440 X - Shredder Genie - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 440 X Genie

Status-LEDs (Power, Overheat)

Operating Manual, Shredder The operating manual represents a component part of the device. It contains important information regarding safety, use and disposal. Familiarize yourself with all the operating and safety information before starting to use the device. Only use the device as described and for the purpose for which it is intended. Hand over all the documents with the device if it is transferred to third parties.

1. Important Safety Regulations

• Keep the device out of reach of children and pets! The device may only be operated by adults.

• The device may only be used by one person at a time.

• Protect the equipment from direct sunlight, extreme heat and damp!

• Do not carry out any other activities when operating the device, such as clean it.

• Repairs may only be carried out by properly trained specialists.

• Never place any objects on the device.

• Do not position the device near a source of heat or in the vicinity of water.

Read the operating manual thoroughly before starting to use the device. General indication of potential risks, so that particular care is required. Keep children and pets away from the shredder. Do not spray any inammable gases in the direction of the shredder. Never reach into the insertion slot. Keep all loose pieces of clothing, jewellery or other loose items away from the shredder. Keep long hair away from the shredder. Remove any foreign bodies, such as paper clips or rubber bands, before shredding the material. Keep ties and scarves away from the shredder. Never exceed the maximum cutting capacity (max. 4 sheets).11

Warning! Risk of injury through the insertion mechanism. Loose items could get caught in the insertion slot and cause injuries. Keep ngers, hair, scarves, ties, jewellery etc. away from the insertion slot. Caution! Risk of injury through sharp cutting mechanism. Do not touch the exposed blades under the top of the shredder. Attention! Failure to observe the safety labels can result in severe personal injury! If an object (sleeve, tie, etc.) does enter the infeed accidentally, disconnect the power plug from the power socket immediately! Warning! Never use air sprays (aerosols). These could ignite and cause serious injuries. Safety note! The power socket must be located near the device and be easily accessible. This enables quick disconnection of the device from the power supply in an emergency.

Disconnect the power plug from the power socket:

• if it will remain unused for a longer period,

• before emptying the waste bin,

• before cleaning the device,

• before moving the device.

• Do not put the device into operation in the case of damage to the power cable, the power plug or the device itself (risk of injury)!

• Do not complete any modications to the power cable because it is designed for the power supply specied.

• Never exceed the recommended load capacity of the power socket or any connect- ed extension cables! Attention! It is forbidden to open the shredder attachment for repair purposes. In addition, all claims under the terms of guarantee will be deemed null and void.

The shredder has been designed to shred paper and staples. The shredder is exclusively intended for private use indoors. Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modications or reconstruc- tions are not permitted and lead to loss of rights to claims under the terms of guarantee.

3. Checking the Package Contents

Check the package contents of your shredder before putting the shredder into operation. If anything is missing or damaged, do not use the shredder. Contact our Service department.

• Genie 440 X shredder with waste bin for cuttings

4. General View of the Shredder

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Handle for the shredder attachment

2. Set the waste bin down on a stable, level, horizontal surface and in the vicinity of an

easily accessible power socket.

3. Mount the shredder attachment on the waste bin. The shredder attachment latches

audibly in place. If the shredder attachment is not tted properly on the waste bin, the shredder cannot be operated. Caution! Risk of injury through sharp edges of the cutting mechanism. The underside of the shredder attachment has sharp edges. Only take hold of the cutting mechanism using the handle.

The main switch is used to control the cutting mechanism of the shredder. The main switch can be set to four positions:

• Position Fwd: Continuous forward running.

• Position Auto: When set to Auto, the shredding operation of the cutting mechanism is started automatically as soon as paper is fed into the paper infeed. The device switches to forward drive and draws the paper in. When shredding is nished, the device switches o automatically.

• Position O: Paper shredder is switched o.

• Position Rev: Continuous reverse running.13

7. Operating the Device

1. Slide the main switch to O.

2. Connect the power plug to a power socket.

3. Slide the main switch to Auto. The Power status LED lights up green.

Note! A maximum of 4 sheets of A4 paper with a weight of maximally 80 g/m² may be inserted in the paper infeed at a time. Do not forget that the thickness of the paper increases when folded, as a result of which the recommended sheet capacity can be exceeded. Also reduce the quantity of paper when shredding coarse paper.

4. The paper must be straight when inserted in the paper infeed.

5. Slide the main switch to O to switch o the device completely.

6. Unplug the power plug from the power socket if the device will not be used for a

longer period. Note! Let the device cool down for 30 minutes after 1.5 minutes of continuous opera- tion before continuing shredding.

8. Overheating Protection

The shredder switches o automatically in the event of overheating. The Overheat status LED lights up red.

