Shredder Office Equipment & Supplies - Page 9 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Try running a layer of aluminum foil between two sheets of paper. See if it shredds, If it does, do it a couple of times, then use shredder oil. It might help to both sharpen the blades, and to keep them sharp longer. It works on cutting blades for scrapbooking cutters and scissors...

When some companies don't have a lot of online presence you may find it more useful to go to third party shredder part companies who may have contact with Ativa or may be able to supply replicate parts. Try Googling 'shredder parts' and look at your options.

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you are going to have to try and get small bits at a time out

do not use oil in a shredder the paper becomes contaminated and will not cut besides that all the oil will be moved by the first sheet of paper shredded if the paper is not being cut properly get new blades or a new shredder

Most shredders have a small sensor on the top that keep it from running when there is something near the top, like fingers, to prevent injury. It is possible that over time, dust or small bits of paper are covering this, keeping it from operating properly. Unplug the shredder then wipe down the top with a slightly damp rag, checking near the feeder opening for anything that might be stuck there. Also look on the bottom near the teeth and see if there is a contact switch that is dirty or not sitting down properly.