml into the oil tank. Strip-cut models (like the Powershred 485I) do not require lubrication.

USER MANUAL Powershred 485I FELLOWES

Exterior view of a black and silver industrial vacuum cleaner (no visible text or symbols)

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE DO NOT DISCARD: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

VEUILLEZ LIRE CES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL. NE PAS JETER : CONSERVER AFIN DE CONSULTER LES DIRECTIVES ULTÉRIE EUREMENT, EN CAS DE BESOIN.

KEY

A. SafeSense® Technology
B. Paper entry
C. CD, credit card and junk mail entry
D. Door
E. Casters
F. See safety instructions
G. Disconnect power switch OFF
1 2.0N
H. Oil reservoir
425Ci and 485Ci only
1. Oil drain plug (inside) 425Ci and 485Ci only

J. Basket
K. Accessory tray
L. Control panel
1. Sheet capacity indicator
2. Low oil indicator (red) 425Ci and 485Ci only
3. Bin full (red)
4. SafeSense ^® (yellow)
5. Remove paper (red)
6. Door open (red)
7. Straight feed (red)
8. Auto button
9. Reverse
10. ON/OFF (blue)
11. Forward

Will shred: Paper, 132 column continuous form, plastic credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples, paper clips and junk mail

Will not shred: Adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above

Paper shred size:

Cross-Cut (425Ci, 485Ci) ....5/32 in. x 1-1/8 in. (4mm x 30mm)

Strip-Cut (425i, 485i) 7/32 in. (5.8mm)

Maximum:

Sheets per pass (Cross-cut).... 30*

Sheets per pass (Strip-cut) 38*

CDs/Cards per pass 1*

Paper entry width (485Ci, 485i) 16 in. (407mm)

Paper entry width (425Ci, 425i) 12 in. (305mm)

*8.5"x11", 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 12Amps; heavier paper, humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Maximum recommended daily usage rates: 11,000 (425Ci/485Ci) / 10,000 (425i/485i) sheets, 500 credit cards; 50 CDs.

Fellowes SafeSense shredders are designed to be operated in office environments ranging between

50 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 - 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 - 80% relative humidity.

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

• Operation, maintenance, and service requirements are covered in the instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating shredders.
• Keep away from children and pets. Keep hands away from paper entry. Always set to off or unplug when not in use.
• Keep foreign objects — gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, etc. — away from shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse (◀◀) to back out object.
• Never use aerosol products, petroleum based lubricants or other flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on shredder.

• Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not disassemble shredder. Do not place near or over heat source or water.

• This shredder has a Disconnect Power Switch (G) that must be in the ON (I) position to operate shredder. In case of emergency, move switch to OFF (O) position. This action will stop shredder immediately.

• Avoid touching exposed cutting blades under shredder head.
  • Use only designated entry for CDs/cards. Keep fingers away from CD entry.
  • Do not put foreign objects in paper entry.
• Shredder must be plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet or socket of the voltage and amperage designated on the label. The grounded outlet or socket must be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Energy converters, transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.
• FIRE HAZARD – Do NOT shred greeting cards with sound chips or batteries.
  • For indoor use only.
  • Unplug shredder before cleaning or servicing.

Plug in and put disconnect power switch in ON (I) position

Press (○) ON/OFF to activate (blue)

Feed paper into paper entry and release

or

Feed CD, credit card or junk mail into designated entry and release

Set to Off (○) or shredder will automatically go into sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity

ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES

100% JAM PROOF

Jam Proof System Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.

AUTO OIL

Auto Oil™ Lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life.

SAFESENSE TECHNOLOGY®

SafeSense® Technology Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper entry.

ENERGY SAVINGS SYSTEM™

Energy Savings System Optimal energy efficiency 100% of the time — in use and out of use.

JAM PROOF Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.

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    A["AUTO"] --> B["Up to RED: Too many sheets have been inserted."]
    A --> C["Up to YELLOW: Productivity is optimized."]
    A --> D["Up to GREEN: More sheets can be added."]
    B --> E["Remove several sheets until indicator is below red."]
    C --> E
    D --> E
    E --> F["Continue 100% Jam Proof Shredding\n100% JAM PROOF"]
    G["If a misfeed occurs:"] --> H["All indicators light up and shredder pauses for 3-6 seconds"]
    H --> I["Wait for flashing to stop after automatic correction is complete. Regular shredding will resume."]
    I --> J["If illuminates after paper has been reversed, press reverse and remove paper. Otherwise, regular shredding will resume."]

STRAIGHT FEED

If Straight Feed indicator illuminates, remove paper and feed straight into shredder.

