[. . . ] ImporTaNT NoTEs oN safETy Please read the user manual carefully and in its entirety before commissioning the file shredder. When using electric devices, always take basic precautions to eliminate any risk of injury. - This file shredder has been designed specifically for the shredding of paper material. [. . . ] Once all paper has been shredded and no additional paper is fed into the machine, the device stops automatically (Standby Mode). If you have fed 6 - 12 sheets of paper (A4, 70 g/m²) into the device, the machine will consume more power and the LED `Economy` will not light up. An automatic reverse and stop function prevents a paper jam when the device is overloaded With too much paper in the feeder. Should a paper jam occur, remove all paper from the feeder and wait until the device has finished its automatic cleaning process and has stopped operating. `fWD` If you place a narrow piece of paper (< 10 cm) into the feeder sideways, then the photoelectric barrier may not detect it and thus not start the device automatically. In that case, press and hold the button: `FWD`, until the paper has been drawn in completely. `rEv` By pressing the button: `REV`, you can initiate the reverse operation of the cutting mechanism in case of a paper jam. When the sensor detects that the waste paper container is full, the device will stop automatically, and the viewing window in the waste paper container will be illuminated in blue. First remove all paper from the feeder, and then empty the waste paper container. Important note: The device will switch off automatically if the motor temperature increases too much. the LED `status` will light up red (overheating) and signals that the overheat protection of the device has been activated. If that is the case, the device will not react when you press the button `rEv` or `fWD`. Once the motor has cooled down sufficiently, the device will switch back into normal operating mode, and the LED `status` will light up green. MaINTENaNcE Important: pull the mains power plug from the wall socket before carrying out any maintenance tasks on the file shredder!When the waste paper container is full, shredded material can be pushed upwards into the cutting mechanism. Make sure to empty the waste paper container before it is filled completely. [. . . ] DIsposaL The symbol depicting a crossed-out rubbish bin means that electrical devices may not be disposed of with regular household waste. please bring the device to an approved recycling centre for environmentally friendly disposal. Make sure to keep both your proof of purchase and the original packaging. [. . . ]