With normal use, shredders don’t require frequent cleaning, but regular lubrication is compulsory. Oil your device once a week because a lack of lubrication may cause paper jams. If you don’t use the machine often, oil it less frequently to avoid an oil buildup.
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These devices use a special kind of oil known as “shredder oil.” It can be purchased in any office supply shop. It looks like a dropper-type bottle. Squeeze the bottle and add a couple of drops on the area where you insert paper. Apply the oil moving the bottle from left to right. Clean off the excess oil.
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Another way of oiling your shredder is to use special lubricant sheets. Feed this sheet into the feeding entrance as if shredding regular paper. Repeat the procedure two times per month.