If your shredder cannot unjam itself, you will need to do this manually.
- Unplug your shredder.
- Remove the top shredding section.
- Use a pair of tweezers to remove all jammed strands of paper from the blades.
- Cut all curled pieces of paper.
- If plastic is causing the jam, use a screwdriver to clear the block.
Why has my Fellowes shredder stopped working?
Turn the shredder off and let the shredder cool down if it suddenly stops. Fellowes paper shredders have overload circuitry that can kick in during heavy use. Move the power switch to the Auto position or the Forward position for five seconds if the shredder will only function in reverse.
Can a jammed paper shredder be fixed?
Switch the shredder to “reverse” and plug it back in. Because jamming is a common problem, most modern shredders come with a built-in option to run in reverse. Switch the shredder to its “reverse” option (usually there is a well-marked button on the top of the shredder) before plugging it back in.
How do I Unjam my printer paper?
Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray
- Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
- Open the Rear Cover.
- Pull the paper out slowly.
- Close the Rear Cover.
- Reload the paper, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
Why is my printer jamming?
If your printer keeps jamming, you should know that the most common cause of a jam is misalignment of the paper. Paper needs to load in smoothly, completely flush with the tray. Overfilling the tray is a great way to ensure you will be spending some personal time getting to know the inside of a printer.
What causes printer to jam?
Improperly Loading Paper into the Device Loading paper that is stuck together, frayed, curled or bent can cause a jam. Overloading the paper tray, loading different thicknesses of paper in the tray or using paper that isn’t appropriate for your particular printer can all result in a jammed printer.
How do you fix a Fellowes Shredder that keeps jamming?
While many Fellowes shredders include jam-prevention features, there are times when you just can’t avoid it. If your shredder is jammed, press the “reverse” button for two seconds. As the shredder reverses the paper, gently pull out the uncut portion.
Can I use oil instead of Fellowes powershred oil?
Do not use oil from aerosol containers or petroleum-based oils, as that can be a fire hazard. Fellowes recommends using Fellowes Powershred Oil #35250 or a vegetable-based oil as a substitute. Always place the oil in a plastic bottle with a long, narrow nozzle.
How to get out of a jam in a shredder?
HOW TO GET OUT OF A JAM 1 Set the switch to reverse mode or press and hold the reverse button for 2-3 seconds allowing the machine to work the jammed paper out 2 As the shredder is reversing, gently pull the uncut portion of the paper from the machine 3 Resume shredding once the jam is cleared
