Let the oil soak into the paper layers for 15 to 20 minutes to soften the material and slick the blades.
The whir becomes a whump-whump-whump . A low, mechanical groan. And then, silence. shredder stuck
At first, denial sets in. You press the "Reverse" button, that little triangle meant to undo mistakes. The machine shudders like a sleepy dog, but nothing moves. You try "Forward" again. More shuddering. A faint smell of overheated plastic begins to curl into the air—the scent of ambition dying. Let the oil soak into the paper layers
Never put your fingers or tools near the shredder blades while the machine is plugged in. Turn the power switch to the "Off" position, then completely unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Empty the Waste Basket And then, silence