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My shredder runs only in reverse, what cna i do?




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My shredder runs only in reverse, what cna i do?

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Feb 07, 2009

-   I cleaned my shredder of all dirt and when i screwed it back the shredder will on run in reverse. it worked before i unscrewed it.-   v113d94

Feb 04, 2009

-   My shredder works only in reverse..when i turn on the reverse then switch it to auto it turns on for a few seconds then turns off. This is annoying. Is there any way for it to be fixed?? -   dburke60

Aug 17, 2008

-   I have the same problem--runs in reverse but not when I feed paper. I'm guessing the sensor is broken or the switch is.-   frontierhist

Aug 09, 2008

-   Shredder works ONLY in reverse. Sensor for 'auto' start doesn't work. How to repair???

-   Guest

Aug 08, 2008

-   when the shredder is switched on motor rotates only one cycle in forward then it rotates continuously in reverse.suggest me.-   chuvak

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posted on Apr 23, 2008
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Guest

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I completely disassembled this unit. Cleaned it thoroughly. Made sure all wires were firmly connected. Result: Just have to accept the fact that the switch on the PC Board wore out. Reverse is used far less than forward on the switch which is why it still functions. This unit is warranteed for 5 years. I have had it for six. Time to go shredder shopping.

Solution #2

posted on Oct 15, 2008
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br38bisco

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reverse black and red wires that connect to circuit board and run in reverse it will work just not in revberse
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Solution #3

posted on Aug 08, 2005
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That is a defective on or off/rev switch or your P.C. board is defective. In either case, your shredder will require a service call
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feed it the other way

Solution #5

posted on Mar 28, 2009
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zee9

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Only the reverse was working, I switched the BLACK and WHITE wires with each other going to the shredder motor, thus when I switched it to reverse, it would go foward and shred.
btw the paper switch sensor which was mechanical was working fine, i think something on the circuit was fried.
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You have the three phrase power wires croosed

Solution #7

posted on Dec 10, 2007
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ga24

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I HAD the same problem. I hope that my solution helps you.
My problem was a poor solder connection to the auto/off/rev switch on the switch circuit board. I suggest that you resolder all eight connections to the switch on the switch circuit board. Also, make sure that the connections to the auto wires (brown, gray, white, orange) on the switch circuit board are good.
Good luck...
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13 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by wendo715, posted on Aug 05, 2008

I have only had this DS1 Fellowes shredder for a couple months. It gets only very light use.

Well today it had decided only to run in reverse.

The Fellowes website is very vague about the problem and offered basically no solution.
I am very unhappy about this.

I dumped my old shredder (Also about a 100 bucks worth) for this defect.

Comment by tiaaatwork, posted on Jun 11, 2008

when turning on shredder to shred, red light comes on but blades don't move. however, the blades will run in reverse

Comment by Guest, posted on Mar 16, 2008

My shredder suddenly stopped. It only works in reverse. I cleaned the "eye" but still doesn't work.

Comment by gaiwan, posted on Jan 19, 2008

Same problem with Model DS-1. I have now purchsed two of this model and each one failed in the exact same manner, within 6 months of light home use. ** Both failed almost immediately after performing the recommended lubrication process from Fellows.

One eventually started to work again after spending 1 week in the back of my car, I guess it just needed to be jostled a bit....

Comment by junv, posted on Jan 08, 2008

runs only on reverse

Comment by DIY Dave, posted on Dec 22, 2007

I have the same problem and tested the paper sensor in the feed chute and determined that it is defective. I short circuited the red and gray wires leading to the sensor and it makes the shredder think that there is paper in the chute. Can I simply order a replacement sensor and install it myself or do I have to have a service tech come and do it?

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 07, 2007

My shredder runs only in reverse. Cleaned sensor, no jams. still doesn't work.

Comment by middle, posted on Nov 29, 2007

same problem - tried cleaning sensor and removing all shredded paper jams - no success

has anyone succeeded?

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