ShredMaster SM10-06 - Shredder GBC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ShredMaster SM10-06 GBC

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Specifications

Model SM10-06	SX15-06
Cut level P-5 P-4
Sheet Capacity	10 sheets (80 gsm) 15 sheets (80 gsm)
Duty Cycle	120 mins on / 60 mins off	120 mins on / 60 mins off
Bin Size 6 gallons	6 gallons
Volts / Hz	120V ~ 60Hz 120V ~ 60Hz
Amperage 3.5 A	3.5 A

SHREDMASTER™ SM10-06 SHREDMASTER™ SX15-06

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ATTENTI N

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Overview

a Indicator panel
b Pull-out bin
c Bin viewing window
d Safety symbols
e Paper feed slot
f On/Off switch

Please read and keep these important safety instructions

For hints & tips and troubleshooting guide, please visit www.gbc.com/service-support-center

The following symbol which is found on the product indicates you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the machine. DO NOT OPEN.

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard.

Do not open. No user

serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

• Only use the unit for its intended purpose.
• The unit must only be connected to a supply voltage corresponding to the electrical rating shown on the unit.
• Unit should be connected to a socket outlet near the equipment that is easily accessible.
• Do not connect multiple adaptors or use with an extension cable.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage/injury and will invalidate your guarantee.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the unit yourself.
• Do not use this unit if the cable or plug have been damaged.
• Care should be taken when moving equipment to avoid any unleveled surfaces.
• Please read all the safety information and the instructions. The manufacturer is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty will be voided.
  • The device is intended for use indoors. Never use outdoors.
• Keep the device away from moisture.
• Be vigilant at all times, and always be careful what you are doing. Do not use electrical equipment if you are lacking in concentration or awareness, or are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Even a moment of inattentiveness can lead to serious and injuries when using electrical equipment.
• Do not attempt to open, modify or repair the device. Do not drop, puncture, break or expose to high pressure.
• Alterations to the device and technical modifications are not permitted.
• Check the device and cable (and if applicable, the adapter) for any damage before use. If there is any visible damage, a strong odour, or excessive overheating of components, unplug all the components immediately and stop using the device.
• Shredder must be disconnected from power source, if not used for an extended period of time.
• Do not use spray cleaners or spray lubricants as these may present a risk of flash fire.

Warning:

Sharp edges, do NOT touch cutters

Warning:

Moving parts, do NOT touch cutters

Never bypass the safety interlock (strictly forbidden & dangerous, especially when unit is connected to a power source)

Power On BUTTON	_	White Press and release to turn on shredder.
Reverse BUTTON	_
Shredding in operation INDICATOR	_	Blue Constantly illuminated – unless in Power Save mode.
Cooling Down INDICATOR		Red Illuminates when shredder is cooling
Auto jam clearance INDICATOR	_	Red Flashes when motor is in reverse
Bin full INDICATOR	_	Red Illuminates when bin is full
Door open INDICATOR		Red illuminates when door is open

Operation

1. Remove the shredder from the packaging and place the bin inside the shredder housing. Plug the power cord into the rear of the shredder.
2. Connect the shredder to an appropriate mains supply.

Ensure the on/off switch is in the 'on' position. The blue shredder in operation icon ▶ will flash every 3 seconds.

1. To commence shredding press and release the button. The flashing icon ▶ changes to a solid blue light. You are now able to shred.
2. Insert paper to be shredded into the feed slot 'e'.

While paper is being shredded the blue shredder in operation icon will remain illuminated.

Note: Make sure the paper to be inserted is neatly stacked.

If the paper thickness is within the shredder's capacity, the motor will start and your documents will be shredded. The cutters will stop once the shredding process is complete.

1. If the paper thickness is greater than the shredder's capacity the auto reverse icon will flash red and the motor will run in reverse.
2. If this happens, remove some of the sheets from the paper stack and re-try. The shredder will automatically start and allow the paper to be shredded.
3. If the shredder is left in shredder operational mode for more than 2 minutes without being used the shredder will automatically switch off in order to save power.

Warning: Do NOT under any circumstances use any metal objects (scissors, letter openers, etc.) in an attempt to clear the entry.

