Question about Tech Solution TS-4500 Shredder

TS-4500 not working

Hi, I was shredding some paper (probably about 5 minutes) and then it decided to stop working. First I thought it overheated or something. So I unplugged it and let it cool down for like 4 hours. I plugged it back in but no luck. Any idea? I hardly ever shred, makes me a little sad that I have to buy a new one. Thanks in Advance

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Anonymous Nov 02, 2007

My shredder has for the second time stopped working. It will go in reverse but only a few seconds go forward. This is the second one I have owned because the 1st one I returned to Office Max for a new one. I either want my money back or a new one! I am very disappointed in this shredder. This shredder is for home use only.
nun25 Dec 07, 2007

MY SHREDDER STOP WORKING COMPLETELY. IT WILL NOT REVERSE NOR SHREDD AT ALL BUT THE READY LIGHT WILL COME ON.
dancermd Jan 13, 2008

Oiled the cutter as suggested and still does not work. What now?
cml234 Feb 18, 2008

This shredder worked one day and now there is nothing. The green power light is on but it will not go in foward or reverse. I tried plugging it into other outlets, but nothing.

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It is a light duty model. Probably jammed the cutter assembly. Will it reverse? Try oiling the cutter. Drop a few drops of vegetable oil at various spots through the cutter.

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