What do you do if you put too much paper in a shredder?
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What do you do if you put too much paper in a shredder?
How to un-jam a shredder
- First things first, unplug the shredder.
- Empty the shredder.
- Switch to reverse.
- If the shredder is still jammed, switch back to forward.
- Decrease the amount of paper you put in.
- Make sure the shredder is lubricated.
Can you unjam a shredder?
Reversing the shredder will usually clear a minor jam in a matter of seconds. However, in especially bad cases, the shredder may jam again when it runs in reverse. In this case, unplug the shredder again, switch it to “auto” or “forward” (the precise option may vary on your shredder) and plug it back in.
How do you reset a paper shredder?
Use the “Reverse” mode to back up and remove the stuck paper. The shredder will back up and loosen the jammed paper. If required, you may need to tug and remove several sheets to effectively clear the machine. When jammed paper is removed, return the shredder to the “Auto/On” mode to resume shredding.
Why did my shredder stopped working?
2 Answers. It is possible that you unit has overheated. If you have been shredding papers for a long period of time or have been inserting large amounts of paper then your device may have overheated. Turn off your device and let it cool down for 30 minutes before attempting to use it again.
What can I use instead of shredder oil?
If you are using an old and/or out of warranty paper shredder, you can use canola oil as a substitute rather than purchasing oil. The oil produced by some brands is actually just repackaged canola oil so you can save a little money by using canola oil.
How do you clean shredder blades?
Clean the shredder blades Once a month, or after a major shredding project (such as at the end of a retention schedule), clear out the blades. After removing the remnant bits of paper, use a can of compressed air to clean out the dust and smallest pieces stuck in the blades.
How do you reset an overheated shredder?
Wait even longer than the minimum recommend duty cycle if your machine heats up to the point where it stops working. Aurora, another shredder manufacturer, suggests waiting 30 minutes to an hour between overheated shredding cycles to allow it to fully reset.
Can you use wd40 on shredders?
WD-40 is not specifically designed to properly lubricate the shredder head. Similar to vegetable or canola oil, WD-40 will certainly cause paper stick together, gum the shredder head, and cause your machine to jam. No amount of specially formulated oil can fix a problem like this.