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  1. How do I oil the cutters of my paper shredder?

    Note: Strip-cut shredders do not require oiling. Do not use any oil or lubricant that is dispensed from an aerosol container or that is petroleum-based. Use of such aerosols, oils or lubricants will void the warranty and could create a fire haz...
  2. 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...
  3. May I use an extension cord with my shredder?

    Your 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, transforme...
  4. 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...
  5. Can I shred labels in my Fellowes Paper Shredder?

    Unfortunately, no. While some Fellowes shredders are capable of shredding staples, paper clips, credit cards or CD/DVD media, no Fellowes paper shredder is capable of safely destroying adhesive backed labels. Using your shredder to destroy these t...
  6. Are Fellowes shredder bags biodegradable or recyclable?

    Fellowes shredder bags are made from 100% virgin resin and no recyclable material is used; however, they are 100% recyclable after use.  Fellowes shredder bags are recyclable with a 04 plastic code.   As a general rule plastics are not biodegradable...
  7. What is the difference between cross-cut and confetti cut shredders?

    Cross cut and confetti style shredders both cut the paper vertically and horizontally to shred sizes approximately 5/32" x 2" pieces of paper (this cut size varies). There is no difference at all between a shredder marketed as a confetti style and a...
  8. General FAQs for 300C & 500C AutoMax shredders

    General FAQs for 300C and 500C AutoMax shredders.pdf
  9. SafeSense® Technology

    To test  SafeSense® move the power switch to the "on" position. The green ready light should illuminate and the shredder will run for a few seconds and shut off.  This is normal.  Simply touch the shiny chrome area around paper entry throat. The ye...
  10. General FAQs for 350C and 550C AutoMax shredders

    General FAQs for AutoMax 350C_550C.pdf