Can a paper shredder hurt you?

Can a paper shredder hurt you?

Paper shredders use sharp grinding metal teeth to rip paper apart. If not used correctly it can pose a serious danger to the person using it. According to the US Consumer Production Safety Commission shredders have caused numerous finger injuries, including amputations and lacerations.

Can shredders catch fire?

Like all electrical machines, paper shredders can pose a fire hazard for both the home and work environment. Paper jams that occur while operating a paper shredder can lead to overheating of the machine. People who leave paper shredders plugged into an outlet while not in use are also at risk of a fire.

What is the safest paper shredder?

A micro-cut shredder with security level DIN P-7 (Protection Class: 3) is the most secure paper shredder. This type of paper shredder offers you maximum data security and turns a standard (top secret) A4 document into 12,474+ particles.

What do you do if you jam a paper shredder?

How to unjam a shredder

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

Are home paper shredders safe?

If you are not cautious or improperly use a paper shredder, they can be quite dangerous. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that home paper shredders, an increasingly more common tool in home offices and work areas, may pose a significant risk of injury.

Is shredded paper dust toxic?

Particle Inhalation Explosions are not the only problems associated with the release of dust from the shredding process. Minute particles can get into the lungs of business workers causing irritation and short term health problems like eye and chest infection, leaving them with no choice but to take time off work.

Can shredders overheat?

Overheating a Fellowes home use shredder is most likely to arise when shredding stored documents which have accumulated, where just too much volume needs to be shredded over one session. Your shredder may also be overheating more easily if the blades have not been oiled enough, so try oiling your shredder blades.

Is cross cut or micro cut better?

A cross-cut shredder is secure enough for shredding most of your confidential documents. But when you need more security and peace of mind, it is recommended to use a micro-cut shredder with DIN security level P-5 or higher.

What does the red light mean on a shredder?

Yes, the RED LIGHT comes on when you separate the SHREDDING HEAD from the bucket. When you put the SHREDDING HEAD back into place after emptying the bucket, the RED LIGHT goes off. If you shredder is not shredding, is there a chance that you have overheated the unit.

How do you cool down an overheated shredder?

Aurora, another shredder manufacturer, suggests waiting 30 minutes to an hour between overheated shredding cycles to allow it to fully reset. The longer the wait, the cooler your motor will be the next time, which guarantees a longer cycle the next round.