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HSM shredstar S5

The machine is still only running in reverse.
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The paper detector/ rocker switch in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
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Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar S10

The machine is not receiving power; LEDs do not light up in "Auto" or "REV" mode.
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Please check that the upper part is seated correctly. A "click" should be heard when placing it. This noise is caused by a small plastic nose which is on the inside of the viewing window (on the collecting container). If this plastic nose is broken or bent, the contact switch on the top part cannot be pressed properly and the power connection is not enabled. If there is no viewing window, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overload" and the red LED lights up.
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Please check if you have inserted more than 10 sheets of 80g paper at the same time. Reverse the blockage by setting the sliding switch to "Rev". If the jam cannot be removed, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
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The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
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Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
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The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X5

The machine is not receiving power; LEDs do not light up in "Auto" or "REV" mode.
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Please check that the upper part is seated correctly. A "click" should be heard when placing it. This noise is caused by a small plastic nose which is on the inside of the viewing window (on the collecting container). If this plastic nose is broken or bent, the contact switch on the top part cannot be pressed properly and the power connection is not enabled. If there is no viewing window, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
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The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overheat" and the red LED lights up.
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The engine of the document shredder has overheated. Please let the machine cool down for about 60 minutes. As soon as the red LED goes out, you can restart the machine.  If the error cannot be solved by the described procedure, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overload" and the red LED lights up.
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Please check if you have inserted more than 5 sheets of 80g paper at the same time. Reverse the blockage by setting the sliding switch to "Rev". If the cutting unit is not clogged, you should oil it with special HSM oil. If the error cannot be solved by the described procedure, please contact our customer service.

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
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The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
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Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
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The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X6pro

The machine is not receiving power; LEDs do not light up in "Auto" or "REV" mode.
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Please check that the upper part is seated correctly. A "click" should be heard when placing it. This noise is caused by a small plastic nose which is on the inside of the viewing window (on the collecting container). If this plastic nose is broken or bent, the contact switch on the top part cannot be pressed properly and the power connection is not enabled. If there is no viewing window, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overheat" and the red LED lights up.
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The engine of the document shredder has overheated. Please let the machine cool down for about 60 minutes. As soon as the red LED goes out, you can restart the machine.  If the error cannot be solved by the described procedure, please contact our customer service.

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
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The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Bin Full" and the red LED lights up.
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Please remove the power plug and empty the cut paper container. If this is not full, please check the fill level sensor at the bottom of the top part. If this is dirty, you can clean it with a dry brush or soft cloth. If the LED still does not go out, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overload" and the red LED lights up.
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Please check if you have inserted more than 6 sheets of 80g paper at the same time. Reverse the blockage by setting the sliding switch to "Rev". If the cutting unit is not clogged, you should oil it with special HSM oil. If this does not remove the error, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X8

The machine displays "Overheat" and the red LED lights up.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The engine of the document shredder has overheated. Please let the machine cool down for about 60 minutes. As soon as the red LED goes out, you can restart the machine.  If the error cannot be solved by the described procedure, please contact our customer service.

The machine is not receiving power; LEDs do not light up in "Auto" or "REV" mode.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check that the upper part is seated correctly. A "click" should be heard when placing it. This noise is caused by a small plastic nose which is on the inside of the viewing window (on the collecting container). If this plastic nose is broken or bent, the contact switch on the top part cannot be pressed properly and the power connection is not enabled. If there is no viewing window, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overload" and the red LED lights up.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if you have inserted more than 6 sheets of 80g paper at the same time. Reverse the blockage by setting the sliding switch to "Rev". If the cutting unit is not clogged, you should oil it with special HSM oil. If this does not remove the error, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X10

The machine displays "Overheat" and the red LED lights up.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The engine of the document shredder has overheated. Please let the machine cool down for about 60 minutes. As soon as the red LED goes out, you can restart the machine.  If the error cannot be solved by the described procedure, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Overload" and the red LED lights up.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if you have inserted more than 10 sheets of 80g paper at the same time. Reverse the blockage by setting the sliding switch to "Rev". If the cutting unit is not clogged, you should oil it with special HSM oil.

