10
GB
CD/DVD Shredding
A separate CD/DVD tray is provided to collect the shredded
CD/DVD shards. Ensure that this is correctly mounted onto
the bin before shredding.
1
Lift up the paper loading door.
2
Always insert CDs/DVDs in the CD/DVD slot. Only shred
one CD/DVD at a time.
3
Close the paper loading door.
4
Empty the CD/DVD bin after 8 CDs/DVDs to avoid waste
spilling over into the paper waste bin.
5
Remove the CDs/DVDs tray before recommencing to
shred paper and store on the side of the shredder.
Credit Card Shredding
The Auto+ 300X / 300M can shred credit cards. Switch the
shredder to auto mode, then;
1
Lift up the paper loading door.
2
Insert the credit card into the roller as shown. Only shred
one credit card at a time.
3
Close the paper loading door.
GBC encourages customers to recycle shredded paper.
• Please note that shredded paper cannot be recycled if
mixed with credit card shards.
• If recycling, please separate shredded paper and
credit cards.
In the unlikely event of the shredder jamming, the Auto+
300X and 300M will automatically reverse and forward the
engine three times to clear a jam. During this operation the
Paper Jam indicator will flash ( ).
Automatic Jam Clearance
Locking the Paper Loading Door
For additional security the paper loading door can be locked
during the shredding of confidential material.
To lock shredder:
1
Place documents in tray. Close paper loading door.
2
Press any 4 digits. REMEMBER YOUR CODE!
Shredder unlocks automatically when:
• 4 digit code is re-entered. • Shredding is complete.
• Shredder is inactive for 30 minutes
(but documents remain in tray)
Bin Full
The shredder will not function when bin is full and the bin
full symbol ( ) is illuminated. You should empty the bin.
• Pull open the bin slowly to empty.
• Push the empty bin back into place and press the auto
button to resume shredding.
Reverse Function
1
Should you wish to reverse paper out whilst shredding,
a reverse button ( ). has been fitted for your
convenience.
2
Reverse the paper out then turn the shredder off using
the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the shredder. Remove the
paper from the manual feed slot (if being used) or
open the loading door, remove the remaining stack
of paper, then pull the jammed paper free of the cutting
mechanism.
3
To resume shredding, turn the shredder on using the ON/
OFF switch at the rear of the shredder. Return the switch
to the auto position ( ).
Over Heating
If the Auto+ 300X / 300M is used continuously for over
15 minutes the shredder may overheat and the cool down
indicator will flash red ( ). Please allow the shredder
to cool down. When the shredder is ready to be used the
thermometer symbol will no longer illuminate. If the shredder
needs to cool down while shredding, no action is needed.
The shredder will automatically restart shredding paper once
it has cooled down after periods of continuous use. All you
need to do is ensure paper is loaded into the chamber and
the bin is empty when the machine is cooling down.
