Does it need oil? It recommends I buy oil with it, sounds messy.
196784
You should oil it, it will last longer. The manual says cooking oil is OK. Youtube has videos on how to oil shredders.
196785
I really can't answer that because I didn't buy oil with it before I threw it away. But using oil may have gotten the papers less stuck.
196786
I've never added oil to mine and it works fine ( I've had of for a few months ). But since it has mechanical moving parts, I'm assuming that it must need some type of librication. My advice to you is, it's really not necessary but if you chose to do it any way...Then why not.
196787
You can buy lubricating sheets and put one of them through instead of using the messy oil.
196788
My last shredder overheated and never worked again. (kind of seized up). I think had I oiled it periodically, this would not have happened. I did purchase oil to use on this one. Just my thought...
600761
the unit is self doesn't require oil, it is battery powered. You will need to lubricate the chain, with chain oil, as used on a chainsaw.
1196366
I don't know, haven't tried it without oil. It was too small for me after I used it only once.
800754
No you don't as you have just purchased it. When it's time to clean it after it's first use then you oil it. The oil is bought separately. I recommend that you purchase the maintenance kit and this will have oil included, as for now you don't have to oil it at first installation.
1272198
I'm not sure what kind of oil is in it, but it's a lubrication oil, coolant & disinfectant. You still need Andis clipped oil also.
2022713
No, it comes without oil. You will have to pick it up at your local auto parts store.
521295
No you have to put the oil after you receive it. If you don't use it in over a week the oil will leak out. So if you are not going to use it regularly drain the oil
2017004
Not really...it has a top, but it does not seal tight. Maybe just clean it out before going and take oil in a sealed container???
2121387
I have not used any oil with mine since I've had it. Not sure where you can get it.
2190890
You're right, the manual says nothing about oiling this machine, and although I bought some paper shredder oil, I am not going to oil my shredder at all. If I start to have problems with it that I feel are due to a lack of oil, I will contact the manufacturer directly and ask them how to proceed.
1967609
yes, I really don't have to clean it. I don't use oily essential oils, ones that have added oil. Just use clean essential oils and it will clean itself.
1442558
It sits in the oil. If you're concerned about cleaning it, I don't consider it a big deal. The heating element is a decent size.
2244866
No, you always have to use oil not much though, unless its an airpopper then yes no oil needed.
449522
Yes this unit comes with both oils needed. The pump is a sealed pump so no need to add oil there. The engine oil will come in a quart in the box.
2261268
NO! It needs no oil at all, just put the ,ixture into both sides, cook according to directions. Makes nice fluffy omelets and they slide right out, and you just have to take a damp paper towel and wipe it clean!!
1848808
No, I live in Arizona and nothing has been needed in the year I have owned it. If it ever did mineral oil would be my choice after letting it sit and drying out the inside.
1843439
I bought oil just assuming I would need it, but don't know for sure myself.