How To Oil Your Paper Shredder For Consistent Performance
Like your car, your shredder needs to be oiled
regularly to maintain optimal performance. To oil your shredder, simply hold down the
reverse button. Squeeze oil across the entire paper entry while holding down the
button. Hold down the reverse button for another 10 seconds to ensure the lubrication
has spread through the cutters. It only takes seconds to keep your shredder running
well, as regular oiling prevents cutters from locking up over time.
What Oil Should You Use For Your Shredder?
Do not use aerosol oils to lubricate your shredder. Such lubricants are
petroleum-based and can be a serious fire hazard. Use only vegetable-based oils like
Fellowes Shredder Oil for all cross-cut paper
shredders. Also use High Security Shredder Oil for
large capacity paper shredders and Fellowes commercial shredders with the Auto-Oil
feature.
How Often Should You Oil Your Shredder?
When you notice the shredder is experiencing difficulty shredding, or gets jammed
easily, then it's probably time to oil. If you use your shredder occasionally, then
oiling your shredder may only be necessary every two months to maintain good
performance. If you use your shredder a lot, however, then your best practices are to
oil your cross cut shredder every time you empty the waste bin.
See also
Shredder Paper Jams
Onsite vs. Offsite Shredding
Confidential Shredding