Electronic shredding machines are becoming an imperative tool to prevent identity theft and fraud. Whether at home or in the office, many people are using shredding equipments. This because it turns documents into tiny pieces, so that other people will have no way to get information, which is important, confidential, and highly sensitive. Monthly, we receive various letters from the bank, friends, etc. Those of no use shall be disposed properly through the help of paper shredders. As we continue to use the machine, certain problems occur. To fret is not necessary because there are solutions to the problems.
First, you need to know the capacity of your shredding machine. Shredding too many documents that are beyond the capacity of your machine can cause the jam. Your machine might be turned on but it will not give you the proper shredding or it might not work. Shredding beyond the capacity will also cause the motor of the paper shredder to shut down. If the motor shuts down, you need to unplug the machine from the power socket and gently get rid of the documents that clogged the teeth of the machine. Tiny particles can be removed through using tweezers or any pointed objects. Do not force to pull the jammed document or material as this can damage the blade. So, check the manual first to know the capacity of your machine to shred different types and quantity of materials.
If your confidential shredding equipment still stops without human intervention or still continues to shred without materials being fed, you need to unplug the machine form the power socket. Then, check the sensor if there is something blocking it. If the sensor is blocked, it will till continue shredding even if you do not feed something into it. The shredding machine will stop working on some cases. That is why; unplugging and letting it cool for some time will help. Overheating shredder will cause the machine to stop automatically.
There are also cases that the machine will not shred properly because of dull blades. Therefore, you need to sharpen or lubricate the blades. To lubricate, purchase the right oil for your machine and follows the instructions in your manual for correct lubrication. Aluminium foils you find at your kitchen can be the first solution to sharpen the blades. You need to cut several sheets of foil into an A4 size and feed it into the machine several times.
Further, it is really necessary that you check your electric paper shredder before using it to ensure that it is free from any damage. Testing it while still in the shop will give you the assurance. However, there are cases that it is possible for the owner to fix the problem. If this is the case, then you need to call the customer hotline for professional service or for a replacement of a more compact shredder, especially if your machine is under warranty.
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