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Shredder User Manual 1-800-327-8508 USA Only 1-310-793-5650 International Email: info@auroracorp.com For more information, please visit us at: AU120MA www.auroracorp.com Model No. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit.
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WARNING : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING! Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the Read instructions before use. shredder. Avoid touching the document Keep loose clothing or jewelry feed opening with hands. away from the paper entry slot. Product is not intended for use by Avoid getting hair near the children (product is not a toy).
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WARNING : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ BEFORE USING! • Always turn the shredder off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet when not in use, before cleaning, moving, or emptying the waste basket. • RISK OF FIRE. Never use any petroleum based or flammable oils or lubricants in or around the machine as some oils can combust causing serious injury. • NEVER dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have come into contact with flammable chemicals (for example, nail polish, acetone and gasoline) in the shredder basket. • Never shred metal credit cards, large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (for example: notepads, checkbooks, magazines, etc...), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with...
Paper Shredder Operating Instructions • Warning • Installation • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting Auto Feed Tray: Manual Feed Slot: Sheet Capacity 120 Sheets of 20 lb. letter size bond paper 10 Sheets of 20 lb. bond paper* 5/32 in. x 15/32 in. pieces 5/32 in. x 15/32 in. pieces Paper Shred Size (4.0 mm x 12 mm pieces) (4.0 mm x 12 mm pieces)
OPERATION Main Power On/Off Switch (at back of machine) Control Button Manual-Feed Slot Top Lid Button Main Power Switch Control Button: The Main Power Switch must be “ON” to operate. In an emergency, stop the shredder immediately and turn switch to “OFF” mode. This completely discon- nects all power to the machine. –...
OPERATION • Off : This setting turns off all features of the shredder. For safety reasons, we recommend that you leave shredder in the OFF position when it is unattended or not in use. • Reverse: In the unlikely event of a paper jam, use the reverse setting to help clear the cutters of paper that did not pass through.
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OPERATION Features: • Auto-Reverse Technology: When shredder detects over-capacity shredding, the motor will immediately stop and reject paper before actual shredding begins. Auto-Feed Shredding Operation: • Auto-Feed Shredding Capacity: Shreds: • Maximum 120 sheets of letter size (8-1/2” x 11”) 20 lb bond paper per load •...
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OPERATION • Close lid: The shredder automatically starts when you close the lid. Manual-Feed Shredding Operation: • Power on shredder Plug into ground standard Put main power switch Turn power on. US household power outlet in ON (–) position. (120-V). Make sure you do not exceed sheet count per Insert one credit card at a time into pass (10 sheets max).
MAINTENANCE Warning: Failure to properly maintain your shredder will void the warranty. To maintain with shredder oil (shredder oil not included): Oil the shredder blades every month with basic vegetable, cooking oil or shredder oil. Follow oiling procedure below. It helps to keep the shredder blades operating well over many years of use. Oiling procedure: 3. Close lid and turn shredder in reverse 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your shredder, check below for the symptoms and steps to resolve. If you continue to have problems, contact customer support at our Service Center. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD. This will completely void the product warranty. No-power to the shredder 1) Make sure power cord is plugged into ...
TROUBLESHOOTING Manual-Feed mode: Shredder is jammed and runs in “Reverse” mode only / Overload icon is lit in red Warning: DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CANS OR AEROSOLS. Reverse for 5 sec 1) Press the reverse button ( ) for 5 sec. Power Off then pull Reduce sheets 2) Turn off shredder then pull paper side paper side to side to side to remove jammed paper (as much as possible).
Should there be a defect or malfunction of this product, Aurora will repair or replace the product free of charge. Customer is responsible for all shipping charges to return the defective product to Aurora. A copy of the proof of purchase showing original purchase date is required.
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