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

Does the door fully closing operate a safety switch? If so you might be able to get round this by clamping the door shut with(eg)a belt. Not the most elegant of solutions but it might work. I searched online and got a number of hits, one of which said that spares are not available. Not very encouraging! Try contacting manufacturer directly.

if it is noisy, you have to open the shredder and check the gears if still ok. if they are worn up they will make the noise

First check the power point is still working - plug in another appliance, like a table lamp. If OK check the fuse in the shredder cable plug. The commonest reason for a shredder stopping is a paper jam, or running the shredder for too long. By 'too long', many shredders will cut-out after 5 minutes continuous working, and the sensor may take 15 minutes to cool down! Read the manual. It maybe that the shredder cutters are jammed. Unplug from mains, and lift off top and place upside down. Use a small screwdriver and/or long nosed pliers to poke at any compressed paper wrapped around the blades - can take a while.

Check the mains supply is still on, and the fuse in the cable is ok. Most problems are caused by james, and solved by removing the cover and unjamming the cutters. Can be tricky!

Looking at the label on the bottom, peel off the left side of the label about one inch and you will find a hidden Philips screw just like the other 6 on the bottom and the parts separate easily.

Check the Power Ensure that the shredder top is firmly placed in the shredder basket if the unit will not operate. If the top is not in place the feeder will not work and accept any paper. Make sure it is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and that the outlet is active. Rest the Shredder Let the shredder cool down if the shredder has been running continuously for a long time. It may have overheated and needs to be left in the off position for at least 30 minutes to reset. Verify the basket is empty or not too full as that will cause the shredder to deactivate. Clear Paper Jam Rotate the shredder into "Auto" and reverse to loosen any paper jam that is stopping the gears. Pull out any papers that are sticking out from the shredder feeder. If there is no progress then unplug the shredder and remove the shredder top from the bin. Turn it upside down and use tweezers to free any paper that is blocking the gear. Auto Mode Not Working Select the "Auto" option and feed paper into the center of the feeder tray if the shredder is only working in reverse mode. The sensor is located in the middle of the feeder tray and could be blocked by jammed paper. Use an index card to firmly unblock any paper that could be blocking the sensor.

Mine does that when the paper bin is not in all the way or when the paper bin is too full.

Check the breaker, otherwise it may be a faulty unit.

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

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Also, if you have a tendency to line the catch basin with a plastic bag, try removing the bag and put the catch bucket back in place. Sometimes it obstructs the sensor or causes it to malfunction.

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 .

take the shredding portion of the shredder off and check in its teeth (while unplugged of course) to check that there are no errant pieces of paper or plastic in the device. You may even want to try and blow out any possible paper stuck inside with some canned air or something.

There is a chance that gear is smashed. I would suggest to contact local repair center.

Hello.

I hope this service manual for your shredder can help you, it has all the wiring and parts with pictures:

GBC 5260 SERVICE MANUAL

It is in PDF format so you need Adobe Reader to open/view it. If you can't open it, then just download Adobe Reader here:

Adobe Reader

There is a sensor in the bin area of the machine that is faulty. If you have cleaned the bin area completely and still have that problem then the sensor is bad and will have to be replaced. Look on the manufacturer website for the replacement part.

Hi there,
Cross-cut shredders require monthly oiling of the cutting cylinders to maintain proper operation. Failure to oil the blades regularly could result in excessive noise during operation. See oiling instructions below.
Oiling Your Shredder's Cutting Blades
To keep your shredder in top condition, the cutting blades need to be oiled every so often (for frequency, please refer to your owner's manual). We recommend using Powershred® Lubricant or a vegetable-based oil (such as corn or canola) in a non-aerosol container with an extension nozzle.

Caution: Never use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based, or aerosol lubricants to oil the cutting blades. Some agents may combust, causing serious injury. NEVER USE WD40.

1. Depress and hold the reverse button down.
2. Put the tip of the oil bottle in the paper entry and make one or two sweeps the length of the entry while squeezing the oil bottle.
3. Move the power switch to Auto (I) position, or depress the manual forward button (depending on model of shredder) and allow the blades to run at least three seconds.
4. Move the power switch to Reverse (R) position and allow it to run for at least three seconds.
5. Repeat steps three and four above at least three times.

Hope this helps!

To remove the gears first the upper cover needs to be taken apart, then the cutter head needs to be disassembled.Once the both parts are taken apart, then the gears can be easily removed,-------- For the gear disassembly and assembly procedure, click on the link below:--- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-remove-gears-on-6060x-gbc.html ----------- This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.

Try to run the reserve 1st and then wait for 5-10 minutes to cool down and try to shred again.

Make sure you do not exceed allowed number of papers for shredding to avoid paper jams.

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