20 Most Recent Quartet gbc Shredmaster 6550X (Confetti-Cut) Shredder Questions & Answers

Try running the shredder in reverse and oiling the blades. More help with paper shredder oil here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Paper-Shredder-Oil

If you can't get the paper shredder up and running, it looks like you might have to pick up a new paper shredder. Paper shredders can be pretty cheap though, great guide to cheap paper shredders here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Paper-Shredders

Could be as simple as a loose wire on the main board or surrounding electrical. Could be the start capacitor.

check for a scrap of paper jamming the small lever to the forward micro switch

Its the thermal cutout that rides on the underside of the roller .Take the covers off and access it from the rear . Its the one on the right from the rear view. Remove the two screws from the front under the bottom roller and it will fall loose . get on e-bay and you can buy a new one .

You would need to lubricate the unit by running through oiled paper or by spraying oil directly into the feed opening and then running unit in reverse for at least 2 minutes Good luck