*100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual

AUTO OIL

AUTO OIL™ OPERATION

Lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life

(Auto oil system is only included on cross-cut models - 425Ci and 485Ci.)

SET-UP AND TESTING REFILLING OIL

Before using, fill oil reservoir with 12 oz. (355 ml.) of Fellowes shredder oil (Fellowes #35250)

Press the auto and forward buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to manually oil shredder

Low oil indicator will signal when your reservoir needs refilling

To maintain shredder performance, refill oil reservoir with up to 12 oz. (355 ml.) of shredder oil (Fellowes #35250)

Once refilled, automatic oiling will resume

ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES

SAFESENSE
TECHNOLOGY*

SAFESENSE® TECHNOLOGY
Stops shredding immediately when hands touch the paper opening.
SET-UP AND TESTING

Turn the shredder ON ( ⏻) to activate SafeSense®

Touch test area and look for the SafeSense® indicator to illuminate

SafeSense ^® is active and working properly

If hand is held on SafeSense ^® area more than 3 seconds shredder will shut off

ENERGY SAVINGS
SYSTEM™
ENERGY SAVINGS SYSTEM
Optimal energy efficiency 100% of the time – in use and out of use.

• Saves energy in four ways: energy-efficient electronics, jam prevention, standby mode and sleep mode.
  • Sleep Mode shuts down shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity.

WHEN IN SLEEP MODE

In sleep mode

To get out of sleep mode touch control panel

or insert paper

For more information about all of Fellowes Advanced Product Features go to www.fellowes.com

PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS

Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance free operation. However, on rare occasions, the sensors may become blocked by paper dust causing the motor to run even if there is no paper present. (Note: two paper detection sensors are located in the center of the paper entry.)

TO CLEAN THE SENSORS

Turn off and unplug shredder

Lift CD flap Locate Auto-start

infrared sensor

Dip cotton swab in rubbing alcohol

Using cotton swab, wipe away any contamination from the paper sensors

AUTO OIL
AUTO OIL™

Automatically oils the cutters to enhance performance and extend shredder life. (Auto oil system is only included on cross-cut models - 425Ci and 485Ci)

REFILLING THE OIL

Low oil indicator will signal when your reservoir needs refilling

To maintain shredder performance, refill oil reservoir with up to 12 oz. (355 ml.) of shredder oil (Fellowes 35250)

Once refilled, automatic oiling will resume

• All cross-cut shredders require oil for peak performance. If not oiled, a machine may experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise when shredding and could ultimately stop running. We recommend that you refill the Auto Oil ^TM reservoir as instructed for optimum performance.
• If shipping shredder, oil must be drained. Open cabinet door and remove basket to access oil drain plug. Place suitable container under drain, remove plug and let oil drain out. Replace plug.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Low Oil Indicator: When illuminated, the shredder is out of oil and needs to be refilled. See the Product Maintenance section for refill instructions. For optimum performance, use Fellowes oil (35250). *Auto Oil™ is only featured on cross cut models — 425Ci and 485Ci.

Bin Full Indicator: When illuminated, the shredder waste bin is full and needs to be emptied. Use Fellowes waste bag 3605801.

SafeSense® Indicator: If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense® indicator will illuminate and the shredder will stop shredding. If SafeSense® is active for 3 seconds, the shredder will automatically turn off and the user must press the power button on the control panel to resume shredding.

Remove Paper Indicator: When illuminated, press reverse ( ) and remove paper. Reduce paper quantity to an acceptable amount and refeed into paper entry.

Door Open Indicator: The shredder will not run if the cabinet door is open. When illuminated, close the door to resume shredding.

Straight Feed Indicator: When illuminated, remove paper and feed straight into paper entry.

JAM PROOF Eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.

DISABLING THE FEATURE

Should you choose to disable the system, press and hold the auto and reverse (←) buttons at the same time

Once disabled, the blue Auto light is no longer illuminated (To re-engage, repeat step 1)

Shredding can continue with the system disabled; however, a paper jam may occur with too many sheets and Remove Paper icon ( ) will illuminate

If jam occurs, press and hold forward (▶) button until the document is completely through the shredder

If not cleared, press reverse ( ) briefly (repeat steps 4 and 5 until shredded)

If steps 4 and 5 do not clear jam, reverse paper all the way out, remove several sheets and refeed

*100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. ("Fellowes") warrants the parts of the defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the shredder. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes' option and expense, of the defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, failure to comply with product usage standards, shredder operation using an improper power supply (other than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to the charged consumers for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where the shredder is initially sold by an authorized reseller. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.

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