Since Johnson &amp; Johnson baby oil is in fact mineral oil, will it work as lubricant for this shredder?
2086702
I have read that any basic oil would work but the fragrance additives etc. I would be more trusting of using mineral oil. I have used olive oil in the past as well but more expensive than mineral oil.
231441
Oil made for shredders; use manufacturers recommendations. Not frequently in general.
690745
i use it on my wood stocks and it seems to work just fine. this oil is NOT a solvent. it is a silicone oil for protecting/coating/lubricating.
2025408
I think that depends on the thickness, heaviness of the oil used. you might need to dilute it.
1037777
Simple. The best way to oil a shredder is to take 1-2 sheets of 8.5" X 11" paper, squeeze the oil in a side to side motion the length of the paper and then feed it into the shredder. As the paper shreds, it will oil the cutting blades.
2213844
I am not sure. I do use this oil with a fun time popcorn machine. Works great and not a lot of oil used.
1959712
Comparing it to other shredders I've owned, it doesn't appear to have a self-lubricating mechanism. Since shredder oil is pretty cheap, I'd probably run a bead of oil every time the basket is emptied.
375743
I imagine so, but it is a small bottle. Johnson's baby oil would be a more economical choice.
2228545
From the research I did prior to purchase, it is my understanding that it is white mineral oil. I do not believe that the other oils you mention will work and will most certainly void any warranty you might have. This oil last a long time and I'm using it ever time I have to empty my shredder. Hope this helps.
1919326
I wouldn't. I'm sure that the Fellowes Shredder brand oil has prolonged the use of my Fellowes Shredder.
2190888
They were saying to oil the blades, if you have a reduces blade friction optimizing shredder perforfmance then oil it. The best thing to use is a Shredder lubricant sheet, that is what I use the oil is in the sheet and all you have to do is shred the sheet
1988843
Yes I believe so. I used a cedar oil product. I talked to the manufacture and was told as long as the product was like a water consistency it would work fine he told me if it was thick like motor oil it would not work
1919325
If you mean WD40, definitely not (unless you just poured water into your shredder by mistake) - WD40 is a Water Dispersant, not a lubricant. It gets rid of any water extremely well, but then dries in minutes to a sticky residue which attracts dirt and dust, and will gum up your machine. If you mean the motor oil brand, probably not. Fellows oil (per their own data sheet) is just canola oil, so if you're looking to save money just find a suitable container and use regular canola oil from the kitchen rather than motor oil.
392199
No oil in box, you can just use 3 in 1 oil....no need to buy expensive shredder oil.
1312694
I personally would not use it for a lubricant, i use distilled water in a spray bottle. but like peanut says "sure can" then go for it...
1328239
Yes it will but remember to oil the shredder in order for it to last longer. The oil also helps with keeping the labels from sticking to the teeth. I have had no problems with it.
684486
SEE THIS LINK FOR HOW TO OIL YOUR SHREDDER USING CANOLA OIL http://www.factory-express.com/blog/2005/09/how-to-oil-paper-shredder.html