Fellowes DS-1 Prospecto

Model DS-1

Reverse polarity switch

Overheated (red)

Control switch

Safe Sense™ touch guard area/sensor (orange)

Magnetic

safety interlock

Shredder head

Will shred:  Paper, small paper clips, credit cards and staples

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

Paper shred size:  
Confetti-Cut ..............................................5/32” x 1-3/8” (3.9 x 35mm)

Maximum:  
Sheets per pass (Confetti-Cut) ............................................................. 11*
Cards per pass ........................................................................................1
Passes per day ................................................................................10-20
Paper width .............................................................................9”/229mm
Continuous operation ..............................................................4-5 minutes

*20 lb., 8.5”x11” paper at 120v, 60 Hz, 4.5Amps; heavier paper, humidity or 
other than rated voltage may reduce capacity.

•  Keep away from children and pets. Always unplug when 

not in use.

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

etc.–  away from shredder openings. If object enters top 
opening, press and hold 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.

•  The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 

easily accessible.

Paper entry

Shredder comes fully assembled. Remove basket packing material and plug in.

Press 

Auto-On (    )

Touch test area

If sensor does

not light 

Slide switch

Auto-On (    )
Off
Reverse (R)

Step

Sensor lights up

Plug in, replace basket

Sensor lights up

Lift and

remove basket

Mesh basket

Unplug and
remove basket

Repeat touch test

Standby (green)

Set to Off 

Set to Off 

Press Auto-On (    )

Press Auto-On (    )

Feed into paper entry 
and release

Hold credit card 
at edge

Feed into center of entry 
and release

Continuous operation:
5-minute maximum
NOTE: Shredder runs briefly 
after each pass to clear entry.
Continuous operation beyond 
4-5-minutes will trigger 
20-minute cool  down period.

Safe Sense™ touch guard sensor will stop shredder when touched by adult or child.

*Apply oil
 across entry 

Press Auto-On (    )

Set to Off

Shred one sheet

Press and hold 
Reverse (R)
2-3 seconds

Run regularly in reverse for 
one minute

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

shredder stops running 

Paper jam: Set to Off and empty basket. Replace basket and follow any or all of the 
below procedures.

Press and hold 
Reverse (R)

Set to Off 

Make sure shredder is 
plugged in

Make sure control switch is in 
Auto-On  (    ) position

Clear paper particles covering 
magnetic safety interlock

Wait 20 minutes for red light 
to turn off

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

machine to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 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.

Pull uncut paper from 
paper entry

Press and hold 
Reverse (R)

Alternate slowly back and forth