Are Fellowes shredders any good?

The Fellowes Powershred 99Ci 100% Jam Proof Cross-Cut Shredder is an excellent heavy-duty shredder. It’s speedy, has high paper capacity, can shred a variety of materials, and can operate for a long time before needing a break.

What do you do when your paper shredder stops working?

How to unjam a shredder

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

Why is my Fellowes shredder not working?

Pull the paper out manually if the switch-toggling fails to clear the jam. Oil the shredder if jams repeat. Move the power switch to the Auto position or the Forward position for five seconds if the shredder will only function in reverse. The shredder may be blocked and this will clear any blockage.

How do you fix a jammed Fellowes shredder?

This is typically located on the top of the shredder.

Set the switch to reverse mode or press and hold the reverse button for 2-3 seconds allowing the machine to work the jammed paper out.
As the shredder is reversing, gently pull the uncut portion of the paper from the machine.
Resume shredding once the jam is cleared.

Where are Fellowes shredders made?

MyBinding.com recently partnered with Fellowes to introduce a new line of paper shredders manufactured in Itasca, Illinois. The shredders, part of the Powershred 400 series, are the company’s highest performing shredders on the market.

How do you reset a Fellowes paper 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.

Why does my shredder keeps stopping?

Some shredders have a Thermal Overload Protection feature, which makes a machine stop at a certain point to prevent it from overheating. If your shredder doesn’t have this feature, make sure that you don’t shred documents for long periods of time. Otherwise, the motor may burn out, permanently disabling the shredder.

Is there a reset button on a Fellowes shredder?

2) If you have a Fellowes office shredder (large shredders that cannot fit under a desk), review these troubleshooting options. 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.

Why does my shredder keeps jamming?

One of the most common reasons for a shredder jam is simply that too much paper was fed into the shredder at once. Once you clear your jam, try shredding a smaller amount of paper if this was the cause for the jam, the smaller second load should pass through with less difficulty.