Fellowes Powershred® P-55C 32602-72 Leaflet

Safety lock

Safety Lock prevents accidental operation.                   To set, wait for shredding to stop, push black button down and slide until you see red.
               To unlock push black button down and slide until you see green. For greater safety, always unplug shredder after use.

Paper jam: Set to Off (O), remove shredder head and empty bin. Replace shredder head, and follow any or 
all of the below procedures.

Model P-55C

Waste opening

Handle

Paper/credit card entry

Control switch

Sheet capacity gauge

Pivoting head

Bin

Easy emptying

Shredder head

Will shred:  Paper, credit cards and staples

Will not shred:  Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, 
newspaper, cardboard, paper clips, laminates or plastic other than 
noted above

Paper shred size:  

Confetti-Cut ..................................................... 5/32” x 2” (3.9 x 50mm)

Maximum:  
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut) ............................................................... 8*
Passes per day ................................................................................10-20
Cards per pass ........................................................................................1
Cards per day .......................................................................................10
Paper width .............................................................................9”/229mm
Continuous operation ..............................................................5-7 minutes

* 20lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60Hz, 2.0 Amps; heavier paper, humidity or 
other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.

•  Keep away from children and pets. Always unplug or set 

safety lock when not in use.

•  Keep foreign objects – gloves, jewelry, clothing, hair, 

etc.–  away from shredder openings. If object enters top 
opening, switch to Reverse (R) to back out object.

•  Never use aerosol, petroleum-based or other flammable 

products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air on 
shredder.

•  Do not use if damaged or defective. Do not open shredder 

head. Do not place near or over heat or water source.

•  Avoid touching exposed blades under Confetti-Cut shredder head.

Auto-On (I)

Off (O)

Reverse (R)

Check paper amount

Set to Off (O) 
and plug in

Set to Off (O) 
and unplug

Set to Auto-On (I)

Set to Auto-On (I)

Feed into paper entry 
and release

Hold card 
at edge

Feed into center of entry 
and release

Continuous operation:
5-7 minute maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly 
after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond 5-7 
minutes will trigger 20-minute 
cool down period.

*Apply oil
across entry 

Set to Auto-On (I)

Set to Off (O)

Shred one sheet

Run regularly in reverse for 
one minute

Lubricate when bin is full, or 
immediately, if:
• Capacity decreases
•  Motor sounds different, or 

Shredder stops running 

Insert waste bag (Fellowes #36052) for easy disposal.

Alternate slowly back and forth

Set to Reverse 
(R) for 2-3 
seconds

Make sure head is on basket correctly

Wait 20 minutes for motor to cool down

Remove and empty basket

Make sure safety lock is in unlock
(green) position

LIMITED WARRANTY Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the cutting blades of the 

machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from 

the date of purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants all other parts 

of the machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from 

the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective 

during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or 

replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.

This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling, or unauthorized 

repair. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 

APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be 

liable for any consequential or incidental damages attributable to this product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. The duration, terms, and conditions of 

this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions, 

or conditions may be required by local law.

For more details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or 

your dealer.

Follow oiling procedure below and repeat twice.

Gently pull uncut paper 
from paper entry. 
Plug in.

Set to
Reverse (R)

Set to Reverse (R)
for 2-3 seconds

Safety flap

To set lock, push 
down and slide

Unlocked (green)

Locked (red)

Set to Off (O) 
and unplug