Safety Instructions; Operational Instructions; Faq & Troubleshooting - Q-Connect Q8CC Mode D'emploi

USER MAnUAl foR tHE Q8CC
Q-ConnECt SHREDDER
IMPoRtAnt!
READ All InStRUCtIonS BEfoRE USInG
Thank you for purchasing the Q8CC Paper Shredder. This product is
designed to shred paper and small staples it will also accept small
paper clips, credit cards and CD/DVD's. It does not shred adhesive
labels, self-seal envelopes, transparencies, fabrics, glossy paper,
newspaper, plastic (other than credit cards), cardboard or continu-
ous forms. Please note that using it for these purposes is likely to
cause damage and will invalidate your warranty. This paper shred-
der is not designed to shred large volumes so please refer to the
recommended usage capacity quoted below.
You may find paper particles in the bin when first opening the
shredder this is a result of QC testing procedures.
Recommended Daily Usage = 50 passes per day. (2 minutes on/ 30
minutes off )

SAfEty InStRUCtIonS

1. Before use inspect the shredder, mains cable and plug for dam-
age or defects.
2. Locate the shredder away from heat and water sources.
3. Ensure switch is set to 'off' before connecting to the mains.
4. Always keep ties, loose clothing, jewelry and long hair away
from the shredder.
5. Keep children and pets away from the shredder.
6. Disconnect from the mains when not in use or when emptying
or cleaning.
7. Do not insert fingers or objects into the shredder at any time.
8. Never attempt to dismantle the shredder for any reason, please
return to an authorized service agent for repair or servicing.
9. Never dispose of flammable chemicals or materials that have
come into contact with flammable chemicals (For example nail
polish, acetone and petroleum) in the shredder basket. Never
use flammable oils, petroleum based products or flammable
aerosols of any kind in the vicinity of the machine.

oPERAtIonAl InStRUCtIonS

1. Remove all packaging.
2. Set the switch to 'Auto' so the shredder is in stand–by mode.
3. The shredder will start automatically when paper is fed into the
paper entry slot.
4. Ensure paper entry is straight so to avoid curling as it enters the
shredder.
5. Do not enter more sheets of paper than stated on the shred-
der at one time. Sheet capacity is based on a paper thickness
of 75gsm.The presence of staples/paperclips will reduce the
maximum sheet capacity. Shredding capacity is also affected by
temperature and humidity.
6. Do not operate continuously for more than 2 minutes.
7. Prolonged shredding will cause the unit to overheat and shut
down. This is not a fault and indicates the unit has reached its
maximum temperature tolerance, turn the unit off at the mains
and allow it to cool down for 60 minutes before resuming nor-
mal operation.
8. If the amount of paper inserted is too much or is not fed in
straight then the shredding speed will slow or even stop. If this
happens stop shredding and use the reverse function to clear
the jam ensuring the waste basket is not full.
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9. To shred a credit card – Insert the credit card into the centre of
the entry slot on the shredder.You should only shred one credit
card at a time. To destroy a CD – Lift up the clear plastic cover on
the separate slot which is marked 'Maximum 1 CD' and insert the
CD, the CD will be strip cut into several pieces. You should only
destroy one CD at a time.
MAIntEnAnCE
1. Empty the waste basket frequently
2. Reversing the shredder often helps to clear a build up of paper
dust and particles, ensure the basket is not full before reversing
3. It is not necessary to oil an Q-CONNECT shredder; however do-
ing so may extend the life of your shredder. Use a non aerosol,
non flammable vegetable based oil with a long delivery nozzle.
fAQ & tRoUBlESHootInG
If you experience problems with your shredder please try some of
the solutions below, under no circumstance should you attempt to
open the shredder unit, this will expose you to a risk of electric shock
and will invalidate your warranty.
PRoBlEM 1 – tHE SHREDDER fAIlS to oPERAtE
Is the shredder connected at the mains and is the power turned
on?
Is the shredder switch set to 'auto'?
Is the shredder located correctly on top of the basket? – (Press down
firmly on the shredder head to ensure it is in the correct position)
Has the shredder over heated? – (Turn off at the mains and leave to
cool down for 60 minutes then try again.)
Has the shredder blown a fuse? – (Turn off at the mains and try re-
placing the fuse in the mains plug.)
PRoBlEM 2 – tHE SHREDDER wIll not StoP woRkInG
The shredder is designed to operate for a couple of seconds after
paper has cleared the machine – this is normal and helps clear pa-
per through the cutting heads.
If the shredder continues to work after a shredding cycle and does
not stop then this is either;
1. The waste basket is full. You should empty the basket or com-
pact the shredded paper.
2. Some paper is blocking the auto sensor, try clearing it by revers-
ing and then returning the switch to auto or by shredding some
more paper.
PRoBlEM 3 – tHE SHREDDER HAS jAMMED wHIlSt SHRED-
DInG
Empty the waste bin and try reversing the unit to clear the jam.
If this does not work, disconnect power, trim off paper above and
below the jam, reconnect power and try alternating between re-
verse and auto until the jam clears.
If at any point the shredder stops working during this process it has
probably over heated and will need to cool down for 60 minutes.
Please be careful not to exceed the maximum paper capacity and
feed the paper in straight, please be aware damage caused to the
shredder by inserting too much paper or by failing to shred using
a straight paper path is classed as misuse and invalidates your war-
ranty. Never attempt to clear paper jams by inserting implements
into the shredder or by opening the unit.
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