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Indicator lights (red)

  

Bin open

  

Bin full

  

Paper jam

  

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Model SB

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Model SB 9

Model SB-9

Model SB-97Cs

Paper entry

Control switch

Pullout bin

Shredder head

CAPABILITIES

Will shred:

 Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples and small

paper clips

Will not shred:

 Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies,

newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips, laminates or plastic other than
noted above

Paper shred size:

Confetti-Cut..............................................5/32” x 1-1/2” (3.9 x 38mm)

Maximum:

Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut) ............................................................. 17*
Cards/CDs per pass .............................................................................. 1*
Paper width .............................................................................9”/230mm
Continuous operation............................................................... 20 minutes
* 20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, SB-97Cs–5.0Amps; heavier paper,
humidity or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily 
usage rates: 50-100 paper passes; 50 cards; 10 CDs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

• Avoid 

touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.

• Use 

only 

designated entry for cards/CDs. Keep finger away from

CD hole.

• The grounded socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and

shall be easily accessible.

Auto-On (I) Off (O) Reverse (R)

Pullout bin

Casters

Standby (green)

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Card/CD entry 

Safe Sense™ 
override switch

Safe Sense™ Technology

Sheet capacity gauge

Safe Sense™ (yellow)

Touch test area

Sensor lights up

Press Auto-On (    )

See safety instructions below

       — To Test Safe Sense™ Technology

Sheet capacity icon

• Keep away from children and pets. Always set to off or

unplug when not in use.

• Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair,

etc. – away from shredder openings. If object enters top
opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.

• Never use aerosol, petroleum based or other flammable

products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air
on shredder.

•  Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder 

head. Do not place near or over heat or water source.

• 17 

sheets 

per pass to avoid jams.

OPERATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

Set to Off (O)
and plug in

Set to Off (O)
and unplug

Press Auto-On (I)

Press Auto-On (I)

Feed into paper entry
and release

Hold card/CD
at edge

Feed into card/CD entry
and release

Continuous operation:

20-minute maximum

NOTE:

Shredder runs briefly

after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond
20-minutes will trigger
40-minute cool down period.

*Apply oil
across entry 

Press Auto-On (I)

Set to Off (O)

*Only use a non-aerosol vegetable oil in long nozzle container such as 
Fellowes 35250

Shred one sheet

Press and hold
Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds

Run regularly in reverse for
one minute

Oil when bin is full, or
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
• Motor sounds different, or

Shredder stops running

Paper jam: 

Set to Off (O) and empty bin. Replace bin and follow any or all of the

below procedures.

Shredder comes ready to use. Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36053) for easy disposal.

Indicator lights:

Alternate slowly back
and forth

Press and hold
Reverse (R)

and unplug

PAPER

CARD/CD

  

Make sure bin is pushed in

  

Wait 

40 minutes for motor to

  

cool down

  

Remove 

and 

empty bin

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the 

machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 7 years from 

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the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants all other parts 

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of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from 

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the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective 

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during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or 

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replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.

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This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized 

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repair. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 

APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be 

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liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of

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this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, 

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or conditions may be required by local law.

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For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or

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your dealer.

MAINTENANCE

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

Gently pull uncut paper
from paper entry. 
Plug in.

Press and hold
Reverse (R)

Slide CD cover

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Yellow - Safe Sense™ active

Yellow flashing - Safe Sense™ 
not active

Note: 

If Safe Sense™ light remains on, you must engage override switch in order to perform above steps.

Breakthrough Safety Technology! Safe Sense™ stops shredding when hands are too close to the opening.      

Override switch

- is only needed when a

jam occurs and Safe Sense™ light remains on. 

Warning

- when switch is in override position the Safe Sense™ light flashes and the Safe Sense™ feature is

rendered un-functional.

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