Can you use lubricating sheets instead of oil in this shredder?
1102455
Yes, but the lube sheets are very expensive. I bought the oil, and lube my own sheets with it using sheets I'm going to be shredding anyway. I keep the oiled sheets in a manila file folder inside the bin so they stay out of the way til I need to use one. I keep the oil bottle in a plastic bag in there too so everything is right there when I need it. Since I use a white kitchen plastic bag in the bin anyway, I just tuck all these supplies behind the bag so that the paper shreds don't mix in with the supplies. Hope this helps.
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...
1779441
I used it for an extended period of time, shredding 3 sheets at a time and pausing briefly in between . I paused for five to ten minutes every half hour or so, to let it cool down. Do oil the blades with vegetable oil before starting a major project. It was time consuming as I went slowly and do not let the shredder over heat.
554658
I use an office depot shredder lubricant I bought about two shredders ago and still have most of that bottle left because I only use it VERY occasionally. I just run a line of it across a sheet of paper and run it through. I must admit it sounds smoother after that. Probably should use it more often, but I forget until it sounds a bit ragged.
710011
This does come with a bottle of oil and as others have suggested I'm using vegetable oil to refill it. It makes sense to keep it lubed. Just drip oil zig zag pattern on a full sheet every time after you empty the bin and run it through the shredder. This microcut shredder cuts paper in smaller bits that compact much more that a crosscut shredder so you won't have to empty so often. Just remember to occasionally pull out the bin and shove cuttings towards the back to even out the pile as they accumulate at front. No harm done if you forget because it it automatically shuts off when bin is full or if the motor gets too hot from heavy usage. The automatic feature that starts shredding when switch is on and paper is fed through slot will eventually stop working, but you can manually operate by pushing the forward button. When the automatic feature stops working I just take it apart and blow/vacuum around internal parts making sure I get the dust off the LED light /sensors. Automatic startup is triggered when the light beam is broken by inserting paper.
1067459
Both will do the job! As you said...sheets are a little more expensive. Depending on how much you use your shredder and how often you lubricate it...liquid oil, if you use too much can leave a residue in the waste basket that shredded paper can stick to and have to be cleaned. It's still your choice?!
1667225
Unfortunately it is jumbled however I've never a shredder that had a separate compartment for plastic or CD clippings. In addition when you oil the shredder, that paper with the oil on it also is all mixed in so if you were thinking in terms of recycling the paper... you could... but only with planning your emptying at certain times which is exactly what I do.
2106084
Special oil for shredders is available wherever they are sold, i.e., Staples, Office Depot ... or online for cheaper ... just put a streak (line) of oil on a page you are about to shred ... you do this every so often depending on your amount of shredding. Do NOT apply it directly to the shredder and do NOT use run of the mill oil ... the type of oil is important
1919326
I wouldn't. I'm sure that the Fellowes Shredder brand oil has prolonged the use of my Fellowes Shredder.
710010
I've had my shredder for a year now and use it fairly consistently. Have only oiled it once just because I thought I should because of frequent use. It was quick and easy. Good advice from other commenter about oiling every bin load or two.
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.
554660
Is it really necessary to use any kind of cleaning oil or cleaning sheets..
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?
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
1763136
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.
2265657
I wouldn't anyway. Metal blade rotator. It is the easiest shredder to clean I've seen. Takes 30 secs.
554661
To clean the exterior wipe with a dry or damp cloth. Once a month pour the Fellowes performance oil I bought when I ordered the shredder on a sheet of paper and run through once or twice. This keeps the blades operating well. The first time I oiled the blades I poured the oil directley on the blades however I must of poured too much so the machine did not operate. I cleaned off some of the oile and all went well. So the sheet is a better idea.