Operational Instructions; Safety Instructions - Q-Connect Q8MICRO Mode D'emploi

USER MAnUAl fOR tHE Q8MICRO
Q-COnnECt SHREDDER
IMPORtAnt!
READ All InStRUCtIOnS BEfORE USInG
Thank you for purchasing the Q8MICRO Paper Shredder. This prod-
uct is designed to shred paper and small staples it will also accept
small paper clips and credit cards. It does not shred adhesive labels,
self-seal envelopes, transparencies, fabrics, glossy paper, newspaper,
plastic (other than credit cards), cardboard or
continuous forms. Please note that using it for these purposes is
likely to cause damage and will invalidate your
warranty. This paper shredder is not designed to shred large vol-
umes 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. (5 minutes on/ 20
minutes off )
ASSEMBly InStRUCtIOnS
1. Remove all packaging, shredder
head and castors.
2. Turn the lower casing upside
down and insert the four castors
into the slots, pushing firmly into
place.
3. Fit the shredder head on top of
the lower casing and push down
firmly to clip into place (there
should be no gap between the
shredder head and the casing).
4. The shredder features a safety cut out and will not operate if the
either the shredder head is not fitted correctly or the shredder
waste bin is not fully closed.
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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, jewellery 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.
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OPERAtIOnAl InStRUCtIOnS

1. To begin shredding, locate the switch on the unit and select the
"Auto" setting. The Green LED light indicates the shredder is "On"
and ready to use.
2. Press the designated "push open" area on the Shredsafe cover
to tilt open and expose the paper feed slot. Set the ShredSafe
cover to position 2 (See the ShredSafe Feature section).
3. The shredder will start automatically when paper is fed into
the paper entry slot. Paper feeds from both left and right sides.
With the feed slot now open, you can shred sheets of paper or 1
credit card per pass.
4. Ensure paper entry is straight so to avoid curling as it enters the
shredder.
5. Do not enter more than 8 sheets of 75gsm of paper at a time.
If shredding a heavier weight of paper the maximum sheet ca-
pacity will be reduced, as this is based on paper thickness. 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 5 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 the
paper starts to fold over itself, then this will increase the thick-
ness significantly and potentially cause a jam. If this happens
stop shredding immediately and use the reverse function, then
reinsert the paper using a straight paper path.
9. To shred a credit card – Set the ShredSafe cover to the middle
(open) position (see below). Insert the credit card in the centre
of the entry slot as marked. You should only shred one credit
card at a time and the shortest edge should be fed in first.
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