AL890C Crofton 8-sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder Instruction Manual

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This PDF user manual is for the Crofton / Aurora AL890C / 1831-11A 8-sheet cross-cut shredder.

About the Item

Crofton / Aurora AL890C / 1831-11A Light Duty 8-sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder

The light duty AL890C paper shredder is ideal for home/office use. With the use of its durable steel cutters, this reliable compact machine destroys up to 8 sheets of documents or 1 credit card per pass into 7/32″ x 1 27/32″ (0.56 cm x 4.7 cm) pieces.

Please read and save all instructions to ensure the safe and effective use of this appliance.

(PDF) INSTRUCTION MANUAL (ENGLISH)

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

– Important Safety Instructions
– General Safety Instructions
– List of main parts
– Technical Specifications
– Contents of packaging
– Installation
– Operation and use. Control switch: ( I ) Auto, ( O ) Off, ( R ) Rev.
– General maintenance and cleaning. Oiling.
– Service Center

– Trouble shooting:

If there is a problem with your shredder, check below for the symptoms and stepsto resolve. If you continue to have problems, contact customer support at our Service Center. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BY OPENING THE SHREDDER HEAD. This will completely void the product warranty.

The shredder does not work at all.
a) Make sure the unit is plugged in and that the outlet it is plugged into is in good working order.
b) In the event that the shredder is run continuously for too long and the motor overheats, a thermal overload switch will automatically shut the power off. If this happens, move the switch to the off position for 30 minutes or more before continuing.
c) If using a plastic bag to line the wastebasket, please remove it since this may be the cause of the shredder to not operate properly.
d) The activation switch of the shredder is located near the center of the feed slot. Be sure to feed directly into the center area to trigger the machine (especially applies to smaller pieces of paper or credit cards).
e) Make sure the head unit portion of the shredder is correctly seated onto the included wastebasket with the words and icons facing towards you. The head unit is particularly designed to work only with the integrated wastebasket. Shredders are equipped with a safety interlock mechanism, which prevents the unit from working when the head unit is lifted, removed, or accidentally knocked over. Located on either the back center, next to the power cord, is a “curved flap-like shape” that MUST FIT OVER THE OUTSIDE matching ridge of the wastebasket. The shredder will not operate unless the head unit is properly mounted as pictured.

The shredder runs in “Rev (Reverse)” mode but not in “Auto (On)” mode.
a) While in “Auto” mode, the motor will not start running until paper is inserted into the feed slot. Set the unit to “Auto” and insert paper to be shredded. The sensor that activates the shredder in Auto mode is located directly in the center of the slot. If the paper you are inserting is narrow, it may not be activating the optical sensor. SEE DIAGRAM. It is possible that the feed slot has become blocked with paper. Insert an index card or any rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card, file folder, or a sheet torn from a cereal box), directly in the center of the feed slot, while applying force to help push the jammed paper through. This will usually clear any paper blockage.

How to clear a paper jam in the shredder:
a) Switch the shredder over into reverse mode. While in reverse, the shredder will back up to loosen the jammed paper. If required, you may need to tug on the paper to effectively clear the machine. When jammed paper is loosened or removed, switch back to the Auto-On mode to continue shredding.
b) With stubborn situations where reverse does not help, you may loosen the jammed paper with shredder oil (cooking oil is acceptable, nothing aerosol).

Start by drizzling oil into the blades where the paper is jammed. Let it soak for about 30 minutes to completely saturate. Return the shredder back to Auto-On mode. If required, a rigid sheet of cardstock (old greeting card, folded file folder, or a sheet torn from a cereal box) can be fed into the shredder to help push the jammed paper through.

Why Download the Manual?

This user manual provides all the information from Crofton / Aurora about the AL890C / 1831-11A 8-sheet cross-cut shredder, as detailed in the table of contents. Reading it completely will address most questions you might have. You can download and save it for offline use, including viewing it on your device or printing it for your convenience if you prefer a paper version.

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