If you own a paper shredder, you might be
wondering how you can get the most out of it. There is good news because
getting the most out of your shredder is easy. Here's what you need to
do:
If you own a paper shredder, you might be
wondering how you can get the most out of it. There's good news because
getting the most out of your shredder is easy. Here's what you need to
do:
To begin, you should read your
shredder's instruction manual. By doing so, you'll learn about your
shredder's capabilities so you can be sure to use all of its features.
Also, the manual will fill you in on important safety tips so you can
use your machine and avoid injury. Finally, the instruction manual will
probably contain details on the shredder's warranty. You should become
familiar with the warranty's terms so you know what's covered in case
your machine malfunctions.
Every
shredder has a shredding capacity which dictates how many sheets of
paper it can destroy at once. It's important to never shred more than
your machine can handle. If you try to overload the device, you'll
probably need to deal with a paper jam. And if you do this repeatedly,
it's going to wear out the device, so avoid it. Also, don't try to shred
credit cards, CD's, or floppy disks unless the shredder can handle
them.
If you're like most people,
you probably bought a shredder so you could protect yourself from
identity theft. Therefore, you'll need to shred various documents on a
regular basis. The best way to ensure this happens is by placing your
machine in a convenient location. You're far more likely to use your
shredder if it's right near your desk (or other preferred location) than
if it's stored in a closet or is tucked away in the basement.
Another
way to get the most out of your paper shredder is by turning it off
whenever you're done using it. Although there are many machines that
have the ability to shut off automatically, not every device has this,
so turning the shredder off manually is a must. If you leave it on for
an extended period of time, you could eventually burn out the motor.
Then, you'd either need to have the machine repaired or replaced, both
of which can be expensive. So save yourself the money and hassle and
turn the shredder off after use.
Finally,
oiling your paper shredder is one of the best things you can do to
ensure you get the most out of it. Oiling the machine is easy to do and
requires the use of specially formulated shredder oil. (Never use any
other type of oil. Doing so could possibly damage your device.) To oil
the machine, simply dampen a sheet of paper with the oil and shred it.
The oil will coat the cutting mechanism which helps cut down on paper
dust and keeps the blades in good shape. You need to oil the device on a
regular basis. Be sure to check your instruction manual to find out how
often you need to do this.
It's
very easy to get the most out of your paper shredder. Just follow the
five tips listed in this article and you'll be able to keep your
information private and have a shredder that works beautifully. Good
luck!
Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related
to bookbinding, laminating, paper shredding, and office equipment. More
than 2,500 of his reviews have been published in thousands of locations
on the Internet. If you're looking for information about paper shredders, his articles are a great place to start.
