Aleratec DVD CD Shredder XC User Guide

							USER GUIDE
Aleratec
DVD/CD Shredder XC™
Part No. 240145 
						

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Copyright/Model Identification
The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is sub\
ject to 
change without notice. 
This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws,\
 this 
manual and the software described within may not be copied, except in th\
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normal use of the product(s) described within or to make a backup copy\
.Copyright© 2009
Aleratec, Inc.
9851 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.
www.aleratec.com
Aleratec™ and DVD/CD Shredder XC™ are trademarks of Aleratec, Inc. 
Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty cl\
aim:
Model No.   _______________________________
Date Purchased   __________________________________________________  
Place of Purchase   ________________________________________________ 
						

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVD/CD Shredder XC. Please read this User 
Guide thoroughly before using this product. 
Precautions
Before operating your DVD/CD Shredder XC, please read the following.
Warning:
When shredding DVDs or CDs, keep eyes and fingers away from 
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the feed opening to avoid possible injury.
Always unplug the shredder prior to moving, cleaning, or emptying 
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the wastebasket.
Continuous shredding of form fed computer paper should not 
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exceed two minutes.
Do not attempt to repair the shredder yourself.
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Keep the shredder in the OFF position when it is not in use for an 
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extended period of time.
Product is not intended for use by children (product is not a toy). 
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Keep shredder out of the reach of children.
Avoid touching the document feed opening with hands. Do not 
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place hands or fingers into shredder opening to avoid serious injury.
Avoid clothing touching the document feed opening. Keep all 
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loose articles of jewelry, and other small items away from the feed 
opening to prevent injury.
Avoid hair touching the document feed opening. Keep all loose 
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articles of jewelry, and other small items away from the feed 
opening to prevent injury.
Keep aerosol products away.
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Introduction
Key Items
Note: Choose a Good Location
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
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Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a p\
lace 
2. 
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shoc\
k.
Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating 
3. 
environment and misuse may void the warranty. 
Entry slot for 
full size sheet  of paper Entry slot for  
Blu-ray/DVD/CDs  and Credit Cards 
Control Switch
Waste 
Receptacle 
						

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Introduction
Unpacking your Shredder
Place the shredder on a flat level surface.
1. 
Remove all packing materials from the shredder.
2. 
Powering Up your Shredder
Plug the shredder into a 120V electrical outlet.
1. 
Place the slide switch in the AUTO position.
2. 
The power LED will illuminate and the shredder is now ready for 
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operation. 
						

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Shredder Operation
This shredder is equipped with an Auto Start/Stop smart sensor, which 
allows the unit to automatically start when an item is placed into the f\
eed 
opening and stop as soon as the item travels completely through the feed\
 
opening.
Shredder Capacity
The shredder will shred up to five letter size sheets of 20 lb. bond paper . 
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When shredding Blu-ray, DVD or CD discs or credit cards, only insert 
one piece at a time. 
						

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Problems and Solutions
Basic Paper Jam
The shredder should automatically eject any minor excess material from t\
he 
feed opening. Manually remove any unshredded material from the top of th\
e 
feed opening.
Minor Paper Jam
Place the slide switch in the REV position and pull the remaining sheets of 
paper out of the feed opening. Remove the unshredded portion of paper fr\
om 
the top and clear any excess paper shreds from the feed opening.
Major Paper Jam
Turn off or unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and wait at least 20 
1. 
minutes for the thermal overload protection to reset.
Plug in the AC power cord and place the slide switch in the AUTO 
2. 
position. If paper was left inside the feed opening prior to the overloa\
d, 
place the slide switch in the REV position, grasp the excess paper from 
the top, and pull it out. Be careful to not place your fingers near the feed 
opening or serious harm could result. Clear any excess paper shreds from\
 
the feed opening. Press the power button. You are now ready to resume 
normal shredding.
Paper Jams and Motor Overload Situations
The shredder is equipped with an automatic motor overload protection 
circuit. The duty cycle for the shredder is rated for continuous shredding. 
Recommended running time at maximum capacity is 2 minutes on and 20 
minutes off. The shredder will automatically terminate power if any of the 
following abnormal situations occur:
Operating the shredder at the maximum five-sheet capacity continuously 
1. 
for a prolonged period of time, e.g., more than 2 minutes without stoppi\
ng.
Exceeding the shedding capacity, e.g., inserting more than five sheets of 
2. 
20-lb paper in one pass, or if the paper is not fed squarely into the fe\
ed 
opening.
Both abnormal operations may result in the activation of the automatic t\
hermal 
motor overload protection circuit, which terminates power to the shredde\
r. A 
paper jam could cause the thermal motor overload protection to terminate\
 AC 
power to the motor. Never allow the shredder to remain in a jammed condition 
with the AC power turned on. 
						

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Specifications
Shredding Capacity 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD, 1 CD, 1 Credit Card, or 5 sheets 
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of paper per pass
Shred Type Blu-ray/DVD/CD/Credit Card: Strip Cut
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Paper: Cross Cut
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Shred Size Strip Cut 40 mm: Blu-ray/DVD/CD
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Cross cut 4 x 43 mm: Paper
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Strip Cut 23 mm: Credit Card
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Feed Opening Paper: 220 mm (8.66 in.)
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Blu-ray/DVD/CD/Credit Card: 123 mm (4.8 in.)
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Weight 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs.)
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Dimensions L: 292 mm, W: 172 mm, H: 354 mm 
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L: 11.5 in. x W: 6.8 in. x H: 13.9 in.
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Power Requirements 120 Volt AC, 1.6Amp
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Technical Support
After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with th\
is 
product, please contact Aleratec Technical Support. Our technical staff will 
be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you\
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Troubles - your questions about the DVD/CD Shredder XC. Please 
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provide enough information about your problems so our technical staff 
can recreate and diagnose it.
Technical Support Addresses and Phone Numbers
By e-mail: 
 
X [email protected]
By Telephone: 
 
X 1-818-678-0484
Technical Support Group can be reached 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific 
Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays.
Please try to call from a phone near your computer system.
Access is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via:
 
X
The World Wide Web at:  www.aleratec.com
FAX at: 1-818-678-0483 
						

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Technical Support FAX Back Form
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