Question about Royal AG10X Shredder

Turns on when paper in slot, but won't pull it through to shred.

My shredder was working fine, but due to a little extra use recently, required shut down frequently. Now it senses the paper in the slot, but won't pull it through to shred.

Anonymous Aug 03, 2008

Turn on but won't pull paper through

Turn on but won't pull paper through

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Must disassemble feeder unit. you will find many bits of shredded paper to pull (push) out with a long narrow tool like a crochet needle.

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