® 2039x SERIES HIGH CAPACITY SHREDDERS 20390 20392 20394 20396 OPERATION MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of a DAHLE High Capacity Shredder! We here at DAHLE North America are dedicated to providing rugged and dependable products for the large, and not so large office. We are sure your new DAHLE High Capacity Shredder will meet or exceed your expectations of quality and service.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read the operating instructions carefully proir to starting up the unit! • Do not use in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases. • Do not use in the vicinity of corrosive materials. • Do not expose to the wet. • Do not let children operate this office equipment. • Do not reach into the cutting mechanism during operation. • Do not use the shredder over a period of more than 5 minutes in no-load operation (operation without paper). • Keep long hair clear of machine.
SHREDDING Turn shredder on. Insert paper squarely into Feed Opening (3). A light barrier will automatically activate the shredding mechanism. Continue feeding paper into the Feed Opening until the shredding mechanism begins to draw the paper in. At this point, allow the paper to feed into the shredder on its own. Once the paper has passed completely through the shredding mechanism, the electronic controls will automatically stop the machine.
1. Remove paper from Feed Opening. The REVERSE button (7a) may be used if excess paper remains in the Feed Opening (not on Model 20394). Clear shredding mechanism by pressing the FORWARD button (7). 2. Separate some of the sheets and continue shredding. 20394 1. In case of a paper jam the shredder runs backwards for 0,5 sec. 2. Remove paper from feed opening. Clear shredding mechanism by pressing the FORWARD button (7). The REVERSE button (7a) is locked until the FORWARD button (7) has been pressed. 3.
CARING FOR YOUR SHREDDER Clean covers with a clean dry cloth. Do not use water or solvents. Make sure you disconnect your shredder from its power source before cleaning. Paper shredders, like all mechanical equipment, need proper maintenance to ensure efficient operation. Periodic lubrication of the cutting blades is important to offset the friction generated within the cutting head. Frequency of lubrication will vary depending on the shred size and the amount of usage.
Installation of the automatic oiling system NOTE: TO AVOID DAMAGES TO THE AUTOMATIC OILING SYSTEM ONLY USE THE SHREDDER WITH INSTALLED EXTERNAL OIL TANK! 1. Remove screw (1) from mounting hole (2) 2. Hang external oil tank (3) to the support pins (4) 3. Secure tank with the screw (1) 4. Push oil supply tube (5) over brass hose barb (6) 5. Open hose clamp (7) with a suitable tool (pair of tongs) and position it near the the bottom of supply tube where it covers the thickest part of the hose barb 6.
DAHLE Shredder Oil is the only lubricant you should use in your paper shredder. It has been specially formulated so as not to leave any residue that could attract dust and clog the shredding mechanism. You can order DAHLE Shredder Oil from your local dealer. Repairs on your paper shredder should only be performed by qualified technicians. If you need service, contact your local dealer, or you can contact DAHLE North America Customer Service between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST at (800) 995-1379.
