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When I put paper into the shredder, it doesn't automatically shred the paper. I have to reverse the shredder and then turn it back on when paper is loaded. I need to do this each time i want to shred a sheet of paper

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Here is the info that I found:
From: [email protected]
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:16:33 -0400
Subject: TS4500 from Winsource Ind.
To:

Rick,

This TS4500 shredder had been discontinued for more than 5 years. The factory did not make any spare parts for this model.

Thanks,

Victor
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It sounds like you may have a gear with a broken tooth you should contact the manufacturer to get more info. Usually when this is the case it will shred good for only a few revolutions and then reversing backs the gear up to a position that allows it to turn the cutters until it once again reaches the area where tooth is missing.

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