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Summary

Royal 100 x Crosscut Shredder Operational Manual

Warranty and Support Information

Standard Warranty Coverage

Details the one-year warranty for parts and labor, exclusions, and limitations.

Warranty Claim Process

Steps to follow for obtaining service, including sending a sales receipt and problem description.

Product Support Contact

Contact information for customer questions regarding product use or warranty.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

General Safety Guidelines

Key safety rules to prevent injury, including keeping children away and avoiding loose items.

Understanding Warning Icons

Explanation of visual icons indicating potential hazards and safe usage practices.

Setup, Operation, and Cautions

Initial Shredder Setup

Steps to properly place, connect, and prepare the shredder for use.

How to Operate the Shredder

Using the slide switch, feeding paper, and understanding the ready LED indicator.

Capacity and Usage Cautions

Information on maximum sheets, paper width, and important usage cautions.

Troubleshooting Paper Jams and Overloads

Resolving Minor Paper Jams

Steps to clear a minor jam using the rev function and removing paper.

Resolving Major Paper Jams

Procedure for clearing jams, including waiting for thermal overload reset.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications

Details on shred type, width, capacity, feed opening, weight, and power input.

Summary

Royal 100 x Crosscut Shredder Operational Manual

Warranty and Support Information

Standard Warranty Coverage

Details the one-year warranty for parts and labor, exclusions, and limitations.

Warranty Claim Process

Steps to follow for obtaining service, including sending a sales receipt and problem description.

Product Support Contact

Contact information for customer questions regarding product use or warranty.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

General Safety Guidelines

Key safety rules to prevent injury, including keeping children away and avoiding loose items.

Understanding Warning Icons

Explanation of visual icons indicating potential hazards and safe usage practices.

Setup, Operation, and Cautions

Initial Shredder Setup

Steps to properly place, connect, and prepare the shredder for use.

How to Operate the Shredder

Using the slide switch, feeding paper, and understanding the ready LED indicator.

Capacity and Usage Cautions

Information on maximum sheets, paper width, and important usage cautions.

Troubleshooting Paper Jams and Overloads

Resolving Minor Paper Jams

Steps to clear a minor jam using the rev function and removing paper.

Resolving Major Paper Jams

Procedure for clearing jams, including waiting for thermal overload reset.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications

Details on shred type, width, capacity, feed opening, weight, and power input.

This document is an operational manual for the ROYAL 100x crosscut shredder.

Function Description

The ROYAL 100x crosscut shredder is designed to shred paper and other small materials like envelopes, credit cards, and receipts into small cross-cut pieces for security and disposal. It features an automatic motor overload protection circuit to prevent damage from continuous operation or exceeding its shredding capacity. The shredder has a slide switch with "auto," "rev," and "off" positions, and a "ready" LED indicator to show its operational status.

Important Technical Specifications

Shred Type: Cross-Cut
Shred Width: 5/32" x 1 5/8"
Shredding Capacity: 10 Sheets of 20-lb. bond paper
Feed Opening: 8 3/4"
Weight: 14.6 lbs.
Input: 115 volt AC, 3 amp.
Continuous Shredding Limit: Up to 10 minutes at maximum sheet capacity. A 20-minute cool-down period is recommended after 10 minutes of continuous use to allow the motor to cool.
Shreddable Materials: Paper, credit cards, small paper clips, and staples.
Non-Shreddable Materials: Materials other than paper, credit cards, and CDs (though the manual only mentions paper and credit cards as shreddable, it explicitly states not to shred materials other than paper, credit cards, and CDs in the provided feed slots, implying these are the only supported items).

Usage Features

Setup:
1. Place the shredder on a flat, level surface.
2. Securely place the shredder head on top of the wastebasket, ensuring it fits flush.
3. Plug the power cord into a standard 115-volt AC outlet.
4. Set the slide switch to the "auto" position. The "ready" LED will illuminate, indicating the shredder is ready for use.
Operation:
- In "auto" mode, the shredder starts automatically when paper is inserted into the feed opening and stops once the paper has completely passed through.
- The "rev" (reverse) position is used to clear paper jams by reversing the shredding process. When switching from "auto" to "rev," it's important to momentarily stop to prevent motor damage.
- The "off" position terminates AC power to the shredder and is recommended when the shredder is not in use for extended periods.
- The "ready" LED indicates correct wastebasket insertion and power status. If it's not lit, check the plug, wastebasket, and slide switch position.
Shredding Small Materials: When shredding small items like envelopes, credit cards, or receipts, insert them in the middle of the feed opening.
Jam Clearing:
- Minor Paper Jam: Switch to "rev" position, pull out remaining paper, and clear any excess shreds. Keep fingers and personal effects away from the cutters.
- Major Paper Jam (Motor Overload): Turn off or unplug the shredder and wait at least 20 minutes for the thermal overload protection to reset. Plug in, set to "auto," then if paper is still in the feed opening, switch to "rev" to pull it out. Clear any excess shreds.

Maintenance Features

Safety Precautions (Warnings):
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not place fingers, jewelry, hair, or loose clothing near the feed slot.
- Always turn off and unplug the shredder when not in use, or when moving, cleaning, or emptying the waste receptacle.
- Do not attempt to feed more sheets than specified.
- Do not attempt to shred unsupported materials.
- Remove paper clips, staples, and other fasteners before shredding (though the manual later states it will cut staples and small paper clips, recommending discretion).
- Limit continuous shredding to the specified time.
- Empty the waste receptacle before it becomes full.
- Do not operate if the shredder is experiencing problems.
- Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based, or aerosol products on the shredder.
- Do not attempt to repair the shredder yourself.
General Cautions:
- Keep loose articles of clothing, ties, jewelry, hair, or other small items away from the feed opening.
- Turn off or unplug the shredder when not in use for prolonged periods.
- While the shredder can cut staples, small paper clips, and credit cards, proper discretion is recommended.
Wastebasket: Empty frequently to prevent it from becoming full.

Warranty and Support

Standard Warranty: Royal Consumer Information Products, Inc. provides a warranty for NEW products against defects in workmanship and materials.
- Parts: One (1) year from date of customer purchase for new or comparable rebuilt parts.
- Labor: One (1) year from date of end-user purchase. Product must be sent postage prepaid and insured to Royal for repair. Consumer is responsible for return shipping charges.
Exclusions: Warranty does not cover second-hand products, adjustments/repairs due to fire, casualty, accident, neglect, abuse, misuse, abnormal use, or battery leakage damages. There are no other expressed or implied warranties beyond those stated.
Warranty Procedures: To obtain service, send a copy of the original sales receipt and a note describing the problem to Royal Consumer Information Products, Inc., Warranty Processing, P.O. Box 6786, Somerset, NJ 08875-6786 USA. Do not return the product to this address. A return authorization number will be issued within 7-12 business days if a replacement product is warranted.
Product Support Hotline: For questions on use or warranty, call 800-272-6229 (US), 1-888-266-9380 (Canada), or +(52-55)-53-33-1333 (Mexico), Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Email support is also available at hotline@royal.com.