Warning symbols

No CDs

Keep loose jewellery clear

No credit cards

Ties and loose clothing hazard

Keep long hair clear

Do not reach into opening

This equipment is not intended for use by children

Do not use spray cleaners or spray lubricants as these may present a risk of flash fire

Manual feed slot capacity

No aerosols

Rare occasions of jamming

Should the paper jam not clear, press and hold the button for 2 seconds, then press and hold the ▶ button for 2 seconds. Repeat until the jam has cleared. Please do not alternate between the Reverse and Forward functions quickly as this may damage the motor.

Reverse function

1. Should you wish to reverse the shredding direction whilst shredding a document a reverse function has been fitted for your convenience.
2. By pressing and holding the reverse button the cutters will change direction allowing the retrieval of the document being shredded.
3. The reverse function will only run whilst is being pressed. When the reverse button has been released the shredder will revert to ready mode.

Operation time

When the shredder is used continuously for 120 minutes or more the shredder may overheat. If this occurs the overheat icon will illuminate red.

When the shredder is ready to be used again the red overheat icon will go out. This will take approx. 60 minutes.

To resume shredding, press the On button and start feeding documents into the feed slot.

Whisper shredding

This shredder has been designed with whisper shredding technology. This technology allows you to shred with the peace of mind that you will not disturb others.

ShredMaster SM10 & SX15 shredding capability

CAN shred the following:

- SM10: 10 sheets - SM10: 10 sheets SX15: 15 sheets SX15: 15 sheets

• Stapled paper, 25mm within the corner
• Paperclipped paper, 25mm within the corner
• 26/6 and 24/6 or smaller staples • Capable of shredding small/medium paperclips
• Small sized paper (max. wire thickness = 0.9 mm)

80/100gsm paper

Thick paper or card <200gsm

Glossy paper or a sheet covered with print on both sides.

Multiple folded sheets (A3 sheets folded in half).

CANNOT shred the following:

Heavy duty staples. Check Large clips. Check the the staple leg length is not length of the paperclip is greater than 6mm. not longer than 32mm.

Plastic sheets, laminated documents, plastic folders.

Bulldog clips

Bound documents

Credit cards

Adhesive labels.

Magazines or other documents bound by multiple staples or clips.

No aerosols No oil

CDs & DVDs

Bin full

When the bin is full the shredder will not function and the bin full symbol will illuminate and flash red.

When this happens you must empty the bin.

Pull out the bin to empty.

Once the bin is empty, push it back in and press the On button to resume shredding.

WARNING: The shredder bin must be fully pushed closed for the machine to operate.

- Empty the shredder bin when it is full otherwise the shredder's performance will be adversely affected. Operating the shredder with a full shredder bin can result in paper jamming in the cutters, which will increase the machine's noise level.

- Do not force down shredder paper in the bin using your feet.

Door open

If the door is opened during shredding as a safety precaution the shredder will instantly stop, and the door open symbol on the indicator panel will flash red.

To resume shredding, shut the door and press the ⏻ button.

WARNING

- The shredder DOOR must be fully pushed closed for the machine to operate.

Accessories

Visit GBC.com for shredder accessories

Troubleshooting

If the paper shredder will not start, please check the following:

1. Is the machine plugged in correctly?
2. Is the switch pushed to the ▶ position?
3. Is the machine jammed with paper?
4. Has the motor overheated?
5. Is the shredder bin fully pushed in?
6. Is the shredder door closed?

FCC Class B Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

CANADA CLASS B NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

MODIFICATIONS

Any modifications made to this device may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate this equipment.

ACCO is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands.

Copyright © 2019 ACCO Brands. All rights reserved.

Issue August 2019

ShredMaster is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands

Limited Two (2) Year Warranty

ACCO Brands USA LLC, 4 Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (in Canada, ACCO Brands Canada Inc., 7381 Bramalea Road, Mississauga, ON L5S1C4; 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 this ACCO Brands product is 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/800-268-3447 in Canada/1-800-759-6825 in Mexico or go to www.gbc.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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ACCO Brands Canada Inc.

7381 Bramalea Road

Mississauga, ON

L5S 1C4

1 800 268 3447

ACCO Mexicana S.A. DE C.V.,

Circuito De La Industria Norte,

No. 6, Corredor Industrial

Toluca Lerma, Lerma, México,

C.P. 52004, R.F.C. AME640229-1W3.