Can paper shredders be unjammed?

IDEAL shredders are equipped with an electronic capacity control (ECC), which monitors sheet capacity levels to prevent jams during shredding. Additionally, deskside units have an automatic reverse and power cutoff feature that activates when the shredder is overfed,...

How do I manually oil my shredder?

You can manually oil your shredder in two ways. First, you can directly squirt IDEAL shredder oil into the shredder’s mouth by squeezing a stream back and forth across the shredding opening. Alternatively, you can apply oil to a few sheets of paper by squeezing it...

What can my shredder shred?

What items your machine can shred depends on the horsepower of the motor and the security level. For example, the P-7 Super Micro Cut machines may only shred paper. We recommend you consult your operation manual, which can be found in a pouch on the inside door of...

How do I get my automatic oiler to work?

When using for the first time and when you change the oil bottle (B). Press and hold the rocker switch (R). Press, and hold the rocker switch until the LED (A) no longer blinks red.