Why has my Fellowes shredder stopped working?

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.

What do you do when your paper shredder stops working?

How to unjam a shredder

1. Unplug the shredder. This is the first and most important part of any attempt at fixing a paper jam.
2. Empty the wastebasket.
3. Switch to reverse.
4. If the shredder jams in reverse switch back to auto/forward.
5. Reduce the thickness of your load before re-shredding.

How do you fix a shredder that won’t shred?

Before you turn off the clogged shredder and go near the blades, try using the reverse function most shredders have. The reverse function can, in some cases, solve a simple jam. If this doesn’t help or your shredder doesn’t have a reverse function, try turning it off and unplugging it.

Is there a reset button on Fellowes shredder?

b) The shredder may need to be reset. Switch it to the reverse (R) position for 2 seconds and then back to auto (I). This should reset it and it will operate again.

How do you reset an overheated shredder?

1. You most likely shredded continuously until it overheated.
2. If unit overload light is on, move switch one click to right, take out & empty basket.
3. You just have to let it cool down for about a half an hour or so.
4. According to the instruction manual, just turn it off for 20 minutes so it can cool down and reset.

Can you reset a paper shredder?

If you have been continuously shredding for an extended period of time, the unit may have overheated and the thermal protection feature has been activated to shut off the machine. If this happens, switch off the unit for at least 30 minutes/1 hour for it to reset before continuing.

Can you repair a Fellowes shredder?

Fellowes office/commercial shredders (large shredders that cannot fit under a desk) are repairable and parts will most likely be available. Please do not try to repair the shredder yourself or you will void your warranty.