If it still doesn't work it gets a bit more tricky.
Usually this will clear the majority of jams. Once it is soaked in, try to run the paper through again, using both the forward and backward buttons. Soak the jammed paper with shredder oil and let it sit for about 20 minutes. If it does not use your shredder oil to try and loosen the paper jam. Try turning it off for 15 minutes and then try the reverse button again to see if the paper comes free.
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Sometimes turning the shredder off for a while, to give the motor a chance to rest, is all that is needed to get it back up and running again at full capacity. Many paper jams are caused by overuse or over capacity on the machine. If you cannot back the paper out at all, at this point, there may still be hope. More difficult to remove jams may require you to gently pull on the paper while backing it out. The majority of jams in a shredder can be easily fixed by backing the paper out with the reverse switch on your machine. Properly de-jam your paper shredder, should a jam occur. Stuffing too much paper into the throat of the machine will surely cause it to jam your cutting blades. If you are shredding heavier paper, say card stock, you need to adjust the number of sheets you run through the machine down a bit, to ensure they will go through the cutting blades properly.
Remember, as with most types of machines paper ratings, these numbers are based on standard 20# bond paper, which is basically the weight of copy paper. Know your shredder's capabilities before you start shoving paper into the cutting throat. Paper shredders are sold with a recommended number of sheets they can handle. Make sure you are aware of the paper capacity of your shredder. Use of a non-shredder oil, like WD40 or cooking oils will attract paper residue and dirt, leaving the cutting head clogged, and may cause damage to your machine. This oil is specially formulated to leave no residue in the machine's cutting blades. Follow up by feeding a few more sheets (non-oiled) through the shredder to absorb and extra oil left behind.ĭo not attempt to oil your machine with anything other than proper paper shredder oil designed for this use. As the paper shreds, the oil that has been absorbed will lubricate the cutting blades and distribute the oil.
Turn the shredder on and run the oiled paper through the machine. Don't totally saturate the paper sheet, however. Apply the oil to one side of the paper, in a wide zigzag pattern, across the whole face of the page to ensure good coverage. Place a sheet of paper above a surface that will not be damaged if you spill oil on it. You can also use the paper method to oil the machine. Then simply shred a few sheets of paper in the machine, which will help remove any excess oil. After the oil has been applied, turn the machine on, in the reverse function, for about 15 seconds to allow the oil to transfer to the blades uniformly. Make sure your machine is turned off when doing this. The paperless oiling method involves holding the bottle of oil over the shredder paper cutting blades, from the top of the machine, squeezing the bottle as you pass it along the length of the opening. Oiling your paper shredding machine is very quick and can be accomplished in a couple of ways. Paper shredding oil comes in a squeeze bottle and is very easy to use. Cross cut shredders tend to require more oiling than a strip cut shredder might, due to the finer particles of dust they create. Extremely heavily used shredders could even be oiled once a day. We suggest oiling, at the very least, once a week, but more often is better. Oiling your machine regularly softens the sediment in the blades and allows the cutting head to move more freely, pushing it our further. It can dull the blades and burn out the motor. Eventually this dust can become packed together, forming a tight "brick" that can be difficult to remove and cause jams. Over time the dust from paper builds up inside of the cutting blades of your machine. Proper oiling of your paper shredder will lengthen the life of the machine. This helps to keep the cutting heads moving and operating to their maximum efficiency. Oil your paper shredder on a regular basis.Īll paper shredders should be properly lubricated on a regular basis with shredder oil. So, we have put together a few tips on the proper maintenance of an easy to maintain machine. Because paper shredders are such simple to use machine, many people tend to overlook the fact that you can prolong the life of your shredding machine with proper maintenance.
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