The machine is not receiving power; LEDs do not light up in "Auto" or "REV" mode.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check that the upper part is seated correctly. A "click" should be heard when placing it. This noise is caused by a small plastic nose which is on the inside of the viewing window (on the collecting container). If this plastic nose is broken or bent, the contact switch on the top part cannot be pressed properly and the power connection is not enabled. If there is no viewing window, please contact our customer service.

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Bin Full" and the red LED lights up.
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Please remove the power plug and empty the cut paper container. If this is not full, please check the fill level sensor at the bottom of the top part. If this is dirty, you can clean it with a dry brush or soft cloth. If the LED still does not go out, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X12pro

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Cut paper container full".
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Please empty the cut paper container. If the display remains lit, please clean the fill level sensor, which is at the bottom of the cutting head. This is to be cleaned with a dry brush, compressed air or a soft cloth. If the LED still does not go out, please contact our customer service.

The machine suddenly turns off and no longer shreds anything.
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This problem can arise if the engine was overloaded. In this case, please let the document shredder cool down for about 30 minutes before restarting it. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The LEDs are flashing at irregular intervals.
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This indicates a defective controller. Please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Paper jam".
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If there is a paper jam, the display in the control panel lights up and the machine is automatically set to reverse. This pushes the paper back and the paper jam is removed. If the paper is not pushed out far enough automatically, press and hold the "REV" key to remove it.  If this does not remove the paper jam, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X13

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Cut paper container full".
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Please empty the cut paper container. If the display remains lit, please clean the fill level sensor, which is at the bottom of the cutting head. This is to be cleaned with a dry brush, compressed air or a soft cloth. If the LED still does not go out, please contact our customer service.

The machine suddenly turns off and no longer shreds anything.
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This problem can arise if the engine was overloaded. In this case, please let the document shredder cool down for about 30 minutes before restarting it. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The LEDs are flashing at irregular intervals.
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This indicates a defective controller. Please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Paper jam".
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If there is a paper jam, the display in the control panel lights up and the machine is automatically set to reverse. This pushes the paper back and the paper jam is removed. If the paper is not pushed out far enough automatically, press and hold the "REV" key to remove it.  If this does not remove the paper jam, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
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The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.


HSM shredstar X15

The machine displays "Cut paper container full".
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Please empty the cut paper container. If the display remains lit, please clean the fill level sensor, which is at the bottom of the cutting head. This is to be cleaned with a dry brush, compressed air or a soft cloth. If the LED still does not go out, please contact our customer service.

The cutting performance of the document shredder is decreasing and an increasing noise is developing.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The cutting unit should be oiled if cutting performance decreases, a sound develops and after emptying the paper container. Inject the special oil over the entire width of the feed slot onto the blade shafts. Then, press the "R" key to reverse the cutting unit until all paper residues are released. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The machine is clogged and so does not work any more.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Try to soften the cutting unit with plenty of oil. Please make sure that there is some paper in the collecting container to avoid unnecessary soiling. Once the blockage has been softened a bit, try to push it downwards using a thin piece of cardboard. If this does not remove the jam, please contact our customer service.

The CD cutting unit is no longer working.
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Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine suddenly turns off and no longer shreds anything.
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This problem can arise if the engine was overloaded. In this case, please let the document shredder cool down for about 30 minutes before restarting it. If this does not solve the problem, please contact our customer service.

The LEDs are flashing at irregular intervals.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

This indicates a defective controller. Please contact our customer service.

The machine displays "Paper jam".
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

If there is a paper jam, the display in the control panel lights up and the machine is automatically set to reverse. This pushes the paper back and the paper jam is removed. If the paper is not pushed out far enough automatically, press and hold the "REV" key to remove it.  If this does not remove the paper jam, please contact our customer service.

The machine is still only running in reverse.
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The light barrier in the insertion slot is defective. Please contact our customer service.

The machine is running but it is not drawing anything in. / The machine "rattles".
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

Please check if the insertion slot is clogged. If this is not the case, please contact our customer service.

The machine does not switch off after shredding.
blocks.accordion.toggle_open

The light barrier is interrupted. It can be cleaned with compressed air. Please make sure that you clean both the sender and the receiver; sender is in the paper feed slot and the receiver in the CD feed slot. If this does not remove the fault, please contact our customer service.

I have a different problem with my machine.
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Please contact our customer service.