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  1. I can't open the top cover on my Voyager 125, Venus 125 or Jupiter 125 laminator to utilize the Easy-Access to the laminator.  How do I open this?

    More than likely the top cover locking screw is still in the unit. Please remove the screw located on the left side of the machine.  The Venus 2 125 and Jupiter 2 125 are not designed to be opened.  If you need additional assistance, please reach o...
  2. What type/size of screws should be used when wall mounting the 99036 6 outlet surge protector?

    All Fellowes Surge Protectors that have screw slots on the back can use #8 self tapping screws. The most common are pan head or flat head depending on the opening on the Surge Protector. Pan Head are good for the surges with smaller openings. Flat...
  3. Why doesn't my shredder turn on?

    If your shredder is a small personal shredder that sits on top of a waste basket. It is possible that the safety interlock is not being engaged, which will prevent the shredder from operating. To check this, first remove the shredder head from the ...
  4. Replacement Parts - Discontinued Shredder

    Fellowes generally tries to order enough parts for any given machine that we will be able to supply replacement parts for approximately 5 years after the model has been discontinued. This will vary slightly by model (commercial machines will have pa...
  5. If I have a shredder that allows credit card shredding, what types of credit cards can be shredded?

    ONLY plastic credit cards can be shredded. This includes standard magnetic strip credit cards as well as newer plastic credit cards with microchips (also known as EMV-Europay, MasterCard, Visa cards). DO NOT shred metal credit cards . Please note t...
  6. What is stacking strength (weight)?

    Stacking strength is the amount of evenly distributed weight (lbs.) that can be safely stacked on top of a box.
  7. What does the red flashing light indicate on my Climate Control Footrest?

    When the red light is flashing, it could indicate one of two things: 1. The product is equipped with an eight hour shut-off feature and once it has reached eight hours, the fan stops and the red light flashes.  Switch the product to "off" and wait ...
  8. Shredder Stops Running While Shredding

    There are several reasons this may have occurred. Review these troubleshooting options: 1) The shredder has exceeded the maximum continuous run time and requires a “cool-down” time. Wait 30-60 minutes to allow the shredder to cool off and try to sh...
  9. What is thermal overload protection?

    Thermal Overload Protection is a feature in all Fellowes shredders to help prevent the shredder from overheating.  Most personal shredders will have a what is often referred to as a 'duty cycle' which is the recommended amount of time that the shre...
  10. I have an older Fellowes Shredder with a detachable power supply and it has been lost/broken. Can I replace this with the universal power supply?

    All Fellowes Personal shredders with a removable power cord (dated from the 90s or early 2000s), have been discontinued and the replacement power supply is no longer available. In the original product design, Fellowes Shredders with the removable c...