Paper shredder Re: techsolutions paper shredder TS4500 This shredder was given to me a long time ago and I wondered why it never worked even though it looked new. Finally today I decided that I'd MAKE it work :) I don't remember ever seeing something called an interlock switch, but apparently there's an safety interlock switch that needs to be in a slot at the bottom of the shredder. How can I replace this part?

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If you can find the company that manufactures these machines...I sure haven't....If you know, PLEASE let me know...it's just a micro swich thats bad. If I could get TS4500 apart I'm sure i could find switch...

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The only solution with respect to safety is to order a new switch from the companuy that manufactures/sells this shredder, and mount it according to the manufacturer/sales company's instructions.
If you want to bypass the safety of the machine, just keep the cables (should be 2, + eventually a ground cable) open, or shorted, depending of the machine's configuration. Remember that this is on your or your collegaues own risk!! A shredder can easily bite your finger off!

Posted on Jan 06, 2008

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