Quartet gbc Shredmaster 5550X Confetti-Cut Shredder "paper motor connection" Questions

...paper and now the motor runs, but not the blades. They do not turn in auto, forward or reverse. Any ideas on repairing this problem? Thank YOU!! yes, it's the plastic gear that's shredded in this ...

...motor circuit. Over time paper dust gathers on this sensor, covering it completely and fooling the machine to think that there is ALWAYS a piece of paper being fed into the shredder, the result being ...

paper does not go through the machine either. Can you actually see the cutter blades rotating? I have seen gears broken and you can hear the motor running but no blade movement. Remove the screws lift

...motor goes on, but it will not pull the paper through. Can this be solved? This is the second one I purchased. The first one, the motor just stopped. I am pretty sure there is a belt or chain that ...

...paper...if they get dirty/dusty it can cause probs. Commutator bar connected to the armature of the motor are damage, through which electrical connection is made (by the brushes) and which ensures ...

motor works but the paper will not shred It is probably a gear that is not longer connecting or is worn so will not turn the teeth.  It is a little known fact that shredders need to be lubricated

...motor is not running in either forward or reverse. If I put paper in it a click sounds so I know the sensor is working. I had similar problem. I took unit apart and checked the motor by hotwiring it ...

...motor circuit. Over time paper dust gathers on this sensor, covering it completely and fooling the machine to think that there is ALWAYS a piece of paper being fed into the shredder, the result being ...

...paper sheets (3 at a time), the motor slows and stops completely. Is there a repair solution or can you suggest a recycling place? I have taken many shredders apart and found them so clogged up with ...

...paper bin. Be careful: There are three different sets of wires connecting the top control plate to the bottom motor and cutter assemblies. It is not too difficult to get inside the shredder "head" if ...