MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 8 STRIP-CUT SHREDDER MODEL: MPS1500 BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions must be observed in the installation and use of this shredder. For your own safety, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE SHREDDER UNTIL YOU READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Make sure the power is off when the shredder is not used. • Do not use the shredder for anything other than its intended purpose (shredding paper documents).
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 3 POWER SOURCE AC USAGE Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert the plug into a conveniently AC Outlet located AC outlet having 120V, 60 Hz. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the AC Plug possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade.
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 4 OPERATION Follow the instructions below to operate your new shredder. After unpacking the shredder, place it securely on the supplied wastebasket. Then, plug the unit into an AC outlet as described on page 1. 1 2 Slide the AUTO/OFF/REV switch to the AUTO position; the POWER indicator will light. Insert up to 5 pages of 20lb paper into the shredder, and the unit will automatically shred them.
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 5 OPERATION PAPER TIP SOLUTION REMOVING PAPER JAMS: 1 1 If a paper jam occurs, slide the AUTO/OFF/REV switch to the REV (Reverse) position to withdraw the non-shredded paper. If paper still remains in the shredder, press the CLEAR button to shred and clear the remaining pages. On occasion, paper strips get stuck in the shredder. In this case, slide the AUTO/OFF/REV switch to the REV position for 2 to 3 seconds.
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before requesting service, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide. Many questions/problems you may be having will be answered simply. SYMPTOM Shredder does not run. SOLUTION Power cord is not plugged in. The inserted paper(s) are beyond the shredder capacity. Use 5 or less pages at once. The motor is overheated due to continuous shredding. Do not use shredder for 20 minutes. Shredder running, but no paper is inserted.
MPS1500.O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:34 AM Page 7 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL 33331 Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memcorpinc.
