Does the Basics 17 sheet cross-cut shredder need shredder oil from time to time? Instruction book doesn't mention it at all.
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.
1021059
In my opinion, since the instructions don't state how often, it depends how many sheets are being shredded. Since the lubricant sheet only lubricates the outsideof the blades, the more sheets being shredded, the more lubricate being soaked up. If you hear the shredder bogging down, use a lubricate sheet.
231439
My Royal 120X is still brand new, used it only a few times. Works like a charm.I would use a sawing machine oil. The shredder can't be more complicated then the old "used every day" sawing machine!
1037775
We have had a couple of shredders in the past. We have taken a piece of paper to be shredded and covered the sheet with vegetable oil and then ran it through the shrewder. We do this each time we empty the basket. We now see that there is a 'special oil' to use. Best experience we have to offer.
1366833
I had the same problem that you have and was planning to buy a new shredder . Don't do it just take off the excess oil , that's the problem dry the blades and that's it.
1021058
It really depends on how much you shred and what your shred. If you do a normal amount of standard paper shredding, lubricating once every six months seems appropriate. If you're doing heavier paper and large volumes of shredding, you should probably lubricate every other month. Just an opinion, of course!
343457
Speaking of oil, I'm wondering if I use sewing machine oil (the same thing that I use on hair clippers), will work with this shredder?
323440
I never did, but after using the same blade for years, I had to replace it with a new one. Technically it suppose to be a cold cutting blade and no cutting oil is needed.Hope that helpsRay
1207302
No. Aleratec Shredder Lubricant Sheets use the right amount of lubricant to the blades of your paper shredder every time optimizing the shredder performance. They are easy to use, no mess just feed it into your shredder as you would a piece of paper. Thanks, Aleratec
554667
Thank you for asking. However I am away for awhile and can't answer the oil question. I don't recall in the manual anything about oiling. It didn't appear to need cleaning other then removing paper scraps from the cutters. My previous shredder that was 5 years old didn't require any special cleaning or oiling.
1995655
I try to use one after I have shredded about a reem's worth of paper. Your shredder directions may have a guide to tell you how often to clean it. I don't know of any standard recommended frequency.
1351369
12 sheets I used 2 sheets the first time didn't notice any difference. I realize mr shredder (Xerox) is 10 years old I am going to buy a new one
54200
"YES" Occasional Paper clips and staples. although when I do shed I reuse the paper clips. Why not! remember its a "paper" shredder not a paper clip staple shredder. Be conscious of your use and the wear and tear. No 'thing' last forever! In addition Listen to the sound of the motor. You'll know when stress is greater when the shredder is running smoothly. Hope this helps Don't forget to deep breath often!!!
739840
About every 30 sheets or so. I found no info on that issue just have done it since I bought the first shredder about 2 yrs. ago. We simply wore the first one out. We live in a RV full-time and shred every piece of paper with our name and address on it so it's used often. Would suggest regular shredder lubricant and we run a bead across the top of the sheet.
1369968
I don't think this (or any good shredder) has an odor. That being said, a faulty shredder (any brand) may have burning plastic odor when used at a stretch. Or if you use an oil with odor to clean the shredder, that might be another reason. But the short answer - &gt; This shredder - No odor.
554659
I purchased these sheets: Universal - Shredder Lubricant Sheets, 8-1/2" x 6", 36 Sheets/Pack from on here. They are a pkg of 36 single use sheets. You feed 1 sheet in and when it shreds reverse the blades for a few seconds. The sheets have lubricant embedded in them. They work like a charm. I use 1 sheet each month for regular maintenance.
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I have normally ran the shredder a few times a week over the course of the year I've owned it. With that said, I've only applied the shredder oil several times during that period. The shredder works as well as it did the first time I ran a stack of papers through it. I think it's recommended that you lubricate the shredder each time you empty the basket, but I've done it far less than that and had no issues. Great product so far.