1. Slide the main switch to O.

2. Disconnect the power plug from the power socket.

3. Let the motor cool down for 30 minutes to room temperature.

4. Then connect the power plug to the power socket again and continue operation.

Note! Observe the continuous operation time stipulated in Chapter "Technical Data".

9. Clearing Paper Jams

If too much paper is fed into the cutting mechanism, a paper jam occurs.

1. Slide the main switch to Rev. The device ejects the paper.

2. Remove the paper.

3. Slide the main switch to Fwd to free the paper infeed from any residual paper.

Note! If the jam is not cleared by the reverse/forward running process, slide the main switch to O, disconnect the power plug and remove the residual paper from the cutting mechanism manually.

4. Slide the main switch to Auto.

5. Reduce the quantity of paper being shred and continue with the shredding process.14

10. Maintenance and Service

Attention! Maintenance work may only be completed when the main switch is set to O, the power plug has been unplugged and the device has cooled down!

10.1 Emptying the Waste Bin

Note! Check the ll level of the waste bin through the viewing window at regular inter- vals and when it is about 80% full, empty it. This prevents the shredded material from accumulating, which could lead to malfunctions.

1. Slide the main switch to O.

2. Disconnect the power plug from the power socket.

3. Use the handle to lift the shredder attachment from the waste bin.

4. Empty the waste bin.

Caution! Risk of injury through sharp edge of cutting mechanism. The underside of the shredder attachment has sharp edges. Only take hold of the cutting mechanism using the handle.

5. Mount the shredder attachment on the waste bin.

1. Slide the main switch to O.

2. Disconnect the power plug from the power socket.

3. Clean the surfaces of the housing with a cloth which is slightly damp.

4. Dry the device with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents.

Warning! Never use air sprays (aerosols). These could ignite and cause serious injuries.

Continuous operation time / Cool down time

Noise level 72 dB(A) Range of operations Auto start & stop/Forwards/Reverse/O Dimensions (W x H x D) 29.5 × 25.7 × 15 cm Weight 2.2 kg Power supply 220 - 240 V AC / 50 Hz, 1.3 A, 300 W Declaration of Conformity with Security Level Compliant with DIN

We declare that this device, with regard to its task of the destruction of documents, fulls the conditions dened for Security Level P-4 compliant with DIN 66399. P-4: Recommended for data media containing particularly sensitive and condential data. Material particle area ≤ 160 mm² and for regular particles: strip width ≤ 6 mm (e.g. particle 4 × 40 mm).

Problem Cause Solution The device does not switch o automatically and continues operating. The waste bin is full.

1. Slide the main switch to O.

2. Disconnect the power plug from

Device no longer functions after a longer period out of service or stops during operation The motor protection function has been activat- ed to ensure the device does not overheat.

1. Slide the main switch to O.

2. Disconnect the power plug from

3. Let the motor cool down to room

temperature. Paper jam Paper has been inserted in excess of the permitted paper capacity.

1. Clear the paper jam.

Note! If you cannot clear the fault yourself, contact your dealer or call the GO Europe hotline.16

13. Declaration of Conformity

The CE Mark on the device conrms conformity. The Declaration of Conformity can be read online at www.go-europe.com.

14. GS tested safety mark

The «Geprüfte Sicherheit» mark (GS tested safety mark) certies that the product satises the requirements dened by the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG). The GS tested safety mark indicates that when implemented for its intended use and in the event of foreseeable misuse the identied product will not endanger the safety and health of the user. It concerns a voluntary safety mark which was issued by an authorized testing institute.

The following symbols are provided on the packaging or on the device itself. This section explains the signicance of the individual symbols. The symbol indicates that the design of the product complies with Protection Class II (double insulation). A safety connection to the electrical earthing (ground) is not necessary. Only use the product indoors.

Find out about the possibilities of taking back used appliances free of charge from your dealer. The adjacent symbol indicates laws dictate that electrical and electronic apparatus no longer required must be disposed of separate from domestic waste. Dispose of your device at a collection point provided by your local public waste authority. Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations. The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that you can dispose of at local recycling points. Advice on the options with which to dispose of your old device can be obtained from your municipal or local administration oces. Observe the identication on the packaging materials during the waste sorting process; they are identied by abbreviations (b) and numbers (a) which have the following signicance: 1–7: plastic/20–22: paper and cardboard/80–98: composite materials. Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.17

The Triman logo is only relevant for France.

The logo is only applicable to Italy.

Dear customer, We are delighted that you have chosen this equipment. In the case of a defect, please return the device together with the receipt and original packing material to the point of sale.18

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6. O interruptor principal

Stan LED (Power, Overheat)