shreds getting stuck inside shredder.

Arthur

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Jul 18, 2003, 10:16:22 AM7/18/03

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For what is worth, I recently noted at Office Depot a pack of "shredder
lubrication sheets" or some such name. You might want to examine the
packet instructions and then buy or make your own.
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AC/DCdude17 wrote:
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> I've got a cross cut shredder and little pieces sometimes
> accumulates between the blades. Can I minimize this effect by
> lubricating the blades with silicone by shredding a piece of paper
> sturated with silicone spray or will I make things worse by doing this?

klmok

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Jul 19, 2003, 1:56:41 PM7/19/03

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On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 14:16:22 GMT, Arthur <dra...@attOMITTHIS.net>
wrote:

>For what is worth, I recently noted at Office Depot a pack of "shredder
>lubrication sheets" or some such name. You might want to examine the
>packet instructions and then buy or make your own.

Just a thought. Clean the cutter discs as much as you can with a wire
brush followed by a toothbrush. Then shred some waxed paper from your
kitchen supplies. The wax paper solution is from an old household
tip for some other problem. As there is little new under the sun this
may be the Office Depot solution too. I haven't tried this out myself
but it costs you nothing to check it out.

Also check the shredder's assembly screws. The cutter pressure may
mave loosened the discs somewhat to give a little slop between the
cutter discs.

techforce

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Jul 19, 2003, 8:59:03 PM7/19/03

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I worked briefly as a repair Tech for a Shredder Company. The Techs Just
lubed the Blades with oil periodicly. I use LPS or WD40 sprayed into the
paper slot while actuating the paper Switch. Not too much, but just enough
to cover the surface.

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The Masked Marvel

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Jul 21, 2003, 12:39:24 AM7/21/03

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Perhaps a bottle of paper shredder oil (a light machine oil by the
appearance?) from your favorite office supply emporium would do the job?

klmok

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Jul 21, 2003, 3:32:43 AM7/21/03

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On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 00:59:03 GMT, "techforce"
<techforce@!~NOSPAM!~.juno.com> wrote:

>I worked briefly as a repair Tech for a Shredder Company. The Techs Just
>lubed the Blades with oil periodicly. I use LPS or WD40 sprayed into the
>paper slot while actuating the paper Switch. Not too much, but just enough
>to cover the surface.
>

Used to work on electromechanical cash registers among other
equipment. WD40 is a killer. It will fix many mechanical problems
temporarily by in the end jam things up really bad when the bearings
dry up (soon enough) and the paper dust collects in the recesses with
the WD40 or lube oil binding them into a tight wad of wood pulp.

The original shredder had dry bearings. That says something and it is
not to put lubricant into it. Same with all other equipment that have
dry bearings. Do not try to fix it with a lubricant. Clean and
adjust only, eg snug up the scews.

MrGizmos

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Sep 22, 2003, 11:27:42 AM9/22/03

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Nisco Equipment Solutions in Bethel, Ct. sells an oil specifically for
shredders. I don't know what the composition is but I can attest to its
effectiveness. Their telephone number is/was 203-744-7009
Regards, Sal
www.MrGizmos.com

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