[header] How to unjam a paper shredder [title] Unplug the shredder. [substeps] As soon as you notice a jam beginning to form, stop the shredder to keep things from getting any worse. This gives you a chance to slow down, assess the situation and prepare to fix the jam.
[header] How to unjam a paper shredder [title] Unplug the shredder. [substeps] As soon as you notice a jam beginning to form, stop the shredder to keep things from getting any worse. This gives you a chance to slow down, assess the situation and prepare to fix the jam.
[title] Remove the shredder panel by pulling it out as far as possible with two hands. [step] The shredder panel will come into direct contact with the shredder panel on the same side of the shredder panel. If it doesn't completely shut off, then consider trying restarting the shredder itself to attempt to stop it from running. [title] Use a mortar and pestle to come up with a solution. Jamming signs to be watchful for include a slowing down of the paper moving through the shredder, an outright stop, and a whirring, " straining " noise that should be readily obvious. [title] If needed, empty the wastebasket. [title] Check for the " excessive turbo " mass again. [substeps] Note that the amount of turbo mass that goes into each slot may vary depending on the size of shredder.