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After ten minutes of picking out tiny confetti shards with , the blades finally looked clear. He set the head back on the bin, plugged it in, and held his breath. He flicked it to Auto .

Before attempting to fix a jammed shredder, . Shredders contain incredibly sharp, interlocking blades that can cause serious injury if the machine starts unexpectedly while you are working on it. 5 Steps to Unjam a Shredder Safely

Often, the culprit is simply a full bin causing paper to back up into the blades. Empty the basket, reassemble the machine, and try again.

A manual or knob that disengages the cutter gears, allowing you to easily pull paper back out without having to force it. Many high-end shredders have this, but making it more intuitive and clearly labeled would be a helpful feature.

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After ten minutes of picking out tiny confetti shards with , the blades finally looked clear. He set the head back on the bin, plugged it in, and held his breath. He flicked it to Auto .

Before attempting to fix a jammed shredder, . Shredders contain incredibly sharp, interlocking blades that can cause serious injury if the machine starts unexpectedly while you are working on it. 5 Steps to Unjam a Shredder Safely unjam shredder

Often, the culprit is simply a full bin causing paper to back up into the blades. Empty the basket, reassemble the machine, and try again. After ten minutes of picking out tiny confetti

A manual or knob that disengages the cutter gears, allowing you to easily pull paper back out without having to force it. Many high-end shredders have this, but making it more intuitive and clearly labeled would be a helpful feature. Before attempting to fix a jammed shredder,

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