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This page covers the mechanical and electrical problems that can arise with domestic paper shredders.

Summary

Paper shredders are simple electromechanical devices but a fairly powerful motor is required to operate the shredding mechanism, and that power can break things internally.Problems can be divided into mechanical and electrical, but your first task might be to determine which it is in your particular case.

Safety

Always unplug before opening the device.

Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing well away from the mechanism.

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